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Scrubs (2026) makes a great case for TV critic-assisted euthanasia
There’s some beloved big name shows back this week.
Feb 27 • Dan Barrett
Netflix has four days to safeguard its future
There are lawyers, business analysts, and other Netflix execs who have been telling friends and family for the past few days that any plans they commit…
Feb 26 • Dan Barrett
The Gen Z embrace of physical media... a niche is gonna niche
In the same way that Twitter is not real life, trend pieces in news feature stories are almost never reflective of actual behaviour by real people out…
Feb 25 • Dan Barrett
Paramount put in the better offer for Warner Bros Discovery – no surprises there. But what happens now?
In the past hour we got the details on what Paramount’s best and final offer was for Warner Bros Discovery: $31 a share, which is up from the $30 a…
Feb 24 • Dan Barrett
Ryan Coogler's The X-Files is happening!
Also: The BAFTA's incident, and everything old (on TV) is new again in London
Feb 23 • Dan Barrett
Hello 'News24,' hello My Boys 'Who Needs?' and hello to the 'adults' at Netflix
For some time now I have been very curious about the required rebrand of Sky News Australia.
Feb 22 • Dan Barrett
The classiest horniest TV show is now streaming its second and final season
The big drawcards this week are returning shows.
Feb 20 • Dan Barrett
Netflix sets a new narrative (in case it loses Warner Bros)
One of the more interesting podcasts I watched(!!!) yesterday was this interview with Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos on The Town.
Feb 19 • Dan Barrett
The wild Epstein hour of TV currently buried on David Ellison's Paramount+
With there being so much talk about Jeffrey Epstein in the last few months, I’m increasingly surprised that there has been practically no conversation…
Feb 18 • Dan Barrett
WBD back to flirting with Paramount as cuck Netflix watches on. ALSO: The Colbert spat with CBS
Your daily guide to the TV news stories that matter.
Feb 17 • Dan Barrett
Apple video podcasts: a new direction for Apple?
Apple has announced that it will finally support video podcasts in its Apple Podcasts app, with similar functionality to platforms like Spotify that…
Feb 17 • Dan Barrett
In the search for good TV, it neglected what made TV great: Ambitious trash
TV is starting to learn some lessons from a misbegotten 20+ year adventure grappling with the integrity of premium dramas.
Feb 15 • Dan Barrett
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