Chris and Andy discuss TV and movies they consumed over the holidays. They talk about the impact of strikes on upcoming 2024 TV shows. They share their most anticipated shows of the year. They reminisce about acting classes and their love for theater. They discuss upcoming show release dates, Netflix's content release strategy, and upcoming shows on Apple TV. They delve into behind-the-scenes maneuvering of highly anticipated shows. They talk about Sarah Paulson's viral video reaction and their anticipation for an upcoming show. They discuss a profile of Scott Frank and rate the film Night Swim.
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Quick takeaways
Apple's lineup of high-profile shows is rivaling those of HBO, thanks to their substantial financial resources and ability to secure valuable material and top talent.
The recent legal decision regarding the Jonathan Majors verdict and creative pivot at Marvel and Lucasfilm provides an opportunity for these franchises to explore unknown worlds, reboot storylines, and embrace the multiverse to build up new characters and narratives.
The TV and movie industry's upcoming 2024 slate may be impacted by the strikes that occurred during the past summer, highlighting potential changes and challenges in the content production process.
Deep dives
Zero Day
Zero Day is a mind-bending sci-fi series starring Benedict Wong and Joe Van Adepo, exploring the search for truth in a world rife with conspiracy theories.
Black Doves
Black Doves is a crime thriller series from the creator of Bodyguard, featuring Kellie MacDonald in a Patricia Highsmith-esque story.
Three-Body Problem
Three-Body Problem, adapted by Benioff and Weiss, is a large-scale sci-fi series starring Benedict Wong and John Ravannadeva, promising a mind-bending journey and grand storytelling.
Apple's Growing Influence in Prestige Dramas
Apple has surprised many with the number of high-profile shows in its lineup, rivaling the offerings of HBO. With their substantial financial resources, Apple can secure valuable material and gather top talent, revolutionizing the TV landscape.
Marvel and Star Wars Pivoting in a New Direction
The recent legal decision regarding the Jonathan Majors verdict and the subsequent creative pivot at Marvel and Lucasfilm provide an opportunity for these franchises to try something new. They can explore unknown worlds, reboot certain storylines, or embrace the multiverse to build up new characters and narratives.
Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Holdovers’ (1:00). Then, they discuss how this past summer’s strikes might impact the upcoming 2024 TV slate (14:03), before getting into some of their most anticipated shows of the year, including ‘Industry’ Season 3, ‘Masters of the Air,’ and ‘Sinking Spring’ (22:34).