Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here! Chris...
Does It Matter Whether Anyone Likes ‘Disclaimer’ As Long As Apple Does? Plus, ‘The Rivals’
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches (1:00) and revisiting ‘Spider-Man: No Way ...
Do TV Shows Need More Entry Points?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss whether TV shows need more entry points, using their complicated feelings abo...
‘Disclaimer’ Feels Like the Prestige TV of Five Years Ago. Plus, Timothy Simons on ‘Nobody Wants This.’
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about ‘Rebel Ridge,’ a movie that was released recently on Netflix that they...
The 'Slow Horses' Season 4 Finale and 'The Franchise' Lacks Teeth
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy hit on some news from the week including the trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Comp...
'Nobody Wants This' and What Makes a TV Show a True Rom-Com. Plus, an 'Industry' Hangover Mailbag.
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks about his experience at the Pavement reunion concert this week, which happened in honor ...
'Industry' Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down on That Wild Season Finale
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'Industry' and talk about where we end up finding each of th...
'The Last of Us' S2 Trailer, 'How to Die Alone,' and Brian Jordan Alvarez on the Making of 'English Teacher'
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season 2 that was released this week (1:0...
Ken Leung on 'Industry' S3E7 and His Character's Moral Descent. Plus, 'The Penguin' Waddles.
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'The Penguin,' which, despite its star power and high...
Is ‘Agatha All Along’ What Marvel TV Was Always Supposed to Be? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E3.
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Nicole Kidman will be starring in yet another series for Ama...
The Big Winners and Losers of the 2024 Emmys. Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E6.
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy recap last night's Emmys ceremony, discussing how they felt about the overall broadca...
The Diminishing Returns of Big Budget TV Adaptations, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E2, and Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some entertainment news from the week, including a New York Times article ...
Your Fall Prime-time TV Grid and 'Industry' S3E5
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives you your fall TV night lineup, including shows like the new Adam Pally comedy 'Mr. Throw...
What Makes 'English Teacher' a Great Hang, and 'Slow Horses' Is Back for Season 4
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about a blog post George R.R. Martin wrote criticizing the changes 'House of the...
Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of 'Industry'
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this ...
Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and I...
'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes fro...
‘Alien: Romulus’ and the Summer of “Lega-Sequels.” Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E2.
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ at the box office this weekend and how...
News out of the D23 Expo and the Florida Pleasantness of ‘Bad Monkey’
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount Television Studios is being closed as Paramount be...
Breaking Down the Premiere of 'Industry' Season 3
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of 'Industry.' They talk about why this show might be the defini...
Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the n...
What's Taking 'House of the Dragon' So Long? And the General State of HBO.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for what's coming to HBO and Max in 2024 and 2025 that aired d...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and how the movie is so full of action and self-aw...
Robert Downey Jr. Rejoins the MCU and Other News From San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 7.
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Robert Downey Jr. will be coming back to the Marvel Cinemati...
‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 1 Finale and Making the Case for (and Against) ‘The Acolyte.’ Plus, ‘Industry’ and ‘Bad Monkey’ Trailers.
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the somewhat muted response to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ahead of its ope...
'Twisters' and the State of the Summer Blockbuster. Plus, 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6.
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Homicide: Life on the Street' will soon be streaming on Pea...
Emmy Noms, 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7, and René Redzepi and Matt Goulding on 'Omnivore'
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the Emmy nominations, which were announced this week, and whether or not '...
‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5 and Apple Becomes the New Purveyor of Gourmet Cheeseburgers
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ is being renewed for a second season...
'Presumed Innocent' Episodes 4-6 and ‘The Bear’ Bag
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and ‘The Penguin’ being branded as HBO originals (2:...
‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount will be merging with Skydance Media (1:00), as wel...
‘The Bear’ Episodes 1-5 and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright have been cast in ‘The Age...
‘The Bear’ Is Back, ‘Presumed Innocent’ E4, and Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the forthcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series has recruited ‘S...
‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Nosferatu’ and whether there’s a story that they ha...
Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-o...
The ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episodes 1 and 2
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 and whether or not you ...
A Eulogy for ‘Tokyo Vice’ With Mina Kimes. Plus, the Case for ‘Presumed Innocent.’
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris makes the case for the new David E. Kelley show ‘Presumed Innocent,’ the pulpy courtroom d...
‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the success of the new Richard Linklater movie, ‘Hit Man,’ on Netflix ...
Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the 'Star Wars' Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ director Shawn Levy is potentiall...
What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the underperformance of movies like ‘Furiousa’ and ‘The Fall Guy’ ...
'The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘The Bear’ Season 3 that was released this week (...
Netflix’s Plan for ‘3 Body Problem,’ Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums, and ‘Top Chef’
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about ‘3 Body Problem’ creators Benioff and Weiss promising that there will ...
Steven Zaillian on Creating the World of ‘Ripley.’ Plus, More ‘Shogun’ and ‘Yellowstone’ News.
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Yellowstone’ has started production on the last episode...
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
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss standing ovation culture at the Cannes Film Festival (01:29), and Bob Iger’...
‘Ripley’ Is the Best Show of the Year So Far. Plus, ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting News and ‘Hacks.’
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the just-OK box office performance of ‘The Fall Guy’ and what that say...
‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ News, the Disney-Hulu-Max Bundle, and ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer Steve Albini, who passed away this week ...
Scott Frank on 'Monsieur Spade' and Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years of Screenwriting
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy are joined by screenwriter Scott Frank to talk about making 'Monsieur Spade' and what...
‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Sugar,’ and This Maybe Era of “Mid TV”
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss a New York Times article published last week declaring ...
‘The Office’ Spinoff, ‘Sympathizer’ Episode 2, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 6.
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss the success of ‘Shogun,’ then dig into the latest news, including Tina Fe...
‘Shogun’ Finale With Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy do a quick culture catch-up, featuring Sunday’s surprise ‘Bluey’ episode, "Surp...
Apple Gets Into the Franchise Business, the Penultimate Episode of ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ Episodes 4 and 5
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Apple TV will be making a ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff call...
Weekend Watches, ‘The Sympathizer,’ and ‘Fallout’
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they watched over the weekend, including a supersized e...
‘Shogun’ Episode 8, ‘Ripley’ Episode 3, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 4
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the trailer for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux...
The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Series Finale, ‘Ripley,’ and ‘Sugar’
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and how the show has evolv...
‘Shogun’ Episode 7 and ‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 6-8
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Julia Garner was cast as a version of Silver Surfer in the u...
‘X-Men ’97’ and the State of Comic Book TV. Plus, How Much “Reality” Is in Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘Reality Show’?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Ringer-Verse host Charles Holmes to talk about the new animated series ‘X-Men ’...
'Shogun' Episode 6 and the British TV Landscape With Flo Lloyd-Hughes
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the sixth episode of 'Shogun,' talking about their favorite moments from t...
‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 1-5 and Benioff and Weiss’s Adaptation Prowess
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about news that ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 has been delayed indefinitely, and get i...
The ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Acolyte’ Trailers, ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Shogun’ Episode 5, and the Next Era of ‘Top Chef’
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for years-in-the-making ‘Star Wars’ show ‘The Acolyte’...
‘Manhunt’ and Apple TV+’s Historical Fiction Niche. Plus, ‘The Bear’ News.
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘The Bear’ is shooting its third and fourth seasons simu...
How Much Should TV Creators Ask of Their Viewers? Plus, 'Shogun' Episode 4 and 'The Gentlemen.'
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about a New Yorker profile of 'Succession' writer Lucy Prebble in which she wond...
Have the Oscars Gotten Their Groove Back? Plus, ‘The Regime.’
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Sunday night's Oscars ceremony and how it seemed to cement the next genera...
‘Shogun’ Episode 3, Influential Childhood TV Shows, and Trailers for ‘3 Body Problem’ and ‘Fallout’
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of ‘Shogun’ and how the show uses confrontation set ...
‘Dune: Part Two’ and Denis Villeneuve’s World Building. Plus, Mailbag Questions
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy give their reactions to ‘Dune: Part Two’ (1:00) and talk about whether or not the...
‘Shogun’ Episodes 1 and 2, the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, and Previewing ‘The Regime’
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Guy Ritchie will direct a ‘Ray Donovan’ spinoff (1:00) a...
‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Shogun’ Anticipation Meter, the Possible Paramount-Peacock Merger, ‘The Dynasty,’ and ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about rewatching ‘Dune’ in anticipation of ‘Dune: Part Two’ and how seri...
The ‘True Detective’ Discourse, the ‘Monsieur Spade’ Finale, and ‘Madame Web’
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘True Detective’ has been renewed for Season 5 with Issa...
The Finale of 'True Detective: Night Country'
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'True Detective: Night Country,' and this season as a whole....
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Episodes 7 and 8 With Cocreator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy briefly talk about the announcement of the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast (1:00). Then...
Super Bowl Trailers and Ads, and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 5
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the trailers that aired during the Super Bowl, including ‘Wicked...
Sports Goes Back to Bundles, Apple TV's Upcoming Slate, and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Episodes 3-6
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN will launch a joint sports strea...
‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 4 and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and talk about w...
The Health of the IP-Verse and ‘Expats’ With Joanna Robinson
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the strength of various big IP franchises like Marve...
Double Detective: 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 3 and 'Monsieur Spade' Episode 3
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about how...
'The Curse,' ‘Fargo,’ and the Last Gasp of Prestige TV
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-...
Breaking Down 'True Detective: Night Country,' Episode 2
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about some o...
What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awar...
'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 1, With Creator Issa Lopez
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They discuss how it ...
‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie.
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in...
Jason Mantzoukas on 'Reacher' S2, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' and More
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of his favorite things he consumed ...
Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2024
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Ma...
'Slow Horses' Season 3 With Creator Will Smith
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 3, and how the show is set up to be abl...
The End-of-the-Year Mailbag
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which ...
The Best TV Episode of the Year
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy are joined by 'The Bear' creator Christopher Storer and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach to t...
The Top 10 TV Shows of 2023
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on ‘Homicide’ and 'Brooklyn Nine-Ni...
Watch of the Weekend, Golden Globes Noms, and ‘Leave the World Behind’
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the weekend including ‘The Boy an...
HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and th...
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Seas...
‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January...
‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption.
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Pas...
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first two episodes of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monste...
‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Pedro Pascal will likely be cast as Reed Richards in the nex...
‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the...
Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch'
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and what that means now that both ...
The ‘Echo’ Trailer, the Maybe Twilight of Prestige TV, and ‘Nada’
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new Marvel show ‘Echo’ and how it will be released...
What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter account...
‘Loki’ S2E4 and the New John le Carré Documentary, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the horror movies they did and didn’t watch over the weekend (1:00). The...
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and the Streaming Service Redraft
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and this era of creation that Martin Scor...
Just How Strong Is the Netflix Bump? Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 3 and More ‘Lessons in Chemistry.’
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss whether or not Netflix is still the place where people go to find something n...
SAG Strike Updates, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ and ‘Beckham’ Director Fisher Stevens
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy give some updates on the actors strike (1:00) and talk about the first two episodes o...
What ‘Loki’ Could Have Been. Plus, ‘The Gold’ Season Finale.
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Loki’ Season 2 (13:11) and what the show could ...