Streaming services, which do you have or are you getting rid of?

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Starz was definitely the runt of the streaming litter. However, they had a few great shows like Black Sails, American Gods, Outlander, and Heels.

Other than Outlander, which is coming to an end and they're trying to get the spin-off to be a hit, do they have anything anyone cares about now? I don't even think most of that list is exclusive to Starz any more.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

You met the basic criteria to start an endless "hit or flop" thread, I'm looking forward to the conversation there.

 

[payn]

Other than Outlander, which is coming to an end and they're trying to get the spin-off to be a hit, do they have anything anyone cares about now? I don't even think most of that list is exclusive to Starz any more.

Oh no, its been a firesale over there at Starz since the streaming wars came crashing down. Heels second season wasnt even aired, it was given to NF. Starz are abut to go white dwarf , but it had a few gems in its day.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Oh no, its been a firesale over there at Starz since the streaming wars came crashing down. Heels second season wasnt even aired, it was given to NF. Starz are abut to go white dwarf , but it had a few gems in its day.

After a problematic first season, Black Sails really came into its own later on, although the showrunners seemed to only have the loosest grasp on how to combine real-life pirate history with being a Treasure Island prequel. I'm glad more people are discovering it now on Netflix.

 

[chuckdee]

Heels second season wasnt even aired, it was given to NF.

It was aired, it was just off the network immediately. I know because we were watching it, but fell behind, and then couldn't even see what happened.

 

[jian]

Went back to Disney Plus this month to watch the latest season of Only Murders in the Building. Sadly the third episode was so aggressively stupid it hurts. On the other hand, not a total loss - King of the Hill has been a great palate cleanser.

 

[payn]

It was aired, it was just off the network immediately. I know because we were watching it, but fell behind, and then couldn't even see what happened.

It must have been lightening fast because I subbed up to Starz just to watch it and found out it wasnt available.

 

[chuckdee]

It must have been lightening fast because I subbed up to Starz just to watch it and found out it wasnt available.

It was. And I was very disappointed, until I found out that the season ended on a cliffhanger anyway.

 

[payn]

It was. And I was very disappointed, until I found out that the season ended on a cliffhanger anyway.

A shame, I was hoping for a rescue.

 

[chuckdee]

A shame, I was hoping for a rescue.

I mean, I can't help but think that's why Netflix got the rights. A lot depends on how many people stream it, I guess. I know Amell was on Suits: LA, but with that tanking, I guess it's a possibility?