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If the OA and Glow have such dedicated fans, can't another network pick up the show for an instant boost in subscribers?

If the contract doesn't allow it, show creators should make sure subsequent contracts do.

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My understanding is that the current Netflix contract generally includes a clause preventing other streaming services from picking it up, leaving to only allowing network TV to buy rights. That's how One Day at a Time got saved, PopTV which is owned by CBS, so technically network, managed to buy the rights. However they aren't allowed to add it to CBS All Access like they do other Pop shows. Doesn't help that the Netflix demographic, _especially_ for shows with large fandoms, don't generally use network TV.

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