50 Cent: Don’t Shoot A Film, Shoot A Series

In a recent podcast interview with Million Dollars Worth of Game, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson recently stated, "Don't shoot a film, shoot a series." He argues that while films require stars and a limited time frame to attract an audience and recoup investment, series only need talent, allowing for a longer period to develop the story, characters, and world, ultimately fostering a loyal viewership. This now viral clip (below) sparked an ongoing debate amongst filmmakers online. Here are several key reasons and examples that lean into supporting his argument and why.