Example: Writers, PAs, location crews, and smaller production companies depend on licensing income; lost revenue can influence whether similar series get produced again. The rise of piracy pressured the market to improve legal access: consolidating catalogs, launching affordable ad-supported tiers, and global rollouts. As legal options became easier and cheaper, some users migrated away from illicit sites. At the same time, piracy sites adapted with faster streams and mobile-friendly interfaces — a technological arms race driven by user demand for convenience.