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Streaming and Entertainment

Streaming services have (0) CHANGED the way we watch films and TV. Not so long ago, most people relied on scheduled programmes and had to (1) .......... their evenings around what was on. Now, with a few clicks, viewers can choose exactly what they want and watch it whenever it (2) .......... them. This convenience has had a huge impact on the entertainment industry. Traditional TV channels have had to (3) .......... up their game, investing in better series and online platforms to keep audiences. At the same time, streaming companies compete fiercely to (4) .......... subscribers by offering exclusive content. For viewers, the biggest advantage is variety, but there is also a downside. With so many options, it is easy to (5) .......... carried away and spend hours watching “just one more episode”. Some people even feel they are missing out if they don’t keep (6) .......... with the latest shows everyone is talking about. In the long run, the question is whether streaming will completely (7) .......... traditional broadcasting, or whether both will continue side (8) .......... side. Either way, entertainment is unlikely to go back to how it used to be.