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This week, we review "The Politician," Ryan Murphy's new series for Netflix, with a first season focused on a high-stakes high school election. We also talk about the highlights of TechCrunch's recent conference Disrupt SF. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Disrupt recap 9:30 "The Politician" review (mild spoilers) 31:14 "The Politician" spoiler discu...

In a bonus episode, we interview Malka Older, a science fiction novelist and the head writer of "Orphan Black: The Next Chapter," a continuation of the beloved science fiction TV series for Serial Box. In addition to discussing her plans for the story, we also discuss what it was like to hear series star Tatiana Maslany narrate the new stories, and why Older finds the serialized format appealing.

This week, we review Netflix's feature-length expansion of the Zach Galifiankis interview series "Between Two Ferns." We also discuss the Emmy Awards. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:31 "Terrace House" listener response 2:42 Emmy Awards discussion 16:55 "Between Two Ferns: The Movie" review (extremely mild spoilers) Links: Amazon’s ‘Fleabag’ wins four...

This week, we review the new season of Netflix's Japanese reality show "Terrace House." We also discuss NBCUniversal's plans for its streaming service Peacock. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Listener to response to "The Family" review 1:55 NBCUniversal/Peacock news 12:56 "Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020" review (mild spoilers) Links: NBCU’s streamin...

This week, we're joined by Sarah Perez to review "The Family," a new documentary series on Netflix. We also discuss the latest details about Apple TV+. If you're interested in skipping ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Reader feedback 3:30 Apple TV+ pricing and launch date 16:59 “The Family” review Links: Apple TV+ to launch November 1 for $4.99/month, one year free comes...

This week, we review "Carnival Row," a fantastical murder mystery starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne on Amazon Prime Video. We also discuss YouTube's settlement with the FTC over children's privacy. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction 2:11 "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" listener response 15:03 "Carnival Row" revi...

This week, we discuss our initial impressions of the new Netflix series "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." (Since the series just came out — and we haven't watched the full season — we stick to a spoiler-free review.) We also get caught up on "Bachelor in Paradise," because why not? If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:50 "Red Sea Div...

This week, we discuss the news that Spider-Man is leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe and do an in-depth review of "The Red Sea Diving Resort," a new political thriller on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Spider-Man news 14:37 "Red Sea Diving Resort" review 37:02 "Red Sea Diving Resort" spoiler discussion Link...

This week, we review Netflix's martial arts drama "Wu Assassins." Also discussed: The fact that the CBS/Viacom merger is finally moving forward, and listener reactions to last week's review of "Another Life." (You may also notice that we've been changing up the theme music — we lost our old theme due to boring licensing reasons, and we're trying out new ones until we find one t...

This week, we discuss the news that "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed a mega-deal with Netflix. Then we have an in-depth review of "Another Life," a new science fiction show on Netflix. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the accept breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Benioff/Weiss sign with Netflix 6:08 "Another Life" review 33:24 &quo...

This week, we're focused on one thing — reviewing the HBO/BBC co-production "Years and Years." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:23 "Years and Years" review 30:07 "Years and Years" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the latest season of "Queer Eye" on Netflix. (Note: "Queer Eye" doesn't really feel like a show you can spoil, but we do discuss the storylines of the first two episodes.) We also discuss our first impressions of the new science fiction series "Another Life." Also, if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:28 &q...

This week, we review the delightfully-titled Netflix mockumentary "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein." We also debate the reasons why Netflix's US subscriber numbers went down in its most recent quarter. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Netflix subscriber numbers 22:53 "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein"...

This week, we review the Netflix film "Point Blank" and talk about WarnerMedia's plans for its new streaming service HBO Max. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 HBO Max 13:27 Point Blank review 26:24 Point Blank spoiler discussion Links: [AT&T’s new streaming service HBO Max arrives in 2020, will be the exclusive home of ‘Friends’][1...

This week, we review the latest season of "Stranger Things." We also discuss the news that Netflix is making a series based on Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" comics, and Jordan has some new TV recommendations. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Sandman on Netflix 13:28 Are You The One 22:35 Years and Years 26:29 Stranger Things review 54:1...

This week, we review Netflix's sketch comedy series "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson" and discuss the recently-released viewing numbers for "When They See Us." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:40 When They See Us follow-up 8:53 I Think You Should Leave review 17:44 I Think You Should Leave spoilers Links: [Netflix and Ava Du...

This week, we review "When They See Us," a new Netflix miniseries about the Central Park Five from director Ava Duvernay. We also discuss Netflix's latest list of recommended TVs and its new deal with writer-director Janet Mock. (Note: Anthony's voice sounds tinnier than usual because of he messed up the settings in the recording software and ended up recording from the wrong microphone....

This week, Darrell Etherington returns as a regular co-host and we review season 5 of "Black Mirror." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:33 "Black Mirror" spoiler-free review 31:00 Spoiler discussion

This week, we're joined by Catherine Shu to review "Always Be My Maybe," a new romantic comedy on Netflix starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction and discussion of upcoming TV shows 10:18 Spoiler-free review of "Always Be My Maybe" 26:14 spoiler discussion

In a bonus episode, we interview Grant Sputore, director of the new Netflix film "I Am Mother," about the real-world inspiration for the film's robots.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review "Tuca & Bertie," a new Netflix animated series created by the designer of "Bojack Horseman." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro and a Very Serious Discussion about laugh tracks 8:47 Spoiler-free review of Tuca & Bertie 24:43 Spoiler discussion

This week, we're joined once again by Darrell Etherington to review the Netflix comedy "Wine Country." And we wrap up our week-by-week coverage of "Game of Thrones" with a discussion of the disappointing finale and how it's affected our feelings on the show overall.

This week, we're joined by Darrell Etherington to discuss "The Bells," the second-to-last episode of "Game of Thrones," and perhaps the most divisive episode in the show's history.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater review the "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," a Netflix film that stars Zac Efron as serial killer as Ted Bundy and Lily Collins as Liz Kendall, his initially unsuspecting girlfriend. We also discuss the latest "Game of Thrones" episode, "The Last of the Starks." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode break...

This week, we're joined by Darrell Etherington to review "Avengers: Endgame" and the "Game of Thrones"' big Battle of Winterfell episode. Links: ‘ Avengers: Endgame’ is a very silly movie, but it ends in exactly the right way