Andrew Wallenstein
Chief media analyst at Luminate and former Variety journalist who analyzes streaming viewership data and previews Luminate's year-end film and TV report on the episode.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 17min
Daily Variety -- Why NBC is Reviving Pilot Season; Breaking Down Luminate's Year-End Streaming Originals Report
Andrew Wallenstein, Luminate chief media analyst who tracks streaming viewership, previews the year-end streaming originals report. Joe Otterson, Variety TV news editor and development expert, explains NBC’s return to ordering pilots. They dig into why pilot season matters, the rise of procedurals on networks and streamers, and surprising winners like Peacock and YouTube in streaming trends.
