Lesley Goldberg

Lesley Goldberg, a television reporter and Ankler contributor, joins the discussion on Netflix's surprising $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. She highlights the potential job losses and the industry’s anxiety over this mega-deal. The panel explores how this move could impact iconic brands like HBO, the fear surrounding theater survival, and the possibility of Netflix acquiring all-star showrunners. They also touch on the ramifications for guild negotiations and future content strategies, leaving many in the industry feeling shell-shocked.

Juliet Litman, The Ringer podcaster and Bachelor franchise reporter, and Lesley Goldberg, TV reporter focused on streaming strategy, unpack a casting crisis that sidelined a Bachelorette season and paused a related Mormon Wives project. They also dive into Netflix’s big spending and pursuit of prestige. Short takes on fandom fallout, production ripple effects, and where shelved shows might land.