Joe Otterson
Variety's TV news editor with expertise in television development and pilot season trends, providing analysis of NBC's return to a traditional pilot-model.
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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.
