It’s hot out, so why not stay inside with two of the most influential (and bingeable) shows from the mid-2000s? It’s a Summer Show Swap that pits one of Dianne’s favorite series against one of Chris’s. Which side will you take?✈️🏝️ Can Dianne convince Chris that iconic ABC drama Lost (now streaming on Netflix) is worth the 6-season binge? We discuss the pilot and how it redefined network TV.🏡🍃 And will Chris convince Dianne that Showtime hit Weeds (now streaming on Hulu) overcomes its tonally inconsistent pilot to deliver one of the all-time best second seasons of TV? We’ll break down the first 3 episodes of the series and how the show was retooled after the pilot. (Bonus: Chris will tell you which seasons you can skip!) But first! News!A shocking twist in the Paramount Death Watch!We introduce you to a brand new streaming service, because there really aren’t enough already!And Warner Bros. Discovery rebrands 5 high-profile “Max Originals” under the HBO umbrella, because apparently people actually liked the HBO brand? Who knew!———🔀 Show Swap: Lost🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix🎟️ Originally Premiered: September 22, 2004 on ABC🍂 Seasons: 6 (118 episodes)⚠️ Light Spoilers for the 2-part Pilot Episode starting at ———🔀 Show Swap: Weeds🧭 Where to Watch: Hulu (or Peacock, supposedly)🎟️ Originally Premiered: August 7, 2005 on Showtime🍂 Seasons: 8 (102 episodes)⚠️ Light Spoilers for the first 3 Episodes starting at ———🔗 Links:It’s Official: Skydance Wins the Battle for Paramount Global – Alex Weprin, Georg Szalai, The Hollywood ReporterSony’s Out: Won’t Return To Mix During Paramount’s 45-Day “Go Shop” Window – Anthony D'Alessandro, Jill Goldsmith, DeadlineParamount Must Get Skydance Approval for Paramount+ JV, Bundle Deals – Todd Spangler, VarietyWhat Now for Paramount? How Things Will (or Won’t) Likely Change – Pamela McClintock, Rick Porter, Aaron Couch, The Hollywood ReporterHallmark Launching New Streaming Service in September – Lynette Rice, DeadlineMax Originals ‘The Penguin’ & ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Moving To HBO – Peter White, Deadline20 ‘Lost’ Episodes You Can Skip When Bingeing or Rewatching – Michael Alan Connelly, VultureHulu was down for a lot of people, but now it’s fixed – Richard Lawler, The Verge———Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com