You Need to be Watching ‘Furious.’ Plus, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Preview
Summary
Hosts Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Netflix’s $500 million deal for The Walking Dead rights, analyzing the shift in TV syndication and residual payments. They also review the new Hulu series Furious, praising its unique tone and Emmy Rossum’s performance. The episode concludes with anticipation for the upcoming Spider-Man film, debating its potential impact on the MCU and audience expectations.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro banter
The Strokes album review and Andy Greenwald
Netflix acquires Walking Dead rights and Furious on Hulu
Netflix's $500M Walking Dead deal and syndication economics
Nostalgia for physical media and early streaming eras
Ad breaks: Tremfya and NOS Energy
Spider-Man: No Way Home reactions and Marvel fatigue
Deep dive into the Hulu series Furious
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