Illustration by Pixel Pusher; Getty Images (4); Courtesy of Subject (3) The international television industry has rarely faced a moment as unsettled as it does in 2025. Streaming consolidation, soaring production costs and the rapid rise of AI have forced executives to rethink business models and creative strategies. At the same time, political headwinds - from the rollback of diversity programs in the U.S. to battles over public funding in Europe - have tested the resilience of an industry built on inclusivity and storytelling.