On this episode of The Joy of Geek Podcast, we take a look at the current state of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, and explore the incredible rise and recent explosion of this increasingly dominant way to enjoy television. This is a medium that is growing and evolving so quickly that we actually had to break out an iPhone to record an additional news segment (which you'll find at the end of the podcast) to discuss a few big news stories that broke since we recorded.
Therefore, we start and end the podcast by talking about some of the latest streaming-related news stories - including the new trailer for David Fincher's Mindhunter, the debate over the size of Netflix's current debt, and the latest Stranger Things news, as well as some late-breaking stories about Disney's streaming plans, Netflix's acquisition of Millarworld, and Robert Kirkman's decision to take his future TV projects to Amazon.
And for the main topic this week, we count down our current favorite original shows from the big three streaming sources (although the majority of our choices come from Netflix, as it happens). We each offer up our top-five favorites, along with some honorable mentions (and one or two shows to be avoided at all costs). Oh, and shows that joined Netflix later in their runs like Black Mirror and The Killing are also fair game, in case you were wondering.
So join us, as we celebrate the best that TV has to offer, even when it's not technically "TV". This...is the Joy of Geek!
EDITOR'S NOTE: As you may have noticed, the numbering scheme of the episodes has recently changed - we will explain why on a future episode. Also, stay tuned after the end of the episode for some late-breaking news stories.
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 60 - Annihilation Review and Spoilercast, Lady Bird and More
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 59: Black Panther Review and SPOILERCAST
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 58: The Best Movies of 2017 (The Year in Geek, Part 4)
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 57 - The Best TV Shows of 2017
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 56 - The Best Comics of 2017
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 69 - The Best Video Games of 2017
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 55 - Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Review and Spoilercast
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 68 - Assassin's Creed Origins, Sonic Forces, Super Mario Odyssey and 2017 VGAs
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 54 - Netflix’s The Punisher & Alias Grace, Crisis on Earth-X, and X-O Manowar Vol. 1
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 53 - Justice League Review and NC ComicCon Recap
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 52 - Thor: Ragnarok Review, Arrowverse 2017 and Fall TV Highlights
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 67 - Fall Gaming is here (and we're playing catch-up)
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 51 - Stranger Things 2, Mr. Robot S3 and Happy Death Day
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 50 - Nailbiter Volumes 1-6 - Graphic Novel Book Club
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 49 - Blade Runner 2049 Spoilercast and Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 48 - Talking Star Trek, Defenders and Aceblade w/Danny J. Quick
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 66 - Destiny 2 and Metroid: Samus Returns (Finally!)
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 47 - Review of "It" and Top 3 Horror Films
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 46 - Dunkirk Review and Christopher Nolan Retrospective
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 65 - Kingdom Hearts Re:Everything and Persona 5
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