DOh have you heard? That distant popping sound? is the voice of netflix The Boss opens the champagne. It was announced on Tuesday WednesdayThe streamer’s series based on the characters of the Addams Family became a huge hit. According to data released by Netflix, it crossed stranger thingsholds the record as the most viewed title on the platform in a week. These results claimed that the show had been streamed for a total of 341.2 million hours after only seven days. Good news for those associated with the show, but not so good for the future of the small screen.
Wednesday is perfectly serviceable television. It’s brilliantly soundtracked (Danny Elfman), incredibly costumed (Colleen Atwood) and masterfully cast (John Papsidera and Sophie Holland) – without its mesmerizing lead star Jenna Ortega, Wednesday risks becoming as monotonous as a dreary Monday. But even with Ortega, it can’t escape a few special things, namely the fact that this is essentially Gen-Z The Addams Family. Riverdale, for a show about a cute kooky sharpshooterwhich has been the source of Halloween costumes everywhere since 1992, Wednesday The bite is lacking and, since its release, more than three people have described it as decent “background” television for me.
Suddenly those 341.2 million hours started making sense.
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However, Wednesday’s mediocre quality doesn’t worry me. I’m more concerned about its success, and the results of these numbers going forward. Wednesday’s popularity – the scale of which is unprecedented – could adversely affect the greenlighting process for new shows. In other words, original ideas can be moved to the bottom of the pile.
Immediately after those bottles of champers are uncorked – enjoy them; They are earning well – there will be a meeting of minds about how best to emulate WednesdayTote rating of The obvious conclusion would be to mine existing film franchises for characters with their own series potential. No idea will be bad, anything and everything will be thrown at the wall: inigoa prequel to the early days of the Princess BrideK fencing master Inizio Montoya can be considered. farbissina, a series exploring the rise of Dr. Evil’s Austin Powers henchman from Fraulein to Frau will be launched. Perhaps shrekK’s Lord Farquaad will be considered for the spin-off treatment, with eight episodes exploring how the lowly scoundrel despises the story’s characters. (I don’t know why, but I’m thinking Tom Hollander for the role.)
Tim Burton is being held responsible for a large part Wednesdayvictory, which is somewhat unfair considering he only directed four episodes. the brains behind the series smallville Jodi Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. But it sure feels like Burton has found a new home in the afterlife. breaking up with disney In October. His back list will undoubtedly be a must read. If LydiaCatching a Series with Lydia Deetz of the Winona Riders Beetle Juice (I’ll see) is thrown out to be too Wednesday-Light, a series based on Edward Scissorhands Will not done. Writers everywhere may be searching for the answer to the long-standing question: “How exactly does he go to the toilet?” Or maybe Burton will team up with proven Netflix master Ryan Murphy for one. Fight-Style ed wood Spin-off based on the life of Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. David Harbor should definitely be expecting the call.
by reason WednesdayEvery character from anything, even with a hint of a fan, will be put under the spotlight, with the potential of the audience being foul-mouthed by experts. This notion is even more depressing considering the state of cinema right now. With practically every tentpole release reserved for a sequel, prequel, or spin-off, originality is fast waning in favor or existing IP. Fortunately, television can provide a home for untapped, more left-field ideas, with writers able to use their episode counts in imaginative ways to introduce new worlds, characters, and situations.
‘Wednesdays’ starring Jenna Ortega turns out to be a huge hit for Netflix
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but Netflix, which is Ambitious projects likely to be axed Apparently works on an “if it ain’t broke” method when not enough people are watching. it means that WednesdayStatus as a major hit would be an unintentional nail in the coffin for originality. While it seems like a labor of love for those involved, the success of Wednesday It’s one that TV fans, not to mention jobbing writers with fresh ideas, can ruminate on for years.