Episode 1838 • • 2:01:20 - 2:04:42
1838: Coup Afoot
Entertainment Fatigue, British Farce and Suspense
A critique of modern streaming content, specifically the Apple TV show "Tehran," leads to a discussion on the "annoyance" of suspense in entertainment for older audiences. The hosts contrast modern thrillers with the classic "farce" genre, citing British plays like "Noises Off" and "Run for Your Wife" as superior forms of dramatic comedy. The segment concludes that most modern streamers lack compelling original content.