Here, Deadline takes you through the top five talking points.

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Notable on the ground was a lack of American buyers, execs, writers and creatives.

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Theyre just not here, observed one European producer.

Note to Netflix: Must do better.

Numerous sources told us there were fewer Americans present than in previous years.

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It will be intriguing to see how many make the journey across the pond in 2026.

All anyone wants to talk about is money, said one such person.

With fewer Americans in town, a renewed focus on European co-pros and new funding models was welcome.

Creatives and producers appear primed to face these challenges head on.

That is, of course, because the organizers put on a great show.

Its also a result of the shift in the TV calendar, and notably the death of MIPTV.

The London Screenings feel very UK and MIP in London is nowhere near the size of its Cannes forbear.

That has created an early-year gap for a big international get-together.

Series Mania has happily taken that slot.

The Series Mania Forum folks have to make a call on how they want to go to market.

Instead, this is being seen as an opportunity to reiterate the power and influence of European culture.

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