Netflix was looking for some Game of Thrones magic when they hired D.B. Weiss and David Benioff to helm a western adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem, and they were rewarded with a surprise nomination for Best Drama at next month’s Primetime Emmys. Does it stack up against the competition? (Hint: We’ve got some problems with 3 Body…)☀️ But first: We’re looking back at the summer in streaming!Including updates on the next seasons of Shogun and Hacks (two of our favorite shows this year!).The shocking (for some!) cancellation of The Acolyte as Disney struggles to combat franchise fatigue and hostile fans in the Star Wars universe.In SPORTSPOCALYPSE: A dramatic legal twist for the mega sports streamer Venu…… and a make-or-break moment for Peacock.Plus: We crown the story of the summer! And break down the logic behind Chick-Fil-A’s rumored push into streaming!———📺 Review: 3 Body Problem🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix🗓️ Episodes: 8 (All Episodes Available)✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for 2 final seasons (3 total)🧑‍🎨 Created By: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo📖 Based On: The book series Remembrance of Earth’s Past by Liu Cixin⚠️ Spoiler Alert for first 3 episodes starting at ———🔗 Links:‘Shogun’ Star Hiroyuki Sanada on When Shooting for Season 2 Is Expected to Begin and Record-Breaking Emmy Nods – Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter'Hacks' Co-Creators Reveal Season 4 Details and Return to 10 Episodes – Michael Schneider, VarietyDisney+ Force chokes The Acolyte to death after one season – Matt Schimkowitz, A.V. ClubCosmic Marvel (@dailycosmicmarvel) on ThreadsJudge Bars Disney, Warner, Fox From Launching Sports Streamer Venu – Brian Steinberg, VarietyCourt blocks Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming bundle – Lauren Feiner, The VergeVenu Sports' problem could impact how television is packaged – Dan DeFrancesco, Business InsiderPeacock gained 3 million subscribers during the first week of the Olympics. Will they stay? – Peter Kafka, Business InsiderOlympics Push Peacock (and Overall TV Use) to Rare July Bump – Rick Porter, The Hollywood ReporterParamount Draws a New Bid, Complicating Deal With Skydance – Benjamin Mullin, Lauren Hirsch, The New York TimesParamount TV Studios Shutting Down Amid Major Restructuring, Layoffs – Rick Porter, The Hollywood ReporterChick-Fil-A Hatches Plans For Streaming Service As Reality TV Comes Home To Roost – Peter White, DeadlineThe Town with Matthew Belloni: The Arms Race Behind Where Movies Shoot – The RingerWhy Does Every Netflix Show Look the Same? An Investigation. – Josh Rosenberg, Esquire———Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com