an observation. why tv is better than movies

[watertank]

it appears that modern innovation theory cannot be [straightforwardly] applied to full-length feature movies ( due to their life-cycle characteristics, e.g. short intro period, limited improvement options, etc. )... just wrote this and realized that it is not completely true. if we assume that subsequent releases are part of flfm evolutionary process, then some of the approaches might work after all.

on the other hand, tv series have much better new product life-cycle characteristics, which makes them a fascinating object of a patterns of innovation study, esp. wrt control points.