#83 – Fantasmas is Fantastic, Netflix Does Retail, and Late Night Gets Lean

Julio Torres (Los Espookys) is back on HBO with a new 6-episode series that blends sketch comedy with a surreal narrative about a lost oyster earring, a concerning mole (or maybe it’s just a birthmark), and Julio’s struggle to find a new apartment without providing his “proof of existence." We’ll take you on our dream-like experience watching the first three episodes, featuring guest stars like Aidy Bryant (in a wild informercial bit), Jaboukie Young-White (as a influencer confronted by The Algorithm), and Tilda Swinton (as the voice of water). But first! We’ve got the latest news from the Paramount Death Watch, including the $2 Paramount+ price hike that will probably solve everything. Netflix is launching permanent retail spaces in two U.S. malls. We try to imagine the synergistic experiences that await. It’s Pride Month so we’re sharing our favorite LGBTQIA+ shows from the Streamageddon back catalog and check in with series like Interview with the Vampire and Ripley. And find out which late night talk show host Chris has completely blocked from his memory in a round-up of news from 11 PM and beyond! (Hint: It’s a CBS host!) ——— 📺 Review: Fantasmas 🧭 Where to Watch: HBO and/or Max 🗓️ Release Schedule: Weekly on Fridays at 11 PM ET (HBO and Max) ✅ Renewal Status: TBA 🤩 Starring: Julio Torres 🎬 Created By: Julio Torres (Los Espookys, Problemista) 🫣 Spoiler Warning: 🦄 Light Spoilers for the First 3 Episodes: Starting at 52:33 ——— 🔗 Links: The Action Isn’t the Best Part of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ – Zach Kram, The Ringer Paramount's Failed Merger Talks: What Went Wrong in the Company Battle – Cynthia Littleton, Variety Paramount+ Raises Prices for Ad-Tier and Premium Plan – Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter Netflix House: Dallas, King of Prussia Are First Two Cities for 2025 – Todd Spangler, Variety Late Night With Seth Meyers is breaking up with its live house band – Matt Schimkowitz, A.V. Club Jon Stewart Feels “Reinvigorated” By His Return To ‘The Daily Show’ – Peter White, Deadline Jon Stewart To Host ‘The Daily Show’ Live After Presidential Debates – Peter White, Deadline ‘The Daily Show’ Going Live With Jon Stewart at Political Conventions (Exclusive) – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com