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ViacomCBSs MTV Studios remains the producer of the show.

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A Netflix rep also declined to comment.

That approach worked well for Stars other ViacomCBS seriesYounger, one of cables biggest comedies among young-adult audiences.

By contrast, a Netflix sale is pretty much risk-free for ViacomCBS.

Other big entertainment conglomerates are following a similar path as ViacomCBS for basic-cable scripted programming.

And last wintersAwkwafina Is Nora From Queensgave Comedy Central its most-watched comedy premiere in three years.

(Those shows came from outside studios and are still looking for new networks.)

Company execs may offer more guidance on this Thursday afternoon when ViacomCBS unveils its first quarter earnings.

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