Why NBC's binge-viewing plan for its new Charles Manson drama is a big deal
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On May 28, all 13 episodes of the new series will be available on streaming platforms, NBC.com, the NBC app, and On-Demand for four weeks. At the same time, the network will traditionally air one episode per week on Thursdays at 9 p.m.
This is a big deal, since it's the first time a broadcast network will make an entire season of a new show available all at once - a strategy used successfully by streaming video companies like Netflix and Amazon.
"With 'Aquarius' we have the opportunity to push some new boundaries to give our audience something no broadcast network has done before," NBC's entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said in a statement.
He continued, "We are fully aware how audiences want to consume multiple episodes of new television series faster and at their own discretion, and we're excited to offer our viewers this same experience since all 13 episodes of this unique show have been produced and are ready to be seen."
Here are five reasons you should binge watch "Aquarius":
1.) David Duchovny returns to TV.
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"Bunheads" star Emma Dumont, "True Blood's" Grey Damon and "Game of Thrones" actor Gethin Anthony also star.
2.) It's probably pretty good.
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3.) Less advertising.
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4.) There will be different, more provocative footage for streaming customers.
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5.) Other networks will follow suit.
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