A scripted drama costs millions per episode. An ? It uses archival footage, talking head interviews, and voiceover. For the price of one episode of Stranger Things , a streamer can produce an entire 10-part docu-series about Stranger Things .

You cannot just do a "biography." The market is saturated. You need a specific thesis.

There is a fine line between documentary and exploitation. The entertainment industry loves to eat itself, and these films are the teeth.