Today's Episode

Netflix’s new miniseries East of Eden kicks off with a self-contained pilot telling the stories of the Trask brothers. Adam and Charles, raised by their demanding father, Cyrus, tackle adolescence in the late 19th century before being split up—one to the military, one stuck on the farm. Fast forward to 1899 when a reunion provides the possibility of final peace, just as a bloodied Cathy Ames crawls up to their doorstep.

On the podcast, we break down the first episode. We discuss the intense family dynamic, the timeline jumps, and how well this new adaptation sets up t...

Today we discuss the first two episodes of the freshly imported Mackenzie Crook series Small Prophets. Pearce Quigley plays Michael, a man with a missing girlfriend whose aging father introduces him to the one means he may have to figure out what happened to her: homunculi. The series is part workplace comedy, suburban deadpan, and fantasy. On the podcast, we discuss the mind and idea behind the show, Apple's fascination with projects involving missing people, other comparisons, favorite characters, and standout moments. Tune in to hear our ultimate rating and whether it may end up on the best or...

Brothers, Apple TV’s new buddy-buddy bromance meta-comedy, stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as semi-fictional versions of themselves and tackles the very real rumor that they may actually be half-brothers.

On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “On the Road” and “The Hunt,” which bring the Harrelson family to Matthew’s Texas ranch and send Woody searching for answers about their past. The two aren’t above playing up their personas, whether that be referencing a bestselling memoir to recasting their own families to smoking enough pot to make Willie Nelson proud... No doubt, those e...

On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes of MGM+’s new true-crime drama American Hostage, starring Jon Hamm: “My Town Indy” and “McMahon, Martinis & Madness.” The series, based on a scripted podcast of the same name, revisits the 63-hour standoff through the eyes of radio journalist Fred Heckman, who finds himself caught between reporting the story and trying to save a man's life.

With so many versions of the event, we do our best to sort through what matters most and discuss whether the show's expansion is justified. We also draw comparisons to Network and Dog Da...

Netflix’s new Polish miniseries The Doll, adapted from Bolesław Prus’s 19th-century novel, has all the features of a traditional period drama: pretentious wealth, class inequality, risky investments, war, and women being pressured into marriage. Beneath the fancy costumes and horse-drawn carriages, however, lies a surprisingly violent and chaotic climax that deserves some discussion.

On the podcast, we break down the premiere, including Izabela Łęcka’s fight for independence, Stanisław Wokulski’s obsessive pursuit of her affection, and a father who may have gambled away the family fortune on a disastrous investment. We also get into the...

Inspired by the graphic novel Berlinoir, Hulu’s new German vampire thriller City of Blood takes place in a dystopian Berlin where the wealthy live beneath a climate-controlled dome. Estranged sisters Bea and Phoebe reunite after 15 years, only for Bea to discover that her sister is involved in an illegal blood trade.

On the podcast, we break down the first episode. We discuss the show’s best qualities from its world-building, politics, grounded supernatural aspects, and family drama. We also nitpick some character decisions and connect our comparisons.

Tune in to hear our thoughts and rati...

Released early on YouTube, Adult Swim’s latest series, The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, is a live-action horror alt-comedy hosted by Steve Buscemi. It stars the titular Jordan Mendoza as he flips through sketches ranging from weird to completely deranged.

On the podcast, we break down the 11-minute premiere, “Had This Crazy Dream.” We discuss Mendoza’s internet-driven comedy career, the show's production and composers, and how it fits into Adult Swim’s long history of weird live-action programming. We also draw comparisons to I Think You Should Leave, Fantasmas, and Los Espookys, and play a few rounds of...

For our 73rd review of the year, we’re checking out Apple’s latest drama, Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective still haunted by the disappearance of his daughter Mags.

On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “Last Seen” and “The Call,” discuss the grief, mystery, small-town secrets, and the insane amount of leeway Ian seems to get from the supportive community. We also compare the series to other missing-child thrillers, question whether the slow burn adds depth or just pads the runtime, and give our predictions concerning the ending cliffhanger. 

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and apparently it was also time for another adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities.

MGM+ and BBC One’s new four-part miniseries stars Kit Harington, Mirren Mack, and François Civil in a heavily reworked version of Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel. The premiere, “Recalled to Life,” throws Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton together almost immediately as news of Lucie’s supposedly dead father, a treason trial, and the beginnings of a love triangle collide.

On the podcast, we break down the first episo...

Fred Has Problems is the latest animated comedy from Steve Dildarian, creator of The Life & Times of Tim and Ten Year Old Tom. The series is released directly on YouTube, about one episode a month.

On the podcast, we concentrate on the fourth episode, “Fred Nailed My Wife in the Pumpkin Patch,” which starts with a hazelnut allergy and leads to an office countersuit requiring penis slings and fighting old men. 

Tune in as we discuss a bit of Dildarian’s background, the show’s best and worst qualities, and whether we want to see more.

As Adult Swim turns 25, Robot Chicken returns with a new 23-minute special filled with familiar characters, celebrity voice cameos, and Dr. Huhnmörder himself.

On the podcast, we look back at how Robot Chicken got its start, dig into trivia, Adult Swim history, Seth Green’s career, and the network’s upcoming slate. We also highlight the best and worst parts of the special to determine whether it deserves to be considered one of the best shows we’ve covered in 2026.

Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Colin from Accounts is back for its third and final season, picking up three years after Ashley and Gordon’s relationship fell apart. They’ve both moved on with new partners and new goals, but plenty of unresolved feelings rise to the surface as fate throws them back into the same room.

On the podcast, we discuss the first six episodes of the season, covering the plot’s funniest and cringiest moments while having some fun with background trivia on the show, other Hollywood couples, and our thoughts on where the final episodes are likely headed.

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Netflix’s latest Swedish drama, Blood Sacrifice, revolves around a serial killer who likes luring police officers to empty homes in the middle of the night and killing them. Thomas Berg, a detective with the Stockholm police, takes on the case right before his 45th birthday and soon realizes the murders may be connected to another supposedly solved case.

With the investigation hitting roadblocks, Thomas turns to his estranged father Alfred—a retired cop, alcoholic, and model-train enthusiast—for help.

On the podcast, we discuss the father-son team-up, the killings, the clues, Swedish police procedure, some q...

Tires is entering its junior season, a feat in itself considering Netflix's short leash. The sitcom stars Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and Thomas Haden Church as Shane, Will, and Phil, the owners of a chain of auto shops in West Chester, Pennsylvania. At the heart of the show is their attempt to make the business succeed.

Jumping into the third season, we discuss the first three episodes, “It Often Rhymes,” “Secret Shopper,” and “Women’s Business.” Each was written by one of the show’s creators or stars. We recap the show’s roots, its vibe, our preconceived notio...

The highly anticipated HBO DCU series just premiered on Sunday. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the pilot takes us through 30 years and covers everything from aliens to bar fights to militias in Nebraska.

On the podcast, we run down the 50-minute pilot’s best moments, touch on some of the Green Lantern history, and root through our most relevant comparisons. We also discuss the reception, our personal rating, where we expect the show to go, and how it has distinguished itself from James Gunn’s other recent work.

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Before The Shards was an FX series, it was a novel. Before it was a novel, it was a podcast. And before all of that, it was Bret Easton Ellis looking back at his final year of high school in 1981 Los Angeles and wondering what life would have been like with a serial killer. 

Ryan Murphy’s latest series follows a teenage Bret as his senior year at an elite prep school is disrupted by the arrival of mysterious new student Robert Mallory.

On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “Pilot” and “Don’t You...

When New York Mets fan Annie Jacobson discovers that her adoptive father, played by the other Duplass brother, has been hiding letters from her deceased grandpa, Annie flies to Canada to find out what Sterling Point is all about.

On the podcast, we break down the pilot, “But I Just Took an Ambien.” The episode runs about an hour, so our advice is to watch it first if you’re also planning to take an Ambien. For many viewers, you’ve probably seen elements of this show before in other coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water stories. We do our best to run t...

It’s back! One of Apple TV’s most successful series apparently couldn’t let a good thing end, and fans are bound to welcome it with open arms.

This 4th season reset kicks off in the United States, years after Ted left Richmond. He is now working at a supermarket and cheering on his son at soccer practice, not football. Then, out of the blue, Rebecca, Keeley, and Higgins arrive with an offer to coach Richmond’s new women’s team. Despite everything Kansas City has to offer, Ted can’t help but be enticed.

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With no shortage of cartoon comedies, President Curtis does not endeavor to distance itself from its very successful parent show. It simply reveals that craziness can happen outside the Sanchez family, something many viewers of the original series are already aware of, while giving us a new group to root for: the White House staff, cyborg Roe Banks, and half-leprechaun Special Agent Francis O’Doyle.

On the podcast, we review the first two episodes shown on Sunday, “Pilot” and “Triangle.” We discuss cast MVPs, comparisons, trivia, how this got made, and whether it is one of the best or wo...

Loosely inspired by the 1987 thriller Black Widow, Furious follows Alice Black (Emmy Rossum), a former NYPD detective turned FBI rookie, as she connects a suspicious string of murders to a sex trafficking case from 2012. The cat-and-mouse story is less of a whodunit and more of a character-driven, trauma-centric, psychoanalytical look at two former victims whose lives have been redefined in completely different ways as a result of their trauma.

On the podcast, we discuss the numerous comparisons this show brings to mind, our thoughts on the murders and the leads, and where we think this investigation is...

The Big Bang Theory has entered the multiverse. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe places comic-book store owner Stuart Bloom at the center of a post-apocalyptic, low-budget, CGI-heavy adventure.

In the pilot, “Spoiler: Gary Dies,” Pasadena is overrun by giant moths. Instead of fighting Godzilla, Stuart is tasked with reversing an experiment gone wrong after an alternate version of himself visits the store and explains that a quantum device created by Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard fractured reality. Stuart joins Bert and his former girlfriend Denise on a mission to save the world—but things are never that simple...

Apple TV+’s new crime thriller, Lucky, is a limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy and loosely based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 bestselling novel. Luciana Armstrong, a.k.a. Lucky, is a lifelong grifter who finds herself betrayed, broke, and scrambling to stay ahead of the FBI and a dangerous crime boss who happens to be her mother-in-law.

On this podcast, we discuss the first three installments, from Lucky’s escape through Las Vegas to the shifting alliances, flashbacks, and increasingly complicated search for her missing husband and stolen money. We also get into the stacked cast—including Timothy...

This year’s golf comedy doesn’t star Owen Wilson, but it does star his Frat Pack brother, Will Ferrell, and his actual brother, Luke Wilson. If you watched Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix and kept your subscription, you should be able to tune in to The Hawk.

The first episode follows Lonnie Hawkins (Ferrell) as he desperately tries to win the final major he needs to complete a career Grand Slam. Between proving he still has the talent, facing off against old rivals, and dealing with his son Lance, a promising successor who may soon surpass his fath...

When J. Jonah Jameson takes time off from the Daily Bugle to run the mob, he can’t help but draw the attention of the Italian Mafia, the FBI, and the IRA in The Westies.

The series marks the latest crime drama from Narcos and Godfather of Harlem creator Chris Brancato. Though it only loosely adheres to the truth, there is no shortage of subplots and familiar names pulled from history.

On the podcast, we discuss the first two episodes, “The Troubles” and “The Houdini.” We run down the characters, the weird tidbits, and the obvious co...

Netflix loves its Westerns. This week, it released a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. Beginning in post–Civil War America, the series follows Charles and Caroline Ingalls, their daughters Mary and Laura, and their dog Jack as they leave Wisconsin, travel to Kansas, and attempt to build a new life on the prairie.

The pilot we watched is called “Independence.” On the pod, we break down each of our pros and cons, from the scenery and CGI to how well Pa plays the fiddle. We discuss this adaptation’s main changes, the history behind the stor...

Sparks of Tomorrow, is Kyoto Animation’s new steampunk anime based on the light novel 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku. Set in an alternate early-20th-century Kyoto where steam power dominates and electricity is nowhere to be seen, the pilot follows a cynical young tinkerer and a sake brewer’s daughter as they uncover the mysterious Electrical Catalog.

On the podcast, we discuss the pilot episode, “The Electric Boy,” the show’s Mulder-and-Scully coming-of-age adventure. We make comparisons to Arcane, His Dark Materials, and Uzumaki. And we also get into Kyoto Animation’s history, the studio’s emotional perseverance and dedication...

Today, we’re talking about My Two Cents, or Due Spicci, the third chapter in Zerocalcare’s Netflix run about Zero, his friends, his anxieties, and the armadillo in his head giving questionable advice.

On the podcast, we discuss what makes this Netflix show distinct, what each of the main characters is faced with, the growth from short episodes to near-hour-long chapters, and the show’s messy genre mix. We also discuss whether it meets the same standards as Tear Along the Dotted Line and This World Can’t Tear Me Down,  what our rating is, and whether t...

It’s that time of year again: a popular 2010s animated show is revived and pushed out to the masses with the promise of nostalgia. Warner Bros. already has its plate full of Adventure Time content (with Fionna and Cake being a massive hit), which makes Adventure Time: Side Quests feel less like a surprise and more like an inevitability. On the podcast, we're heading back to the early days of Ooo as we review the first four episodes of the new series ("Bros and Arrows," "Dandy Bug," "Cursed Words," and "Rescue Princess")We discuss what they bring to th...

HBO and Larry David are back in business with another pursuit of enthusiasm. Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground and co-created by David’s longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America is not only a mouthful, but arrives on the precipice of the U.S. 250th anniversary.

On the podcast, we discuss the half-hour pilot, “Livingston,” which stitches together four sketches throughout time, all starring David as he embraces his trademark finicky personality, arguing everything from no sighing in public to the inconveniences of visiting a dead m...

Our favorite penguin is back for Season 2 of Apple’s surprise sci-fi noir, Sugar. Jumping into this season cold, we discuss the first episode, “Home Away From Home.” In the episode, Colin Farrell’s character buys Humphrey Bogart’s house, gets his car stolen, reveals his powers at a dog park, and throws last season’s cliffhanger out the window.

On the podcast, we run down comparisons, trivia, characters, plot, and reception. Should this be a summer binge, and does it have what it takes to land on our best shows of the year? Tune in, and welcome to T...

Crewmates/Beans unite. Six years after becoming the most downloaded game online, in the middle of the pandemic, during a time when many became obsessed with sneaking “sus” into every sentence — Among Us has finally been released on Paramount+. The 10-episode series is brought to us by Owen Dennis, who previously showran the acclaimed Infinity Train series and also storyboarded for Regular Show, which also just came back.

In this podcast, we talk about how this video game was adapted to the small screen, all 11 characters, whether or not the mystery holds up, whether it landed the ending...

What if Jack Reacher got a teaching degree? Teach You a Lesson is a new Netflix hit K-drama based on a webtoon with multiple names. On the podcast, we discuss the pilot. The premise is simple: what if there were a department authorized to take down bullies in schools?

We follow Na Hwa-jin as he shows up unannounced to root out corruption and bad behavior. Along the way, we discuss facts about the show, the cast, the response so far, and whether this action-hero vigilante against bullies actually displays any teaching chops. Though unique, we also identify...

Listed as a British “wrong-com,” the first episode of Alice and Steve covers the inciting incident that sets up the premise of this six-episode series. You probably already know Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, just like we knew Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne going into Platonic. The difference is that this one leans confidently British, with a plot that veers more toward sharp awkwardness than anything particularly heartwarming.

Created by Sex Education writer Sophie Goodhart, this new Hulu/Disney+ series arrives right around midyear, just as we’re starting to get a good impression of what 2026 TV is all...

Looking to retire to an adult community but don’t trust the people in charge? Check out The Boroughs. Taking place in New Mexico, home of Area 51 and one state over from Sun City, AZ, Alfred Molina is back fighting Spider-Men and the ghost of his ex-wife, played by Malcolm in the Middle alum Jane Kaczmarek. On the podcast, we run through who this show was made for, what it was based on, what makes it special, what works and doesn’t, its cast, and what the reception has been. Tune in to hear our takes. Welcome to Today’s Epis...

If you don’t know Cape Fear, every generation seems to get its own version. A dangerous man strolls into town looking for revenge. In 1962, it was Robert Mitchum. In 1991, it was Robert De Niro. And in 2026, Robert Pattinson... jk, Javier Bardem takes the reins as the next grim reaper.

With Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg executive producing, this version takes the classic story, fleshes it out, blows it up, while also filtering it through a modern thermal lens. Warning, if you're not a horror junkie some of these scenes are a bit hard to stomach... 

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NSFW is Mindy Kaling’s newest offering to the TV gods. This workplace-hallmate-coming-of-age sitcom takes place in the Big Apple among a group of five soon-to-be friends as they navigate their careers and feelings toward one another. Hulu released the first three episodes on June 2nd. On the podcast, we break down the main plot, the cast of stars from YouTube, Disney, and Anna and the Apocalypse, the early reception, and our ultimate rating. Tune in for some fun trivia and to find out whether this has a chance of making our best or worst shows of the year li...

Apple TV’s Star City sends us behind the Iron Curtain of the For All Mankind universe first introduced to us in 2019. Revisiting the space race from the Soviet point of view, the two-episode premiere, “The Eyes” and “A Bear on a Chain,” returns the story to its roots. With Sergei Korolev surviving, Alexei Leonov beating Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon, and Anastasia Belikova becoming the first woman on the lunar surface, Star City brings us back to the moment this alternate timeline truly began.

In this podcast, we discuss whether this spin-off can match the...

This wasn’t on my bingo card for 2026. The first live-action Spider-Man TV series since the 1970s stars 62-year-old Nicolas Cage in 1930s New York, doing a Humphrey Bogart impression. The show is available in both black-and-white and color, and it kicks off with “Step Into My Office,” introducing Ben Reilly as a down-on-his-luck private investigator who has retired his superhero identity, The Spider, after his fiancée’s passing. Naturally, the series doesn’t plan on letting him stay retired for long. On the podcast, we break down the pilot, discuss our favorite and least favorite parts, decide whether bla...

I get this is a comedy, but what's up with all the clickbait titles? Physical, Still-Up, Maximum Pleasure... Lesson's in Chemistry, Yeah! I count that too, Apple. This show stars Tatiana Maslany hulking mad when she’s blackmailed, harassed, and humiliated in the middle of a messy divorce. On the podcast, we discuss the first two episodes, “Magnets” and “YABA (You’re a Bad Ass… Harry Potter)" as well as the characters, comparisons, reception, and rating. How feasible is this thriller? Is Jake Johnson still funny? Can a child survive on sugar alone? These are some of the questions we cover. Tu...

No one knows if animation is thriving or dying. Smiling Friends cancelled itself, Stranger Things '85 wasn't great. For every Invincible, there's a Kevin. If only there were a way for these poor networks like Cartoon Network to pick up a series they knew audiences would like.

Introducing Regular Show: The Lost Tapes. Three episodes are out right now! Cartoon Network decided, in all their wisdom, to do something utterly unheard of... bring a show back. We know, it's crazy. Hopefully no one steals this genius idea.

On this podcast, we take a look at...