Television Blogs and Articles
Television Blogs and Articles
Fox has ordered a new animated series centered on Stewie Griffin, the infant mastermind from Family Guy. The spinoff, created by Seth MacFarlane and longtime Family Guy writers, received a two‑season commitment from the network. Production is slated to begin later this year, with the show expected to debut in the 2026‑27 broadcast season. The move aligns with Fox’s broader push to capitalize on its legacy animated comedies.
Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing will premiere on The CW on April 20, 2026, after filming wrapped in late 2025. The series has already become a streaming powerhouse, with season 1 surpassing five million views and season 3 reaching #3 on Netflix’s Global English TV Top 10...
During the Feb 23‑Mar 1, 2026 mid‑season premiere week, CBS secured the top three spots among broadcast series and placed seven of the ten most‑watched titles in the broadcast‑only ranking, according to Nielsen’s live‑plus‑7‑day multiplatform data. The network’s flagship drama “Marshals” led with...
Netflix's reality series "At Home with the Furys" has been green‑lit for a second season, with the premiere date yet to be announced. Industry source Deadline suggests a third season is likely, though Netflix has not officially confirmed the renewal....
The European Audiovisual Observatory will host three English‑language presentations at the Series Mania Forum, spotlighting the most recent trends shaping Europe’s streaming and television markets. The sessions will dissect subscription growth, the decline of traditional TV advertising, and the rising...
Canal Plus reported revenue nearing €7 billion for 2025, marking a strong financial performance for the French media conglomerate. Chairman Maxime Saada highlighted the achievement and announced the next phase of the group’s 2026 strategic plan. The plan centers on expanding...
Paramount+ and CBS have agreed to jointly broadcast UFC 327, featuring Jiří Procházka vs. Valter Ulberg, on April 11 from Miami’s Kaseya Center. Paramount+ will stream the entire fight card in the United States and Latin America, while CBS will simulcast the...
BET is expanding BET Her’s daytime schedule through a partnership with AFRO TV, adding two live daily talk shows—The Sisaundra Show and Point of View—premiering on March 16, 2026. Both programs are produced in Orlando and focus on Black women’s culture, perspectives, and community issues. The collaboration gives...
Saturday, March 7, 2026 TV ratings show CBS’s true‑crime series *48 Hours* aired a new episode amid a slate of high‑profile sports and specials. The Paralympic Games, NBA tip‑off, World Baseball Classic, and UFC 326 prelims dominated viewership, while reruns like *Saturday Night...
In the 40‑day run‑up to the 2025 Oscars, YouTube activity leaned heavily toward Shorts, which captured roughly 78% of all views. The Glambot format continued its dominance, surpassing 1 billion cross‑platform views, with creator Haley Kalil accounting for several of the top...
The Golden State Warriors posted their lowest‑rated ABC broadcast since 2002, drawing a 1.1 rating and 1.90 million viewers in a Curry‑less matchup against the Thunder. Historically a marquee NBA draw, the team’s viewership fell sharply when Stephen Curry missed his...
Disney’s 20th Television is developing a new comedy pilot for Hulu called “Lex.” The series centers on a disgraced reality‑star who inadvertently records a murder and becomes the target of a worldwide conspiracy. The pilot is being written and executive‑produced...
AI agents are being layered onto media analytics pipelines, promising automated insights for streaming publishers. However, a single erroneous data point—such as a telemetry delay—can poison the entire chain, turning a glitch into a strategic misstep. The risk is amplified...
Premium CTV inventory, while more expensive, offers advertisers higher-quality audience engagement. Vevo, partnering with measurement firm Amplified, has produced rigorous attention data demonstrating that premium placements deliver longer view times and stronger brand recall. The partnership’s findings provide concrete evidence...
The article argues that the entertainment sector must move beyond a single‑dimensional attention economy and adopt a three‑tier framework—disposable, habitual, and devotional attention—to differentiate fleeting clicks from true fandom. It highlights how micro‑drama apps like ReelShort chase disposable attention, while...
Netflix’s two flagship English‑language series are falling short of their own records. Stranger Things Season 5 has logged 132.7 million views after 77 days, 8 million fewer than Season 4’s 140.7 million, and cannot close the gap before the 91‑day window ends. Bridgerton Season 4 sits...
PBS announced an early renewal of the period drama The Forsytes for a third season, even before the series’ first episode airs on March 22. The show, part of the Masterpiece anthology, stars Stephen Moyer, Millie Gibson, Jack Davenport, and...
Lifetime announced two new true‑crime movies for its spring lineup, expanding its "Ripped from the Headlines" brand. "Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story" will debut on April 4, featuring Nancy Travis, Mike Pniewski and Jake Allyn....
FOX Entertainment Studios has entered a development commitment with comedian Frankie Quiñones to create an untitled scripted comedy series, where he will co‑write and star. The deal underscores FOX’s push for bold, creator‑driven voices across its scripted and unscripted platforms....
Charles Barkley’s Round Mound Media is teaming with Justin Hartley’s ChangeUp Productions to launch a new sports‑comedy podcast, "So U Think U Can Sports?" The show, hosted by comedian Eliot Glazer, will feature interviews with players, coaches and owners, while...
FX announced it will not move forward with the “Witness Protection” pilot, a dark drama starring Alison Brie and an ensemble cast. The series was created by Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch, known for FX’s “Clipped”, and directed by Fidell. Despite the talent...
College basketball rivalry matchups delivered strong ratings in the final weekend of the regular season. The UNC‑Duke game on ESPN attracted 3.43 million viewers, a 14 % increase and the third‑largest audience for the series since 2019. Michigan’s win over Michigan State...
Fox is embroiled in a cross‑border trademark dispute in Mexico after a football broadcast blackout, leading to injunctions and mounting contempt fines. The Ninth Circuit is hearing an appeal that could restore the NFL’s $4.7 billion Sunday Ticket penalty. Disney is...
UFC made its CBS debut with UFC 326, drawing an average of 2.47 million viewers across a two‑hour window that included prelims and portions of the main card. The one‑hour segment featuring the main card (excluding the main event) averaged 2.81 million...
CBS is moving forward with "The Tillbrooks," a multi‑camera family sitcom pilot starring Kate Walsh as the ambitious matriarch. NBC is developing an untitled private‑investigator comedy pilot featuring Emmy‑winner Keith David as the agency head. Hulu is developing "Double or...
Matthew Henick, SVP of Consumer Products at The Trade Desk, unveiled the Ventura Ecosystem – an OS‑level ad infrastructure designed to streamline the CTV supply chain. He argued that too many intermediaries erode OEM revenue and obscure transparency for advertisers....
Streaming platforms have fundamentally altered television consumption worldwide, shifting viewers from scheduled broadcasts to on‑demand, personalized experiences. Services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime enable binge‑watching, global content discovery, and data‑driven recommendations, reshaping production and distribution models. Traditional broadcasters...
Spain has emerged as Europe’s FAST (Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV) leader, with 35% of adults using free streaming services each month. Omdia forecasts FAST revenues at $32 million in 2025, nearly doubling to $65 million by 2030. Local broadcasters such as RTVE...
David Ellison has become Hollywood’s most aggressive acquirer, deploying billions to buy stakes in Skydance, the fledgling ParaBros venture and a potential partnership with WarnerMount. In just seven months he could control roughly one‑third of theatrical releases, and a proposed...
TV ratings for Thursday, March 5, 2026, were released, covering a full slate of new episodes. The lineup featured 9‑1‑1, Grey’s Anatomy, Ghosts, Animal Control, The Hunting Party and several other series across broadcast and cable. Ratings were measured using Fast Affiliate...
Thursday night television on March 5, 2026 saw modest gains for several procedural dramas. ABC’s 9‑1‑1 rose to a 0.33 rating with 4.20 million viewers, while its spin‑off 9‑1‑1: Nashville climbed after a crossover, reaching a 0.24 rating and 3.41 million viewers....
The NHL reported a roughly 30% jump in viewership this season, signaling a resurgence in hockey’s cultural relevance. Commissioner Gary Bettman praised the surge, emphasizing that sports content remains the most valuable media asset. He warned that the league faces...
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
Magnite senior VP Ryan Kenney says FAST is stabilizing but still faces performance gaps, especially around fill rates and transparency. Advertisers are shifting to contextual signals and first‑party data for inventory insight, moving away from traditional show‑level reporting. VOD inventory...
Netflix confirmed that the second season of its sci‑fi epic *3 Body Problem* will consist of six episodes, down from eight in the debut season, with the third season projected at five episodes. The series is being filmed back‑to‑back through...
Disney+ is developing "Tink," a live‑action drama series centered on the iconic fairy Tinker Bell. The show will move beyond Neverland, exploring her origins, relationships, and the magical realm she inhabits. Production is in early stages, with no cast or...
Starz’s pirate epic *Black Sails* will leave Netflix in the United States on April 17, 2026 after a two‑year licensing window. The series debuted on Netflix in April 2024, spent nine days in the top‑10, but viewership collapsed from 28.9 million hours in 2024...
Fox has renewed the medical drama “Doc” for a third season, again ordering a full 22‑episode slate. The series expanded from a ten‑episode debut to 22 episodes in its second season, making the new order a rare move in today’s...
The essay argues that streaming transformed media economics by valuing user data over content libraries, and generative AI is now compressing the value of intellectual property itself. Legal and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace, leaving creators, studios, insurers, and...
CBS announced that veteran producer Eric Guggenheim will take over as showrunner for Fire Country’s fifth season, replacing departing executive Tia Napolitano. Guggenheim brings experience from leading Magnum PI and co‑running Hawaii Five‑0, signaling a potential shift in tone and storytelling. The...
Seth MacFarlane confirmed there are no plans for a third season of Peacock’s “Ted” series. The comedy prequel, which debuted in early 2024 and saw its second season launch in March 2026, became Peacock’s most‑viewed original within three days. MacFarlane...
Peacock has secured exclusive next‑day U.S. streaming rights for the British adaptation of Saturday Night Live, set to debut on Sky One and NOW on March 21 and arrive on Peacock on March 22. The show, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio...
The British Film Institute reported that UK film and high‑end television production spend reached £6.8 billion in 2025, a 22 % year‑on‑year rise and the third‑largest annual total on record. Inward investment drove the surge, accounting for £5.8 billion (85 % of spend), while...
ESPN and the Southern Conference have signed a multi‑year media rights extension that will run through the 2031‑32 academic year, deepening a partnership that began over two decades ago. The deal guarantees a record slate of national linear broadcasts on...
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league will not centralize local broadcast rights like MLB and the NBA, allowing each club to choose its own distribution model. Teams may stay on regional sports networks, move to direct‑to‑consumer streams such as...
The industry is rapidly moving from hardware‑based cable boxes to app‑only streaming platforms, a shift accelerated by smart‑TV saturation, faster broadband, and mature IPTV infrastructure. Deloitte reports over 80% of U.S. homes now subscribe to at least one streaming service,...
Fox’s Baywatch sequel adds three new characters—Jessica Belkin as Hobie Buchannon’s long‑lost daughter, Hassie Harrison as Olympic‑trained lifeguard Nat, and Thaddeus LaGrone as Marine veteran Brad—joining Stephen Amell and David Chokachi. The network has ordered a 12‑episode second season, confirming the series’...
The syndicated game show *25 Words or Less* has been renewed for an eighth season. Production will relocate from Atlanta to Jersey City, with casting now focused on New York City and surrounding areas. The series will continue to air...
Paramount Global agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, one of the largest media mergers in recent memory. The transaction arrives amid slowing subscriber growth and rising content costs, prompting heightened scrutiny from U.S. federal, state and...
The NHL’s post‑Olympic slate is showing an early ratings lift, with the first eight telecasts on ABC, ESPN and TNT averaging 603,000 viewers – a 23% increase over the pre‑Olympic baseline. ESPN’s coverage now averages 785,000 viewers, up 17% year‑over‑year,...
