Why Gen Z Hates Modern TV (And Why That's Good For Indie Creators)

07/12/2025 31 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4

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Hollywood executives think Gen Z isn't watching TV because of TikTok. They're wrong. In this episode, we break down the "Crisis of Authenticity" and why this is actually the Golden Age for indie filmmakers.Episode 23:We read a piece in The Ankler by Whitney Friedlander that’s causing panic in boardrooms: "Gen Z Is Huge; Their TV Shows Are Tiny." The industry blames attention spans, but we call it the Crisis of Authenticity. We break down why the "Hollywood Formula"—polished, committee-approved content—is failing, while messy, specific, and "niche" shows are the only things cutting through.If you are a filmmaker, writer, or creator feeling discouraged by the industry—this episode is your proof that you don't need their permission anymore.IN THIS EPISODE:The Crisis: An analysis of why the "Hollywood Formula" is broken and why Gen Z is rejecting manufactured content.The Insight: Why creative risk is the new currency and why "safe" bets are actually the most dangerous move studios can make.The Solution: How indie creators are bypassing the system by building their own creative ecosystems (and why you should too).FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY: Fuel your independence with Brain Juice Coffee: www.BrainJuiceCoffee.comPROJECT UPDATE: We are currently organizing the table read for The Actress! Follow the journey as we move from script to production.Chapters:00:00 – The "Panic" in Hollywood01:21 – Why Gen Z watches "Friends" but hates new sitcoms06:22 – The Crisis of Authenticity (and "I Love LA")11:16 – The Cancellation Problem: Why shows aren't given time to grow14:50 – Are Executives using AI to test scripts?17:27 – Building Your Own Ecosystem (Brain Juice Coffee)19:01 – Deep Dive: How "Atlanta" broke every rule23:23 – The Golden Age for Indie Filmmakers28:07 – Living in Your Skin: The Rachel Sennott & Issa Rae model30:20 – Conclusion: Take the RiskWatch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/XJCzVLS3ECg► Follow Brain Juice Creative:IG: https://www.instagram.com/brainjuicecoffeela?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewecreatepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-91AFvjsWov9► Follow Taylor:IG: https://www.instagram.com/taylorjoystevens?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorjoystevens?_r=1&_t=ZP-91AFxQ5uu2o► Follow Cobain:X: https://x.com/cobainrivers?s=21&t=xPh9oAgE31N49iFBR-YiGQIG: https://www.instagram.com/cobainrivers?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==