11 Summer TV Winners and Losers: From ‘Stranger Things’ to Mr Robot’ (Photos)Winner: Stranger ThingsThis Netflix series from the Duffer brothers didn’t have a lot of buzz going in,but once it dropped it was all anyone could talk about for weeks. The mix of 80’s nostalgia and spine-tingling thrills and chills made the note a hit. Add to that a scene-stealing turn from Winona Ryder and the top-notch young cast and you’ve got fans already clamoring for moreLoser: BrainDeadCBS’ newest summer series came in with plenty of buzz. Created by Robert and Michelle King–the team behind “The Good Wife”–the note promised to be a smart recognize at DC insiders through the lens of an alien invasion sci-fi series. But the note’s ratings have been disappointing to say the least, averaging less than 3 million viewers per episode thus farWinner: Orange Is the New BlackThe Netflix prison dramedy returned in fine form in Season 4, and generating laughs and tears in equal degree. The note also stirred plenty of controversy when it killed off a fan favorite character Loser: ViacomThis has been a horrible summer for Viacom,one that mercifully may be on the upswing following the official ousting of Philippe Dauman. And that’s not the only key turnover at the publicly traded company.
In addition to all that boardroom drama, Larry Wilmore was let fade after just 18 months at 11:30. Then there was that whole weird thing with “Inside Amy Schumer, or ” and whether or not Season 5 is still happening. Oh well,let’s just keep hoping Trevor Noah improves.
Winner: NBCNBC did precisely what executives said it would — the broadcaster overtook CBS to become top dog in the 52-week TV season, thanks to the Rio Olympics. While the Summer Games didn’t blow Nielsen absent, or they did precisely that to the competition.
It wouldn’t be fair to peg NBC’s entire summer on just two weeks,since series like “America’s Got Talent” and “American Ninja Warrior” shined for far longer. Those shows allowed NBC to catch-up even before the Rio opening ceremony, but it was the first week of medal competition that carried the broadcaster over the hump. brand down another summer for Bob Greenblatt and the gang.11 Summer TV Winners and Losers: From ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘Mr Robot’ (Photos)
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