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The Watch

New Seasons of ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Rings of Power,’ and the State of Franchise TV. Plus, ‘Big Cigar’ and Adrien Brody on ‘Winning Time’ and ‘Succession.’

May 16, 2024
Adrien Brody discusses his roles in 'Winning Time' and 'Succession'. Also covered are prequels, returning series like '3 Body Problem' and 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', and disappointment in 'Big Cigar'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Franchise TV prioritizes return on investment for prequels and new stories.
  • Standing ovation culture at Cannes and balancing storytelling in streaming platforms.

Deep dives

Outer Range Season 2 Return

Outer Range returns for its second season after a two-year absence, offering a unique blend of sci-fi and Western genres with a captivating premise about a rancher discovering a mysterious portal on his property. The show explores the characters' struggles with extraordinary events in their ordinary lives, promising an intriguing continuation with a stellar ensemble cast.

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