Chris Freeman
@totbh10.bsky.social
Father, editor, Oak Island Curser, ATX TV Fest member, general pain in the ass.
Cannot WAIT to see this gang together again. Hooray! 🎉
ATX TV Festival Sets ‘Sweet 16’ Theme for 2027 Lineup With #Revenge Reunion, #FreaksAndGeeks Script Reading - Variety #ATXTVs16
ATX TV Festival Sets ‘Sweet 16’ Theme for 2027 Lineup With ‘Revenge’ Reunion, ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Script Reading
ATX TV Festival is celebrating its 16th season with a special "Sweet 16" theme, celebrating shows turning 16 like "Revenge" and coming-of-age stories.
variety.com
October 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Cannot WAIT to see this gang together again. Hooray! 🎉
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#AnnaPigeon Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network - Variety
‘Anna Pigeon’ Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network
"Anna Pigeon" has been renewed for Season 2 at USA Network, Variety has learned.
variety.com
October 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
#AnnaPigeon Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network - Variety
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Through the 10 episodes sent to critics, CBS' "Cupertino" probably isn't as good as "Evil" through the same point and it's probably better than "Elsbeth" through the same point, but it's a general reminder that The Kings give good procedural.
My review:
My review:
‘Cupertino’ Review: Robert and Michelle King Tackle Big Tech in Their Latest Broadcast Winner
The CBS hour-long stars Mike Colter and Rachel Keller as legal professionals protecting the Davids in the Goliath-dominated world of Silicon Valley.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Through the 10 episodes sent to critics, CBS' "Cupertino" probably isn't as good as "Evil" through the same point and it's probably better than "Elsbeth" through the same point, but it's a general reminder that The Kings give good procedural.
My review:
My review:
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Congratulations to CBS' newest NFL analyst, Bari Weiss.
October 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Congratulations to CBS' newest NFL analyst, Bari Weiss.
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Rebecca Lowe to Present Netflix’s Women’s #WorldCup Coverage as Lead Host - The Athletic
Rebecca Lowe to present Netflix's Women's World Cup coverage as lead host
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Rebecca Lowe to Present Netflix’s Women’s #WorldCup Coverage as Lead Host - The Athletic
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You guys, we are two weeks away from the return of The Lowdown, just an incredible, delightful television program. I wrote earlier this year about why you should sample it if you haven't already:
The Lowdown, the best show you're not watching, is coming back for Season Two
FX has officially renewed the Ethan Hawke-led comic mystery series
www.whatsalanwatching.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
You guys, we are two weeks away from the return of The Lowdown, just an incredible, delightful television program. I wrote earlier this year about why you should sample it if you haven't already:
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"I learned it by watching you" is a far more sophisticated/knowing joke format and I'm sure I use it more frequently, but in terms of pure "famousness," the answer is "This is your brain on drugs" and it isn't even close...
Hive mind, settle a Gen X debate for me. What's more famous:
"I learned it by watching you"
OR
"This is your brain on drugs"
And if you need more context then you aren't allowed to answer.
"I learned it by watching you"
OR
"This is your brain on drugs"
And if you need more context then you aren't allowed to answer.
September 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
"I learned it by watching you" is a far more sophisticated/knowing joke format and I'm sure I use it more frequently, but in terms of pure "famousness," the answer is "This is your brain on drugs" and it isn't even close...
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When I was at Rolling Stone, I was in frequent contact with Peacock PR about being on the set for the movie, which for a few minutes there was "definitely" happening summer of '23. Then it didn't.
It's a miracle that Party Down s3 got made. It's so hard bringing people back together. Plus strikes.
It's a miracle that Party Down s3 got made. It's so hard bringing people back together. Plus strikes.
Four years ago today, on Sept. 30, 2022, Peacock greenlit the #Community movie.
Joel McHale's Fox comedy #AnimalControl premiered five months later.
Season 5 started this week — and somehow, Animal Control seems more likely to fulfill the #SixSeasonsAndAMovie prophecy first.
Make it make sense.
Joel McHale's Fox comedy #AnimalControl premiered five months later.
Season 5 started this week — and somehow, Animal Control seems more likely to fulfill the #SixSeasonsAndAMovie prophecy first.
Make it make sense.
Donald Glover as Troy Barnes: My Emotions
ALT: Donald Glover as Troy Barnes: My Emotions
static.klipy.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM
When I was at Rolling Stone, I was in frequent contact with Peacock PR about being on the set for the movie, which for a few minutes there was "definitely" happening summer of '23. Then it didn't.
It's a miracle that Party Down s3 got made. It's so hard bringing people back together. Plus strikes.
It's a miracle that Party Down s3 got made. It's so hard bringing people back together. Plus strikes.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Featuring Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector reciting "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" — in character. www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
‘The Gilded Age’ Musical Is Finally Happening — as a Christmas Album
Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector join Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, and more actors from 'The Gilded Age' for a Christmas album out this year.
www.indiewire.com
September 25, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Featuring Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector reciting "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" — in character. www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
Don’t care but I DEFINITELY want to read the report on the survey that found this out … what questions did they ask? What responses did they get? Who leaked it to the senator??
Tommy Tuberville: Many airline pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers are part of the furry community. It's terrifying.
September 24, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Don’t care but I DEFINITELY want to read the report on the survey that found this out … what questions did they ask? What responses did they get? Who leaked it to the senator??
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“Brothers” is mainly vexing because it’s a bad star vehicle, which is ~insane~ since it only exists because the two stars decided to make a show about themselves.
But just because actors play good characters doesn’t mean actors *are* good characters. www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...
But just because actors play good characters doesn’t mean actors *are* good characters. www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...
‘Brothers’ Review: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Can’t Detect Any Truth in Apple’s Limp Meta Comedy
'Brothers,' the new Apple series based on 'a true rumor,' asks if Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are actually brothers.
www.indiewire.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:32 PM
“Brothers” is mainly vexing because it’s a bad star vehicle, which is ~insane~ since it only exists because the two stars decided to make a show about themselves.
But just because actors play good characters doesn’t mean actors *are* good characters. www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...
But just because actors play good characters doesn’t mean actors *are* good characters. www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...
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Just once, I would like the Netflix audience to completely reject something clearly awful yet over-promoted.
"Wonka's The Golden Ticket" would be a great show for that rejection.
But nobody has ever lost money underestimating the taste of the Netflix subscriber-base.
"Wonka's The Golden Ticket" would be a great show for that rejection.
But nobody has ever lost money underestimating the taste of the Netflix subscriber-base.
September 24, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Just once, I would like the Netflix audience to completely reject something clearly awful yet over-promoted.
"Wonka's The Golden Ticket" would be a great show for that rejection.
But nobody has ever lost money underestimating the taste of the Netflix subscriber-base.
"Wonka's The Golden Ticket" would be a great show for that rejection.
But nobody has ever lost money underestimating the taste of the Netflix subscriber-base.
Hissssssssssss
Booooooooooo
The last season, with that cast, should be so much fun. Wish that Charles was training someone who would take over for him, so they’d have more seasons this creative team could produce.
Booooooooooo
The last season, with that cast, should be so much fun. Wish that Charles was training someone who would take over for him, so they’d have more seasons this creative team could produce.
#AManOnTheInside Ending With Season 3 at Netflix - The Hollywood Reporter
‘A Man on the Inside’ Ending With Season 3 at Netflix
Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, Annette O'Toole and Rachel Dratch are among eight actors joining the show for the final run.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Hissssssssssss
Booooooooooo
The last season, with that cast, should be so much fun. Wish that Charles was training someone who would take over for him, so they’d have more seasons this creative team could produce.
Booooooooooo
The last season, with that cast, should be so much fun. Wish that Charles was training someone who would take over for him, so they’d have more seasons this creative team could produce.
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I will say that I liked s1 a lot more than s2, so it's possible that it's such a high-concept premise is hard to sustain for very long. But I liked so many of these characters, and it's yet another reminder that the days of Schur making shows with 100+ episodes feel like from pilgrim times.
September 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I will say that I liked s1 a lot more than s2, so it's possible that it's such a high-concept premise is hard to sustain for very long. But I liked so many of these characters, and it's yet another reminder that the days of Schur making shows with 100+ episodes feel like from pilgrim times.
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There are worse ways to spend 30 minutes than watching Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson goofing off in Apple's "Brothers," but few ways less creatively ambitious.
My review:
My review:
‘Brothers’ Review: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Get Squandered in an Apple Sitcom That’s Barely Alright, Alright, Alright
The 'True Detective' co-stars reunite to play themselves in the eight-episode Texas-set comedy, which was run by David West Read ('Schitt's Creek') and then Lee Eisenberg ('WeCrashed').
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
There are worse ways to spend 30 minutes than watching Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson goofing off in Apple's "Brothers," but few ways less creatively ambitious.
My review:
My review:
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Is it just me or the common theme in current American capitalism is “we didn’t think ahead”?
How gambling and online harassment tell the story of modern sports media
The story made the rounds a week ago.
sportsmediaguy.substack.com
September 23, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Is it just me or the common theme in current American capitalism is “we didn’t think ahead”?
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This is the way Marvel television ends. Not with a Wonder Man, but a showrunner leaving during post production.
Excl: Marvel TV show DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN to end with Season 3 as showrunner Dario Scardapane, who headed up the 2nd season, exits the show during post-production. W/ Rick Porter www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to End With Season 3 (Exclusive)
Showrunner Dario Scardapane, who headed up the Marvel show's second season, is no longer working on the series.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM
This is the way Marvel television ends. Not with a Wonder Man, but a showrunner leaving during post production.
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congratulations to everyone on reinventing Worse Cable
Disney+ has altered its user agreement to clarify that ads will be allowed on all subscription tiers. https://bit.ly/4hhOjBo
September 21, 2026 at 12:52 AM
congratulations to everyone on reinventing Worse Cable
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Emmys Producers Warn Aging Stars Deadline For 'In Memoriam' Segment Midnight https://theonion.com/emmys-producers-warn-aging-stars-deadline-for-in-memoriam-segment-midnight/
September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Emmys Producers Warn Aging Stars Deadline For 'In Memoriam' Segment Midnight https://theonion.com/emmys-producers-warn-aging-stars-deadline-for-in-memoriam-segment-midnight/
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HBO Max Greenlights #HowToSurviveWithoutMe Starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano, and Rita Wilson - Variety
HBO Max Greenlights ‘How to Survive Without Me’ Starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano, Rita Wilson
HBO Max has given a pilot-to-series order to 'How to Survive Without Me' from Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers and Bash Doran.
variety.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
HBO Max Greenlights #HowToSurviveWithoutMe Starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano, and Rita Wilson - Variety
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One thing we as an industry tragically failed to do when #HouseOfCards premiered in Feb 2013 was gentlemanly agree on how soon after a binge-drop the finale can be written about/post mortemed.
--Signed, a guy about to publish about the #Neagley finale 8 hours after 8-episode binge-drop.
--Signed, a guy about to publish about the #Neagley finale 8 hours after 8-episode binge-drop.
September 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
One thing we as an industry tragically failed to do when #HouseOfCards premiered in Feb 2013 was gentlemanly agree on how soon after a binge-drop the finale can be written about/post mortemed.
--Signed, a guy about to publish about the #Neagley finale 8 hours after 8-episode binge-drop.
--Signed, a guy about to publish about the #Neagley finale 8 hours after 8-episode binge-drop.
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A nice thing: Vince Gilligan won his first Emmy for writing last night because BREAKING BAD's sole writing Emmy was for "Ozymandius," which he surely had a huge hand in shaping but is solely credited to Moira Walley-Beckett.
Matthew Weiner would never. DID never, in fact.
Vince truly is the best.
Matthew Weiner would never. DID never, in fact.
Vince truly is the best.
Its Plurbin Time Pluribus
Alt: Its Plurbin Time Pluribus
static.klipy.com
September 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A nice thing: Vince Gilligan won his first Emmy for writing last night because BREAKING BAD's sole writing Emmy was for "Ozymandius," which he surely had a huge hand in shaping but is solely credited to Moira Walley-Beckett.
Matthew Weiner would never. DID never, in fact.
Vince truly is the best.
Matthew Weiner would never. DID never, in fact.
Vince truly is the best.
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Pitting people against each other in cutthroat shit like this and calling it “entertainment “ might be part of the reason we are where we are…
September 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Pitting people against each other in cutthroat shit like this and calling it “entertainment “ might be part of the reason we are where we are…
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It was, as I said in my review (www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-review...) a thoroughly bland episode. The episode gave CBS *nothing* to promote, which is also Bari Weiss' fault, but it's Bari Weiss' fault in a way that's different from what the drop is being attributed to.
The "60 Minutes" premiere was down 21% from last year's debut … and its lead-in NFL game was down 22% year to year. The overhaul of "60 Minutes" was craven and dumb, but the smaller lead-in was probably the main cause of (this week's) ratings hit.
TV Ratings: ‘60 Minutes’ Premiere Drops With Smaller NFL Lead-In
The Sept. 13 episode was the first after CBS News chief Bari Weiss made a host of changes to the show.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It was, as I said in my review (www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-review...) a thoroughly bland episode. The episode gave CBS *nothing* to promote, which is also Bari Weiss' fault, but it's Bari Weiss' fault in a way that's different from what the drop is being attributed to.