Why does "Powers" exist?

[Tachikoma]

Normchacho said:

Tachikoma said:
Why does any show exist?

(hint: to be watched)

What I mean is, what's in it for Sony? It's expensive, and due to how it's being delivered, unlikely to be all that popular.

But is primary purpose was still to attract viewers.

The delivery method makes no difference, if you torrent it or watch it elsewhere, if you actually like it you would potentially end up watching it at the source.

Besides, the cost of product placement in your own show is zero, so had the show become super popular the series would have paid for itself several times over in advertising alone.

Not every show becomes popular, networks still give new shows a try though.