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Lessons in reporting from rural Vermont [Unscripted column]
I may be slightly biased, but I think local journalists are incredibly cool people. And no fictional journalist is cooler than Vermont radio host Vern Barclay, the protagonist of “Radio
Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Peter Rice brings a wealth of experience in TV and film, including scripted and unscripted shows, live sports, prestige television and theatrical distribution.
TF1 Brings Hit Formats 'Taskmaster,' 'Holey Moley' to France
TF1 brings hit formats 'Taskmaster,' 'Holey Moley' to France as part of a big push into premium unscripted entertainment.
With \'Odyssey,\' \'Primetime,\' \'The Drama,\' Robert Pattinson has had a heck of a year [Unscripted]
It's really easy for me to get burnt out on seeing the same few actors time and time again on the big screen.
Laughter Shocktober brings dangerously unrehearsed comedy to Nevada City Oct. 8
Laughter Shock, Nevada County’s notoriously unpredictable improv troupe, returns to the Nevada Theatre for one night of unscripted comedy with Laughter Shocktober, Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.
In 'Open Season' Draymond Green takes you on his mental health journey
Warriors star Draymond Green discusses the docuseries of unscripted therapy sessions, LeBron James, Steve Kerr and more.
Looking back on the \'60s origins of Spider-Man in advance of the 1,000th issue [Unscripted column]
In the fall of 1962, a fantastical story was released to the general public that is still being told, uninterrupted, to this day.
Remembering designer Bob Mackie and his impact on American culture [Unscripted column]
When I was a tween and then a teen in the late 1960s and into the ’70s, I wouldn’t dare miss “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” or “The Carol
Upcoming "Leadership Unscripted" workshop blends business and comedy
A leadership and networking event next month will focus on a key skill in both business and comedy: improvisation.
The 98 Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses in the First Half of 2026
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) In July, I updated my look at how the “streaming bubble” popped since 2023, showing the decline in streaming TV shows over time. But after compiling and analyzing and writing about over one hundred TV show flops in the first half of 2026—I counted 99 “nominees” and there are even more honorable mentions—I couldn’t have told you that the number of shows is going down. When it comes to scripted, English-language TV shows, it feels like we have as many bombs as ever. I don’t keep a specific count, but some streamers probably had as many flops as they’ve ever had.1 That’s right, it’s time for part two of my analysis of the biggest flops, bombs and misses on streaming in the first half of 2026. Two weeks ago, I took a look at films. Today, TV shows. If you want to read the full methodology for how I assemble this list, you can find it at the bottom of this article. In short, this list is… ...scripted and unscripted TV shows,...from the nine major streamers,...in the US (using US-only ratings),...excluding true crime, kids and foreign-language shows,...that got no/poor ratings,...from Jan-2026 to the end of June-2026. Reminder: this article does not represent my personal opinion—many of these shows are great!—but I follow the data, and a miss is a miss and a bomb is a bomb. Also, price matters. If a TV show costs north of $100 million, it needs to get lots and lots of streaming viewership to justify that budget. As with past editions, I ordered this list by streamer, going from best (fewest flops) to worst (the most misses)—taking the size of the flops into consideration—and like the last edition, three or four streamers vied to take the win/loss of having the most flops. (But the actual winner is no surprise.) I try to avoid tooting my own horn too much, but seriously, in just under 5,000 words (including the methodology section) I provide a mostly comprehensive overview of the eight major streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and Apple TV) for the first half of the year, mentioning most of their hits and all their misses. It summarizes the entire first half of 2026! If you want to support this work, please subscribe. Subscribe Tubi Big Mood Boarders The Freak Brothers Twenty Twenty Six Honorable Mentions: Busted on Bodycam, Deestroying the Pitch, Destination World Cup 2026 I don’t think that Tubi spends all that much making or (mostly) licensing these original TV shows—Big Mood, Boarders and Twenty Twenty Six all come from the UK—but they’re not free and they didn’t chart anywhere. Winner: The Freak Brothers Have you even heard of this show? It’s an animated comedy...that’s on its third season! And Pete Davidson, Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish all provide voice talent for it. Yes, animated shows don’t cost as much as live action shows, but cheap isn’t free! So a show with this level of talent needs to perform better. Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Honorable Mentions: Behind the Attraction, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, We Call It Imagineering Disney+ doesn’t make all that many original shows anymore. They had two flops, and one was animated. Their one not-a-miss show, Wonder Man, got just good enough viewership to not be considered a “miss”...but it’s since been cancelled. At this point, Disney has pivoted entirely away from making big budget TV shows for Disney+ to making...almost nothing for Disney+? Sure, Disney’s spending circa 2019-2022 was unsustainable, but now they’re pivoting too far in the other direction. At some point, Disney needs to stop shifting strategies so wildly. Really, Disney should have made fewer shows for Disney+ at launch and the shows they did make at that time needed to be made at more reasonable budgets. And they should adopt that strategy now. Winner: Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil, the Marvel Comics character, is on my personal Mount Rushmore of favorite superheroes, so it pains me to give him the win/loss today, but this show deserves it. I’ll repeat my hot take from last spring: “Based on his popularity, Daredevil should be in movies, and probably ones that cost a lot less than the MCU’s usual price tag. Disney/Bob Iger/Ike Perlmutter (who, based on reporting, made the decision) made a huge mistake selling TV shows to Netflix in the 2010s, thus limiting this character to the small screen. Daredevil could have anchored Marvel’s post-Infinity War plans, and if he did, the MCU would probably be in a better place than it is now.” HBO Max We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… What four streamers had the most misses... HBO’s strong start to 2026… The caveat to Peacock’s turnaround this year... Paramount+’s key man problem… What country isn’t delivering hits for Netflix or Hulu... The cavalcade of stars on a streamer where no one is watching their shows... Across nearly 5,000 words of analysis… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
Poll: What grade would you give mental health services in your community?
We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.What grade would you give mental health services in you
\'Hadestown,\' \'Six\' show that theater has a place on the big screen [Unscripted]
By this point, my friends are probably tired of hearing the word "accessibility."
Sunnyboy Entertainment Expands with Atlanta Office and 2 Senior Hires
Little Black Book, Bicoastal entertainment company grows Atlanta studio to handle burgeoning unscripted slate
The Sidemen & NFTS Team To Train New Unscripted Producers In UK
Sidemen Entertainment has teamed with the National Film and Television School to find the next generation of unscripted producers in the UK.
On Sugar Ray, Pavement and \'90s music nostalgia in 2026 [Unscripted]
Nostalgia, and our relationship with it, is a funny thing. It’s a potent drug that makes the hazy feel distinct and something clear seem warped. I recently saw two bands
Helping others: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and its golden rule [Unscripted column]
Walking out of Penn Cinema a few Sundays ago, in the crowd of people filing out of the dark theatre and shoving their popcorn buckets in the overflowing trash cans,
Olivia Wilde recalls Penelope Cruz improvising their kiss in ‘The Invite’
‘The Invite’ director and star Olivia Wilde was ‘shocked’ when Penelope Cruz decided to kiss her in an unscripted moment in the film.
Trump joins Usha Vance’s “Storytime” podcast, reading on presidents and sports
President Trump made a guest appearance on second lady Usha Vance’s children’s podcast, where he read a picture book about U.S. presidents while offering unscripted commentary on his presidential p…
How Taylor Swift\'s new single is curing my homesickness [Unscripted column]
Unlike most college students, I am not home for the summer right now.
Banff: Muse Entertainment Expands in Unscripted Series Adaptations
'The Kennedys' miniseries producer has inked a first-look deal with The Walrus for potential documentary projects to be shopped in the Canadian Rockies this week.
Muse Entertainment Expands in Unscripted Series Adaptations
'The Kennedys' miniseries producer has inked a first-look deal with The Walrus for potential documentary projects to be shopped in the Canadian Rockies this week.
Texas Politics Unscripted | Battleground Texas
From high-stakes Senate and gubernatorial showdowns to the sudden resignation of the state's chief election officer, Battleground Texas breaks down the fierce races reshaping the ultimate electoral battleground.
\"Star Wars\" franchise has a rocky road back to relevance [Unscripted column]
I regret having to say it, but my main thought while leaving the new “Star Wars” movie was that Disney is far, far away from a galaxy that contains any
Wheelhouse Acquires Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen's Anomaly Entertainment
Unscripted producer Wheelhouse has acquired Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen's production company, Anomaly Entertainment.
'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat': Anthony Norman on what's next
Norman's unscripted reaction to the show's climactic setup surprised even the series' creator, Lee Eisenberg: 'It took my breath away,' he says.
NH Business Notebook: Get ready for big takeaways
‘Leadership Unscripted’ returns June 4 with a new panel of battle-tested executives
Shirley Jones Named Entertainment Commissioning Head At ‘SNL UK’s Sky In Restructure; Barbara Lee To Exit
Comcast’s UK-owned pay-TV giant Sky is reshuffling its unscripted pack. Shirley Jones has been promoted to the newly created role of Head of Entertainment Commissioning at the SNL UK network, with Bar...
9 Light Ents Opens Unscripted Unit 'Lights, Camera... Kitchen!'
Canadian production house 9 Lights Entertainment has opened an unscripted division with 'Lights, Camera... Kitchen!' being its debut title.
Toronto’s 9 Light Entertainment Opens Unscripted Unit With Reality Series ‘Lights, Camera… Kitchen!’
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian production house 9 Light Entertainment has opened an unscripted division with Lights, Camera… Kitchen! being its debut title. To date, Toronto-based 9 Lights has focused on scripte...
Unscripted: Met Gala one step on a journey toward viewing fashion as art [entertainment column]
Decades ago, I read a magazine essay that posited that fashion is a type of art — one you wear on your body to express yourself.
Japan’s Nippon TV Bolsters U.S. Unscripted Business With Nick Ower Hire
EXCLUSIVE: Nippon TV, the Japanese broadcaster, is stepping up its unscripted business in the U.S. and has hired former ITV America exec Nick Ower to help. Ower joins as director of development and sa...
Japan’s Nippon TV Bolsters U.S. Unscripted Business With Nick Ower
Ower joins as director of development and sales, unscripted. He joins after nearly ten years at the Love Island and Hell’s Kitchen producer.
Blind dates and guessing games: Reel8 creates entertainment, community through videos
Reel8 Productions creates social media videos featuring content that speaks to the interests, lifestyles and commonalities of Northwestern students, according to Co-Founder and Executive Director of reel8 and Medill senior Judy Zeng. Inspired by channels like Jubilee and Cut, the founding members of the unscripted video production club wanted to create similar videos with a...
High school musicals, student art award winners are inspiring [Unscripted column]
I spent last weekend immersing myself in art created by high school students — both the kind you find hanging on walls and the kind you see on stage.
Kaleb Rasmussen Discusses Health Law Career on SLU Podcast
Spencer Fane attorney Kaleb Rasmussen was the featured guest on the February 17 episode of Public Health: Unscripted, a Saint Louis University (SLU)
NBCUni Exec Ben Crompton Named Fremantle’s New Global Head of Entertainment
Crompton, formerly vp of international unscripted programming at NBCUni, previously ran U.S. operations of 'Dance Monsters' outfit Lime Pictures.
Ben Crompton is Fremantle’s New Global Head of Entertainment
Crompton, formerly vp of international unscripted programming at NBCUni, previously ran U.S. operations of 'Dance Monsters' outfit Lime Pictures.
Gravity Media, Green Couch Entertainment Partner to Create Original Programming for International Broadcasters
Gravity Media and Los Angeles-based Green Couch Entertainment announce a strategic partnership to develop and produce premium unscripted formats for international broadcasters and streaming platforms. Unveiled ahead of MIP London...
Entertainment Unscripted: Gilmore Girls star Keiko Agena
Listen to Keiko Agena share her story, from working with small theater companies to starring in Gilmore Girls, and the wisdom she has gained along the way through persistence and gratitude.
HBO series navigates personal transformation, self-love [Unscripted column]
Many of us have given up hope of cracking the top 1%. Apart from a lottery win, billion-dollar wealth will remain forever out of reach for the mass of humanity,
Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2026 Directing & Writing Program Participants
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Entertainment Television has chosen its participants for the 2025-26 Directing and Writing Programs, talent development initiatives which connect emerging writers and directors with opportunities across DET’s scripted and unscripted television slate. “This year’s cohorts reflect the bold, original voices that will help shape the next era of television,” said Tim McNeal, senior vice …
POLL: Do you think Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) rights belong in high school sports?
We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) h
‘Are You The One?’ Producer Lighthearted Entertainment Acquired By Blink49 Studios
The move bolsters Blink49’s expansion into the unscripted business with Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler becoming Co-Presidents, Formats, Blink49.
Tracee Ellis Ross Inks Impressive Development Deal With Fox Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross just expanded her professional portfolio with a multiyear first-look deal for scripted projects and an overall unscripted deal at Fox Entertainment Studios.
Tracee Ellis Ross Signs Development Deal at Fox
The multiple Emmy nominee will work on both scripted and unscripted projects via her Joy Mill Entertainment.
RandBall: FCS title game is a reminder of why we watch sports
Even when you don’t have a rooting interest, there isn’t much better than unscripted drama.
'Beast Games' season 2: MrBeast show co-creator describes production
"Beast Games" co-creator Sean Klitzner spoke to Business Insider about what goes into making a large-scale unscripted competition show.
The Atlantic and Prologue Entertainment Strike Exclusive First Look for Films and Series
RedBird IMI has first look for unscripted projects
The Atlantic Sets First-Look Deal With Noah Oppenheim’s Prologue Entertainment (Exclusive)
RedBird IMI will also have first-look rights, with the publication's journalism and archives set to be adapted for scripted and unscripted film and TV projects.
John Wayne’s Life Rights Acquired By Teton Ridge Entertainment
Teton Ridge Entertainment, the TWG Global owned film and TV studio, has pacted with John Wayne Enterprises for the exclusive life rights of the Oscar winning Hollywood star across film and TV, scripted and unscripted.
Cheryl Hines opens up about shift from Hollywood to politics: 'Wasn't expecting it'
Actor and author Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, discusses her transition from the entertainment industry to the political sphere, her new memoir ‘Unscripted’ and more on ‘Fox & Friends.’
BBC Studios Hires Fernando de Jesus to Lead New Unscripted Content Development Label
"I’m excited to lead the new label and create the next wave of ambitious entertainment formats and premium mischief – all with real heart, big humour and plenty of style."
Magical performances of ‘Nutcracker’ are a family tradition [Unscripted column]
Decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies, walking around the neighborhood to view light displays, and listening to Christmas carols.