I wrote about the new overall deals economy, David Ellison’s brutal cable choices as Rob Bonta closes in, Disney’s strategy to win kids from YouTube, Off Campus’ coming showrunner shift and DC’s TV trouble.
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Today, I’m joining the chorus and declaring Adults the show of the summer. A ratings flatline in season one nearly stunted the Gen Z comedy’s growth, but a vote of confidence — and an unconventional request — from FX network chief John Landgraf opened the door for the rave reviews that are pouring in for season two.
I’ve got more on that in my Q&A with creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold below, and speaking of Friends, I also have some questions about Netflix’s Matthew Perry doc series announced this week. Plus, my update on the latest streaming #pricehikes.
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