Cordkillers 523 - Questionable Top Tens
Disney+ introduces a new “Top 10 Today” feature, while Netflix rolls out “Moments” for bookmarking favorite scenes. Plus, trailers for Squid Game and Severance Season 2 drop, and we discuss the latest movie adaptations and fan chatter around favorite TV show reboots and full-series viewing experiences.
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Supply Run
• Disney+ Top 10 Feature
Disney+ has added a daily “Top 10 Today” feature, presenting the most-watched titles regionally on the home screen. Lists are curated by subscription type (excluding Junior Mode) to reflect viewer interests, aiming to enhance user engagement and content discoverability. Halloween-themed content, like Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown, topped the U.S. chart in October.
• TRAILERS:
• Squid Game Season 2 arrives on Netflix on December 26.
• Severance Season 2 offers a glimpse into new mysteries at Lumon Industries.
• Updates on Major Releases and Adaptations
Game of Thrones is getting a movie, expanding its cinematic universe alongside House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Good Omens will conclude with a single 90-minute movie instead of a full season.
Scanning the Horizon
• Netflix’s “Moments” Feature
Netflix launched a “Moments” feature for users to bookmark and share favorite scenes on social media. Available on iOS, it will expand to Android soon.
• FTC “Click to Cancel” Lawsuit
Comcast and other telecom giants filed a lawsuit against the FTC’s new “click to cancel” rule, arguing it’s overly restrictive.
Buried Treasure
• Guest: The Penguin
• Brian’s Pick: Lower Decks
• Amos’ Pick: This Is Us
Chatter
• Richard Gunther questioned the backlash against saying “sportsball,” explaining it reflects his disinterest in sports.
• Chad Harris recommended the Matlock reboot for its clever nods to deception and cons, suggesting it’s fun comfort TV.
• Mike shared his love for Scrubs, especially emphasizing how the final season shouldn’t be included in the core series due to its different tone.
• Another fan commented on the “FULL Experience” feature, suggesting it works best with episodic shows and shorter series, noting the difficulty in applying it to long shows like X Files or Stargate SG-1.