What advantages and disadvantages do you see with releasing every episode of a 'TV' series at the same time on an internet streaming provider, such as Netflix?

What advantages and disadvantages do you see with releasing every episode of a 'TV' series at the same time on an internet streaming provider, such as Netflix?
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You can binge watch and not disrupt the continuity. No commercials. Pick and choose episodes you may have missed. I can’t think of a single disadvantage for the consumer.
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