这是YouTube原创版结束的开始

YouTube is reducing its original programming division following the departure of Global Head of Originals Susanne Daniels.

Launched in 2016, YouTube Originals began life as a subscription service streaming ad-free series and films. However, faced with an already-crowded video-on-demand field, the Google-owned video platform soon changed tack.

In 2019, YouTube all but wiped its $12-per-month Premium slate clean, offering up several projects to other outlets; Cobra Kai landed on Netflix, On Becoming a God In Central Florida was acquired by Showtime, and Step Up aired on Starz. Instead, the company pivoted to original—free—unscripted content like music, celebrity and creator-focused originals, and educational programming.

Even those are ending soon, though, according to YouTube's Robert Kyncl. In a Tuesday tweet, the chief business officer announced the end of YouTube Originals and its "award-winning" slate—save for a handful of in-progress programs. "YTO played an integral role in growing the YouTube creator economy," he wrote, adding that more than $30 billion has been paid to creators, artists, and media companies over the last three years.

"However, with rapid growth comes new opportunities and now our investments can make a greater impact on even more creators when applied towards other initiatives," Kyncl explained. Daniels' exit also contributed to the decision to reduce YT Originals.

"What an exciting and tremendous experience I've had working to create meaningful programming for global users of all ages and backgrounds," Daniels said in a statement published by Variety. "I'm so proud that our YTO content could contribute to the ongoing growth and success of this remarkable platform, and I look forward to new adventures ahead."

YouTube plans to honor its commitment to already-contracted shows in progress, but, moving forward, will only pursue programs that are part of its Black Voices and YouTube Kids funds.

YouTube在全球原创总监苏珊·丹尼尔斯（Susanne Daniels）离职后，正在缩减其原创节目部门。

YouTube Originals于2016年推出，最初是一项订阅服务，提供无广告系列和电影的流媒体服务。然而，面对本已拥挤的视频点播领域，谷歌旗下的视频平台很快改变了策略。

2019年，YouTube几乎将其每月12美元的优质服务一扫而光，向其他渠道提供了几个项目；Cobra Kai登陆Netflix，《成为佛罗里达州中部的神》被Showtime收购，并在Starz上播出。取而代之的是，该公司转向原创的免费无脚本内容，如音乐、名人和创作者原创，以及教育节目。