Jonathan Glazier Format Consultant

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Freelance Crisis, Freelancers, Opinion

Freelance TV Jobs Are Disappearing. Where Is the Real Action

By JG / 30 May 2025

If you’ve searched for freelance TV jobs lately, you already know what the data shows — they’re vanishing. Projects are […]

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Rabbit Hole TV Series Review

By JG / 27 May 2025

Rabbit Hole is getting a second lease of life on ITVX. I watched the original on Paramount+ back in 2023,

TV vs The Creator Economy

By JG / 27 May 2025

TV vs The Creator Economy: Let the Dog Sniff Why do we watch one more episode? Why do we have to know who wins, who lied, who got the rose? And why does interrupting a dog mid-sniff feel like a violation of nature itself? It’s not just curiosity. It’s biology. Evolution hates open loops. Te Dawkins Loop Richard Dawkins, in The Selfish Gene, argued that humans exist for one reason: To pass on our DNA. Once we’ve done that, nature starts shutting us down. Not out of cruelty — out of efficiency….

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What is HETV and Why is it Creating Unemployment?

By JG / 25 May 2025

Let’s talk about a term that gets thrown around a lot in UK production circles these days: HETV. High-End Television.

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Creator Economy 101

TV vs Creator Economy: The Hook Comes First

By JG / 23 May 2025

I have to remind myself and so should you because There’s something every traditional TV producer needs to hear, especially

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Long Bright River TV series, Starring Amanda Seyfried

By JG / 22 May 2025

This is my review of the Long Bright River TV Series. I have binge-watched this on C4 catch up, and

### **Synopsis** *Andor* is a prequel series to *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*, chronicling the transformation of Cassian Andor from a disillusioned thief into a dedicated rebel operative. Set against the backdrop of the Galactic Empire’s rise, the series delves into the complexities of resistance, exploring themes of oppression, sacrifice, and the moral ambiguities of rebellion. Through its character-driven narrative, *Andor* offers a grounded perspective on the Star Wars universe, focusing on the personal journeys that contribute to the larger fight for freedom. --- ### **Original Channel & Premiere Date** - **Original Channel:** Disney+ - **Premiere Date:** September 21, 2022 --- ### **Key Creatives** - **Creator & Head Writer:** Tony Gilroy - **Directors:** Toby Haynes, Benjamin Caron, Susanna White - **Production Company:** Lucasfilm --- ### **Cast** - **Diego Luna (Cassian Andor):** *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*, *Narcos: Mexico* - **Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael):** *Chernobyl*, *Good Will Hunting* - **Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma):** *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*, *The Honourable Woman* - **Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen):** *Good Omens*, *Emerald City* - **Denise Gough (Dedra Meero):** *Under the Banner of Heaven*, *Too Close* --- ### **Next Episode Info** As of May 13, 2025, all 12 episodes of *Andor* Season 2 have been released on Disney+. The series concluded with this season, and there are no plans for a third season.

Andor Series 2 Review

By JG / 18 May 2025

This is my, Jonathan Glazier, Andor series 2 review. There is no doubt in my mind with all stellar reviews

“DCMS building exterior with photos of UK ministers overlaid, featuring the text ‘Facing the Axe?’ and ‘Saving £1.6B’—highlighting debate over the Department for Culture, Media and Sport potentially being abolished.”

Axing of the DCMS: An Opportunity

By JG / 17 May 2025

DCMS Facing the Axe: What It Means for the UK’s Creative Sector Jonathan Glazier TV format expert and Director 30

Creator Economy 101

Are We Really Expecting Brands to Replace Broadcasters? How to Pitch a TV Show to Brands in 2025

By JG / 14 May 2025

For years, broadcasters were the sun around which the content world orbited. They funded, scheduled, marketed—and dictated—the creative terms. But

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The Stolen Girl Review: A Gripping Thriller With Strong Performances but Some Credibility Gaps

By JG / 12 May 2025

The Stolen Girl review: This Disney+ and Hulu psychological thriller delivers gripping tension and strong lead performances, particularly from Denise

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Creator Economy 101

TV Creators in the Creator Economy: You Built It — Now Own It

By JG / 10 May 2025

There’s a myth doing the rounds about TV Creators in the Creator Economy, that we need to pivot into the

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Creator Economy 101

Joining the Creator Economy: A TV Worker’s New Chapter

By JG / 5 May 2025

I’m having a bit of a crisis. Not about who I am — that I’ve figured out over the years.