#84 – LOST in the WEEDS (Summer Show Swap!)
The one with all the mid-2000s cultural references.
Jul 15, 2024
It’s hot out, so why not stay inside with two of the most influential (and bingeable) shows from the mid-2000s? It’s a Summer Show Swap that pits one of Dianne’s favorite series against one of Chris’s. Which side will you take?
- ✈️🏝️ Can Dianne convince Chris that iconic ABC drama Lost (now streaming on Netflix) is worth the 6-season binge? We discuss the pilot and how it redefined network TV.
- 🏡🍃 And will Chris convince Dianne that Showtime hit Weeds (now streaming on Hulu) overcomes its tonally inconsistent pilot to deliver one of the all-time best second seasons of TV? We’ll break down the first 3 episodes of the series and how the show was retooled after the pilot. (Bonus: Chris will tell you which seasons you can skip!)
But first! News!
- A shocking twist in the Paramount Death Watch!
- We introduce you to a brand new streaming service, because there really aren’t enough already!
- And Warner Bros. Discovery rebrands 5 high-profile “Max Originals” under the HBO umbrella, because apparently people actually liked the HBO brand? Who knew!
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🔀 Show Swap: Lost
- 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix
- 🎟️ Originally Premiered: September 22, 2004 on ABC
- 🍂 Seasons: 6 (118 episodes)
- ⚠️ Light Spoilers for the 2-part Pilot Episode starting at 25:25
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🔀 Show Swap: Weeds
- 🧭 Where to Watch: Hulu (or Peacock, supposedly)
- 🎟️ Originally Premiered: August 7, 2005 on Showtime
- 🍂 Seasons: 8 (102 episodes)
- ⚠️ Light Spoilers for the first 3 Episodes starting at 43:49
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🔗 Links:
- It’s Official: Skydance Wins the Battle for Paramount Global – Alex Weprin, Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter
- Sony’s Out: Won’t Return To Mix During Paramount’s 45-Day “Go Shop” Window – Anthony D'Alessandro, Jill Goldsmith, Deadline
- Paramount Must Get Skydance Approval for Paramount+ JV, Bundle Deals – Todd Spangler, Variety
- What Now for Paramount? How Things Will (or Won’t) Likely Change – Pamela McClintock, Rick Porter, Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter
- Hallmark Launching New Streaming Service in September – Lynette Rice, Deadline
- Max Originals ‘The Penguin’ & ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Moving To HBO – Peter White, Deadline
- 20 ‘Lost’ Episodes You Can Skip When Bingeing or Rewatching – Michael Alan Connelly, Vulture
- Hulu was down for a lot of people, but now it’s fixed – Richard Lawler, The Verge
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