The USA Network show starring Meghan Markle blew up on streaming platforms. The paltry benefits for many involved underscore what's at issue in the writers' strike.
Article by Ethan Drogin, one of the writers on Netflix' "Suits" who points out that the residuals he received for the show are minuscule and in no way match the long-lasting success of "Suits"
Language in contracts must be updated to include streaming. Residuals relying on old school syndication rules makes zero sense in a world without cable/major network channels. All the language is still built on shows like Seinfeld/NCIS