So the timing of his new Netflix series couldnt be better.
Bill Nye Saves the Worldmost closely resembles a late-night talk show.
So while Nye has dropped the Science Guy moniker, the Netflix series is not light on interesting fact.
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And he was never Billy Nye the Funny Guy.
The other curious choice is tone.
Whats most frustrating about the show is that these are kinks that could have been worked out.
As much as the format doesnt suit Nye, Netflix doesnt suit the format.
This setup requires trial and error, time to establish a shows strengths and weaknesses.
The all-at-once release model locks in a comedic style and rhythm before a single second has air.
