Clickbait, Netflix’s newest show, has quickly become its most popular, and people just can’t stop talking about it. So what is it about Clickbait that’s doing such a good job of capturing the international audience’s attention and interest? Let’s talk about it.

The Twists

More than anything else, Clickbait viewers are talking about the series’ twists, with each episode pointing to a new culprit as the potential killer until the shocking ending where the truth is revealed.

The Pace

As Roxana Hadadi wrote in her review of Clickbait for RogerEbert.com, “Clickbait is a reminder of why Netflix series became such hits in the first place. A cast of recognizable, serviceable actors dive with melodrama and zeal into a narrative that… moves at a breakneck pace, ends on cliffhangers like clockwork, and incorporates just enough zigs and zags to keep viewers guessing… ‘Clickbait’ grabs you, whizzes you along, and leaves you feeling satisfied… It’s not sophisticated, but it is highly bingeable.”

Netflix has perfected the binge TV formula and Clickbait is a perfect example, with each episode ending on the exact kind of cliffhanger that makes you feel like you have to see the next until—boom!—you’ve watched the whole season.

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You probably remember how exciting it was when streaming services became all the rage and a little something called “binge-watching” was invented. Suddenly, we could watch entire seasons and series of existing TV shows in days.

And then, once streaming services started releasing their own original series, it became possible to watch a whole season of a brand new show from beginning to end without having to wait a week between episodes. It was, to put it lightly, very cool, and totally changed the face of television consumption.

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But now, a decade or so later, we’re starting to see pushback against this TV-watching practice. Slowly, streaming services are starting to release shows in ways that actively discourage and disable binge-watching. Shows like Wanda Vision and Ted Lasso, huge pop culture phenomenons, are being released one or a few episodes at a time, almost like the old days.

Why might companies be opting for this? Well, one optimistic view might suggest that they’re pushing back against the unhealthy practice of binge-watching that’s bad for our eyes, bodies, and arguably our souls. Although it may be more likely that they just know it can increase hype and maximize impact. It remains to be seen if this trend continues.

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HBO’s new-ish reality TV competition series “Legendary” was released one year ago. The show focused on the ballroom culture in the LGBT community and their vogueing (and more!) competitions in which 10 houses would compete against one another for a $100,000 cash prize. And now, one year later, HBO has released the second season of the series on its streaming service HBO Max. So what’s new in this season?

Well, the show’s four main judges—Megan Thee Stallion, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Law Roach—are all returning, but there are many exciting new guest judges including Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Amiyah Scott, Nicco Annan, Normani, Adam Lambert and Demi Lovato.

The houses in this season’s competition are all brand new, with houses of Balenciaga, Chanel, Garcon, Icon, Luxe, Milan, Mugler, Oricci, Prodigy, and Tisci bringing it to the runway. In fact, you may even recognize some of the competitors like Jacen Prodigy, makeup artist for clients like Lupita Nyong’o and Nene Leakes, and Prince Miyake-Mugler, who competed on “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

So check out the season two teaser below and just try not to get tempted to try out vogueing for yourself. (Hint: you won’t be able to help yourself.)

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After many long years of being a constant face in daytime television, thought to many to be a symbol of joy, equality, and kindness, rumors started flying in the past year or so of Ellen DeGeneres not being so great a person to work for after all. Accusations of the Ellen DeGeneres Show as a toxic workplace and DeGeneres herself being an unforgiving and even discriminatory boss were heard all over Hollywood and the world, drastically changing the public perception of DeGeneres.

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And now we get the news that DeGeneres has decided that her talk show’s upcoming 19th season will be its last. Yet she did not acknowledge the accusations against her in this announcement, explaining her reasoning instead as the show no longer being challenging enough for her.

Whatever the truth may be of what has gone on and continues to go on behind the scenes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, one thing is for sure: the daytime TV landscape will definitely look different without it, as it has been a mainstay since 2003, an impressive 18-year run. What will be next for the daytime television world and DeGeneres herself will only come to be seen in 2022 after the show comes to an end.

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It’s a new year, which means it’s time for new TV shows to watch on Netflix. Here are the most exciting television offerings you can look forward to seeing from Netflix this winter.

Cobra Kai | Season 3

Season 3 of everybody’s favorite Karate Kid sequel drops on Netflix today. Because there’s no better time for nostalgia than the chilly winter season.

Headspace Guide to Meditation

2020 has been pretty rough, huh? Well, Netflix is here to come to the rescue with their new show, Headspace Guide to Meditation. Suitable to new meditators, this series will use animation to teach you all about how to meditate, and why it’s worth doing. (Spoiler alert: it has lots and lots of benefits).

History of Swear Words

An upcoming documentary series hosted by everybody’s favorite Declaration of Independence thief Nicolas Cage, History of Swear Words is all about, well, the history of swear words. Not recommended for the faint of heart.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Part 4

Coming out on New Year’s Eve, season 4 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will bring you more of that teen angst and magic you love from the previous seasons.

The post The Best New Shows on Netflix in Winter 2021 appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Clickbait, Netflix’s newest show, has quickly become its most popular, and people just can’t stop talking about it. So what is it about Clickbait that’s doing such a good job of capturing the international audience’s attention and interest? Let’s talk about it.

The Twists

More than anything else, Clickbait viewers are talking about the series’ twists, with each episode pointing to a new culprit as the potential killer until the shocking ending where the truth is revealed.

The Pace

As Roxana Hadadi wrote in her review of Clickbait for RogerEbert.com, “Clickbait is a reminder of why Netflix series became such hits in the first place. A cast of recognizable, serviceable actors dive with melodrama and zeal into a narrative that… moves at a breakneck pace, ends on cliffhangers like clockwork, and incorporates just enough zigs and zags to keep viewers guessing… ‘Clickbait’ grabs you, whizzes you along, and leaves you feeling satisfied… It’s not sophisticated, but it is highly bingeable.”

Netflix has perfected the binge TV formula and Clickbait is a perfect example, with each episode ending on the exact kind of cliffhanger that makes you feel like you have to see the next until—boom!—you’ve watched the whole season.

The post Why People Are Obsessed with Netflix’s New Show “Clickbait” appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

You probably remember how exciting it was when streaming services became all the rage and a little something called “binge-watching” was invented. Suddenly, we could watch entire seasons and series of existing TV shows in days.

And then, once streaming services started releasing their own original series, it became possible to watch a whole season of a brand new show from beginning to end without having to wait a week between episodes. It was, to put it lightly, very cool, and totally changed the face of television consumption.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Circle Netflix (@thecirclenetflix)

But now, a decade or so later, we’re starting to see pushback against this TV-watching practice. Slowly, streaming services are starting to release shows in ways that actively discourage and disable binge-watching. Shows like Wanda Vision and Ted Lasso, huge pop culture phenomenons, are being released one or a few episodes at a time, almost like the old days.

Why might companies be opting for this? Well, one optimistic view might suggest that they’re pushing back against the unhealthy practice of binge-watching that’s bad for our eyes, bodies, and arguably our souls. Although it may be more likely that they just know it can increase hype and maximize impact. It remains to be seen if this trend continues.

The post Bingeing TV is Getting Harder appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

HBO’s new-ish reality TV competition series “Legendary” was released one year ago. The show focused on the ballroom culture in the LGBT community and their vogueing (and more!) competitions in which 10 houses would compete against one another for a $100,000 cash prize. And now, one year later, HBO has released the second season of the series on its streaming service HBO Max. So what’s new in this season?

Well, the show’s four main judges—Megan Thee Stallion, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Law Roach—are all returning, but there are many exciting new guest judges including Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Amiyah Scott, Nicco Annan, Normani, Adam Lambert and Demi Lovato.

The houses in this season’s competition are all brand new, with houses of Balenciaga, Chanel, Garcon, Icon, Luxe, Milan, Mugler, Oricci, Prodigy, and Tisci bringing it to the runway. In fact, you may even recognize some of the competitors like Jacen Prodigy, makeup artist for clients like Lupita Nyong’o and Nene Leakes, and Prince Miyake-Mugler, who competed on “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

So check out the season two teaser below and just try not to get tempted to try out vogueing for yourself. (Hint: you won’t be able to help yourself.)

The post What’s New in “Legendary” Season 2 appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

After many long years of being a constant face in daytime television, thought to many to be a symbol of joy, equality, and kindness, rumors started flying in the past year or so of Ellen DeGeneres not being so great a person to work for after all. Accusations of the Ellen DeGeneres Show as a toxic workplace and DeGeneres herself being an unforgiving and even discriminatory boss were heard all over Hollywood and the world, drastically changing the public perception of DeGeneres.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow)

And now we get the news that DeGeneres has decided that her talk show’s upcoming 19th season will be its last. Yet she did not acknowledge the accusations against her in this announcement, explaining her reasoning instead as the show no longer being challenging enough for her.

Whatever the truth may be of what has gone on and continues to go on behind the scenes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, one thing is for sure: the daytime TV landscape will definitely look different without it, as it has been a mainstay since 2003, an impressive 18-year run. What will be next for the daytime television world and DeGeneres herself will only come to be seen in 2022 after the show comes to an end.

The post The Ellen DeGeneres Show Is Officially Ending appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

It’s a new year, which means it’s time for new TV shows to watch on Netflix. Here are the most exciting television offerings you can look forward to seeing from Netflix this winter.

Cobra Kai | Season 3

Season 3 of everybody’s favorite Karate Kid sequel drops on Netflix today. Because there’s no better time for nostalgia than the chilly winter season.

Headspace Guide to Meditation

2020 has been pretty rough, huh? Well, Netflix is here to come to the rescue with their new show, Headspace Guide to Meditation. Suitable to new meditators, this series will use animation to teach you all about how to meditate, and why it’s worth doing. (Spoiler alert: it has lots and lots of benefits).

History of Swear Words

An upcoming documentary series hosted by everybody’s favorite Declaration of Independence thief Nicolas Cage, History of Swear Words is all about, well, the history of swear words. Not recommended for the faint of heart.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Part 4

Coming out on New Year’s Eve, season 4 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will bring you more of that teen angst and magic you love from the previous seasons.

The post The Best New Shows on Netflix in Winter 2021 appeared first on toppoptoday.com.