How does streaming sites like Netflix profit with their original shows?

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Movies that are released in theaters can profit by ticked sold, merchandising and ad revenue but what about streaming sites originals, those only available in digital form and exclusively in their platforms?

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In addition to everything else everyone’s pointed out, they tend to give the creators of their shows, irrespective of fame or success, an absolute shit deal. [Pay upfront, possibly no residuals](https://nofilmschool.com/squid-game-residuals#:~:text=Netflix%20Made%20%24900%20Million%20on,in%20Residuals%20%7C%20No%20Film%20School), [but it’s complicated](https://www.wga.org/members/finances/residuals/hbsvod-programs).

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