The era of zombie television: Why is there never anything to watch on cable? - MarketWatch
1. Cable networks show almost no new scripted content anymore. 2. Streaming programs dominate, with Netflix leading the market in U.S. subscribers. 3. Cable TV is declining rapidly, projected to reach 50 million homes by 2028. 4. Most new programming is geared towards streaming; live sports are a cable stronghold. 5. TV companies are struggling with the future of cable channels and original programming.