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 compara…

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, un…

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 d…

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 Platypu…

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 …

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 ch…

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 p…

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 Jac…

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). …

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 fathe…

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 centi…

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 …

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, Fal…

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 c…

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 Machi…

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, “L…

Set in 2024, Étoile follows a bold plan to revive ballet’s future by swapping top dancers between Paris and New York. In the premiere episode, "The Swap," we meet Jack, Geneviève, and Cheyenne—who might be the angriest yet most talented ballerina in the world. We break down the opening hour’s real-world industry critiques, the show’s sharp humor, p…

The man is back! Resurrected for what has to be the billionth time, Sherlock Holmes is solving crimes once again—only now he’s old and paired with a new sidekick who might be his biological daughter (DNA results pending). Set in 1896 London, the series stars David Thewlis (from too many things to list) and Blu Hunt (New Mutants), and kicks off with…

Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s latest Western romance series developed by April Blair and based on Jodi Thomas’ books, blends small-town drama with personal baggage. Starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel, the show kicks off with a pilot full of will-they-won’t-they tension, family pressures, and a looming pipeline deal that threatens the land. We discuss…

Tune in as we discuss Government Cheese, Apple TV’s latest surreal comedy co-created by filmmaker Paul Hunter and writer Aeysha Carr. Set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, the show stars David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, a recently released convict scrambling to support his family while dodging a debt owed to a quirky French-Canadian crime family. Thin…

Jon Hamm headlines this dark comedy as Andy “Coop” Cooper, a Manhattan hedge‑fund hotshot who loses his marriage and his job in the same week—and decides the easiest rebound is robbing his smug, ultra‑rich neighbors. With Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet, and Corbin Bernsen, the series mixes Breaking Bad‑style bad decisions with the mid‑life angst of Calif…

On this podcast we review the premiere of Lazarus, Shinichirō Watanabe’s first original series since Space Dandy. The year is 2052: a “miracle” drug called Hapuna has cured every disease—only for its inventor, Dr. Skinner, to announce that everyone who took it will die in three years. Enter the Lazarus Task Force. Tune in as break down Episode 1’s …

In this episode, we dive into The Bondsman, a horror-comedy series where Kevin Bacon plays a tough-as-nails bounty hunter who returns from the dead—only to find he’s now working for the devil. We’ll discuss the show’s fast-paced action, its demon-infested plot points, and why it feels like the latest Old Man vs. Demon show since Ash vs. The Evil De…

Based on Liane Moriarty’s 2005 novel, The Last Anniversary is a six-part Australian series starring Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson, and Danielle Macdonald. It follows Sophie, who unexpectedly inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island—a place famous for the decades-old “Munro Baby Mystery.” Tune in as we unpack the first episode, talk about everyth…

Welcome to Today's Episode! Mobland is Paramount+’s latest crime drama. It brings together Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan under creator Ronan Bennett (The Jackal) and director Guy Ritchie. The show focuses on Harry Da Souza (Hardy), an expert “fixer” for crime boss Conrad Harrigan, navigating bloody rivalries and family power plays in London’s high-s…

Seth Rogen teams up with Apple TV+ to offer a behind-the-curtain glimpse at the chaos of running a legacy movie studio. In The Studio, Rogen plays Matt Remick, a newly minted executive who’s torn between corporate demands, creative ambitions, and the everyday absurdities of Tinseltown. Think The Franchise and Get Shorty meets The Offer, with nods t…

Adapted from Melissa Moore’s true-crime podcast and her memoir Shattered Silence, Happy Face explores the story of a serial killer’s daughter grappling with her father’s crimes. While the original podcast delivered firsthand accounts, this dramatized series takes liberties, introducing new storylines and plot twists not present in Moore’s real expe…

Adolescence is a four-part mini-series on Netflix co-created by actor Stephen Graham and writer Jack Thorne (Skins, His Dark Materials). Each hour-long episode is filmed in a single continuous take under the direction of Philip Barantini (Boiling Point), depicting the daily life of 13-year-old Jamie (newcomer Owen Cooper) in real time. The series f…

Dope Thief is a new Apple TV+ crime thriller/dark buddy comedy starring Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as two Philly hustlers posing as DEA agents who rip off small-time dealers in their community. Adapted from Dennis Tafoya’s novel and produced/directed by Ridley Scott and Peter Craig (The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick), this series presents a ble…

Peacock’s latest crime drama follows Michaela “Mickey” Fitzpatrick (Amanda Seyfried), a Philadelphia cop racing to connect the dots behind a series of suspicious overdoses—while desperately searching for her missing sister among the victims. The 50-minute pilot, “These Girls,” Mickey defies protocol to chase clues nobody else will. Tune in as we we…

Matt Murdock is back after a seven-year hiatus, and Daredevil: Born Again wastes no time shaking things up. The first two episodes—“Heaven’s Half Hour” and “Optics”—bring some of the darker energy from the Netflix era, while introducing a few Disney+ tweaks (including some superheroic agility). Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their iconic…

Netflix’s new sports comedy, Running Point—created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen—follows a reformed party girl who’s handed the keys to her family’s fortune: an LA pro basketball team. Balancing egotistical players, conniving siblings, and over-the-top cameos, the new owner scrambles to keep The Waves afloat and in t…

This animated sci-fi thriller created by Craig Silverstein adapts Ken Liu’s short stories, showing a near-parallel/future world where consciousness can be uploaded—and exploited by tech giants with dark agendas. With an all-star voice cast (Paul Dano, Maude Apatow, Daniel Dae Kim...), Pantheon dives deep into the ethics of immortality, identity, an…

Suits is back—west coast style—with Stephen Amell, Josh McDermitt, and Maggie Grace tackling high-stakes deals, personal grudges, at the expense of any actual courtroom drama. The pilot of Suits LA shoves us headfirst into Ted Black’s law firm, where the intrigue is about who’s defecting (or double-crossing) and what's haunting Ted from his past. F…

Robert De Niro headlines this new political conspiracy thriller as a retired president called back into action after a massive cyberattack devastates the nation. Joined by Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, and Joan Allen, Zero Day boasts a star-studded cast—but does it deliver on its doomsday premise or settle for a slow-moving, boomer fantasy? Tune in …

The CW’s new crime procedural stars Leighton Meester and Luke Cook as a sibling detective duo solving small-town cases under the watchful eye of their police-chief dad (Clancy Brown). Tune in as we discuss the pilot episode, "Peace in the Valley," where a botched pharmacy robbery turns deadly in a town of fewer than 4,000 people. Though it's a ligh…

Netflix’s Asura marks the fourth iteration of the Takezawa sisters’ story—last seen on-screen in the 2003 film Like Asura, which was nominated for Best Film in Japan. This year, acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters) expands the tale into a seven-episode series set in 1979 Tokyo, where four sisters discover their father’s affair and wat…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Cassandra is a new German series about a ’70s-era AI house that springs to life the moment a family moves in. It's an updated version of steampunk where, instead of vintage-industrial tech, you have antique smart devices. Despite its unique premise, one doesn't have to look far for apt comparisons—especially in a time when pe…

The new Australian docu-drama tells the story of Belle Gibson, an influencer who spent her 15 minutes building a wellness empire on fake cancer claims, sham cures, and Insta clout. Produced by See-Saw Films and it's spin-off company Picking Scabs, Apple Cider Vinegar shows how one person manipulated the world—and why big companies were all too eage…

Joseph Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Greg Daniels (The Office) have a new show out called Common Side Effects, an offbeat comedy centered around corporate paranoia and miraculous mushrooms. When Marshall—an anti-social genius with a neck-beard and a pet tortoise—stumbles on a species of fungi that can resurrect the dead, the government and Big Pha…

Today we sling our way into one of the most anticipated shows of the year, Disney+’s latest animated reboot of the iconic Marvel superhero, Spider-Man. Guided by Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark, a 14-year-old Peter Parker navigates 3D cel-shaded streets—and a mountain of comic-book history. On this podcast, we discuss the show, pros, cons, some…

Dan Fogelman's (This Is Us) new show Paradise on Hulu has a head-spinning twist. Sterling K. Brown stars as Xavier Collins, the dutiful head of security for President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). When Bradford ends up dead, Xavier begins to retrace everyone's steps from the night before. Along with solving his murder, we also have to question who …

Sakamoto Days—the new anime adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s hit manga is on Netflix. It follows Taro Sakamoto: once the deadliest assassin alive, now an unassuming, overweight convenience-store owner who just wants a peaceful life with his family. Too bad the criminal underworld will never let that settle! Across Episodes 1–3, we follow Sakamoto and hi…

Apple TV+'s first drama of the year is Prime Target, a show promising mathematical mayhem and a lot of conspiracy. In this thriller, Cambridge prodigy Ed unearths the “secret power” of prime numbers—only to see his research torched, his professor dead, and a shadowy organization named Kaplar beckoning. Think A Beautiful Mind meets The Da Vinci Code…

Happy MLK Day. We’re taking a look at Shifting Gears, ABC’s newest sitcom from Mike Scully and Julie Thatcher (the minds behind The Pitts and Complete Savages) and showrunner Michelle Nader. Starring Tim Allen as a widowed auto shop owner who’s suddenly responsible for his estranged daughter and two grandkids, Shifting Gears leans on that old-schoo…

Tune in as we discuss Netflix’s latest foray into the Wild West, American Primeval. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, and Jai Courtney, this mini-series plops us right into the path of the Mountain Meadows Massacre—where a lone drifter, a desperate mother, and a powder keg of frontier tensions threaten to explode at a…

In HBO's new medical drama, The Pitt, Noah Wyle is back in scrubs as Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinavitch, leading a chaotic 15-hour shift in a Pittsburgh trauma hospital—one jam-packed hour at a time. With an ensemble of interns, nurses, and execs, this show brings old-school intensity into the 2020s. In this podcast, we unpack the over-the-top injurie…

Join us as we tackle FOX’s newest hospital series, Doc. Molly Parker (House of Cards, Lost in Space) stars as Dr. Amy Larsen, a super smart and sarcastic Chief of Internal Medicine in Minneapolis who loses eight years of memories after a car accident. Adapted from the hit Italian show Doc – Nelle tue mani and also based on a real person, this pilot…

For our first comedy review of the year, we're taking a close look at Going Dutch, the brand-new FOX sitcom from Brockmire creator Joel Church-Cooper. The show stars Denis Leary as Colonel Patrick Quinn, a hotheaded and egotistical officer who’s exiled to a military base in the Netherlands. We discuss cast, comparisons, tropes, trivia, reception an…

We kick off 2025 with Missing You, Netflix's latest Harlan Coben adaptation. In the pilot, British detective Kat Donovan juggles three mysteries: a missing professor, unresolved questions about her father’s death, and the sudden reappearance of her ex-fiancé. We break down the tangled web of plotlines, highlight some unexpected changes from the boo…