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A necessary warning. “Extra quality” can become a marketing label. Streaming services produce “prestige” shows that mimic the look of quality—muted color palettes, slow pacing, classical music—without the underlying rigor. These are artisanal content : shows designed to be scrolled past on a menu and perceived as high-end, but which lack the thematic risk of true quality.

It is a mistake to assume that "extra quality" implies "elitist" or "niche." On the contrary, for content to be classified as popular media , it must achieve scale. The modern miracle is the convergence of high art and mass appeal.