In a landscape where streaming services are operating more and more like cable networks, it is important for platforms to take risks. In theory, that could take many forms, from greenlighting an unconventional story to introducing features solely unique to that platform. Netflix has tried taking some risks in the past with its platform, but very rarely do they result in any substantial changes.
"Kaleidoscope," created by novelist and screenwriter Eric Garcia, is another risk taker. The show...