There may be some irony in your choice of example.<p>Showtime allowed Dexter to be rebroadcast in NZ on a delayed schedule (sometimes close to a year) on free, broadcast TV.<p>That means any viewer with a little patience could watch Dexter without paying anything.  Also, sometimes these American programs are shown on an accelerated schedule.  Viewers can watch a new episode every night instead of having to wait for a week.