The 2023 WGA Strike is in full swing, and the number of shows impacted by the writer's strike keeps rising. The inability of the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to reach an amenable resolution to negotiations has significantly impacted the world of entertainment, especially when it comes to TV. The 2023 WGA Writers Strike hit late-night daily broadcasts first, but it has also disrupted the production of several streaming series after failing to meet the demands of WGA . With writers from coast-to-coast picketing, the 2023 writer's strike is the biggest walkout in 15 years, with no clear end in sight. Every show affected by the WGA strike now includes many tentpole franchises for studios and platforms like Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and more — yet an agreement still doesn't feel within reach.
There are multiple reasons why every show delayed by the 2023 writer's strike has halted production. Common contractual disputes include wanting a model similar to broadcast television's viewership-based residual payments, as well as higher salaries, and tighter regulations on AI for scriptwriting is the hope of the WGA. However, one of the biggest sticking points is a proposal requiring studios and companies to staff their series with a certain number of writers during production and post-production. While some series like House of the Dragon have completed scripts, the AMPTP's failure to meet the WGA's demands for financial compensation and job security has an immediate impact on the current seasons of other scripted series.
Disney Shows Impacted By The 2023 Writers Strike
The two biggest franchises on Disney+ have been affected by the 2023 Writers Strike with Star Wars and MCU shows being delayed. On the Star Wars side, it is two returning shows that halted production with the fourth season of The Mandalorian and the second season of Andor. For MCU fans, they will have to wait to see two new heroes getting their own solo series within the larger universe. After cameos in Spider-Man: No Way Home and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil was set to continue his story in the MCU with Daredevil: Born Again which was in the midst of shooting when it was delayed. Meanwhile, Wonder Man starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II delayed the start of filming for its first season. The WGA writer's strike may result in major cost-cutting for Disney (via Variety). The Disney+ shows impacted by the strike are:
- Andor - delayed May 1, 2023
- Daredevil: Born Again - delayed May 8, 2023
- The Mandalorian - delayed May 16, 2023
- Wonder Man - delayed May 25, 2023
Every Netflix Show The Writers Strike Has Delayed
The biggest title on Netflix affected by the 2023 Writers Strike is also likely the most popular franchise the streaming platform has. Stranger Things was gearing up to begin filming the final season. As fans wonder what Stranger Things season 5 will bring, the last thing fans wanted was a delay to make their anticipation all the harder to bear. The Duffers were quick to release a statement in of the strike and confirm the halt in production, stating that filming without being able to write would be impossible. Along with other returning series that have been delayed, the first season of Zero Day starring Robert De Niro is also halting. While the WGA is fighting for fair pay for writers, Netflix executives are up for $20 million bonuses (via Far Out).
- Cobra Kai - delayed May 2, 2023
- Stranger Things - delayed May 6, 2023
- Bunk'd - delayed May 7, 2023
- Unstable - delayed June 3, 2023
- Emily In Paris - delayed June 6, 2023
- Zero Day - delayed June 8, 2023
- Little Sky - delayed June 15, 2023
All Prime Shows Put On Hold By The Writers Strike
Following the conclusion of its second season in May, the production for season 2 production hasn't been affected by the writers' strike, creator Neil Gaiman is not allowed to promote the season as per the WGA rules
- Yellowjacket - delayed May 3, 2023
- On Call - delayed May 12, 2023
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - delayed May 25, 2023
- Etoile - delayed June 8, 2023
Every TV Show On Other Platforms The 2023 Strike Has Delayed
Other streaming platforms and networks are feeling the impact of the 2023 Writers Strike as well with a number of high-profile shows being affected. This includes the return of some of the most popular and acclaimed shows on television. After a hit first season, fans will have to wait even longer for 1923 season 2 has been delayed indefinitely too.
- Abbott Elementary - delayed May 2, 2023
- Night Court - delayed May 2, 2023
- Billions - delayed May 4, 2023
- The Venery of Samantha Bird - delayed May 4, 2023
- American Horror Story - delayed May 3, 2023
- Hacks - delayed May 5, 2023
- Loot - delayed May 5, 2023
- Evil - delayed May 6, 2023
- Severance - delayed May 8, 2023
- A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight - delayed May 9, 2023
- Good Trouble - delayed May 9, 2023
- Sinking Spring - delayed May 9, 2023
- The Handmaid's Tale - delayed May 9, 2023
- Untitled Ava DuVernay Series - delayed May 10, 2023
- FBI: Most Wanted - delayed May 11, 2023
- Power Book II: Ghost - delayed May 11, 2023
- Pretty Little Liars: Summer School - delayed May 11, 2023
- American Dad - delayed May 12, 2023
- Family Guy - delayed May 12, 2023
- P-Valley - delayed May 12, 2023
- - delayed May 12, 2023
- The Last Of Us - delayed May 12, 2023
- While You Were Breeding - delayed May 13, 2023
- You Bet Your Life - delayed May 15, 2023
- The Chi - delayed May 15, 2023
- The Penguin - delayed May 17, 2023
- The Old Man - delayed May 18, 2023
- Before - delayed May 19, 2023
- Duster - delayed May 22, 2023
- The Really Loud House - delayed May 24, 2023
- Hysteria! - delayed June 5, 2023
- 1923 - delayed June 8, 2023
- Metropolis - canceled June 19, 2023
The Live Shows On Hiatus Due To The WGA Strike
The first shows to be affected by the 2023 WGA Writers Strike were the late-night comedy shows, all of them halting production as soon as the strike was confirmed. This makes sense given that these are daily shows that require writers to craft the jokes for each episode. Along with the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Fallon going off-air, the weekly comedy show Saturday Night Live went on hiatus. The show was reaching the end of its 48th season with Pete Davidson, Kieran Culkin, and Jennifer Coolidge confirmed as the planned hosts for the remaining episodes.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! - delayed May 2, 2023
- The Tonight Show - delayed May 2, 2023
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert - delayed May 2, 2023
- Late Night With Seth Meyers - delayed May 2, 2023
- Real Time With Bill Maher - delayed May 2, 2023
- This Week Tonight With John Oliver - delayed May 2, 2023
- The Daily Show - delayed May 2, 2023
- Saturday Night Live - delayed May 2, 2023
- Daytime Emmy Awards - delayed May 16, 2023