On September 26, the Writer’s Guild of America concluded their nearly 5-month strike. It came to a close after a tentative agreement was reached between the WGA and major Hollywood studios. Many of the strikers’ original terms made it into the agreement, such as restrictions on AI, higher minimum rates, and residual compensation from streamers.

 Talk shows such as “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, have already made their return, but your favorite shows won’t be returning quite yet, since actors are still on strike. The strikes have caused contention from some consumers, but most side with the writers and actors.

 Freshman Isabella Vienne firmly agrees with the strikers, “I feel horrible for them…they’re the ones writing it…they deserve to be treated equally,” she remarked. When asked about the postponement of TV shows and movies, her response was “It’s worth waiting for.” Another student defending the strikers is sophomore Khloe Cortez, who stated, “If it’s popular, that’s credibility to them…they should get paid for it.”

 As the actors union continues negotiations, it’s only a matter of time before TV and movies are back, but what are they working towards?  Actor Bryan Cranston, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, had a message for studio heads that really shows what the actors are fighting for, “…listen to us when we tell you we will not be having our jobs taken away and given to robots. We will not have you take away our right to work and earn a decent living. And lastly, and most importantly, we will not allow you to take away our dignity!”

 The strikes ending will not be the end of their effects on the industry and consumers. It’s already being reported Netflix plans to raise their prices due to the strikes and only time will tell what else these historic events will lead to.