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Unread 02-21-2013, 03:01 PM   #614 (permalink)
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The interesting bit about that series is that Netflix bought it based solely off of their user statistics predicting what people would like. Relevant bit from its Wikipedia:

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MRC approached different networks about the series, including HBO, Showtime and AMC, but Netflix, hoping to launch their own original programming, outbid the other networks.[5] Ted Sarandos, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, looked at the data of Netflix user's streaming habits and concluded that there was an audience for Fincher and Spacey.[6] "It looked incredibly promising," he said, "kind of the perfect storm of material and talent."[2] In finding a writer to adapt the series, Fincher stated that they needed someone who could faithfully translate parliamentary politics to Washington."[2] Beau Willimon was hired and completed the pilot script in early 2011.[2] Willimon saw the opportunity to create an entirely new series from the original and deepen its overall story.[2]
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