207: That's Not How Television Works

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02/22/19 • 56 min

This week Tim and Jason lament the passing of “Counterpart”, Tim lashes out at “Umbrella Academy”, we blow through a bunch of Tim’s articles from the past two weeks, and save time for your letters and two (two!) voice messages. Most importantly, the TV Talk Machine theme makes a surprise appearance in a TV promo.

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

Show Notes & Links

Tim's "Umbrella Academy review Tim's February Power Rankings! Tim on saving "Patriot" and "Counterpart" Tim's latest Critic's Notebook grab bag Tim on TV's "stupid money" DC Super Girls trailer

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

Show Notes & Links

Tim's "Umbrella Academy review Tim's February Power Rankings! Tim on saving "Patriot" and "Counterpart" Tim's latest Critic's Notebook grab bag Tim on TV's "stupid money" DC Super Girls trailer

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206: The Adaptive Brain

This week Tim’s focused on the plight of the mid-level premium network/streamer, most notably Epix and Starz. Starz is hoarding its content, but that can prevent a show like “Counterpart’ from becoming a broad hit. Meanwhile, Epix chose to sell “Get Shorty” to Netflix. What’s the fate of brands like this? Plus, we answer an awful lot of your letters, and ignore any news that has happened in the past week (because we pre-recorded this episode)...

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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208: You're This Little Speck

HBO’s chief executive exits, leading us to speculate about the fate of HBO and Warner Media’s future streaming efforts; congressional testimony returns with more unadaptable drama; Pamela Adlon’s “Better Things” returns as strong as ever; and we play two audio messages and answer a few of your letters, too.

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell