U.S. Scripted Originals Hit Another High

According to FX Networks Research, the number of U.S. scripted originals hit 495 this year, driven by online services, up from 487 last year.

Online platforms now boast more scripted originals than basic cable and broadcast, with 160 to basic’s 144 (down from 175 last year) and broadcast’s 146 (down from 153). Pay cable was up from 42 to 45.

Online now accounts for a 32 percent share of U.S. scripted originals, ahead of broadcast’s 30 percent, basic cable’s 29 percent and pay cable’s 9 percent.