The Watch

Innies Only: Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2

20 Jan 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David Lynch that came out over the weekend following his death and Andy’s pilgrimage to Bob’s Big B...

Remembering David Lynch, ‘Severance’ Season 2 Anticipation, ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘American Primeval’

16 Jan 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big water cooler show (1:00) and take a moment to remembe...

The 'Landman' Season Finale. Plus, Our Favorite Depictions of L.A. On-Screen.

13 Jan 2025

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Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing some of their favorite film and TV depictions of the city, including 'Drive,' 'Mulholland Drive,' '...

The Golden Globes Recap and 2025 TV Rundown. Plus, ‘Landman’ Episode 9

06 Jan 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s performance as the host, what makes a good acceptance speech, and t...

Is TV Marketing Broken? Plus, ‘The Agency’ Ep. 6 and ‘Landman’ Ep. 8.

02 Jan 2025

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Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming service free for a weekend ahead of the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2 and the best ways to ma...

'Squid Game' Season 2 and Everything But TV Recommendations

30 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of 'Squid Game' Season 2, and whether the show was harmed by a three-year break from the first season...

The ‘Superman’ Trailer, ‘Landman’ Episode 7, and ‘The Agency’ Episodes 4 and 5

23 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this week (1:00), and an article published in Vulture ...

The Best TV Episode of 2024

19 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the year (1:00), and why they ultimately chose 'Shogun' Episode 9, "Crimson ...

The Top 10 TV Shows of 2024

16 Dec 2024

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and Andy reflect on the state of television in 2024, and how it feels like a transitional period for t...

‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This'

12 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news from the week, including Jeremy Allen White being cast as Jabba the Hutt's son in ‘The Mandalorian ...

The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover

10 Dec 2024

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The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and...

Golden Globe Noms, Back Into the Sheridanverse, and ‘The Agency’

09 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaways from the Golden Globe nominations that were announced today, including ‘Squid Game’ Season 2...

‘Skeleton Crew’ Leans on a Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Trope. Plus, ‘Black Doves.’

05 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feelings about the past year in music (1:00). Then they...

Are We in a Golden Age for Spy Television?

02 Dec 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows that are airing right now. They cover the new Showtime thriller series ‘The Agency,’ which is...

Is There Any Room Left for Innovation in the TV Industry? And More Questions from a Thanksgiving Mailbag.

25 Nov 2024

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Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TV industry. They discuss if there's room left for TV innovation in this era of purse...

‘Landman’ Shows That Taylor Sheridan’s Still Got It. Plus, Is Cable Officially Dead?

21 Nov 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will be spinning off several of its cable channels, including USA and Syfy, into a separate company (1...

‘Dune’ Was a Box Office Hit, so Why Doesn’t ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Work? Plus, ‘Say Nothing’ With Sean Fennessey.

18 Nov 2024

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Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how the show works because it lives in a moral gray are...

Patrick Radden Keefe on Bringing 'Say Nothing' From the Page to Screen

14 Nov 2024

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Chris talks about the news that 'X-Men' director Simon Kinberg has been tapped to write and produce a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and questions whethe...

London TV Watching, 'The Day of the Jackal,' and 'Disclaimer'

07 Nov 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV they've been consuming while in London, including Jamie Oliver's cooking show (1:00). Then they discuss the n...

Joanna Robinson on Why Streamers Love a Binge, and Van Lathan on ‘Lioness’ Season 2 Leveling Up

05 Nov 2024

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Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about ‘Say Nothing’ getting released all at once on Hulu and where that leaves us in the binge vs. week...

Our Top TV Presidents. Plus, Netflix Introduces “Moments,” and Will Peacock Ever Be Profitable?

31 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about a new feature that Netflix is rolling out called “Moments” that allows users to capture and share scenes from their favo...

A ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Debate and Why Is It So Hard to Make Terror TV?

28 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some TV news, including the announcement of the ‘Beef’ Season 2 cast (1:00) and the release of the trailer for the new M...

The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here!

25 Oct 2024

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The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here! Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘Severance...

Does It Matter Whether Anyone Likes ‘Disclaimer’ As Long As Apple Does? Plus, ‘The Rivals’

21 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches (1:00) and revisiting ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and not remembering how enmeshed the movie...

Do TV Shows Need More Entry Points?

17 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss whether TV shows need more entry points, using their complicated feelings about ‘The Penguin’ as an example (02:21). Then, ...

‘Disclaimer’ Feels Like the Prestige TV of Five Years Ago. Plus, Timothy Simons on ‘Nobody Wants This.’

14 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘Rebel Ridge,’ a movie that was released recently on Netflix that they both enjoyed (1:00), and ‘Disclaimer,’ the ne...

The 'Slow Horses' Season 4 Finale and 'The Franchise' Lacks Teeth

10 Oct 2024

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Chris and Andy hit on some news from the week including the trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' and Christopher Nolan eyeing Matt Da...

'Nobody Wants This' and What Makes a TV Show a True Rom-Com. Plus, an 'Industry' Hangover Mailbag.

03 Oct 2024

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Chris talks about his experience at the Pavement reunion concert this week, which happened in honor of the documentary about them that premiered at th...

'Industry' Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down on That Wild Season Finale

30 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'Industry' and talk about where we end up finding each of the characters after a season of drugs, gambling, an...

'The Last of Us' S2 Trailer, 'How to Die Alone,' and Brian Jordan Alvarez on the Making of 'English Teacher'

26 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season 2 that was released this week (1:00), the new Natasha Rothwell comedy 'How to Die Al...

Ken Leung on 'Industry' S3E7 and His Character's Moral Descent. Plus, 'The Penguin' Waddles.

23 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'The Penguin,' which, despite its star power and high production value, unfortunately feels like anothe...

Is ‘Agatha All Along’ What Marvel TV Was Always Supposed to Be? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E3.

19 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Nicole Kidman will be starring in yet another series for Amazon and why she seems to be so prevalent in presti...

The Big Winners and Losers of the 2024 Emmys. Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E6.

16 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy recap last night's Emmys ceremony, discussing how they felt about the overall broadcast itself (1:00) and whether or not it really matt...

The Diminishing Returns of Big Budget TV Adaptations, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E2, and Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré

12 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some entertainment news from the week, including a New York Times article that revealed more details about the power struggl...

Your Fall Prime-time TV Grid and 'Industry' S3E5

09 Sep 2024

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Chris gives you your fall TV night lineup, including shows like the new Adam Pally comedy 'Mr. Throwback' and the BBC cop drama 'Blue Lights' (1:00). ...

What Makes 'English Teacher' a Great Hang, and 'Slow Horses' Is Back for Season 4

05 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about a blog post George R.R. Martin wrote criticizing the changes 'House of the Dragon' made to the book (1:00) and discuss Rolli...

Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of 'Industry'

02 Sep 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this episode was the show's version of 'Uncut Gems' (1:...

Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’

29 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and Ireland next year (1:00) and the cancellation of ‘...

'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer

26 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes from having the whole cast together in Switzerland (1...

‘Alien: Romulus’ and the Summer of “Lega-Sequels.” Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E2.

19 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ at the box office this weekend and how it increasingly seems like franchise movies are t...

News out of the D23 Expo and the Florida Pleasantness of ‘Bad Monkey’

15 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount Television Studios is being closed as Paramount begins to merge with Skydance (1:00). Then they talk...

Breaking Down the Premiere of 'Industry' Season 3

12 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of 'Industry.' They talk about why this show might be the defining drama of the 2020s (16:56), the introduction of...

Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey

08 Aug 2024

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Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the new Alfonso Caurón series, ‘Disclaimer’ (1:00)...

What's Taking 'House of the Dragon' So Long? And the General State of HBO.

05 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for what's coming to HBO and Max in 2024 and 2025 that aired during 'House of the Dragon' last night and some of...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?

01 Aug 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and how the movie is so full of action and self-awareness that it, at times, comes up empty (1:00). ...

Robert Downey Jr. Rejoins the MCU and Other News From San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 7.

29 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Robert Downey Jr. will be coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time to play the villain Doctor D...

‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 1 Finale and Making the Case for (and Against) ‘The Acolyte.’ Plus, ‘Industry’ and ‘Bad Monkey’ Trailers.

25 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the somewhat muted response to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ahead of its opening weekend before reacting to the first cast pho...

'Twisters' and the State of the Summer Blockbuster. Plus, 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6.

22 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Homicide: Life on the Street' will soon be streaming on Peacock (1:00) and that Apple TV+ will be trying to r...

Emmy Noms, 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7, and René Redzepi and Matt Goulding on 'Omnivore'

18 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the Emmy nominations, which were announced this week, and whether or not 'The Bear' should be recognized in the comedy categ...

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5 and Apple Becomes the New Purveyor of Gourmet Cheeseburgers

15 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ is being renewed for a second season, then discuss how Apple TV has quietly become the...

'Presumed Innocent' Episodes 4-6 and ‘The Bear’ Bag

11 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and ‘The Penguin’ being branded as HBO originals (2:44), then chat about the recently released trailer...

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10

08 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount will be merging with Skydance Media (1:00), as well as the trailer for ‘Agatha All Along’ (10:58...

‘The Bear’ Episodes 1-5 and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3

01 Jul 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright have been cast in ‘The Agency,’ an American remake of ‘The Bureau’ (1:...

‘The Bear’ Is Back, ‘Presumed Innocent’ E4, and Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’

27 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the forthcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series has recruited ‘Succession’ alums Francesca Gardiner to show-run ...

‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’

24 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Nosferatu’ and whether there’s a story that they have unlimited interest in being made into a movie o...

Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.

20 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off series based on ‘The Tales of Dunk and Egg’...

The ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episodes 1 and 2

17 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 and whether or not you can properly engage with this episode without doin...

A Eulogy for ‘Tokyo Vice’ With Mina Kimes. Plus, the Case for ‘Presumed Innocent.’

13 Jun 2024

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Chris makes the case for the new David E. Kelley show ‘Presumed Innocent,’ the pulpy courtroom drama the summer needs (1:10). Then he is joined by...

‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12

10 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the success of the new Richard Linklater movie, ‘Hit Man,’ on Netflix over the weekend and how its streaming success com...

Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the 'Star Wars' Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.

06 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ director Shawn Levy is potentially being tapped to direct the next ‘Avengers’ m...

What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?

03 Jun 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the underperformance of movies like ‘Furiousa’ and ‘The Fall Guy’ at the box office, and whether or not a lack of Ma...

'The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’

30 May 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘The Bear’ Season 3 that was released this week (1:00) and the first few episodes of ‘Tires,’ t...

Netflix’s Plan for ‘3 Body Problem,’ Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums, and ‘Top Chef’

23 May 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘3 Body Problem’ creators Benioff and Weiss promising that there will be more seasons of the show, and why Netflix is be...

Steven Zaillian on Creating the World of ‘Ripley.’ Plus, More ‘Shogun’ and ‘Yellowstone’ News.

20 May 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Yellowstone’ has started production on the last episodes of it’s final season (1:00), and news that ‘...

New Seasons of ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Rings of Power,’ and the State of Franchise TV. Plus, ‘Big Cigar’ and Adrien Brody on ‘Winning Time’ and ‘Succession.’

16 May 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss standing ovation culture at the Cannes Film Festival (01:29), and Bob Iger’s admission that he tried to tell too many stories...

‘Ripley’ Is the Best Show of the Year So Far. Plus, ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting News and ‘Hacks.’

13 May 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the just-OK box office performance of ‘The Fall Guy’ and what that says about the state of the movie industry right now ...

‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ News, the Disney-Hulu-Max Bundle, and ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’

10 May 2024

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Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer Steve Albini, who passed away this week (1:00). They then talk of news that the third seas...

Scott Frank on 'Monsieur Spade' and Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years of Screenwriting

02 May 2024

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Chris and Andy are joined by screenwriter Scott Frank to talk about making 'Monsieur Spade' and what pulled him toward that adaptation (1:00), how he ...

‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Sugar,’ and This Maybe Era of “Mid TV”

29 Apr 2024

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Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss a New York Times article published last week declaring that we’re in the midst of an era of “mid TV”...

‘The Office’ Spinoff, ‘Sympathizer’ Episode 2, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 6.

25 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss the success of ‘Shogun,’ then dig into the latest news, including Tina Fey and Steve Carell teaming up for a new Netflix co...

‘Shogun’ Finale With Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks

24 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy do a quick culture catch-up, featuring Sunday’s surprise ‘Bluey’ episode, "Surprise!," and Taylor Swift’s new double album, bef...

Apple Gets Into the Franchise Business, the Penultimate Episode of ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ Episodes 4 and 5

18 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Apple TV will be making a ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff called ‘Star City,’ and adapting another one of Mi...

Weekend Watches, ‘The Sympathizer,’ and ‘Fallout’

16 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they watched over the weekend, including a supersized episode of ‘Bluey’ (1:00) and 'Saturday Night L...

‘Shogun’ Episode 8, ‘Ripley’ Episode 3, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 4

11 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the trailer for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ and the announcement that the John le Carré a...

The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Series Finale, ‘Ripley,’ and ‘Sugar’

08 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and how the show has evolved over its 12-season run (1:00). Then, they talk ...

‘Shogun’ Episode 7 and ‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 6-8

04 Apr 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Julia Garner was cast as a version of Silver Surfer in the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ movie (1:00) and give...

‘X-Men ’97’ and the State of Comic Book TV. Plus, How Much “Reality” Is in Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘Reality Show’?

01 Apr 2024

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Chris is joined by Ringer-Verse host Charles Holmes to talk about the new animated series ‘X-Men ’97’ and how it’s the latest installment in w...

'Shogun' Episode 6 and the British TV Landscape With Flo Lloyd-Hughes

28 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the sixth episode of 'Shogun,' talking about their favorite moments from this episode and Anna Sawai's standout performance ...

‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 1-5 and Benioff and Weiss’s Adaptation Prowess

25 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about news that ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 has been delayed indefinitely, and get into whether or not the show will ever come back (1...

The ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Acolyte’ Trailers, ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Shogun’ Episode 5, and the Next Era of ‘Top Chef’

21 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for years-in-the-making ‘Star Wars’ show ‘The Acolyte’ (1:00) and the second season of ‘House of the ...

‘Manhunt’ and Apple TV+’s Historical Fiction Niche. Plus, ‘The Bear’ News.

18 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘The Bear’ is shooting its third and fourth seasons simultaneously and the breakneck production pace that ...

How Much Should TV Creators Ask of Their Viewers? Plus, 'Shogun' Episode 4 and 'The Gentlemen.'

14 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about a New Yorker profile of 'Succession' writer Lucy Prebble in which she wonders whether it's better to create TV that "feels l...

Have the Oscars Gotten Their Groove Back? Plus, ‘The Regime.’

12 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about Sunday night's Oscars ceremony and how it seemed to cement the next generation of stars (1:00), as well as other standout mo...

‘Shogun’ Episode 3, Influential Childhood TV Shows, and Trailers for ‘3 Body Problem’ and ‘Fallout’

08 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of ‘Shogun’ and how the show uses confrontation set pieces to drive the plot (1:00). Then, they answer...

‘Dune: Part Two’ and Denis Villeneuve’s World Building. Plus, Mailbag Questions

05 Mar 2024

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Chris and Andy give their reactions to ‘Dune: Part Two’ (1:00) and talk about whether or not the movie cemented the next generation of stars in Ti...

‘Shogun’ Episodes 1 and 2, the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, and Previewing ‘The Regime’

29 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Guy Ritchie will direct a ‘Ray Donovan’ spinoff (1:00) and that the long-talked-about ‘Harry Potter’ T...

‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Shogun’ Anticipation Meter, the Possible Paramount-Peacock Merger, ‘The Dynasty,’ and ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’

26 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about rewatching ‘Dune’ in anticipation of ‘Dune: Part Two’ and how seriously Denis Villeneuve takes this world that he is...

The ‘True Detective’ Discourse, the ‘Monsieur Spade’ Finale, and ‘Madame Web’

22 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘True Detective’ has been renewed for Season 5 with Issa Lopez at the helm, and some of show creator Nic P...

The Finale of 'True Detective: Night Country'

19 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'True Detective: Night Country,' and this season as a whole. They talk about how the show ultimately spent too...

‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Episodes 7 and 8 With Cocreator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane

15 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy briefly talk about the announcement of the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast (1:00). Then they are joined by ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ cocre...

Super Bowl Trailers and Ads, and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 5

12 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the trailers that aired during the Super Bowl, including ‘Wicked’ (1:00), ‘Deadpool 3’ (15:05), and the rema...

Sports Goes Back to Bundles, Apple TV's Upcoming Slate, and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Episodes 3-6

09 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN will launch a joint sports streaming platform this year (1:00) and what ripple eff...

‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 4 and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

05 Feb 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and talk about whether or not the show’s use of multiple mystery...

The Health of the IP-Verse and ‘Expats’ With Joanna Robinson

02 Feb 2024

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Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the strength of various big IP franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter (1:00), and what up...

Double Detective: 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 3 and 'Monsieur Spade' Episode 3

29 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about how the lack of easter-egging in this episode worked ...

'The Curse,' ‘Fargo,’ and the Last Gasp of Prestige TV

26 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-time host of 'The Daily Show' through the election...

Breaking Down 'True Detective: Night Country,' Episode 2

22 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about some of the callbacks to 'True Detective' Season 1 in th...

What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen.

18 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awards by shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Beef,’ and ‘...

'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 1, With Creator Issa Lopez

15 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They discuss how it differs from the past 'True Detective' iterations ...

‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie.

11 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in the next season of ‘White Lotus’ (1:00). Then...