Is it legal to download TV shows from mininova.org?
It’s illegal for the exact same reasons – only the copyright holder has the right to distribute it. Also, when you download legally or watch a legal stream (like at hulu.com), the writers, actors and directors get paid. This is part of why the WGA went on strike last year, so they could get paid for downloads and iTunes sales. When you watch or download illegally, they don’t get paid.
