International co-productions play a big role in making television shows better in quality and storytelling. They do this mainly through sharing cultures, resources, and different kinds of stories.

Cultural Exchange and Diversity

• Co-productions mix together different cultural viewpoints.
• About 80% of these collaborations come from countries with unique stories, making the shows more interesting and real.

Resource Sharing

• Co-productions are smart when it comes to money. They help share costs effectively.
• For example, the budget for one episode in a co-production can be up to $10 million. That’s more than$3 million higher than the average budget for a single TV show in the U.S.

Improved Quality

• A study from the European Audiovisual Observatory found that co-productions often have better quality. Around 67% of viewers think co-produced shows are better than local-only productions.
• A great example is "The Night Manager." This show was made by companies from the UK and the USA and won many awards for its high quality and deep storytelling.

Narrative Innovation

• Co-productions can lead to new and exciting stories. Take "Money Heist" from Spain, for instance. It got a lot of attention worldwide, with over 65 million households watching it.
• Another study showed that 48% of co-produced shows deal with topics that a wide range of people can relate to, breaking cultural barriers.

Conclusion

As the world gets more connected, international co-productions will keep being important for improving TV shows. They bring better content, reach more viewers, and combine efforts from different cultures, making our world feel more linked. This trend shows how sharing cultures in the TV industry can help tell local and global stories at the same time.