The Watch ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10
Jul 8, 2024
Paramount merging with Skydance Media, 'Agatha All Along' trailer, 'House of the Dragon' buzz, 'The Bear' final episodes breakdown
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Paramount Sale Signals Industry Shift
- David Ellison buying Paramount may stabilise Hollywood but likely brings reorgs and layoffs.
- Chris and Andy see it as preferable to hedge-fund ownership that would strip the company.
Agatha Trailer Feels Creatively Whole
- The Agatha spin-off trailer feels like a coherent aesthetic product even if it's years late.
- Andy and Chris appreciate a self-contained tone over franchise spackle.
Hot D Returns Big Spectacle And Heart
- Episode 4 of House of the Dragon returned big spectacle and emotional stakes reminiscent of early Game of Thrones.
- Chris says HBO invested correctly in spectacle tied to human emotion, making the episode feel like Game of Thrones.