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Josef Adalian joined Vulture as West Coast editor in 2010 and has been covering the television industry since 1992, including a decade at Variety. He also writes Buffering, a newsletter about the streaming wars.

  1. buffering
    Will Disney+’s Mulan Gambit Work?The streaming service’s one-year mark is getting closer.
  2. buffering
    A Closer Look at the HBO Max-acreNo, the service isn’t doomed.
  3. franchises
    How 90 Day Fiancé Became a Reality-TV EmpireSix years in, a once modestly successful reality show has evolved into what TLC president Howard Lee calls “our version of a Marvel Comics Universe.â€
  4. the streaming wars
    Harry Potter Movies Apparate Over to PeacockBut you may have to watch with commercials.
  5. renewals
    Love Island Season Two to Film in Quarantine at a Las Vegas HotelHope they clean the hot tubs.
  6. the streaming wars
    CBS All Access Adds Huge Archive from Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and MoreHighlights include Avatar: The Last Airbender, Laguna Beach, and Chappelle’s Show.
  7. streaming
    The Harry Potter Movies Will Be Disappearing From HBO MaxPoof.
  8. snl
    Will NBC Finally Do Justice to the SNL Library?Update: Nope.
  9. buffering
    One Thing Peacock Does Well? ‘Live’ ChannelsAn early look at the service’s pluses and minuses.
  10. explainers
    So, How Do You Actually Watch Peacock?Here’s how to get NBC’s new streaming service for free.
  11. the streaming wars
    The Price Is Right for PeacockNBCUniversal’s new streaming service has one big advantage in a crowded market: It’s (sorta) free.
  12. good god
    Blerg, Most NBC Stations Won’t Air the 30 Rock ReunionTurns out they aren’t all synergy fans.
  13. the industry
    Netflix Swipes Emily in Paris From Paramount NetworkDarren Star’s new dramedy completed filming its first season before the coronavirus pandemic.
  14. game shows
    Jane Lynch Is Hosting a Weakest Link Revival for NBCGet ready for early aughts nostalgia.
  15. talk shows
    Charlamagne Tha God to Host a Weekly Talk Show on Comedy CentralThe half-hour series will have a “cable news feel†and cover current events and cultural issues.
  16. comedy specials
    John Mulaney and His Pack of Kids Are Headed to Comedy CentralTwo more Sack Lunch Bunch specials are on the way.
  17. the industry
    The Remaking of Comedy CentralBehind Chris McCarthy’s plan to transform the ViacomCBS network from a linear cable channel to a multi-platform content machine.
  18. explainers
    So, How Do You Actually Watch Hamilton on Disney+?A guide for anyone looking to get Lintroduced to the service.
  19. revivals
    A ‘Reimagined’ Beavis and Butt-Head Is Coming to Comedy Central“It seemed like the time was right to get stupid again,†creator Mike Judge said.
  20. the streaming wars
    Mad Men Is Moving to a New (Old) HomeMatt Weiner’s period drama will end its short sabbatical from streaming in the U.S. on July 15.
  21. buffering
    An Early HBO Max Report CardHow has the new service’s first month gone?
  22. tv
    30 Rock Is Pulling Blackface Episodes From Streaming Platforms and TV RerunsTina Fey: “I understand now that ‘intent’ is not a free pass for white people to use these images.â€
  23. buffering
    Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Netflix’s Surprise Summer HitThe 2005 Nickelodeon show has found new life in the streaming universe.
  24. buffering
    Amazon Weighs The Dukes of Hazzard’s Streaming FutureThe company is mulling whether to pull the show from its streaming platform.
  25. police brutality
    Live PD Cancelled After A&E Admits the Show Filmed a Police KillingThe network has left open the possibility of a future reboot.
  26. tv ratings
    The Before the 90 Days Reunion Was the No. 1 Show in America Last WeekPeople love a tell-all.
  27. buffering
    All Eyes on the ProtestsHow streaming news networks are emerging as valuable resources for anyone looking to go beyond cable news coverage.
  28. buffering
    Why You Can’t Get HBO Max on Roku (Yet)Welcome to the latest behind-the-scenes battle in the streaming wars.
  29. the streaming wars
    HBO Max Struts Into the Streaming ThunderdomeInside WarnerMedia’s multibillion-dollar bid to supersize HBO and transform it into a powerhouse capable of battling Netflix.
  30. reboots
    Dance Your Cares Away, a Fraggle Rock Reboot Is Coming to Apple TV+Apple has also acquired exclusive streaming rights to all 96 episodes of the original series.
  31. buffering
    HBO Max Gets Ready to Join the PartyA look at what’s to come for the new streaming service.
  32. delays
    XO, Oh No: HBO Max’s Gossip Girl Now Won’t Arrive until 2021Due to the you-know-what..
  33. buffering
    CBS All Access Gets SupersizedChanges are afoot at the streaming service.
  34. buffering
    Should ViacomCBS Blow Up Its Streaming Strategy?How the company can catch up in the streaming wars.
  35. buffering
    Can Netflix’s Surge Last?What to make of Netflix’s jump in subscriptions.
  36. the streaming wars
    Netflix Has Added a Stunning Number of Subscribers During the LockdownBut the streaming giant warns of a bumpy road ahead.
  37. the streaming wars
    HBO Max to Be the Only Thing Not Canceled for Memorial DayThe streaming platform will launch May 27.
  38. tv ratings
    The Last Dance Is ESPN’s New Ratings ChampThe premiere of the Michael Jordan docuseries gave the network its best-ever documentary ratings, easily surpassing O.J.: Made in America.
  39. daytime tv
    Even Soap Operas Are Running Out of Episodes Because of the CoronavirusIn a few days, it’ll be all reruns for The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
  40. buffering
    ‘Everybody’s Doing Zoom Pitches Like Crazy’Despite the national lockdown, there’s been an explosion in behind-the-scenes TV dealmaking.
  41. the streaming wars
    Can NBC Strut Its Stuff With Peacock?A limited launch of the new streaming service starts today.
  42. tv ratings
    Tiger King Is a Gigantic Hit for NetflixThe WTF-filled docuseries drew an audience of 19 million U.S. TV viewers in its first ten days, according to Nielsen.
  43. coronavirus
    CBS Is Bringing Back Its Sunday Night Movie FranchiseStarting with Raiders of the Lost Ark.
  44. comedy
    The Unlikely Rise of Schitt’s CreekSchitt doesn’t just happen overnight. Here’s how the cult comedy transformed into a Peak TV success story.
  45. quibi
    Quibi Is for Mobile Streaming and Mobile Streaming OnlyNow that the short-form streaming app is here, users are discovering just how serious Quibi is about watching its shows on a phone — and nowhere else.
  46. the streaming wars
    Is Quibi Crazy Enough to Actually Work?The billion-dollar bet that you’ll pay five bucks a month for something you can only watch on your phone.
  47. explainers
    Quibi Is Finally Here. Wait, What’s Quibi?Everything to know about the latest entrant in the streaming wars.
  48. buffering
    What WarnerMedia’s Bold New Hire Means for Its FutureThe company’s Jason Kilar era begins.
  49. coronavirus
    BBC America Is Airing a Ton of Calming Nature DocumentariesYou’re staying inside, but you can still enjoy the cuddly creatures of the natural world.
  50. buffering
    NBC’s Peacock Pushes Forward Without the OlympicsThe decision to postpone the Tokyo games will deprive the new streaming service of its biggest promotional platform.
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