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A significant issue is the disparity in residual payments, which exist as a form of income for actors and writers when shows are re-aired. The streaming model has sidelined this system and has shifted the funding structure dramatically, leaving many creators underpaid. The streaming platforms argue they cannot track which content drives subscriptions, thus complicating efforts to establish fair compensation.
This has led to labor strikes, indicating a tipping point for Hollywood workers who are increasingly dissatisfied with the current model.