#108 – Running Point and the “Folding Laundry” School of Screenwriting

About this episode

The episode discusses the Netflix comedy 'Running Point' and its place in the current TV landscape, along with programming news and predictions for 'White Lotus'.

“Brother, could you lend me a hand?” (That’s a question we’ll answer in our White Lotus predictions update at the end of the episode! But first…) The breezy new Netflix comedy Running Point doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a breath of fresh air in a season of tense dramas and cheap thrillers (we’re looking at you, The Night Agent ). Guest Host Ian Brodsky has watched the whole season and is here to convince you to spend some time with fun characters who constantly get themselves into (and out of) hilarious jams. Of course, modern Netflix shows also have a reputation for being “background TV” but is that really a bad thing? Chris makes the case for the “tell don’t show” school of screenwriting. But wait! There’s more! Programming news from Peacock , Max , TNT , and TBS (the Turner nets! Remember them?). Plus the strange, sad saga of the new 24/7 Simpsons channel (allegedly) streaming on Disney+ . ——— 📺 Review: Running Point 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix 🗓️ Episodes: 10 (All Episodes Available) ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 2 🤩 Starring: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, Chet Hanks 🧑‍🎨 Created By: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen ⚠️…

People in this episode

Guest: Ian Brodsky

Topics covered

• Netflix comedy
• screenwriting
• TV reviews
• entertainment news
• programming updates

Keywords

• Running Point
• Netflix
• screenwriting
• TV reviews
• entertainment news
• White Lotus
• programming updates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Peacock, Max, TNT, TBS, Disney+

Books & works: Running Point, The Night Agent, Law & Order: Organized Crime

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