Why are TV show endings so bad? | AUT Pop Culture Matters

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You asked, and we answered! In today’s episode, Dr Angelique Nairn, Associate Professor in Communication Studies breaks down your biggest pop culture questions – from the evolution of TV shows to the debate over Marvel’s direction. Hear from our AUT expert as she unpacks the trends shaping entertainment today.

Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Why do Marvel fanboys have such a bad reputation? 0:17
Who is the best Disney Princess and why is it Rapunzel? 1:31
Is it true that Marvel is “going woke”? 2:13
Why do most female characters in my favourite games wear revealing outfits? 2:44
Do women actually like superhero films or do they just pretend? 3:13
Why do so many people hate the final season of their favourite shows? 4:02
Are AI concerts ethical? 5:22
Who is the best Disney villain and what do they tell us about society? 6:34
What makes Phase 1 Marvel films better than their new releases? 7:19
Is there a reason everyone else who is older hates Star Wars’ prequels? 8:27
Why do I keep watching the same shows and sitcoms over and over again? 9:28
What’s with the trend of streaming services dropping new series in halves like Bridgerton, or episode by episode like House of the Dragon? 9:58
Why are there so many streaming services and why are they getting so expensive? 11:24
What’s your favourite show? 12:07

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