In case you missed it, franchises are everywhere. Not solely on theater screens, TV also holds numerous franchises, and that number is only expanding. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, take a look at when franchise TV started, why it has continued, and even how it has exploded in recent years, as well as what are the best TV franchises out there.

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews of Gran Turismo, Bottoms, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Lastly we play our new game, HO NO!, where we debate some of the worst Hot Takes we've heard on the internet lately.

Discussed on this episode:

• • (0:00 – 7:02) Opening
  • (07:03 – 46:50) From the Outside In Topic: The Era of TV Franchises
  • (46:51 – 1:07:22) Spoiler-Free Reviews: Bottoms, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Gran Turismo
  • (1:07:23 – 1:23:09) HO NO! Our Take on the Worst Takes on the Internet
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