Television
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Rupert Murdoch is in a 'Succession'-style rift with his kids over his media empire
The Explainer Murdoch and his son Lachlan are attempting to maintain his empire's conservative swing following his eventual death
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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TV to watch in August, from 'Kaos' to 'The Umbrella Academy'
The Week Recommends A docuseries about Black Hollywood, a new show from the creator of 'Scrubs' and a contemporary spin on Greek mythology
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Douglas Is Cancelled: Hugh Bonneville plays a shamed news presenter
The Week Recommends Cancel culture drama is mostly 'clever and sharp'
By The Week UK Published
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The spiraling chaos at Paramount
The Explainer The company tried to find a lifeline with Skydance, but the deal didn't pan out
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The push for more climate change stories in Hollywood
The Explainer America's entertainment industry has often been accused of marginalizing stories about the planet
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the great British sitcom dying out?
Talking Point The 'watercooler' show may be on the wane, but there's life in the genre while we still 'crave the classics'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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5 recent shows Netflix canceled on cliffhangers
The Week Recommends Decisions by the streaming service sometimes leave fans in the lurch
By David Faris Published
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Live events on streaming platforms could be cable's death blow
Under the Radar Netflix recently signed a massive deal for its first major live sports event
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The 'adorable Irishness' of The Bear's Ayo Edebiri
In the Spotlight How the award-winning actor has been claimed by the nation as a daughter of Ireland
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The Traitors: the best reality show on television?
Talking Point With the gripping second season now under way, critics say the hit game show has entered the canon of 'truly great reality TV'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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TV to watch in December, from 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' to 'What If...?'
The Week Recommends Spend your December with Mr. D and Dr. Who
By Brendan Morrow, The Week US Published
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TV to watch in November, from 'The Crown' to 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'
Feature A month for monarchs and a Monarch
By Brendan Morrow, The Week US Published
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'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at 54
Speed Read The actor reportedly drowned in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Laurence Fox: cancelled by GB News?
Talking Point Demise of controversial commentator hasn't deflected criticism of the broadcaster
By The Week Staff Published
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