Discontinued (2023)
Synopsis
Broadcasting from the safety of his bunker in the year 2037, host Bruce Campbell revisits humanity’s greatest pop culture successes and failures.
Creator
Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Brian Volk-Weiss
Network
Maximum Effort Channel
Episodes
Furby, Blackberry, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Galactic Starcruiser
We follow four diverse topics: the toy craze of the Furby to the enduring technology of the Blackberry, and the memorable 90s Nickelodeon TV hit Legends of the Hidden Temple.
Blockbuster, Talkboy, Lotus Esprit, Macgyver
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: the long-prevailing success of Blockbuster, Home Alone 2’s Talkboy toy, the famed Lotus Esprit car and popular 80s TV show, MacGyver.
McDonald’s Arch Deluxe, Videopolis, Harley-Davidson Cologne and Perfume Line, Saved by the Bell!
This episode focuses on McDonald’s rebranding efforts, Videopolis, Harley-Davidson’s attempt at a cologne and perfume line, and Saved by the Bell.
Friendster, New Coke, Total Request Live, Betamax
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Friendster, New Coke, MTV’s iconic music show Total Request Live and Betamax’s fight for survival in the format wars.
Borders Bookstore, American Gladiator, Haribo’s Sugar-Free Gummy Bears, Google Glass
This episode focuses on four topics: Borders, American Gladiator, a disastrous ingredient in Haribo’s Sugar-Free Gummy Bears, and a futuristic set of glasses with Google Glass.
SqueezeIt, Game Boy, Vine, Hannah Montana
This episode focuses on four topics: a drink you can squeeze called Squeeze-It, Game Boy, the shakeup of short content with Vine, and Hannah Montana.
Daft Punk, Jessica Simpson’s Edible Beauty Product Line, Midge, Quibi
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Daft Punk, Jessica Simpson’s edible beauty products, a controversial pregnant Barbie doll called Midge, and Quibi.
Richard Simmons Sweatin’, HitClips, Colgate Dinners, MTV’s Punk’d
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: wholesome sweaty fitness videos with Richard Simmons, HitClips, an enigmatic frozen dinner made by Colgate, and MTV’s Punk’d.
AIM, Action Park, Rejuvenique Electric Facial Mask, The Jerry Springer Show
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: instant messaging with AIM, New Jersey’s Action Park, a beauty product from Rejuvenique, and Jerry Springer’s talk show.
Ice Breakers Liquid Ice, DisneyQuest, Dream Phone, Family Matters
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Ice Breakers Liquid Ice, DisneyQuest, Dream Phone’s game of mystery crushes, and TV wholesome classic sitcom Family Matters.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Discontinued
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
Maximum Effort, The Nacelle Company