Is ‘Lanterns’ the End of Superhero TV? Plus, ‘Furious’ E5 and the ‘Lioness’ S3 Premiere.
Summary
Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the premiere of *Lioness* and the upcoming *Lanterns* series, analyzing the broader shift in superhero television. They critique Disney’s cancellation of *Wonder Man* and Marvel’s pivot to animation, arguing that streaming fatigue is driving audiences back to theatrical events. The hosts also review *The Shards*, noting its tonal shift after Brett Easton Ellis departed, and examine how corporate mandates impact creative vision in the current industry landscape.
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Intro: Andy Greenwald joins Chris Ryan
State of superhero TV and Green Lanterns
DC Universe restructuring and Marvel TV
Obi-Wan Kenobi cancellation and Vision Quest
Streaming industry mismanagement and IP exploitation
Streaming wars, churn, and content costs
Disney+ strategy and X-Men casting news
Review of The Shards on Netflix
Ryan Murphy, James Gunn, and TV production
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Review of The Night Agent on Netflix
Review of Lioness on Paramount+
Lioness combat realism and Furious 7
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