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The elites love ‘Succession,’ but Trump-world-set ‘Yellowstone’ is TV’s most addictive show
NY Post ^ | 17 Nov 2021 | John Podhoretz

Posted on 11/18/2021 11:18:08 AM PST by Rummyfan

To judge by the passions and interests of the Twitterati and those who dominate the cultural conversation in the United States, you would think the most important, most beloved, most addictive show on television is HBO’s “Succession.”

Its third-season premiere in October was watched by 1.8 million people — an all-time high for the show (so says The Hollywood Reporter) that was “driven largely by digital platforms and HBO Max in particular.”

If you learned about America’s cultural habits only from the Twitterati, you would never know that the most important, most beloved and most addictive show on television — by the account not of the chattering classes but actual American television viewers — is, in fact, “Yellowstone.”

That show’s fourth-season premiere, on a hard-to-find basic cable channel called the Paramount Network, was watched by 12 times as many people as “Succession” — 14.7 million, according to Nielsen. It was the highest-rated fictional program in all of television last week; only sports broadcasts topped it.

There’s no way to stream a new episode right after it airs. You watch it when it’s on, or you tape it, or you miss it. What’s more, it doubled its viewership from its season premiere last year.

To offer a contrast: The audience for “Succession” rose 200,000, an increase of about 15 percent. “Yellowstone” grew by 5.5 million.

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To: shotgun

What channel on Directv, please. Probably not in my package.


61 posted on 11/18/2021 1:35:17 PM PST by WHATNEXT?
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To: Rummyfan

I watch both. I like Succession but I LOVE Yellowstone!


62 posted on 11/18/2021 1:35:58 PM PST by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon! )
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To: Rummyfan

I do watch ‘Succession’. well put together show. just make sure to watch in order.

Yeah, they throw a few jabs at the right, but they don’t spare the left, either. No woke stuff - which is probably what I like about it the most.


63 posted on 11/18/2021 1:38:42 PM PST by jimjohn (...like Donkey Kong.)
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To: BiglyCommentary
PBS Masterpiece has had some really good series. I like period pieces. And you are right, 842 channels and yet often it’s hard to find quality things to watch.

I hear you. I have over five thousand free movies available on-demand, yet I often don't find anything I want to watch.

64 posted on 11/18/2021 1:42:16 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Suppo)
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To: Engedi

Honorable mention: Indian Summers, Sandition, Bright Eyed Revenge, The Spanish Princess, Ekatirina, Beecham House, Mr Selfridge.


65 posted on 11/18/2021 1:43:06 PM PST by BiglyCommentary
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To: DeFault User

The acting is very believable and the scenery is gorgeous. I watched Hell on Wheels for 5 seasons and they had the same beautiful cinematography. The music is outstanding too. I give it 5 stars!


66 posted on 11/18/2021 1:45:09 PM PST by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon! )
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To: All

A heavy theme in many things I watch is the GOOD GUY(S) killing the bad guys.

So if there are no good guys in this, who do you align with/root for?


67 posted on 11/18/2021 1:47:49 PM PST by BiglyCommentary
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To: mmichaels1970

I know what you mean. I usually don’t have 2 hours to invest in a movie in one sitting so I like shows with 45 minute episodes over a few weeks of watching. I enjoy the characters much more. I just finished 5 seasons of Peaky Blinders and now I’m going through withdrawals, lol.


68 posted on 11/18/2021 1:48:43 PM PST by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon! )
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To: Rummyfan

“There’s no way to stream a new episode right after it airs. You watch it when it’s on, or you tape it, or you miss it. “

The author doesn’t dive very deep into the web.


69 posted on 11/18/2021 1:51:20 PM PST by Rebelbase (Were State Dept. Havana Syndrome victims the guinea pigs of 5G/graphene oxide "vaccine" tests?)
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To: 1Old Pro

Yellow stone definitly is not woke.

“There’s 4 ways to make money, kid.....”


70 posted on 11/18/2021 1:52:55 PM PST by Rebelbase (Were State Dept. Havana Syndrome victims the guinea pigs of 5G/graphene oxide "vaccine" tests?)
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To: Rebelbase

And you chose the 4th LOL, kid is snotty.


71 posted on 11/18/2021 1:54:32 PM PST by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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To: 1Old Pro

The message is “always listen to Rip.” Lol.


72 posted on 11/18/2021 1:57:09 PM PST by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon! )
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To: E.Allen

That is quote from Robert Duval about Lonesome Dove.


73 posted on 11/18/2021 1:58:08 PM PST by Rebelbase (Were State Dept. Havana Syndrome victims the guinea pigs of 5G/graphene oxide "vaccine" tests?)
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To: Magnum44

mark


74 posted on 11/18/2021 2:04:56 PM PST by thesearethetimes... (Had I brought Christ with me, the outcome would have been different. Dr.Eric Cunningham)
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To: Prince of Space
The acting is very believable and the scenery is gorgeous.

That's what I was going to say. The scenery is stunning really. Wife and I LOVE Yellowstone. One thing I appreciate about it is the subtleties and simplicity of common sense expounded by John, Rip, Beth, and Kayce (sp?). They have a way to simplify really complicated issues and like someone else said, it boils down to "leave my stuff alone or there will be hell to pay". The interweaving of story lines is also captivating for us and the writing is fairly clever in how simple concepts are uttered. Those are the nuances that can be missed if you are a "balls to the wall" beginning to end action type.

I understand there are is a prequel and a spin-off from Yellowstone. Should be interesting if it is the same engaging storylines.
75 posted on 11/18/2021 2:10:08 PM PST by copaliscrossing (The truth is always your friend.)
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To: Rummyfan

Secession?


76 posted on 11/18/2021 2:21:53 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty.)
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To: copaliscrossing

“I understand there are is a prequel and a spin-off from Yellowstone.”

YEP!!!
1893 I think it’s called.
There was a bit of it woven into the season opener.
Me and the Mrs wont miss an episode.

Beth has Crazy eyes now!


77 posted on 11/18/2021 2:46:43 PM PST by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: Rebelbase
The author doesn’t dive very deep into the web.

He DOES know how to tape it though. I still can’t stop the stinkin click from flashing 12:00.
78 posted on 11/18/2021 2:50:56 PM PST by mmichaels1970
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To: copaliscrossing

Boss Spearman: Man’s got a right to protect his property and his life, and we ain’t lettin’ no rancher or his lawman take either. Open Range (2003)


79 posted on 11/18/2021 3:01:43 PM PST by Kartographer (“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
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To: Rummyfan

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80 posted on 11/18/2021 3:04:50 PM PST by sauropod (Meanie Butt Daddy - No you can't)
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