The Algorithm of "Uncool": Analyzing Tim Story’s 72 Hours
In the modern landscape of streaming, the "high-concept" comedy has become a rare, endangered species, often replaced by content designed specifically to satisfy the metrics of an algorithm rather than the sensibilities of an audience. Tim…
The Algorithm of "Cool": An Analysis of Netflix’s 72 Hours
In the landscape of modern streaming, few genres are as frequently churned out—or as consistently criticized—as the "high-concept" buddy comedy. Netflix’s latest entry into this saturated market, 72 Hours, arrives with a premise so…