Talk Fuse

    Topic: TV

    TV covers the programmes, creators and industry decisions shaping what people watch, from returning dramas and animated favourites to new adaptations, streaming hits and broadcaster strategy.

    The topic also follows the people and ideas behind the screen, including casting, production changes, audience reactions and the wider cultural impact of television.

    • Mourinho confirms he rejected 2013 Manchester United manager role

      José Mourinho has confirmed in a new Netflix documentary that he agreed in 2013 to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager, only to change his mind at the last minute and return to Chelsea instead. Ferguson corroborated the account, revealing that Mourinho phoned him in tears to explain he could not break his…

    • The 10 Best Book Series of All Time, Ranked

      Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best book series of all time, compiled by writer Safwan Azeem and judging entries on how fully they immerse readers in their fictional worlds. The piece argues that book series offer a more sustained connection to characters than film or television adaptations, since novels retain depth,…

    • SDSA television awards honour Widow’s Bay, Fallout and Hacks

      The Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA) has announced the winners of its television awards for 2025–26, honouring “Widow’s Bay,” “Fallout,” “Hacks” and “Beef” among the productions recognised for outstanding set decoration. The awards celebrate the production designers and set decorators who craft the visual environments of television, covering shows released between 1 June 2025…

    • Aces coach Becky Hammon benches 3 starters in what looks like WNBA scheduling protest in national TV game

      Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon benched three of her starting players during a nationally televised WNBA game against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn on Sunday, in a move widely seen as a protest against the league’s scheduling. The game was part of a back-to-back set for the Aces, and Hammon’s decision to…

    • ‘House of the Dragon’ Star’s Most Overlooked Role Officially Finds a New Streaming Home

      Actress Olivia Cooke, best known as Alicent Hyde on ‘House of the Dragon’, will see one of her earlier standout performances become newly available to US streaming audiences. The 2018 ITV miniseries adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s classic novel Vanity Fair is set to launch on BritBox on 19 August, giving American viewers fresh access…

    • 2 Marvel Epics Are Officially Conquering Disney+ Worldwide Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

      Two of the biggest Avengers films, Infinity War and Endgame, have surged into the top ten most-streamed movies on Disney+ worldwide, as viewers revisit the franchise ahead of December’s Avengers: Doomsday. The renewed interest reflects growing anticipation for the upcoming crossover film, which is further evidenced by the record-breaking success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

    • 10 Netflix Shows That Are Still the Gold Standard

      Collider has published a list highlighting ten Netflix original series that the outlet considers benchmarks for streaming television, arguing that the platform’s success rested not just on its binge-release model but on the quality and ambition of its original programming. The piece frames these shows as having helped define what streaming TV could be, standing…

    • Remember When Asleep At The Wheel Covered an Eric Clapton Classic?

      American Songwriter looks back at Asleep at the Wheel’s 1995 album “The Wheel Keeps On Rollin'”, their 13th studio release, which included a cover of Eric Clapton’s “Lay Down Sally”. The retrospective highlights the Texas swing band’s long-standing habit of blending original material with covers of older songs, situating this particular track within their broader…

    • Anne Hathaway Is Officially Having a Monster 2026 as Her Latest Sequel Dominates Streaming

      Anne Hathaway is enjoying a standout year, with her legacy sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 now ranking as the most-watched film on Disney+ worldwide following its streaming debut. The film reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, and while critical reception was mixed, with some feeling it lacked the original’s edge,…

    • NBC’s Gritty 14-Part Crime Thriller Becomes a Global Netflix Hit

      Chicago P.D., NBC’s long-running police procedural, has become an unexpected global streaming success after its first five seasons debuted on Netflix internationally this month. The show is benefiting from the so-called “Netflix Effect”, whereby older network dramas find new audiences once complete seasons become available to stream, echoing earlier successes such as Suits. The move…