John Koblin
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The Emmys Signal the End of the Peak TV Era
The Emmys on Monday night felt in many ways like a book end to one of the defining features of the streaming era: a never-ending...
A Few Words About Netflix’s Success: Vivid. Snappy. Tags.
The descriptive tags that the streaming service runs near each title — like “slick” for the show “Suits” — have proved crucial to getting people...
Peacock Enters Uncharted Waters by Streaming N.F.L. Playoff Game
The game, between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, is the biggest test yet for whether live sports will find a comfortable home on...
Golden Globes 2024 Draws 9.4 Million Viewers
The number of viewers was higher than last year, but still down significantly compared with prepandemic audience totals.
Zombie TV Has Come for Cable
Many of the most popular channels have largely ditched original dramas and comedies, morphing into vessels for endless reruns.
David Letterman Returns to ‘The Late Show’
The comedian has visited many shows in the past eight years — but not, until Monday night, the one he hosted for 22 years.
What to Know About OpenAI’s Chaotic Weekend
Details about Sam Altman’s surprise departure as chief executive are still emerging, and the board has been tight-lipped so far.
CBS Says New Scripted Shows Will Return in February
The announcement is the first from a network about its plans since a tentative agreement was reached last week to end Hollywood’s strikes.
Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series Ratings Are Lowest Ever
The five games averaged 9.1 million viewers, down from the previous low of 9.8 million in 2020.
HBO Chief Calls His Effort to Attack Critics a ‘Very, Very Dumb Idea’
The push to attack television critics through fake Twitter accounts became the talk of the entertainment world on Wednesday after it was reported by Rolling...