Part 5/8:
The Reality Behind the Numbers
For the alleged revenue to be feasible, the pirates would need to earn over €1 per month per user—an amount nearly equivalent to the basic costs of a legal streaming subscription. Many pirated streaming services typically offer free content supported by intrusive ads, which fed users with dubious links often flagged by mainstream ad networks. The criminal enterprise significantly relies on ads for revenue, yet the practicality of collecting substantial earnings from a user base that generally favors free streaming raises further skepticism about the reported revenue figures.