The Watch

Jason Mantzoukas on 'Reacher' S2, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' and More

09 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of his favorite things he consumed in 2023, including 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'The Ot...

Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2024

05 Jan 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Holdovers’ (1:00). Then, the...

'Slow Horses' Season 3 With Creator Will Smith

27 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 3, and how the show is set up to be able to try different types of storytelling with each...

The End-of-the-Year Mailbag

21 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which shows they would have recast (1:00), which TV show...

The Best TV Episode of the Year

18 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by 'The Bear' creator Christopher Storer and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach to talk about their favorite episode of TV from this y...

The Top 10 TV Shows of 2023

15 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on ‘Homicide’ and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' who passed away this week (1:00). Then they r...

Watch of the Weekend, Golden Globes Noms, and ‘Leave the World Behind’

11 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the weekend including ‘The Boy and the Heron’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1:00...

HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’

08 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and the remake of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (1:00). Then ...

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’

04 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Season 4 (1:00) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2...

‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3

01 Dec 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January, and compare it to a similar move to run ‘Andor...

‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption.

27 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Past Lives’ and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (1:00)....

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide

20 Nov 2023

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Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first two episodes of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.' They discuss where this show fits into the "m...

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’

16 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Pedro Pascal will likely be cast as Reed Richards in the next ‘Fantastic Four’ movie (1:00), then touch on...

‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’

13 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the show finally found it’s pace (1:00). Then they ...

Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch'

09 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and what that means now that both Hollywood strikes have concluded (1:00). Then, to ...

The ‘Echo’ Trailer, the Maybe Twilight of Prestige TV, and ‘Nada’

06 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new Marvel show ‘Echo’ and how it will be released under the studio’s new “Marvel Spotlight” b...

What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.

02 Nov 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter accounts to hit back at TV critics (1:00) and also that s...

‘Loki’ S2E4 and the New John le Carré Documentary, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’

30 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the horror movies they did and didn’t watch over the weekend (1:00). Then, they talk about ‘Loki’ S2E4 and the show’...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and the Streaming Service Redraft

26 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and this era of creation that Martin Scorsese is in (1:00). Then they do a streaming servic...

Just How Strong Is the Netflix Bump? Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 3 and More ‘Lessons in Chemistry.’

23 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss whether or not Netflix is still the place where people go to find something new to watch and how that affects the shows that ge...

SAG Strike Updates, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ and ‘Beckham’ Director Fisher Stevens

19 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy give some updates on the actors strike (1:00) and talk about the first two episodes of the new Brie Larson show ‘Lessons in Chemistry...

What ‘Loki’ Could Have Been. Plus, ‘The Gold’ Season Finale.

16 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Loki’ Season 2 (13:11) and what the show could have looked like had it been more of a ‘Doctor W...

The Evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe With Joanna Robinson

12 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the confirmation of a forthcoming ‘Heat 2’ and the trailer for the Nathan Fielder and...

‘Loki’ Season 2, the Problems with ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ and ‘The Gold’

09 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ at the box office this weekend and how Universal bought the rights to a...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on Saying Goodbye to the Show

05 Oct 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre most recent episode of ‘The Morning Show,’ which depicts the January 6 insurrection (1:00). Then they are jo...

‘Gen V,’ ‘The Gold’ Episode 4, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer

02 Oct 2023

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After Chris gets a second opinion on a recent squabble about stop sign etiquette (5:48), he and Andy talk about the new trailer for Sam Esmail’s upc...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer

28 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy deep dive into the ‘True Detective: Night Country’ trailer, which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis investigating disappearances in ...

The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3

27 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the WGA has reached a deal with the AMPTP to end the writers strike (1:00) and what the TV landscape might loo...

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’

21 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss the news that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge (0:40...

The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’

18 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about what was unexpectedly the series finale for ‘Winning Time’ last night and why a show with so much promise ultimately did...

Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling'

14 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a quote from Warner Bros. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that streaming content "has been given away well below fair market value" an...

‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’

11 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live ...

Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’

07 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about strike negotiations currently being at a standstill and how that could begin to affect next year’s summer movies (1:00). T...

'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.'

05 Sep 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that is leading to Disney channels like ESPN being blacked out...

The 'Killer’ and ‘Ferrari’ Trailers, the ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Finale, and ‘Reservation Dogs’

31 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ and David Fincher’s ‘The Killer,’ which were both released this week (...

The Fall TV Preview. Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Delay, and ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline.’

28 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how they are liking the second season of ‘Winning Time’ so far (9:23) and the news that ‘Dune: Part Two’ is being de...

Reacting to the ‘Ahsoka’ Two-Episode Premiere and the Unique Storytelling in ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3

24 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the response from members of the Writers Guild of America to the most recent proposal from the AMPTP that was made public th...

Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Suits’? Plus, ‘Winning Time’ and ‘How to With John Wilson.’

21 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the fascinating rise in popularity of the USA show ‘Suits’ (11:48) and discuss the idea of a hard watch versus a soft wa...

The Return of ‘Winning Time’ and the Beginning of the End of ‘Reservation Dogs'

15 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about their summer vacation watching habits, which include ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ and ‘Drops of God,’ as well the recent t...

The Midsummer Mailbag

10 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy answer mailbag questions regarding the current landscape of TV. They discuss the best streaming platform to have for the remainder of t...

Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films

07 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about 'Full Circle,' one of the latest shows from director Steven Soderbergh and his take on the noir genre (1:00). Then Chris is ...

What Potential Movement on the Writers Strike Could Mean, Plus the ‘Hijack’ Finale

03 Aug 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Writers Guild of America will meet with the AMPTP this Friday to discuss potentially restarting negotiatio...

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney

31 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for season 2 of ‘Loki’ and how, after a run of poor Marvel television shows, it actually looks promising (1:...

What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6

27 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect on how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU, which st...

What the Success of the Barbenheimer Weekend Tells Us About the Movie Industry. Plus, ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’

24 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the rare success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office this weekend: two movies that are not sequels or co...

‘Justified: City Primeval’ Reminds Us of What TV Used to Be. Plus, Hollywood Strike Updates

20 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how negotiations with studios seem to be at a standstill and how the SAG-AFTRA strike will begin to affect the promotion of ...

What ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Says About the State of Action Movies. Plus, Checking in on ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle.’

17 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher’s impassioned speech during the press conference announcing the impending actors strike,...

SAG-AFTRA Strikes, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises

13 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that SAG-AFTRA, the union representing TV and movie actors, will join the Writers Guild on strike. They discuss how...

‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer on the Making of Season 2. Plus, the Simple Pleasure of ‘Hijack.'

10 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Reservation Dogs’ will end after Season 3 (1:00), and the first episode of the new Idris Elba show ‘Hij...

Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale

05 Jul 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a potentially incoming Screen Actors Guild strike and how that would affect the currently ongoing writers strike (1:00), the...

‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season.

29 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Richie’s character evolved throughout Episode 7, “...

‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6

26 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be visually interesting but lacks any plot consistency (...

‘The Bear’ Comes Roaring Back and ‘Secret Invasion’ Falls Flat. Plus Nicole Holofcener on Making ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

22 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss the news that Warner Bros. is in talks to license HBO shows like ‘Insecure’ to Netflix (1:00). Then they talk about some of...

‘The Flash’ Flops, ‘The Idol’ Episode 3, and ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Returns. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons!

19 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Flash’ flopping at the box office this weekend and what that could mean for the future of the DC Universe and super...

Remembering Cormac McCarthy. Plus, ‘Primo’ and Some Mailbag Questions.

15 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy remember the prolific novelist Cormac McCarthy, who passed away this week at 89 (1:00). They also talk about the untraditional rollout ...

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Idol,’ Episode 2, and the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

12 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and how this movie shows what is possible for comic book movie sequels (1:00). The...

Our Favorite Shows of 2023 So Far, Plus the Max Report Card and the Upcoming Summer TV Slate

08 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the newly debuted Max streaming app and whether or not it dilutes the HBO brand (1:00). Then they talk about a few upcoming ...

Is ‘The Idol’ Provocative or Just Flat? Plus, Padma Lakshmi to Leave ‘Top Chef,’ and the DGA Gets a Deal.

05 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Padma Lakshmi will be leaving her role as the host of ‘Top Chef’ and who they might like to replace her (1...

Creator Jesse Armstrong on the Ending of ‘Succession’

01 Jun 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about when he really knew that the show would end after Season 4 (1:00),...

‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’: A Tale of Two HBO Finales

29 May 2023

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Andy and Kaya give some instant reactions to the ‘Succession’ series finale (1:00) and talk about whether anyone can really “win” on the show ...

Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’

25 May 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most about the show, and make some predictions for the ...

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'

22 May 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Succession,' "Church and State." They talk about Roman's breakdown at the funeral, the use of la...

The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6

18 May 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Bear,’ released this week (1:00), and why ‘Class of ’09,’ the FBI thriller series...

Breaking Down 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 8: "America Decides"

15 May 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of 'Succession,' "America Decides." They talk about if this episode—and show—can still be entert...

‘Barry’ Is Auteurist Television, the ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Trailer, and ‘Silo’

11 May 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that have come out recently, including for ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 and ‘Dune: Part Two’ (1...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7: “Tailgate Party”

08 May 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession’ and talk about the potentially hall of fame scene between Shiv and Tom (1:00), how it...

What the WGA Writers' Strike Means for Television, Plus Scott Neustadter on Bringing 'Daisy Jones & the Six' to the Screen

04 May 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the WGA writers’ strike and talk about who's affected and who's involved (1:00) and how the shows 'Citadel' and 'Dead Ring...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+"

01 May 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ "Living+." They break down how each of the kids continues to deal with their grief (...

Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez on the Making of ‘Mrs. Davis’

27 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Mrs. Davis’ creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez to talk about how they came up with the idea for the show in ...

How This Episode of ‘Succession’ Sets Up the Rest of the Season

24 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ “Kill List.” They talk about how the plotting in this episode sets up the rest o...

When HBO Max Becomes Just Max. Plus, Bridget Everett on ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 2.

20 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how HBO Max will soon become just Max and what it means when a prestige TV brand gets diluted (1:00). Then they talk about t...

‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’

17 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how Jesse Armstrong is increasingly writing this show like a stage play...

Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3

10 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how writer Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Myl...

Is All This Money Amazon Is Spending Worth It? Plus, ‘Perry Mason’ and Lee Sung Jin and Jake Schreier on ‘Beef’.

07 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a Hollywood Reporter article published this week that details Amazon’s efforts to put their streaming service on the map a...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”

03 Apr 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00)...

Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight.

30 Mar 2023

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Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the news that ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 will be shorter than the first (1:00) and some other...

The Beginning of the End for 'Succession'

27 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments in this episode indicate that this is the final sea...

'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4.

23 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' is going to be remade into a TV show and whether remakes are the only...

‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’

20 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and some of the difficulties it faces in trying to dramatize climate change (1:0...

Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6.

16 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn will direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ (1:00), then discuss the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’...

Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony.

13 Mar 2023

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Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar award sho...

What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2.

10 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Barry’ will end after this coming season and what it means for HBO that both that show and ‘Succession’...

Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

06 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, and discuss whether or not this format worked (1:0...

‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’

02 Mar 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about what is shaping up to be another busy spring for television as shows try to make the Emmy deadline, and whether or not they ...

The End of 'Succession.' Plus, 'The Last of Us' E7, the 'Party Down' Revival, and 'Cunk on Earth.'

27 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Succession' will end after its fourth season (1:00) and the latest episode of 'The Last of Us' (22:50). Then,...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6. Plus, Where Does Marvel Go After ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?’

21 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and which of the shows settings have been their favorites so far (1:00). Then the...

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’

16 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about Harrison Ford entering the MCU as Thaddeus Ross in the next Captain America movie (1:00) and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantu...

Super Bowl Ads and Trailers and ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5

13 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about Super Bowl LVII and some of the trailers that were featured during the game, including ones for ‘The Flash’ (10:53) and ...

Chuck Klosterman on TV Franchises, Passive Consumption, and Dream Sequences. Plus, Alison Brie on Her New Movie, ‘Somebody I Used to Know.’

10 Feb 2023

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Andy is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about how, inspired by ‘Yellowstone,’ more and more networks are looking to franchise their TV shows (1...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger

06 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the newly announced Paramount Plus with Showtime streaming service (1:00), as well as some of James Gunn’s recently divulg...

HBO CEO Casey Bloys on How the Network Has Adapted in the Streaming Era

03 Feb 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, Casey Bloys, to talk about how programming for the network has changed s...

‘The Last of Us’ Is More Than Just a Zombie Show. Plus, the ‘Poker Face’ Premiere.

30 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a heartbreaking, almost stand-alone episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00) and how all of the small details came together to...

The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer and Oscar Nom Reactions!

27 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Succession’ Season 4 that was released this week (1:00), then react to the Oscar nominations that were ...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple TV’s Marketing Strategy and Netflix Is Ready for Another ‘Squid Game.’

23 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing the service's upcoming slate of shows (1:00). Then, ...

Reed Hastings Out at Netflix, the New ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer, and the ‘Night Court’ Reboot

20 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Reed Hasting is leaving as CEO of Netflix, and what this means for the streamer (1:00). Then, they talk about ...

Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘The Last of Us’

16 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and the difficulties of video game adaptations (1:00), the major plot points of th...

The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix

13 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about this year’s awkward Golden Globes and whether or not they were a success (1:00). Then, they talk about the new trailer for...

The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey

09 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with the Golden Globes airing this week, and what cultura...

‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Poker Face,’ and How to Hype a TV Show. Plus, Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise.’

06 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about two upcoming TV series, ‘The Last of Us’ on HBO and ‘Poker Face’ on Peacock, and how streaming services get audience...

What We Watched Over the Holiday: ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ and ‘Glass Onion.’ Plus, the ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Finale

03 Jan 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about what they watched over the winter holidays, including ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (1:00), ‘Babylon’ (17:00), and ‘Glass On...