Snubs Abound at Golden Globes as UK Audiences Are Left in the Dark
The 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony has wrapped up with a flurry of winners and losers, but one snub stands out above the rest. The biggest loser of the night? The UK audience, left out in the cold as they were unable to catch a glimpse of the hottest show of the moment: The Last of Us.
The highly-acclaimed series swept the awards, taking home two major accolades – Best Drama and Best Actor for its lead performance. With five Emmys and four Television Critics Association awards already under its belt, it's clear that The Last of Us is the real deal. But what sets it apart from other nominees? Its unique blend of post-apocalyptic drama and gripping storytelling.
While some may argue that the show's success was inevitable, there are a few reasons why The Last of Us stands head above the rest. First and foremost, its production values are unparalleled. With an impressive runtime of over 5 hours per season, this show is not for the faint of heart. It requires commitment and dedication from its viewers, but the payoff is well worth it.
But what about those who couldn't tune in? The UK audience was left in the dark as HBO Max's streaming service refused to budge on its pricing model. With a whopping 10% discount promised to those who signed up within the first month of release, one can only wonder why this show wasn't made available to Brits sooner.
This snub takes on a whole new level when considering the show's runaway success. Last year, HBO Max CEO Casey Bloys gloated about the low cost of production compared to bigger-budget shows like House of the Dragon. This bragging right now extends only so far for UK viewers, who will be forced to wait another three months before they can get their hands on The Last of Us.
If there's one clear takeaway from last night's ceremony, it's that The Golden Globes often fail to consider the global audience. As we eagerly await our turn to catch a glimpse of this masterpiece, let us remember: with great success comes great responsibility – especially when it comes to accessibility and streaming services.
The 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony has wrapped up with a flurry of winners and losers, but one snub stands out above the rest. The biggest loser of the night? The UK audience, left out in the cold as they were unable to catch a glimpse of the hottest show of the moment: The Last of Us.
The highly-acclaimed series swept the awards, taking home two major accolades – Best Drama and Best Actor for its lead performance. With five Emmys and four Television Critics Association awards already under its belt, it's clear that The Last of Us is the real deal. But what sets it apart from other nominees? Its unique blend of post-apocalyptic drama and gripping storytelling.
While some may argue that the show's success was inevitable, there are a few reasons why The Last of Us stands head above the rest. First and foremost, its production values are unparalleled. With an impressive runtime of over 5 hours per season, this show is not for the faint of heart. It requires commitment and dedication from its viewers, but the payoff is well worth it.
But what about those who couldn't tune in? The UK audience was left in the dark as HBO Max's streaming service refused to budge on its pricing model. With a whopping 10% discount promised to those who signed up within the first month of release, one can only wonder why this show wasn't made available to Brits sooner.
This snub takes on a whole new level when considering the show's runaway success. Last year, HBO Max CEO Casey Bloys gloated about the low cost of production compared to bigger-budget shows like House of the Dragon. This bragging right now extends only so far for UK viewers, who will be forced to wait another three months before they can get their hands on The Last of Us.
If there's one clear takeaway from last night's ceremony, it's that The Golden Globes often fail to consider the global audience. As we eagerly await our turn to catch a glimpse of this masterpiece, let us remember: with great success comes great responsibility – especially when it comes to accessibility and streaming services.
what's up with HBO Max tho? they should just give UK fans a free trial or something. 5 hours per episode is way too long btw. i mean, i love the show but who has that kind of time on their hands? 
anyway, glad to see The Last of Us getting all the love it deserves 
and btw, can we talk about how outdated the Golden Globes' voting system is? it's like they're stuck in the past 
so like, what's up with HBO Max not making The Last of Us available in the UK sooner?! 
they're charging £14.99/month for a 10% discount on new subscribers...that's basically just a slap in the face to loyal viewers who want to binge-watch their fave show 
anyway, did you see the stats on The Last of Us' popularity? 
it's like, 94% of audiences who watched the pilot episode ended up finishing the whole season...can't wait for Season 2 
btw, have you seen these new streaming numbers? 
in the US alone, HBO Max has over 20 million subscribers and The Last of Us is averaging a whopping 4.5M viewers per episode 
. If anyone deserves access to it, especially after all the hype around the Golden Globes, it's the UK audience 
. Maybe it's time for HBO Max to rethink its pricing strategy and give those in the UK a chance to catch up 
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, considering The Last of Us is a global phenomenon that deserves to be enjoyed by everyone 
. But on the other hand, I get why HBO Max is being stubborn with its pricing model 
. And what if they're just trying to test demand before making it available? 
come on, HBO Max can't even get its UK pricing right 
The global audience deserves better than being left in the dark because of some business decision 
IT'S LIKE THEY'RE GIVING AWAY A FREE PIZZA TO EVERYONE ELSE BUT THE UK VIEWERS... I MEAN WHO DOES THAT?!? 
. We gotta make sure everyone's got an equal shot at enjoying great content, not just those who've got the means to afford it 
. It's time for streaming services to rethink their pricing models and give people what they want – access to amazing shows like The Last of Us 
. I'm still fuming about how House of the Dragon got all the attention last year... what happened to fair pricing for everyone? 
anyway i'm still hyped for season 2 can't wait to binge watch it with my friends 
this snub isn't exactly surprising tho 
it's like they're expecting people to drop everything and shell out cash just because the golden globes said so. newsflash: just 'cause u won some awards don't mean u can dictate who gets access to ur precious show 
It's like they're trying to punish us or something! And don't even get me started on the production values – 5 hours per season? That's a serious commitment, and I'm not sure anyone should be forced to make that kind of time investment. 
. Like, I get that they're trying to save some cash on production costs, but come on, it's a masterpiece! 
We deserve better streaming services that cater to our needs, not just the ones that have more viewers 
like they just wanted to make a quick buck off US audiences, leaving us Brits in the dark for THREE MONTHS