#44 – Succession Predictions, Disney Drama, and Hulu’s Hazy Future
The one with the Royal Death Clause.
Mar 31, 2023
See that “Explicit” content rating? That can only mean one thing: The final season of Succession is here and we’re dissecting the first episode (F-bombs and all) before sharing our predictions for the show’s ultimate winners, losers, and slime puppies. 🥰
But first! It’s a big week for Disney news: There’s a royal showdown in Florida, Mickey snubs the Metaverse, and personnel shakeups rock Marvel. But the real drama in the house of mouse? It’s the fate of Hulu, which might turn out to be a victim of its own success…
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📺 Review: Succession (Season 4 Premier)
🚨 Spoiler Alert: All Episodes through Season 4, Episode 1 (starting at 33:12) 🚨
- Number of Seasons Overall: 4 (Season In Progress)
- Renewal Status: Going out on top, baby!
- Where to Watch: HBO, Sundays at 9 PM ET
- Where to Stream: HBO Max
- Spinoffs: Yes, please!
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🔗 Links:
- Disney’s Rock (ESPN) & Hard Place (Hulu) - 500ish – M.G. Siegler, 500ish.com
- Netflix announces that Arrested Development isn't going anywhere, actually – William Hughes, A.V. Club
- How I Met Your Father is coming to regular television – Sam Barsanti, A.V. Club
- Disney's Reedy Creek Board Vote "Completely Circumvents" DeSantis' Authority – Tom Tapp, Deadline
- Disney reportedly eliminates metaverse division in first round of layoffs – Jon Porter, The Verge
- Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter Let Go At Studio – Anthony D’Alessandro, Deadline
- The Saga of Victoria Alonso's Firing From Marvel Studios Heats Up – Germain Lussier, Gizmodo
- Jonathan Majors Charged With Assault and Harassment – Rebecca Rubin, Variety
- The hive is strong: Yellowjackets' season opener is Showtime's most-streamed premiere ever – Matt Schimkowitz, A.V. Club
- Peacock adds 'Morning Joe' and 'Squawk Box' – Alex Sherman, Twitter
- ‘Succession’ Season 4 Episode 1 Hits Series High Ratings – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
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