

John Koblin
Posts

The Most-Streamed Shows and Movies in 2023
Hollywood was on strike for much of the year. And yet the time viewers spent streaming shows and movies went up. A lot.

Netflix is Said to License ‘Sex and the City’ From HBO
Media companies that had been reluctant are increasingly offering shows to Netflix, which is pulling further ahead in the streaming wars.

4.3 Million Watched the Emmys, a New Low
The Emmys had a lot going against it, including a ceremony delayed months by the Hollywood strikes, and stiff competition from other events.

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.