YouTube’s return to its roots as a platform for user-generated content is complete. Following the news that YouTube Global Head of Original Content Susanne Daniels has resigned after more than six ...
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The Death of YouTube Originals

In 2016, YouTube tried to launch a ton of their shows with YouTube Originals. It seemed poised for success! So what happened?
When YouTube Red debuted, the idea of YouTube originals was revolutionary. The platform that had built its empire on user-generated content was now producing big-budget shows. Then-head of YouTube ...
YouTube has effectively brought its Originals to an end, the company has announced. Though YouTube Originals won't be entirely eliminated, the company has revealed that it'll reduce its funding for ...
For a long time, it seemed like YouTube’s most popular original series was Cobra Kai. The Karate Kid spinoff amassed tens of millions of views, and was well-received by critics and fans. After years ...
After almost six years, the YouTube Originals program is set to shut down in favor of more investment in growing areas of the video streaming platform. Despite streaming video demand increasing year ...
YouTube original shows like "Cobra Kai" will soon become much easier to watch. The Google-owned video giant confirmed all future YouTube Originals programming released after Sept. 24 will be available ...
A new feature-length documentary celebrating the 20th anniversary of the California music festival Coachella will premiere on YouTube Originals on March 31 ahead of the 2020 Coachella Festival, ...
You'll soon be able to watch YouTube's original shows without having to pay for them, so long as you don't mind sitting through ads. The platform has announced at its eighth annual Brandcast event ...
YouTube’s Originals division is working on a slate of COVID-19-related shows. They’ll range from educational content to dance performances and a social media mystery series, and the lineup includes ...