Okay, so, every single time I open Netflix, Max, or even YouTube, I get this parade of “recommended” stuff—like, before I’ve even figured out if I’m in the mood for a comfort rewatch or something I’ll regret. I used to think, maybe these are just the newest releases, or hey, maybe they’re picking at random? […]

Okay, so let’s just say it: streaming platforms are kind of trolling us now, right? Prime Video, Max, Hulu—doesn’t matter, they all quietly padded out ad breaks. “Quick break”? That phrase means nothing anymore. Now it’s just, here’s a four-minute block, deal with it. Max used to brag about “fewer interruptions,” but now, according to […]

So apparently I’m paying $8 more a month for the exact same four streaming services, and Deloitte’s 2025 Digital Media Trends report says I’m not alone. Funny thing is, the only sign I got was my credit card bill, which now looks like cable crawled back into my life with a fake mustache. Streaming was […]

So, this keeps happening: I try to rewatch something I actually like—Netflix, Amazon, Max (or whatever HBO is this week)—and, yeah, it’s just not there anymore. Studios keep yanking hit shows and movies off platforms or hiding them behind some “exclusive” paywall, so good luck finding your favorites. It’s weirdly sneaky. Variety covered how, once […]

Trying to figure out what people want to watch? Good luck. I mean, I keep hearing that “action always sells,” but then I read this new audience report—“Movie Preferences: What Audiences Really Want in 2025”—and apparently, almost three-quarters of viewers now chase genres with underrepresented voices. Wild, right? Studios are scrambling, but my neighbor? She’s […]

Okay, was it just me, or did everyone used to obsess over gritty crime and superheroes? Now, blink, and suddenly everyone’s talking about documentaries or some wild interactive thing—Bandersnatch, anyone? That one nearly broke my brain. Platforms are in panic mode because, yeah, it’s not just noise: Meer’s 2025 analysis says immersive content and docu-series […]

Okay, so, here we go again—another week, another “bold” network shuffle, and I’m left squinting at the TV guide like it’s a cryptic crossword. CNN just nuked their weekday lineup, and now Blitzer’s gone AWOL from his usual spot. “5 Things with Rahel Solomon” at 5 a.m. eastern? Who’s even up for that? Apparently, the […]

Ever just assume a show’s fate hangs on how loud fans get on Twitter? Like, I used to think a trending hashtag meant something until three of my favorite series got axed right after blowing up online. Apparently, none of that noise matters if people don’t actually finish watching. Completion rate is the real dealbreaker—if […]

Scrolling through streaming apps last night—again, can’t find that crime doc everyone’s obsessed with—I just hit this wall. Streaming contracts, loaded with exclusivity stuff, quietly fence off the most-wanted shows and hand all the leverage to a few platforms. It’s not just annoying for anyone juggling three subscriptions and still seeing “not available in your […]

Okay, so here’s what happened: I just wanted to rewatch some goofy sitcom on Netflix—nothing fancy, just a little nostalgia. I log in, click, and suddenly it’s, “This title isn’t available in your region or subscription.” Uh, what? I swear, a week ago it was there. I guess I switched to the cheaper ad plan […]

Am I hallucinating, or does every streaming app just dump reruns of ancient family sitcoms into my queue while I sleep? It’s like the algorithm thinks I’m seven and it’s my birthday every night. Apparently, those so-called “family genre favorites” are wrecking the view counts of all those expensive streaming originals, and it’s not just […]

Okay, so, real talk—every time someone corners me about TV genres, I just want to laugh. Are they rigid? Please. The only thing rigid is my back after a pitch meeting. TV writers all know genres are, I dunno, like Play-Doh that’s been left out in the rain. They’re supposed to snap together, but mostly […]

Every time I open Netflix—there it is, another endless parade of moody crime shows, murder mysteries, and “limited series” with names like “The Night Is Watching” or whatever. Sitcoms? I mean, where’d they go? Feels like they vanished faster than my willpower at 2am. I’m not hallucinating this—back in the ‘90s, sitcoms were everywhere. Now, […]

Honestly, I hit pause on my Netflix and Spotify auto-renewals, but I’m still hemorrhaging cash on random apps every month. My inbox? Exploding with “bundle and save!” nonsense—most of it’s digital confetti and fake urgency, but, weirdly, some bundles actually do chop enough off my bill to make me blink. Like, real money, not just […]

Why is nobody talking about this? I swear, we all just bailed on prestige drama like it was a bad haircut. Wasn’t that the thing a few years ago? Now, out of nowhere, these weird hybrid drama genres are sneaking up, grabbing die-hard fans, and somehow shoving comedies into the background. Not even a headline […]

So here’s what happened: I’m scrolling through my streaming apps (again), half-paying attention to whatever show the algorithm keeps shoving in my face, and suddenly I’m just—wait, does anyone actually know what half these buttons do? Not a chance. There’s this whole universe of weird menus, secret codes, and “enhanced” search tricks buried way beyond […]

Okay, so here’s what I don’t get: Why does my feed suddenly think I’m dying to watch sci-fi lawyers or competitive glassblowing? I swear, every time I check, there’s a new “must-watch” genre, and everyone’s acting like it’s always been a thing. Nobody at those smug “industry insight” panels ever admits the truth—these breakout genres? […]

Streaming prices—yeah, they’re spiraling again. Anyone else get a weird pit in their stomach when the bank statement shows Netflix is somehow even pricier than last year? And Max…oh, don’t get me started, $20.99 a month for 4K, and that’s before you even think about extras. Is this a prank? I swear, picking which subscriptions […]

So, picture this: I’m hunched over the remote, flipping through Netflix, stuck in this endless loop—kid mode, adult mode, back again—just to find something halfway decent for movie night. “Family-friendly,” they say. Sure. Algorithms catch every late-night horror binge, and suddenly the kids’ suggestions go off the rails. I mean, why did SpongeBob show up […]

So, who actually decides if a TV show gets a second season? Or a fifth? I’ve sat in rooms where someone’s mumbling, “the script needs more punch,” and then a network exec breezes in, latte in hand, rambling about “audience migration” like, “Netflix retention rates plummeted 24% when showrunners swapped rooms in 2021.” No clue […]

So, this drives me up the wall. I’ll be halfway through some trashy crime docuseries (not even good—just background noise), and suddenly, “content no longer available.” No warning, just gone. Like, who decided I wasn’t allowed to finish? It’s the usual: behind-the-scenes licensing whiplash, shifting deals, big media execs playing musical chairs with stuff I […]

Literally happened to me last night. One second, I’m queuing up that show I’ve watched a million times—next, it’s just not there. No warning, no pop-up, nothing. Why does this always feel like a personal attack? I mean, sure, it’s “business,” whatever that means, but the sting is real. I read somewhere (Writers Guild? I […]

I still can’t believe I wasted twenty minutes on some random spin-off just because the finale of the main show left me feeling empty. Why did I ever think “Joey” could possibly fill the Friends-shaped hole in my life? I mean, sure, we all jumped into these things hoping for comfort—familiar faces, same old vibe—but […]

Syndication deals. Yep, those again. Supposedly everyone in media just “gets” what that means. Honestly? I once asked a network exec to explain it and got the kind of look you’d give someone who asked if water was wet—then he just started talking about the weather. No joke, the rest of the table suddenly found […]

Oh man, where do I even start? You ever notice how every so-called “blockbuster” sneaks in these weird little plot turns? Like, blink and the detective magically “remembers” something vital, or the villain’s whole master plan collapses because of, I dunno, a shoe left in the hallway. I’ve sat through enough script meetings and rewrites […]