Streaming Supremacy: Did Gen Z Just Cancel Cable TV for Good?
- Jessica Ramirez
- May 22
- 3 min read
Once upon a time, we flipped channels. Now? We scroll. In a world where Gen Z and Gen Alpha want everything right now (with a side of niche algorithmic content), it’s no surprise that traditional cable TV is going the way of Blockbuster—fondly remembered, rarely used.
Let’s be honest: if you’re under 30 and still paying for cable, are you okay?
Cable TV: Still Hanging On, Barely
We’ll give it this—cable TV had a good run. It gave us Friends, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones… along with 16 minutes of commercials per half-hour and a schedule you had to plan your life around. Cute.
Now it’s like showing up to a Netflix party in dial-up internet shoes. Gen Z wants personalized playlists, not programming grids.
The Big 3: Who's Running the Screen Scene?
Netflix: The OG of Chill
If Netflix were a person, they’d be the overachiever who dropped out of college to become a tech billionaire. From cult-favorites (Stranger Things, Wednesday) to meme-able messes (Love Is Blind, anyone?), Netflix is still the king of on-demand entertainment. Bonus: their UI knows your taste better than your therapist.
YouTube: Content Chaos, Glorious Freedom
You want 12 hours of Minecraft gameplay? A conspiracy theory about Avril Lavigne? A Harvard lecture? YouTube says: “Why not all three?” It’s the streaming platform that democratized content—where everyone with a ring light and a hot take is a broadcaster.
YouTube supremacy is real. And no, you still can’t skip that second ad unless you go Premium.
Disney+: Childhood, Rebooted
Disney+ is where nostalgia goes to work out, get botox, and make a comeback. From The Mandalorian to every Marvel multiverse mutation imaginable, Disney+ has locked in both your childhood and your 30s. It’s the home of family-friendly content that somehow still slaps for adults.
Why Streaming Wins—Every Time
Control: No more “tune in at 8 p.m.”—you watch what you want, when you want, how you want (in bed, in socks, with snacks).
Content Variety: From docuseries to DIY fail videos, your options are infinite.
Zero Commercials (mostly): Unless you’re still on a free plan, in which case, we salute your patience.
Binge Culture: The glorious ability to finish an entire season in one emotionally-questionable night.
Grab your remote (or don’t, it’s probably an app now), and dive into the on-demand world, where the content never ends, and neither does your watchlist.
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References
Statista (2025). “Streaming vs Cable: Global Viewership Breakdown.”
Wikipedia (2025). "Generation Z – Media Consumption".
Dia’ani TV (2025). "Stream Top Shows & Movies".
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