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Archives for April 2019

Technology
Netflix is booming internationally, but its growth is slowing in the USNetflix is booming internationally, but its growth is slowing in the US
Technology

The streaming company added 9.6 million subscribers last quarter — and it says it isn’t worried about Apple or Disney.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
AMC Networks boss Josh Sapan wants the people who make TV to look at the data — but not too muchAMC Networks boss Josh Sapan wants the people who make TV to look at the data — but not too much
Technology

There’s no algorithm for creativity yet, Sapan says on the latest Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
Culture
Bran Stark’s cold stare is Game of Thrones season 8’s real winnerBran Stark’s cold stare is Game of Thrones season 8’s real winner
Culture

Bran Stark is dominating the Game of Memes.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Who will win Game of Thrones, explained by political scienceWho will win Game of Thrones, explained by political science
Culture

Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere helped reveal who’s likely to sit on the Iron Throne at the end of the season.

By Zack Beauchamp
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones: the most satisfying reunions from the season 8 premiereGame of Thrones: the most satisfying reunions from the season 8 premiere
Games of Thrones season 8

From Arya’s smile to Bran’s cold stare, here are the highlights from an episode full of characters reuniting.

By Aja Romano
Culture
What does Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere tell us about how the show ends?What does Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere tell us about how the show ends?
Culture

After watching “Winterfell,” our critics discuss how the series should conclude, and how it definitely shouldn’t.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 1 more
Technology
If Congress cancels federal funding for PBS, rural areas will be hurt the most, says CEO Paula KergerIf Congress cancels federal funding for PBS, rural areas will be hurt the most, says CEO Paula Kerger
Technology

All 335 PBS stations use federal funding, but the ones that depend on it are largely in Trump country.

By Eric Johnson
Games of Thrones season 8
Watch: Game of Thrones’ opening credits get a dramatic overhaul for season 8Watch: Game of Thrones’ opening credits get a dramatic overhaul for season 8
Games of Thrones season 8

The series’ introductory sequence has rarely received as big an update as it did in the season eight premiere, “Winterfell.”

By Emily St. James
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones: Jon Snow and the Targaryen dragon rider theory, explainedGame of Thrones: Jon Snow and the Targaryen dragon rider theory, explained
Games of Thrones season 8

A key scene in the season premiere may be a callback to a prophecy featuring Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Games of Thrones season 8
7 winners and 8 losers from Game of Thrones’ final season premiere7 winners and 8 losers from Game of Thrones’ final season premiere
Games of Thrones season 8

Winners: Jon Snow! Cersei Lannister! Circular narratives! Losers: Daenerys Targaryen! Narrative urgency!

By Emily St. James
Culture
Billions has turned into one of TV’s most ruthlessly entertaining showsBillions has turned into one of TV’s most ruthlessly entertaining shows
Culture

As other shows slow down their storytelling, Showtime’s corporate thriller just keeps speeding up.

By Emily St. James
Culture
SNL cold open pits Lori Loughlin, Michael Avenatti, and Julian Assange in a battle over “crazy” crimesSNL cold open pits Lori Loughlin, Michael Avenatti, and Julian Assange in a battle over “crazy” crimes
Culture

Each tries to prove the crimes they are accused of are worse than everyone else’s.

By Gabriela Resto-Montero
Culture
The characters most likely to die as Game of Thrones returnsThe characters most likely to die as Game of Thrones returns
Culture

Most of the characters are safe headed into the premiere, except for Yara and Tormund.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The most anticipated character reunions on Game of ThronesThe most anticipated character reunions on Game of Thrones
Culture

Here’s the rundown on your fave pairings and when they last met, from Jon and Arya to the Cleganebowl.

By Aja Romano
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones won’t be the last TV show everyone cares aboutGame of Thrones won’t be the last TV show everyone cares about
Games of Thrones season 8

But it will bring an end to the glorious age of the TV recap.

By Emily St. James