4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts review recent television releases, expressing disappointment with the "Frasier" reboot on Paramount Plus and the third season of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+. They criticize the lack of comedic timing in the new Frasier and the "embarrassing" dramatization of COVID and Ukraine in the Morning Show.
Sean Penn's documentary "Superpower," which profiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, is set to premiere on Paramount+. The hosts critique the film's "David and Goliath" narrative and Penn's involvement. They recommend alternative documentaries by Scott Ritter that investigate Zelensky's personal wealth and properties as a counter-narrative to the mainstream portrayal.
Tony Awards 2021, Record Low Ratings and Streaming Secrecy
The 2021 Tony Awards saw a massive decline in viewership, pulling in only 2.7 million viewers compared to 5.4 million in 2019. Much of the ceremony was moved to Paramount Plus, allowing the network to keep specific streaming figures secret. The production was criticized for being "too woke" and focusing on awards for a year when Broadway was largely closed.
CBS correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on "QAnon casualties" for a 60 Minutes segment appearing on the Paramount Plus streaming service. The report frames the QAnon movement as a self-radicalizing community and a burgeoning public health crisis. Meanwhile, a Department of Homeland Security summary suggests that while domestic extremists are unlikely to plot attacks for the 9/11 anniversary, foreign propaganda remains a concern.
