Salke isn’t just leaving—she signed a contract to create films and shows with Amazon MGM Studios, so we’ll still see her work. In a letter to employees, Hopkins praised her contributions but said the departure would help simplify the company’s structure. This is similar to the current trend where many IT companies are cutting unnecessary management layers.
Amazon is trying to make its streaming service better, but things aren’t going smoothly. For example, the spy series “Citadel” became one of the most expensive shows in history—only “The Rings of Power” was pricier. However, viewers reacted coolly to it, and the second season was postponed from fall 2025 to spring 2026, while spin-offs were completely frozen.
