Is ‘Stranger Things’ the Last Gasp of Blockbuster TV?  Plus, Why Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Is Worth Your Time.
11 November 2025

Is ‘Stranger Things’ the Last Gasp of Blockbuster TV? Plus, Why Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Is Worth Your Time.

The Watch

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Chris and Andy talk about the upcoming premiere of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and how it’s significantly evolved over the years (7:21). Then they discuss why the new Netflix historical drama ‘Death by Lightning,’ starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, is worth your time (18:11). Later, they check in with ‘The Morning Show’ Season 4 (38:38), ‘I Love LA' (47:17), and ‘The Chair Company’ (49:09).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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