Netflix didn't have 2023's most-seen show
And Ben and Matt at it again
What to know
Ted Lasso was 2023’s most watched streaming original series… I mean I knew Ted Lasso was big, but the fact that it beat all of Netflix’s shows is pretty surprising. Especially when you consider how small Apple TV+ is in comparison to Netflix. Meanwhile, Suits was the most watched “acquired” content, which isn’t surprising at all. 🍎
Pharrell Williams is getting a Lego-animated biopic… If you asked me what the next major Lego film would be, I would have not have guessed this. 🧱
Ben Affleck to direct Matt Damon in Netflix kidnapping thriller Animals… How do you like ‘dem animals? 🍿
Colman Domingo is playing Joe Jackson in Michael Jackson biopic… I can see it. 🎶
Lily Gladstone joins movie written by Charlie Kaufman… Nice to see her line up an interesting new project. 👍
SmartLess podcast moves to SiruisXM in $100 million deal… Damn! 🎙️
George Carlin estate sues over AI-generated special… Good! 🤖
What’s new
The Greatest Night in Pop - Jan 29 | Music doc on Netflix | Ⓜ️ 69
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans - Jan 31 | Drama miniseries on Hulu/FX | 🍅
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Feb 2 | Action drama series on Amazon | Ⓜ️
Argylle - Feb 2 | Action film in theaters | Ⓜ️
The Grammys - Feb 4 | Music award show on CBS/Paramount+
Returning: Clone High s2, Curb Your Enthusiasm s12