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Update!

After starting and stopping a few projects (oh I'll be coming back to them don't you worry!) I'm finally committed to taking a look at Hulu's Normal People and how it uses its cinematography to depict intimacy on multiple levels. These are just some of my favorite shots from working through things in the ol' video editor. Soon!

How Netflix Turned ‘Tiger King’ Into a Viral Sensation | The Ringer

How did Tiger King go viral? Netflix. My new video looks into Netflix's domination of unscripted content for The Ringer

BETTER CALL SAUL'S MVP: Kim Wexler [Spoilers] | The Ringer

Kim Wexler has entered the pantheon of Breaking Bad characters, providing a perfect foil for Better Call Saul’s titular character while being carried by one of the best acting performances on television.

How Villanelle and Eve Became the Best Duo on TV: 'Killing Eve' Season 3 | The Ringer

What's the difference between a "great premise" and a "great TV show"? Here's another video for The Ringer where I wanted to talk about how Killing Eve could break out of its sophomore slump and mostly just gushed about how great the duo is.

What is Devs?

Devs is a vibe of a television show, one that fills you with something you can’t quite describe but feel profoundly and unmistakably.

Things are crazy right now!

Hey everybody, things are definitely wonky right now with the world grinding to a halt with this public health crisis. I wanted to just reach out and ask if there was anything that you would like to see me work on to help you sort through your TV needs in this time. Let me know, I definitely wouldn't mind a purpose right about now!

How Jason Bateman Became One of TV's Best Directors: 'Ozark' Season 3 | The Ringer

Ahead of season 3 of Ozark, I took a look at Jason Bateman's ascendance as a TV director for The Ringer and why it works so well for the show

Westworld 3: I'm A TV Optimist

Westworld has let us all down before, so how do we go forward?

The Ending of The Sopranos is Much Better Than Breaking Bad's

New blog post now that I finally finished The Sopranos!

Tier Shuffle

Hey everybody, thanks so much for supporting the channel through Patreon! Over the past few months I've found it harder and harder to produce director's cuts of my videos and I've noticed fewer and fewer of them being viewed so I've decided to switch things up. Above are the new tiers!The biggest changes are that I'm going to be transitioning my blog over here behind the paywall! Another big change is that I'm going to start doing Q&As on the last Sunday of every month. Still not totally sure how that will work technical...

Camp, Difficult Men, and How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love YOU

Netflix’s You might seem like Bad TV™ until you look a little closer

WATCHMEN: Remixing a Classic | Why You Should Watch [No Spoilers]

How does HBO's Watchmen "remix" the original graphic novel, and how does it appeal to newbies and diehards alike?

How ‘The Boys’ Deconstructs the Superhero Genre and Relates to the Scorsese-Marvel Feud | The Ringer

Sorry I wasn't able to give early access to this video, but the exciting news is that it's over on The Ringer's YouTube channel!

Show, Don't Tell: MINDHUNTER | Deep Dive

"Show don't tell" is common writing advice, but in a show with no action, how does that work?

Introducing the Stream Theory Podcast

Hey everybody! I'm excited to announce a new joint podcast with my friend and fellow video essay YouTuber Thomas Flight called STREAM THEORY.We break down the news coming out around upcoming streaming platforms like Disney+ and HBOMax as well as how they'll change the landscape created by Netflix and Hulu. Most importantly, we look at how they'll impact the TV and movies we all love.Listen on iTunes, Spotify, or Thomas's website!iTunes: https://apple.co/2kdMjBESpotify: https://spoti.fi/2mbrEif Thomas Flight's website: https:...

Friday Blog: In Its Finale, Euphoria Graduates From Good To Great

Spoilers for season 1 of Euphoria.Two weeks ago I wrote about Euphoria and dove into the pros and cons of the show. In short, abstract character studies: good. Linear plot mechanics: bad.Since then, in its final two episodes, Euphoria solved that problem.In the penultimate installment “The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed,” — which I especially appreciated for its dedication to kidney infection realism — the show leans heavily into style over plot mechanics. The result is a four-and-a-half-minute sequence that wo...

YEARS AND YEARS: The Next Chapter in Dystopia | Why You Should Watch [No Spoilers]

The BBC miniseries Years And Years isn't your standard dystopia. It builds on a long history of dystopian fiction and blends it with our current climate to create something new: a story about a dystopia that's already here and what we do next.

YEARS AND YEARS: The Next Phase of Dystopia | Why You Should Watch

2019 Midpoint: Top 10 TV So Far

Halfway through 2019, here are my top 10 shows. Obviously, these picks are subjective.1. Fleabag (BBC 3/Amazon)In the widely-panned Wyatt Earp, Kevin Coster explains the key to gunfighting as, “you need to take your time in a hurry.” Fleabag isn’t about gunfighting, but that’s exactly what the show does. Writer, creator, and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge packs more into six half-hour episodes than most shows cover in multiple full-length seasons. One minute you’re laughing at a hilarious fourth-wall breaking comment, the next you’re bei...

Game of Thrones Notes

Unfortunately my notes for this Game of Thrones video were pretty sparse, but I've included them here anyway! Will definitely have more for my next video: Fleabag Season 2!

[Early Access] Game of Thrones is Over.

Game of Thrones is over. Now what? How do we remember one of the biggest television shows of all time?

I’m Rebranding

I'm rebranding. Ideas at Play is no more! Introducing Skip Intro. What do you think?

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: Why We're Still Laughing 20 Years Later

Here's a look at my latest video, diving deep into why we can't stop laughing at SpongeBob and why it's still all over the Internet.

Tier Update!

Hey everyone, thanks for your continued support! I've finished my next video but as I prepare to share it I want to explain how I've restructured this page.I just downgraded the Name in the Credits tier to $4 and changed that $5 tier to give those patrons access to my Director's Cuts of my videos, longer essays with more research and nerdy stuff. I'm also actually going to start posting early access here as opposed to just talking about it, and that will start with this next video (which should be available here in the next day ...

The Expanse Assets

Here's all my research, storyboard, resources, and an earlier version of the script that is a good deal longer than the final project!

How To Build a World: THE EXPANSE | Why You Should Watch

The Expanse is the best sci-fi show you’re not watching, but what makes it such a great viewing experience?

What perks would you most like to see?

I have been trying to think of ways to make this page more engaging for all of you and I got locked trying to figure out the perfect solution, until I realized that y'all might know what you want better than me!What kind of perks do you think would you be most interested in seeing at the prices I have next to them? Please let me know what you think!