Eric Deggans

Tv and Media Critic for the Saint Petersburg Times

Eric Deggans appears in the following:

'It's about time': How 'Indian Matchmaking' found love - and success - on Netflix

Friday, April 21, 2023

Smriti Mundhra began pitching her reality TV dating show around 2008. Several media companies rejected it as too "niche" before the show found a home on Netflix. It's now entering its third season.

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What went so wrong with Netflix's 'Love is Blind' reunion livestream attempt

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Netflix scrapped its live part of the 'Love is Blind' reunion episode Sunday. It was the second time Netflix had tried to air something live as streaming platforms try to win over viewers.

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HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television

Friday, April 14, 2023

In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.

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'Succession' gets one step closer to finding a successor

Monday, April 10, 2023

NPR's Linda Holmes and Eric Deggans recap the new explosive episode of the HBO series Succession.

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Disney plans to cut 3% of its total global workforce in a cost-saving move

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Disney has begun the first of three rounds of layoffs, which CEO Bob Iger said in a memo will eventually total 7,000 jobs. The cuts are part of an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs.

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Encore: HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns for its final season

Saturday, March 25, 2023

HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart and biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.

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HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns Sunday for its final season

Friday, March 24, 2023

HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart, biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.

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'Better Call Saul' star's new series 'Lucky Hank' makes a midlife crisis compelling

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Bob Odenkirk strikes gold again in his latest TV series, Lucky Hank. Playing to type, he makes the laconic, dissatisfied and restless title character likable and relatable.

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The third season of 'Ted Lasso' basks in the glow of its quirky characters

Friday, March 17, 2023

Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso returns as folksy as ever, but one wonders if there is enough ah shucks personality to carry the series to a compelling end.

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Breaking down last night's Oscars

Monday, March 13, 2023

In an analysis of Sunday's Oscars telecast, we look at historic wins, surprising snubs and the performance of host Jimmy Kimmel.

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Creators are weighing whether to provide TV watchers with the "binge" experience

Sunday, March 12, 2023

We look at a debate that is currently something of a fixation for content creators: Should they provide a "binge" experience for a series, or dole out episodes weekly?

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Jimmy Kimmel expects no slaps hosting the Oscars; just snarky (not mean) jokes

Friday, March 10, 2023

Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage to lead the Oscars one year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the last ceremony, and raised a host of expectations about what we might see this time around.

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Chris Rock talks about 'The Slap' in his Netflix special

Monday, March 06, 2023

Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about "The Slap." During his Netflix special, he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith.

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Netflix's 'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' reveals a lot of anger for Will Smith

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about 'The Slap' and he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

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'Table setting' backstory burdens 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 debut

Thursday, March 02, 2023

In the first few episodes of the new season there is way too much tell and not enough show — but it's too early to abandon the series.

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'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank

Monday, February 27, 2023

Who will permanently fill Trevor Noah's chair on Comedy Central's news satire show? Guest hosts include Leslie Jones, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley and Hasan Minhaj.

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'All American' showrunner is a rarity in Hollywood: A Black woman in charge

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Nkechi Okoro Carroll is not a unicorn — but as one of the few very successful Black woman showrunners in television, she does stand out

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Nkechi Okoro Carroll went from being an economist to overseeing 3 TV shows

Monday, February 20, 2023

How did a Federal Reserve economist become a showrunner leading three TV series on The CW and NBC? Nkechi Okoro Carroll credits a strong work ethic and lots of preparation.

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'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'

Thursday, February 16, 2023

With a nod to the past and a reassembling of an old crew, 'Star Trek: Picard' is finally able to boldly go into a new adventure worthy of its legacy.

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Rihanna was more entertaining than most of the Super Bowl commercials

Monday, February 13, 2023

The best Super Bowl ads of 2023 seem to combine celebrity nostalgia and a bit of comedy. We run down the most effective commercials from the big game and the halftime show, featuring Rihanna.

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