Hollywood is still trying to court younger audiences but this year’s crop of new comedies, from Adults to I Love LA, have yet to prove essentialThis year, despite not particularly liking the show nor wanting to, I have thought a lot about the opening scene to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/may/27/adults-fx-review">Adults</a>. The FX half-hour comedy about a group of recent college graduates in New York begins, naturally, on the subway; what seems like an over-studied portrait of early adulthood intimacy – tangled limbs, in-group references, aggressively relaxed banter – quickly devolves into a standoff between a creepy subway masturbator and the group’s instigator, Issa (Amita Rao), trying to out-masturbate him to make a wildly off point about feminism. “Is this the world you want?!?” she shouts at him, hand vigorously in pants.The moment is intentionally off-putting, perhaps too much so – I’m as ripe as anyone for surprise, but found the try-hardness of this shock memorably irksome. Yet it’s also unintentionally revealing: this, it implicitly screams, is a show to get young people’s attention. A similar anxiety courses through the opening of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/30/i-love-la-review-rachel-sennott-hbo">I Love LA</a>, HBO’s west-coast rejoinder to Adults that is similarly pitched as a zeitgeist-y take on the thrilling chaos of young adulthood. We meet Maia, played by creator and co-writer <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/nov/05/its-for-the-girls-and-the-gays-rachel-sennott-on-her-hilarious-comedy-about-the-grotty-glamour-of-gen-z-life">Rachel Sennott</a>, mid-sex with her boyfriend, heedlessly determined to come before going to work, even if it means ignoring an earthquake. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/dec/09/tv-show-industry-appeal-young-audience">Continue reading...</a>

تواجه هوليوود صعوبات في إنشاء برامج تلفزيونية جذابة لجمهور جيل زد، كما يتضح من الاستقبال المختلط للكوميديا الجديدة مثل 'Adults' و'I Love LA.' وقد تعرضت مشهد الافتتاح في 'Adults' للانتقاد بسبب محتواها الاستفزازي، مما يبرز التحديات في التواصل مع المشاهدين الشباب.

Hollywood enfrenta dificultades para crear televisión atractiva para las audiencias de la generación Z, como lo demuestra la recepción mixta de nuevas comedias como 'Adults' y 'I Love LA.' La escena de apertura de 'Adults' ha sido criticada por su contenido provocador, lo que resalta los desafíos de resonar con los jóvenes espectadores.

Hollywood peine à créer des émissions de télévision captivantes pour le public de la génération Z, comme le montre l'accueil mitigé des nouvelles comédies telles que 'Adults' et 'I Love LA.' La scène d'ouverture de 'Adults' a été critiquée pour son contenu provocateur, mettant en lumière les défis de résonner avec les jeunes téléspectateurs.

Hollywood is struggling to create compelling television for Gen Z audiences, as evidenced by the mixed reception of new comedies like 'Adults' and 'I Love LA.' The opening scene of 'Adults' has drawn criticism for its provocative content, highlighting the challenges of resonating with younger viewers.

Growing pains: the struggle to make a must-see gen Z TV show

Comedian Andy Dick reportedly told TMZ that he is alive and relieved after a video showed him unresponsive from an apparent drug overdose in the streets of Hollywood.

يُقال إن الكوميدي آندي ديك عبّر عن ارتياحه بعد أن تم تصويره غير مستجيب بسبب جرعة زائدة محتملة من المخدرات في هوليوود. أثار الحادث مخاوف بشأن صحته، لكنه أكد منذ ذلك الحين أنه على قيد الحياة ويتعافى.

El comediante Andy Dick ha expresado su alivio tras ser filmado inconsciente debido a una aparente sobredosis de drogas en Hollywood. El incidente generó preocupaciones sobre su bienestar, pero él ha confirmado que está vivo y en recuperación.

Le comédien Andy Dick aurait exprimé son soulagement après avoir été filmé inconscient en raison d'une apparente overdose de drogue à Hollywood. L'incident a suscité des inquiétudes pour son bien-être, mais il a depuis confirmé qu'il était vivant et en convalescence.

Comedian Andy Dick has reportedly expressed relief after being filmed unresponsive due to an apparent drug overdose in Hollywood. The incident raised concerns for his well-being, but he has since confirmed he is alive and recovering.

Andy Dick is reportedly 'alive and relieved' after apparent overdose outside a building in Hollywood

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' opens at Hollywood's Montalbán Theatre, bringing the tabletop RPG to life with audience participation.

تم افتتاح عرض 'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' في مسرح مontalbán في هوليوود، محولًا لعبة تقمص الأدوار الشهيرة إلى عرض مسرحي تفاعلي يدعو الجمهور للمشاركة. تؤكد هذه الإنتاجية على جانب السرد الذي أسَرَ المعجبين باللعبة لعقود.

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' se ha estrenado en el Montalbán Theatre de Hollywood, transformando el popular juego de rol de mesa en un espectáculo interactivo que invita a la participación del público. Esta producción enfatiza el aspecto narrativo que ha cautivado a los fanáticos del juego durante décadas.

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' a ouvert ses portes au Montalbán Theatre à Hollywood, transformant le célèbre jeu de rôle sur table en un spectacle interactif qui invite la participation du public. Cette production met en avant l'aspect narratif qui captive les fans du jeu depuis des décennies.

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' has premiered at the Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood, transforming the popular tabletop RPG into an interactive stage show that invites audience participation. This production emphasizes the storytelling aspect that has captivated fans of the game for decades.

The best part of 'Dungeons & Dragons' is the storytelling. This L.A. stage show leans in

Hollywood has faced a difficult last few years, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the dual strikes. A merger between two major players could mean even more job cuts, experts said.

تواجه هوليوود خسائر كبيرة في الوظائف خلال السنوات الأخيرة، تفاقمت بسبب جائحة كوفيد-19 والإضرابات المستمرة. من المتوقع أن تؤدي الاندماجات الأخيرة بين نتفليكس ووارنر بروس إلى تفاقم هذه التحديات، مما قد يؤدي إلى مزيد من التسريحات في الصناعة.

Hollywood ha enfrentado pérdidas significativas de empleo en los últimos años, agravadas por la pandemia de COVID-19 y las huelgas en curso. La reciente fusión entre Netflix y Warner Bros. se anticipa que intensificará estos desafíos, lo que podría llevar a más despidos en la industria.

Hollywood fait face à des pertes d'emplois importantes ces dernières années, aggravées par la pandémie de COVID-19 et les grèves en cours. La récente fusion entre Netflix et Warner Bros. pourrait intensifier ces défis, entraînant potentiellement d'autres licenciements dans l'industrie.

Hollywood has been grappling with significant job losses in recent years, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing strikes. The recent merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. is anticipated to further intensify these challenges, potentially leading to additional layoffs in the industry.

Growing pains: the struggle to make a must-see gen Z TV show

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