#83 – Fantasmas is Fantastic, Netflix Does Retail, and Late Night Gets Lean
The one with the Hamster CVS.
Jun 26, 2024
Julio Torres (Los Espookys) is back on HBO with a new 6-episode series that blends sketch comedy with a surreal narrative about a lost oyster earring, a concerning mole (or maybe it’s just a birthmark), and Julio’s struggle to find a new apartment without providing his “proof of existence."
We’ll take you on our dream-like experience watching the first three episodes, featuring guest stars like Aidy Bryant (in a wild informercial bit), Jaboukie Young-White (as a influencer confronted by The Algorithm), and Tilda Swinton (as the voice of water). But first!
- We’ve got the latest news from the Paramount Death Watch, including the $2 Paramount+ price hike that will probably solve everything.
- Netflix is launching permanent retail spaces in two U.S. malls. We try to imagine the synergistic experiences that await.
- It’s Pride Month so we’re sharing our favorite LGBTQIA+ shows from the Streamageddon back catalog and check in with series like Interview with the Vampire and Ripley.
- And find out which late night talk show host Chris has completely blocked from his memory in a round-up of news from 11 PM and beyond! (Hint: It’s a CBS host!)
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📺 Review: Fantasmas
- 🧭 Where to Watch: HBO and/or Max
- 🗓️ Release Schedule: Weekly on Fridays at 11 PM ET (HBO and Max)
- ✅ Renewal Status: TBA
- 🤩 Starring: Julio Torres
- 🎬 Created By: Julio Torres (Los Espookys, Problemista)
🫣 Spoiler Warning:
- 🦄 Light Spoilers for the First 3 Episodes: Starting at 52:33
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🔗 Links:
- The Action Isn’t the Best Part of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ – Zach Kram, The Ringer
- Paramount's Failed Merger Talks: What Went Wrong in the Company Battle – Cynthia Littleton, Variety
- Paramount+ Raises Prices for Ad-Tier and Premium Plan – Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter
- Netflix House: Dallas, King of Prussia Are First Two Cities for 2025 – Todd Spangler, Variety
- Late Night With Seth Meyers is breaking up with its live house band – Matt Schimkowitz, A.V. Club
- Jon Stewart Feels “Reinvigorated” By His Return To ‘The Daily Show’ – Peter White, Deadline
- Jon Stewart To Host ‘The Daily Show’ Live After Presidential Debates – Peter White, Deadline
- ‘The Daily Show’ Going Live With Jon Stewart at Political Conventions (Exclusive) – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
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