There was a significant amount of doubt and speculation on the possible success of Netflix’s One Piece live-action adaptation when it was announced. Anime and manga are no strangers to live-action adaptations. Some stories that are largely slice-of-life translate better on the screen. That said, other stories that are more fantastical have typically been underwhelming […]
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The Stranger Things Animated Spinoff Is The Last Thing The Franchise Needs
Netflix’s Stranger Things has been a persistent presence within pop culture for over a decade, and with its final season concluded, spinoffs are on their way. It was an announcement that was unsurprising for many. With how popular the franchise had become, it would be surprising if Netflix didn’t greenlight spinoff shows to keep the […]
Why Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein Will Be a Piece Worth Watching
As someone that doesn’t like surprises, I am occasionally thrilled when one coveted reveal does catch me off guard. Such as the return of Guillermo Del Toro, whose last project was “Pinocchio”(2022). However, this year will host the next release of the acclaimed director. A film that is an adaptation of a classic horror tale. […]
The “Source Material” Backlash: Is Netflix’s Formula to Blame?
For many fans, the announcement of a new Netflix adaptation of a beloved book, comic or video game often comes with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Far too frequently, that trepidation proves to be well-founded, as the final product falls short of expectations, leaving audiences and critics alike questioning why Netflix consistently struggles to […]
Why Do We All Still Like Joe in “You”?
Joe Goldberg, from the Netflix show “You,” is a bad guy – a terrible one even. He is everything we should fear – a stalker, a manipulator and a killer. Yet, with every new season we can’t look away. Some fans even seem to like him. Was this always the show’s intention or does this […]
The Art of the Binge-Watch: Good or Bad for Storytelling?
Remember when a new TV episode was a weekly sarosanct event? I remember. Audiences gathered, discussed and eagerly awaited the next installment. Today, with streaming platforms offering entire seasons at once, the viewing landscape has dramatically shifted, profoundly impacting pacing, cliffhangers and audience engagement. The most immediate casualty of the binge-watching era is often pacing. […]
When The Show Plays A Role In The Discourse Shaping Online Identity
After examining the current media landscape and the online discussions centered around different interpretations of characters and the stories told about them, it’s plain to see that television is no longer just a medium for storytelling but a catalyst for identity formation and digital discourse. Today’s shows aren’t merely written to entertain; they’re engineered to […]
Netflix’s New East Coast Studio Could Bring Problems
The opening of Netflix’s New Jersey production studio represents the ongoing shift within the American entertainment industry. The ever-rising prices and strife within Hollywood have prompted studios to expand their operations nationwide and even internationally. These new studios hope to bring in new talent that would have otherwise had these opportunities if media companies had […]
One Piece Season 2 Looks Engaging
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece” was faithful and accessible. You would think that Eiichiro Oda’s long-running series would have a hard time translating into the silver screen—but thanks to the love and care put forth by the production team. The “One Piece” experience—previously an anime/manga about a young pirate’s ambition to be the top […]
NBC’s Found Lives On?
When you’re watching an up-and-coming show, one of the worst things for a viewer is that their favorite series is canceled. The C-word that everybody dreads is a term as old as time. Such is apparent as NBC has been on a purge, canceling shows left and right. Why? Poor ratings and budget costs. The […]
Netflix Offering Dialogue Only Titles
If you’ve gotten tired of streaming sites having subtitles that read out audio cues such as “door slams”, “eats chips”, or “combs hair”, then I’ve got good news for you. Last Thursday, Netflix announced a subtitle option that is strictly dialogue only. A response to the growing popularity of subtitles which nearly half of viewing […]
Why you should watch Netflix’s The Lady’s Companion
In the wave of Netflix releases, there have been some quality shows on the platform this past month. Some of them are international – it’s interesting to witness global programming with in-sync subtitles. A show that’s been on my streaming rotation is “The Lady’s Companion” Created by Bambu Producciones, the series is set in 1871 […]
