Welcome to the 228th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast. Hosted by Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic), this podcast breaks down the latest TV news, provides context from the business and critical sides, and offers a critical guide of what to watch or skip.
In this week’s episode, which is the last one until September 8th due to Labor Day, the hosts dive deep into the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers’ counter-offer to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the union’s response to it.
The episode begins with the hosts answering listener questions in a segment titled “Mailbag, strike edition.” They explore the impact of AI on critics and discuss why some reality show hosts continue working during strikes.
Next, the hosts discuss the latest developments in the ongoing strike. Hollywood’s studios and streamers have released a counter-proposal to the Writers Guild, and the union has responded twice, accusing the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) of attempting to divide writers.
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The podcast then delves into the news that Amazon has un-renewed A League of Their Own and The Peripheral, citing the strikes as the reason for the delay in both shows’ return until 2025. The hosts analyze what led to this decision and provide their insights on the matter.
After that, the hosts shift gears back to the regular edition of the mailbag segment. They explore the phenomenon of viewers re-binging older series like The Vampire Diaries, Suits, and The West Wing amidst the abundance of new shows in the Peak TV era.
The episode concludes with Dan’s segment, “Critic’s Corner,” where he shares his thoughts on the new and returning series of the week. He offers his opinions on Disney+’s Ashoka and season two of Apple’s Invasion.
Listeners can tune in to TV’s Top 5 to catch all the discussions and analysis. The podcast is available on various platforms, and subscribing ensures that you never miss an episode. Reviews of the podcast are also welcome. If you have any topics or questions for future episodes, you can email the hosts at [email protected].
In this 228th episode, Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg take a comprehensive look at the ongoing strike between the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers and the Writers Guild of America. They answer listener questions, discuss the AMPTP’s counter-offer, analyze the un-renewal of A League of Their Own by Amazon, examine the trend of re-binging older series, and provide their thoughts on the latest releases in “Critic’s Corner.” Don’t miss out on this in-depth coverage of the TV industry on TV’s Top 5.
