For the first time this year,CBSdid not order any pilotsduring the traditional pilot season window.
And it may not be the last.
All of CBS new scripted series for 2024-25 were locked in by end of January.

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Today, Reisenbach addressed the shift.
As weve talked about, we changed up our development strategy.
We dont want to be beholden to the pilot season anymore.

Reisenbach used the announcement ofFire CountryspinoffSheriff Countrysseries order for 2025-26as an example.
Obviously linear ad revenue has declined.
However, I think there is a very positive component to that.
Because what I think it has done is its made us incredibly nimble.