On the debut episode of Critic Proof, Alyssa and Todd recount their experience at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Los Angeles. They preview the upcoming TV season, listing the best and worst new shows. Why is it so hard to make a good sitcom? Or a good network drama, for that matter? The two compare the business models of Hulu and Netflix as they compete to bring movies and TV to the Internet. Finally, they discuss why Breaking Bad fans are so critical of Skyler White, while her meth-dealing husband gets a pass (includes spoilers).
Play entire videoTelevision Critics Association website
Trailer for “The Mindy Project”
Jaime Weinman’s pop culture blog for Maclean’s
Hulu
Netflix
Home page for AMC’s “Breaking Bad”
Alyssa’s “Breaking Bad” recaps
Todd’s most recent “Breaking Bad” recap for the LA Times
Alyssa’s post on “Breaking Bad”‘s Skyler White for Slate
Alyssa’s post on women in antihero dramas for ThinkProgress
Alyssa’s post on “Girls” and female anti-heroes
Todd’s widely circulated comment accusing some “Girls” critics of misogyny
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