Streaming Wars and TV Escapism
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Canadian TV, like American democracy, is in a constant state of panic. It is simply ill-equipped to deal with the change that the pandemic has brought about. And as traditional TV struggles, streaming networks are evolving at break-neck speed, but not without struggle. Several series that were in production, have been forced to cancel, and those series that are available, have tough competition, amidst a plethora of streaming options. So what should you be watching for escapism, when there is such an abundance to choose from? In this podcast, Globe and Mail television critic of 20 years, John Doyle and Bill Brioux one of the leading voices in the North American television scene, and host of the Brioux TV podcast, discuss the latest on the streaming battleground, and what shows to add to your must-watch list.
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