When a piece of drops, the spoilers fly immediately. But paradoxically, spoilers often drive viewership. Seeing a shocking clip from the latest "House of the Dragon" episode on TikTok drives non-subscribers to acquire access to the original source.

But what makes exclusive content so powerful? And how does it influence the way we consume (and obsess over) popular media? Let’s dive in.

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