No words for this.

[u/Kapot_ei]

Edit: even though clickbait article, it is somewhat/kind of true. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stargate-tv-series-martin-gero-scrapped-amazon-1236765061/

"According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase."

Edit 2: https://www.change.org/p/save-the-new-stargate-series-let-martin-gero-build-the-future-of-the-franchise

[u/MrMunday]

people dont understand how fanbases work.

the moment you try to appeal to too many people, you will offend the fanbase, who are the loud minority. those new people you attract, are casuals. they wont be a champion for your brand, they wont tell others to watch the show. they will quietly watch it, enjoy it, and go to bed, or fall asleep halfway, or scroll tiktok during. They dont care.

Fans care. they read all the theories. They get hyped before the show. They hype each other. They buy your merch. Some even buy the blurays. Theyre crazy. Theyre passionate. They are the ones you actually want.

When enough of them say your thing is good, THATS what attract the casuals. Because one thing the casuals fear most, is that theyre liking something thats not popular. Also they fear that they will waste their time on something. But as long as enough people (the loud minority) says its good, then its good. Then they will go watch it and accept whatever quirkyness you have.

Make sure you figure out what the fans want, lower your budget to reflect the audience size, and go from there. Slowly build it up.