I have heard that BBC in the UK is that way. Their license is considered a tax, and merely having a TV is grounds for being considered a user since the channel is over the air.
I am a collector. I will spend money on a series I like to own a copy for my book shelf. I am not as likely to spend money on a series if I have not read the majority of it.
I am also not likely to start buying a series from the middle. I want the entirety of the series, from the beginning to...