PlayStation is deleting purchased shows from user libraries, and people are furious

In a stark reminder of how mercurial digital ownership can be, PlayStation announced that it will be removing hundreds of Discovery shows due to licensing arrangements. Sony stopped selling and renting TV shows and movies through the PlayStation Store in August 2021, but users who previously purchased content still have access to their video libraries. But as of December 31, 2023, all Discovery content will be removed from those libraries.

"As of December 31st, 2023, due to our content licensing arrangements with content providers...