However, the incremental boosts in viewership from licensed content don’t cultivate the type of long-term loyalty that Netflix needs. Having shows that can withstand multiple binge-watches is important, but Netflix also benefits from high-quality original content that sparks cultural conversation. Even if Adolescence is a limited event series, Netflix viewers may see it as a sign that the service is delivering unmissable original content that requires a long-term subscription. It’s why buzzy original shows like The Beast in Me and Untamed are just as important as series with significant, established fandoms. Subscribe to receive thoughtful coverage that deepens your grasp of originals vs licensed content.