<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">YouTube has surpassed platforms like Netflix in viewership, becoming a major TV player and shedding advertiser stigma.The platform hosts scripted shows like 'Shanked' and works with Hollywood influencers to create TV-like series.Creators like Dhar Mann and Alan Chikin Chow are producing shows on YouTube, attracting a growing audience.Major streaming services like Netflix and Amazon are adapting their strategies to compete in the changing media landscape.YouTube is nurturing a creator economy expected to reach $480 billion by 2027, challenging traditional TV networks.YouTube's focus on episodic series and matching advertisers to creators is reshaping the entertainment industry.Ad agencies are investing more in creator content, with projected earnings surpassing traditional TV ad spending.Hollywood studios are incorporating creator-led shows like MrBeast's 'Beast Games' and Jake Paul's reality show.Platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Disney's Hulu are betting on creator content to engage viewers and capture new audiences.Despite challenges in ownership rights and revenue sharing, entertainment companies are embracing creator-led formats to stay competitive.