Whitney Friedlander
@whitneyfriedlander.com
Animal and snack enthusiast. TV writer (the kind who writes about it; not for it) https://www.chatwithcharley.org/
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Spending every night of this holiday season worried that this will be the one when my parents tell me they started watching Heated Rivalry.
December 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Spending every night of this holiday season worried that this will be the one when my parents tell me they started watching Heated Rivalry.
Not fair that kids who don’t get presents on Christmas morning still wake up early on Christmas morning.
December 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Not fair that kids who don’t get presents on Christmas morning still wake up early on Christmas morning.
Someday, we'll find it.
The lede sentence I'm missing.
The editors, the deadlines and me.
The lede sentence I'm missing.
The editors, the deadlines and me.
kermit the frog is playing a banjo while sitting on a table .
ALT: kermit the frog is playing a banjo while sitting on a table .
media.tenor.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Someday, we'll find it.
The lede sentence I'm missing.
The editors, the deadlines and me.
The lede sentence I'm missing.
The editors, the deadlines and me.
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TCA EOY Spotlight | @whitneyfriedlander.com
"I want my Gen Z 'Friends'!"
"I want my Gen Z 'Friends'!"
December 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @whitneyfriedlander.com
"I want my Gen Z 'Friends'!"
"I want my Gen Z 'Friends'!"
The best part is it’s adjustable
December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The best part is it’s adjustable
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
My answer is Batman.
But ... which part of Batman?
My answer is Batman.
But ... which part of Batman?
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
My answer is Batman.
But ... which part of Batman?
My answer is Batman.
But ... which part of Batman?
Reposted by Whitney Friedlander
I made a list of all of the kids (and "kids") of the 2025-26 award season. Watch your back, Tremblay. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/a-g...
A Guide to the Breakout Young Stars of Awards Season
Forget the boring A-listers. These young actors are the real reason to be invested in this year’s race.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I made a list of all of the kids (and "kids") of the 2025-26 award season. Watch your back, Tremblay. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/a-g...
I made a list of all of the kids (and "kids") of the 2025-26 award season. Watch your back, Tremblay. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/a-g...
A Guide to the Breakout Young Stars of Awards Season
Forget the boring A-listers. These young actors are the real reason to be invested in this year’s race.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I made a list of all of the kids (and "kids") of the 2025-26 award season. Watch your back, Tremblay. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/a-g...
At WB’s Stars Hollow installation making content for @memles.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
At WB’s Stars Hollow installation making content for @memles.bsky.social
As a Jewish journalist, I feel it important to buy Hanukkah decorations that adhere to AP style.
December 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As a Jewish journalist, I feel it important to buy Hanukkah decorations that adhere to AP style.
Nothing more LA than the people who want to look boho chic with the Trader Joe's tote ... sending their assistants to Trader Joe's to get them the Trader Joe's tote.
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Nothing more LA than the people who want to look boho chic with the Trader Joe's tote ... sending their assistants to Trader Joe's to get them the Trader Joe's tote.
When even your own kid pronounces it FRIEDlander.
December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When even your own kid pronounces it FRIEDlander.
Hi Bskiers. My college roommate’s birthday is next week I keep threatening that I’m going to send her a copy of American Canto. But we both agree that we don’t want to give Olivia the satisfaction of paying for it. If you know of anyone with a galley …
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Hi Bskiers. My college roommate’s birthday is next week I keep threatening that I’m going to send her a copy of American Canto. But we both agree that we don’t want to give Olivia the satisfaction of paying for it. If you know of anyone with a galley …
When your most emotionally supportive cat is also your most allergy inducing.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
When your most emotionally supportive cat is also your most allergy inducing.
Thanks, DoorDash. I never considered serving pork at a Hanukkah party before.
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thanks, DoorDash. I never considered serving pork at a Hanukkah party before.
There are two types of people in this world: Those who Zillow every home address they receive. And liars.
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
There are two types of people in this world: Those who Zillow every home address they receive. And liars.
Today my 6yo learned about best friend necklaces, the Mean Girls candy canes of the elementary school set.
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today my 6yo learned about best friend necklaces, the Mean Girls candy canes of the elementary school set.
Reposted by Whitney Friedlander
My friend Whitney wrote a great piece that's well worth your time.
Hi. I wrote a really long story and it ran last week. If you are on Bluesky right now, I bet you have time to read it ...
Gen Z is the audience Hollywood depends on, yet 65 percent of their viewing is older library shows. @whitneyfriedlander.com speaks with showrunners and executives about why new 20-something comedies rarely break through and how creators are trying to reach them theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My friend Whitney wrote a great piece that's well worth your time.
You could be the hero and give everyone the free link. But that also means you have to admit to subscribing
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
You could be the hero and give everyone the free link. But that also means you have to admit to subscribing
Attention editors: I'm working today.
a close up of a dog 's face with the words `` hi '' on it .
ALT: a close up of a dog 's face with the words `` hi '' on it .
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Attention editors: I'm working today.
Hi. I wrote a really long story and it ran last week. If you are on Bluesky right now, I bet you have time to read it ...
Gen Z is the audience Hollywood depends on, yet 65 percent of their viewing is older library shows. @whitneyfriedlander.com speaks with showrunners and executives about why new 20-something comedies rarely break through and how creators are trying to reach them theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hi. I wrote a really long story and it ran last week. If you are on Bluesky right now, I bet you have time to read it ...
I cannot be the only one who sees this
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I cannot be the only one who sees this
Reposted by Whitney Friedlander
Gen Z is the audience Hollywood depends on, yet 65 percent of their viewing is older library shows. @whitneyfriedlander.com speaks with showrunners and executives about why new 20-something comedies rarely break through and how creators are trying to reach them theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Gen Z is the audience Hollywood depends on, yet 65 percent of their viewing is older library shows. @whitneyfriedlander.com speaks with showrunners and executives about why new 20-something comedies rarely break through and how creators are trying to reach them theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
Today I noticed crows feet forming by my left eye.
Also today, @theankler.com ran my feature about the dearth of 20-something TV.
theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
Also today, @theankler.com ran my feature about the dearth of 20-something TV.
theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
Gen Z Is Huge. Their TV Shows Are Tiny. And Hollywood Is Panicking
Showrunners Nahnatchka Khan, Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw, and top execs, on the industry's most-wanted demo miss
theankler.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Today I noticed crows feet forming by my left eye.
Also today, @theankler.com ran my feature about the dearth of 20-something TV.
theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
Also today, @theankler.com ran my feature about the dearth of 20-something TV.
theankler.com/p/gen-z-is-h...
Do you think Meryl Streep’s parents could tell when she was faking sick when she was six?
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Do you think Meryl Streep’s parents could tell when she was faking sick when she was six?