ABC’s Alex, Inc. has the opportunity to achieve initial success through simply its subject matter. Given the recent surge in the popularity of podcasts, there is opportunity for the program to capitalize on this trend. ABC is not the only company attempting to capitalize on the newfound podcast craze, though, as HBO, FOX, and others have television shows based on podcasts currently in development. Such action illustrates that a variety of networks recognize the potential for monetary success with shows focused on podcasts. While the majority of these in-development shows are adaptations of these podcasts, Alex, Inc. seems to be the only one that depicts the story behind the podcast, making the concept itself the focus of the narrative. It will be interesting to see whether this unique take on adapting a podcast translates well to network television and draws enough of an audience to make the show a success.