Today's Episode

The Girlfriend is a psychological thriller on Prime Video, adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel. It stars Robin Wright as Laura, a high-powered gallery owner, whose world starts unraveling when her son Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), a charming new girlfriend who may not be what she seems. Laura grows suspicious, tensions rise, and before long, we learn there are at least two sides to every story. 

In this episode, we break down the pilot, compare The Girlfriend to other shows (The Hunting Wives, The Better Sister, and House of Cards), spotlight standout moments, and decide our ult...

Task is HBO’s latest gritty crime thriller from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby. Set in suburban Philly, the 65-minute pilot “Crossings” kicks off a tense cat-and-mouse story between a disillusioned fed (Mark Ruffalo) and a modern-day Robin Hood (Tom Pelphrey) leading a crew robbing from drug dens.

On the pod, we recap the pilot, break down the cast, trade comparisons (Ozark, Dope Thief, and Under the Banner of Heaven), call out the best and worst moments, and land on our rating. 

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Peacock returns to the Office-verse with The Paper. Set in a Toledo, Ohio newsroom, the 32-minute pilot introduces a new cast (besides Oscar) and follows Ned Sampson, a freshly minted editor in chief with big ideals, as he tries to ditch clickbait and data mining for real local reporting. After meeting the oddball staff, he clashes with the former interim managing editor, sparking a turf war over what a modern paper should be.

On the pod, we compare it to other NBC classics like The Office and Parks & Rec, plus the recent successful St. Denis Medical. Tune...

Jonas Pate walked outside with his family one day in Wilmington, North Carolina, and said… let’s make a band. Then he X-Factor-auditioned 5,000 kids and pieced together The Runarounds. Now that same band is playing fictional versions of themselves in a brand-new teen music drama that dropped September 1.

It’s not a direct Outer Banks spin-off, but it does take place in the same universe. On the podcast, we review the hour-long pilot, which follows Charlie Cooper and his bandmates post-graduation as they chase girls, gigs, and fame. We cover our comparisons (Daisy Jones & The Six, That Thing...

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is now streaming on Hulu. In this podcast, we discuss the first three installments (“Amanda,” “Ci vediamo più tardi,” and “The Guardian of Perugia”) of K.J. Steinberg’s limited series, which dramatizes the early days of Knox’s arrest, interrogation, and time behind bars following the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher.

We talk performances, direction, accuracy vs. embellishment, and how this version compares to Amanda’s own memoir Waiting to Be Heard. From coercion tactics to media spin to systemic injustice, there’s plenty to dig into. Tune in for our thoughts and rating...

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf rewinds the clock to chart Ben Edwards’ (Taylor Kitsch) path from SEAL to CIA operative. Set in 2015 during the real-life Inherent Resolve campaign, the series gives us Iraq, covert missions, bombings, and more uses of the word “brother” than a Desmond Hume highlight reel. We cover the three-episode premiere (“Inherent Resolve,” “The Audition,” “What’s Past Is Prologue”), how it compares to The Terminal List, and our rating. Tune in and enjoy. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Netflix’s Long Story Short, created by BoJack Horseman’s Raphael Bob-Waksberg, is a time-hopping animated family comedy. We follow the Cooper/Schwartz/Schwoopers across key milestones in the first two episodes, “Yoshi’s Bar Mitzvah” and “Hannah’s Dance Recital.” Cashing in on nostalgia, past trauma, and the stresses of marriage, kids, and growing older, we cover comparisons, pros, cons, and our rating.

Tune in for a tight recap and decide whether this family saga is worth your time. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

After years of silence, USA scripted TV is back with a one-off legal-drama throwback based on John Grisham’s 1995 novel The Rainmaker. After a young paralegal gets canned from a big firm, plan B lands him at an ambulance-chasing, Better Call Saul–type outfit where clients are scarce. Starring Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, we review the hour long pilot, what’s changed from the book/film, and how it stacks up against other shows in the genre (Presumed Innocent, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Suits). Tune in for our full take and rating.

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Jason Momoa leads this Hawaiian historical epic about rival kingdoms, brutal power struggles, and the rise of Kamehameha the Great. In this podcast review of Chief of War, we cover the first four episodes—Kaʻiana’s journey from retired warrior to rebel, the political savvy of Kaʻahumanu, foreign influence, Kahekili’s ruthless schemes, and the mounting civil war. From cliff dives and shark hunts to pirate markets and prophecies, this series unique pacing brings sweeping action along with cultural pride. Tune in for our take on the story, standout performances, favorite moments, and final rating.

In space, no one can hear you scream—but on Earth, we can! Alien: Earth, FX’s ambitious new prequel series from Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), crash-lands into the Alien universe with hybrid synths, trillionaire tech bros, slurpy space leeches, zombie cats, and—of course—a Black Sabbath soundtrack.

Set in 2120—two years before Ridley Scott’s original (he was busy with Dope Thief)—we follow Wendy (darling), a hybrid child with a superhuman body, as she teams up with her Avenger-esque crew to aid a rescue mission after a ship full of Xenomorphs and other foreign contaminants c...

Time flies when you’re time traveling. It’s been 11 years since Outlander first premiered on Starz, and the prequel is here to keep the franchise’s blood pumping. Blood of My Blood follows the stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents. Naturally, the next spin-off will probably trace their grandparents and great-grandparents until we discover everyone is related and Scottish. Take that, 23andMe.

Premiering August 8, the show’s first two episodes introduce both love stories, one set in WWI England and the other in 1714 Scotland. In this episode, we talk about our favorite and least favorite moments, s...

Set in postwar 1946 London, Bookish follows bibliophile Gabriel Book, who runs a secondhand shop and solves crimes through his encyclopedic literary knowledge. Created by Sherlock's Mark Gatiss and historian Matthew Sweet, this “cozy crime with an edge” brings vintage aesthetic and wit to a world still reeling from the aftermath of The Blitz. In this podcast, we discuss the first story (2 episodes), the mystery, the characters, the humor, and how it compares to other shows like The Jetty, Monsieur Spade, and Department Q.

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Netflix’s Untamed is a six-episode mystery set against the majestic backdrop of Yosemite National Park (sort of). When a Jane Doe plunges from El Capitan, federal agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) of the Investigative Services Branch is called in to uncover what really happened. Paired with rookie ranger Naya, he follows clues through the park, interviewing nomads, taking down drug rings, and confronting evil ex-boyfriends along the way. We break down the jump scares and twists, including the final reveal that wraps it all up. Tune in for our thoughts, comparisons, and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Twisted Metal is Peacock's high-octane post-apocalyptic action comedy based on PlayStation’s beloved video game series. Following in the footsteps of The Last of Us, this marks Sony’s second major video game adaptation. Season 2 kicked off with three episodes—“PRSRPNT,” “DOLF4C3,” and “T3STDRV”—which premiered on Thursday, July 31. Set months after John Doe’s dramatic realization about New San Francisco, the story introduces Anthony Carrigan as Calypso, unveils a new Raven, and finds Quiet allied with Dollface’s ruthless gang. Tune in as we discuss standout moments, character developments, interesting production details, as well as our rating. Welcome to Today

The Hunting Wives, based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, is a soapy thriller set in the fictional East Texas town of Maple Brook. When Sophie (Brittany Snow) relocates with her husband, she’s drawn into an elite clique of women who drink, shoot skeet, and gossip like there’s no tomorrow.

In this podcast, we discuss the hour-long pilot which focuses on Sophie O'Neil moving in and finding her new bestie Margo, a forest murder, and a bunch of other weirdness.

Tune in to hear our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

South Park is back for Season 27 with “Sermon on the Mount,” a timely premiere that sees PC Principal turn uber religious when woke culture is declared dead and President Trump sues the town for protesting his decisions. Cartman faces another existential crisis, while Randy and the rest of the parents spearhead their outrage until an intervention by none other than Jesus. In this podcast, we unpack the episode’s takedowns of Trump and Paramount, and share our favorite jokes (the deep-fake Trump PSA, the ChatGPT-wives, and the reveal of Satan’s new lover).

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Netflix’s División Palermo (Community Squad) took home the 2024 International Emmy for Best Comedy. Created by and starring Santiago Korovsky, this Argentinian comedy follows Felipe, a mild-mannered Jewish man placed in a PR-driven “Urban Guard” alongside various misfits, including a one-armed playwright, a blind sharpshooter, and two real cops.

In the second season, Felipe secretly infiltrates a local crime operation, confronting baristas, mafia members, as well as his own IBS. The show blends absurdist humor with thoughtful commentary on tokenism and performative politics, reminiscent of series like This Fool, No Activity, and English Teacher.

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MGM+’s The Institute nabs teen prodigy Luke Ellis and places him in a hidden facility where kids with extraordinary powers are tested and enhanced. Part thriller, part YA sci-fi, we unpack the first two episodes of Stephen King's latest mystery. What happens to the kids who graduate to the back half? Why are the administrators so proudly evil? And what’s with the creepy dots? We also compare the show to favorites like Severance, Stranger Things, and Tower Prep. Tune in to hear our full thoughts. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Dexter is back—again! Showtime's serial killer refuses to stay dead in Dexter: Resurrection, the third series revival following the original series and New Blood. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan, freshly out of a 10-week coma, chasing down his wayward son Harrison through NYC, where serial killers and suspicious characters await at every corner. Featuring newcomers like Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, this season retcons a lot and embraces the crazy soul of the universe its set in. We discuss the premiere two episodes, our favorite (and most frustrating) moments, and shoot off our questions. Tune in, an...

Nyan Cat is back... well, not exactly. In this weird manga-adapted anime, we follow survivors of a catpocalypse, where a mysterious virus infecting feline friends has made it so that any interaction turns humans into cats. We join Kunagi and Kaoru as they attempt to escape hordes of whiskered predators, while also learning about their backstories working at a cat café. In the podcast, we compare the show to series like Exploding Kittens, Doctor Who, and Uzumaki, while asking the important questions that such a wild premise inspires. Tune in, and welcome to Today’s Episode!

Disney's MCU expands again with Ironheart. Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams, a teenage super-genius from Chicago who builds her own Iron Man-inspired suit after tragedy strikes close to home. In this podcast, we discuss the full first season (all 6 episodes), breaking down the storyline, standout performances, and intriguing themes of making deals with the devil. We also cover differences from the comic, share our thoughts on other characters (like Anthony Ramos as The Hood and Obadiah Stane's son played by Alden Ehrenreich), compare reactions from critics and fans, and give our final rating. Tune in and enjoy!

CGI babies, crazy ladies, lots of stabbing, sneaking, terrible English dubs, curious side stories, BTC bros, and lunchboxes... Netflix’s Squid Game returns for its third and final season, and we’re treated to one last round of deadly childhood games. With Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) emotionally broken, we follow survivors, saboteurs, shamans, and psychos. In this podcast, we break down all 6 episodes, highlight our top five moments as well as our five least favorite, and discuss the show's finale and its cliffhanger.

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Smoke, Apple TV+’s latest crime drama from Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), pits arson specialist Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) and detective Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett) against two arsonists terrorizing the fictional town of Umberland. Inspired by the Firebug podcast and true events, the show plays out as a mystery-thriller filled with twists that will leave you questioning who to trust. We evaluate the first two episodes, the performances, and the creative changes to the story of real-life arsonist John Orr—and compare it to other recent crime dramas.
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From The Boys to Countdown, Jensen Ackles loves being a throwback tough guy—and this time, he’s chasing a maniac in LA as part of a covert task force. Countdown is Prime Video’s latest procedural action-thriller. It’s got cartel missions, brain tumors, prison breaks, and a Chernobyl-level threat. In this podcast, we review the first three episodes—from the cast to the plot, pros, cons, and our comparisons (24, The Terminal List, and Lazarus). Tune in and welcome to Today’s Episode!

Based on the viral YA novel by E. Lockhart, Amazon Prime’s We Were Liars follows teenager Cadence Sinclair as she pieces together a lost summer on her family’s private island. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on the full first season, compare it to the novel, and unpack the emotional highs, lows, twists, and fake-outs. We also discuss comparable shows (from Outer Banks to Succession) and stand-out performances by Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, Felix Mallard, Rahul Kohli, and more.

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Hell Motel, Shudder’s horror-comedy (that may or may not secretly just be Slasher season 5), throws a group of influencers, spiritualists, and horror obsessives into the grand reopening of The Cold River Motel—the same place a gruesome slaughter took place 30 years earlier. In the first couple of episodes, we get to know the next set of victims, uncover the identity of the original killers, witness the first gory deaths, and learn about a potentially supernatural cult figure lurking in the shadows.

Tune in to hear our thoughts, reactions, pros, cons, and ultimate rating.

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When the small town of Wausau, Wisconsin is suddenly overrun by the recently deceased, the last job you'd want is as a local law enforcement officer. But that’s exactly where Syfy’s Revival begins—following officer Dana Cypress and her sister Em as they navigate family tensions, supernatural regeneration, and the investigation of a dead horse.

It doesn't have the fast pace feel of Z Nation or early TWT, but the popular premise has found solid footing before—Glitch, The 4400, The Returned, etc...

In this episode, we break down the pilot, talk through the comic-to...

Phineas and Ferb are back! Disney’s hit animated series returns nearly a decade after its finale with a brand-new Season 5. We break down Season 5’s premiere segments—“Summer Block Buster / Cloudy with a Chance of Mom” and “Submarine Sandwich Submarine / License to Bust.” If you grew up with wondering if your pet was secretly like Perry the Platypus, this one’s for you. We cover what’s new, returning voices, what’s changed, and whether this revival hits its mark. Plus: trivia, cameos, and a quick round of “Real or Fake Episode Titles.” Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Apple TV+’s Stick stars Owen Wilson as a washed-up pro golfer who stumbles across a teen prodigy named Santi at the driving range and decides to make a comeback—as a coach. We cover the premiere arc of this road-trip sports dramedy, from emotional baggage to Marc Maron in a motorhome. If you liked Shrinking, Better Call Saul, or Ted Lasso, tune in to hear how Stick compares, and whether it’s worth your time. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Dept. Q arrived on Netflix May 29th. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestseller The Keeper of Lost Causes, the show is set in Edinburgh rather than Copenhagen, following Carl Mørck and his new partner Akram as they reopen the mysterious disappearance of Merritt Lingard. We compare the show to the book, highlight what’s new, give our thoughts on the characters, and weigh in on the series premiere. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Amazon’s The Better Sister adapts Alafair Burke’s novel into an eight-episode whodunnit about two estranged sisters, one dead husband, and a teenage son caught in the middle. Starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, this crime drama delivers a mystery full of lies, betrayal, and family dysfunction. Having read the book, we cover the full season plot, our pros and cons, production facts, and comparisons—as well as give our ultimate rating. Tune in and enjoy!
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The Librarians are back with The Next Chapter on TNT. The show introduces a time-traveling swashbuckler, a new team of geniuses, and a monster-of-the-week demon called a Drekavac. Set in Belgrade (despite the cast’s fluent English), this fantasy adventure keeps the spirit of the original series and films alive, literally featuring the return of Jacob (Christian Kane).

We break down the premiere episode, “And the Deadly Drekavac,” talk about the showrunners mission to get this made, the pros and cons, and how it stacks up against other fantasy fighting shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Magicians, and Bu...

Duster, the 1970s-set crime dramedy from LaToya Morgan and J.J. Abrams, has landed on Max with its first two episodes—“Baltimore Changes Everything” and “Suspicious Minds.” The show follows getaway driver Jim (Josh Holloway) and FBI agent Nina (Rachel Hilson) as they team up to take down an Arizona crime syndicate run by Ezra Saxton (Keith David).

In this podcast, we dig into the heists, needle drops, and historical accuracy—or lack thereof. We talk performances, trivia, and cliffhangers, and conclude with our rating.

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Netflix has dropped Sirens, a five-episode dramedy adapted from Molly Smith Metzler’s 2011 play Elemeno Pea. In the premiere episode, “Exile,” two estranged sisters—Devon (Meghann Fahy), a Buffalo falafel server, and Simone (Milly Alcock), personal assistant to billionaire Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore)—reunite on a private island after their father's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

We break down what the series adds to the original play, how it compares to other affluent lifestyle shows, the cast, production, trivia, and more. Tune in to hear our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

We’ve just powered through the premiere of Murderbot on Apple TV+, covering Episodes 1 (“FreeCommerce”) and 2 (“Eye Contact”). Adapted from Martha Wells’ hit novellas, the show follows a socially anxious, soap-opera-obsessed cyborg—played by a Skarsgård (not IT)—who’s stuck babysitting a team of well-meaning scientists. Naturally, giant alien centipedes, “accidental” malfunctions, and a few too many near-death mishaps prove these researchers are in way over their heads.

If you like survival sci-fi like The Martian, the futuristic tech of The Expanse, or the fake soaps in Avenue 5, this might be your next watch. Tune in for our unsolicited...

ABC’s The Rookie Season 7 has reached its conclusion. The name of the episode is "The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar." John Nolan faces off against his long-time nemesis Oscar Hutchinson, Lucy earns her sergeant stripes, Tim pops a big question, and the precinct juggles everything from an AI‑catfish bank heist to a bungled Tinder‑date kidnapping. We break down the finale, recap the four main storylines, share some trivia, and compare it to other cop comedies before landing on our final rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

The Eternaut is Netflix’s six‑episode Argentine sci‑fi epic about toxic alien snow, mind‑controlled neighbors, and a desperate father on a mission to find his daughter, Clara. We recap Juan’s survival tactics, PTSD flashbacks, and how the show compares with the original comic. Along the way, we discuss similarities to shows like The Last of Us, Fallout, Silo, and The Walking Dead... We also play a trivia game, go into some of the production notes available, and give our formal rating! Tune in and enjoy. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Today we explore this episode of BBC’s hour‑long crime drama This City Is Ours. The penultimate showdown comes with breakups, car‑ramming ambushes, nosy detectives, explosions, and drug deals. All so Michael and Jamie can square off over Ronnie Phelan’s empire. Between all the moving parts, Phelan Family's choices, Elaine’s ultimatum, and Diana’s confession, it's easy to compare this turf war to dramas like Gangs of London, Mayans MC, and Sons of Anarchy. Tune in for a plot recap, behind‑the‑scenes trivia, and our theories on how it might all end. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Carême is Apple TV+’s new French-language drama about the world’s first celebrity chef. Based on a cookbook/biography by Ian Kelly, the historical drama is set in the early 19th century and maps the rise of Marie-Antoine Carême, who was, in fact, named after Marie Antoinette. In this podcast, we break down the premiere episodes, "The Infernal Machine" and "Blackmail,". We compare fact vs. fiction, dole out some trivia, highlight our favorite moments, and ponder whether this decadent mix of cooking and conspiracy is more feast or flop. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons, a remake of Alan Alda’s 1981 romantic comedy, follows three couples navigating love, resentment, and vacation logistics—one season at a time. Across four getaways, this updated version leans into sharper dialogue and busier modern lives, while still nodding to the original. In this podcast, we break down episode one, “Lake House,” which takes place in the spring. Along with comparisons, production notes, trivia, plot discussion, and character reads on the evolving dynamics between Kate, Jack, Claude, and Nick, we also land on our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!