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The Spin-off

Netflix domination, Emmys overload, and another writers' strike?

People in the industry always joke about Netflix taking over. With Netflix adding more and more kinds of shows, plus movies, have those jokes officially turned to real fear? Plus, it's Emmy season! Oh wait, the Emmys aren't until September? With the amount of campaigning already going on, you wouldn't know it. And is another writers' strike looming on the horizon?

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KCRW placeholderBy Josef Adalian • Mar 30, 2017 • 41m Listen

It's not news anymore that Netflix is a huge player in the scripted drama space. But now they've also got movies, stand-up specials, children's shows, sitcoms and reality TV. In their quest to become the go-to for everything, what happens to the traditional networks left in their wake? The Spin-off crew talks about Netflix's growth, how they're paying for talent, and what other networks can do to keep up.

Plus, if you're noticing a lot of prestige dramas premiering right about now, it's not coincidence. Everyone is trying to get their show on the air in the time frame right before Emmy voting starts. With Game of Thrones out of the running for best drama this year because of timing, the field is wide open for the first time in years.

And finally, there's talk of another writers' strike, but what's the likelihood of actually happening? People who have been in the industry a while are still scarred from the last strike. In the event of a strike, the late night shows would be the first to suffer, and that would be a shame since they've been on such a roll lately.

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Sandra:The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu comes out in April. Based on Margaret Atwood's novel, the series is dark, Dystopian, and more than lives up to the hype.

Joe: With the finale approaching, now is the perfect time to binge HBO's Big Little Lies. David E. Kelly's comeback series is beautifully filmed and acted, and has a stellar soundtrack.

Mike:Mystery Science Theater 3000 arrives on Netflix in April. The series is back, thanks to fans who started a crowdfunding campaign. This newest iteration has a packed cast, and of course, robots.

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    Josef Adalian

    Vulture

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    Michael Schneider

    Senior editor at Variety

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    Kaitlin Parker

    Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

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    Sandra Gonzalez

    CNN Entertainment / CNN Money

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