How will the coronavirus show shutdowns affect the TV industry?

The Hollywood Reporter

What does shutting down really mean? Can all of these shows just pick up where they left off? What about the 60 drama and comedy pilots? According to The Hollywood Reporter, some high-profile pilots may be picked up to series based on the strength of their scripts and bubble shows have a sizable advantage in returning next season. "Multiple insiders say that should production resume mid-May, Premiere Week — starting Sept. 21 — would likely still happen, though new shows could be delayed," explains The Hollywood Reporter's Lesley Goldberg. "And if production is delayed beyond May? 'January may become the new September if we lose three months of production,' says one veteran exec. Should that happen, that would likely mean fewer new series and a reduction in the number of episodes ordered."