“Build Your Own Thing”: Joe Russo Has Strong Words For People Who Don’t Like Streaming’s Algorithmic Storytelling
Joe Russo has strong words for audiences who believe streaming’s method of algorithmic storytelling is bad for the media landscape.

Marvel veteran director Joe Russo has clapped back against those who have issues with the streaming content model. Big streaming services such as Netflix are often criticized for delivering content not based on what makes for a good project, but instead on what would get the most views. Some fans have pointed to The Electric State as the latest example of this, which comes from the directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo, previously known for their work in the MCU. The Electric State was produced for a reported budget of over $300 million, but the film has been panned by critics upon release. However, during a recent interview with Omelete, Joe Russo shared his response to those who have problems with he and his brother’s creative process that has led to movies like The Electric State, The Gray Man, and Cherry: