Amazon Said to Drop 'Teen Mom' and Other Viacom Shows as Reality Fatigue Hits Online


Amazon’s subscription-video service will drop several Viacom shows, including “Teen Mom” and “Mob Wives,” people with knowledge of the matter said, evidence that viewer fatigue with reality shows is spreading online.

Amazon Prime Instant Video will spend more on original programming and buy shows from other suppliers, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the matter. Viacom’s more popular shows, such as “Dora the Explorer” will stay on the $99-a-year service, they said.

Amazon this year also declined to renew a deal with A&E Networks, which supplied “Pawn Stars” and “Storage Wars,” the people said. Some of the Viacom shows are still in production.

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