Tag: HBO Max

The IT franchise gets more convoluted with Welcome to Derry

Want to turn your film franchise into a TV property but you’re unsure how to make it work? Try making a prequel! Are you worried that you’ll dilute the brand by creating a subpar product compared to the films? Don’t worry, it’s a prequel! Nothing matters when you set it in the past! While I […]

Duster: A throwback thrill ride that never hits the brakes

Throughout most of the 00s, J. J. Abrams was one of the biggest names in television. The back-to-back success of Alias and Lost made him a force in the industry. His focus on long-term, “mystery box” style storytelling has influenced countless shows for better and worse. Abrams left TV in 2010 to focus on reviving […]