TV Is Good

This week sees the return of Julian Fellowes' costume drama The Gilded Age, and Alan and Kathryn have very different feelings while basically agreeing on its overall quality. Then we move from one Mr. F to another, as the pair dive into a broad overview of the masterpiece Arrested Development. 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Housekeeping: Station Eleven on Patreon 03:09 Holiday episodes - Thanksgivin...

In this month's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Alan and Kathryn revisit the century's greatest show with the worst timing, Station Eleven. Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essay Pre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted o...

Alan and Kathryn reunite to discuss the fourth season of Keri Russell's political thriller The Diplomat, with topics including the awfulness of Hal and the brilliance of Allison Janney. Then, in the least surprising pairing of all time. the pair go back in time to rewatch The West Wing's most famous cliffhanger. In a bonus third segment celebrating his Rod Serling book's publication, A...

Kathryn is joined by her Vulture colleague Roxana Hadadi to discuss the return of The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke's neo-noir. Can the excellent first season possibly be improved upon? Spoilers: yes! Then, the pair trade Tulsa for Stars Hollow as they re-examine the ups and downs of the beloved Gilmore Girls. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Housekeeping: Alan's absence 02:02 Serling book event reschedule...

With Alan out of action, Kathryn brings in The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss a pair of future-focused legal dramas. First, Robert and Michelle King's latest legal drama Cupertino , featuring the return of Mike Colter, the grand arrival of Busy Phillips into the Kings universe, some typically delightful weirdo TV judges. Then they consider the long-forgotten science fictio...

Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of superlatives. Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod Serling bi...

Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take a tour through the original Lonesome Dove miniseries and its many, many sequels. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 See Alan & Kathryn live 01:41 Treehouse of Horror on Patreon 02:50 Ninety secon...

With the advent of fall TV upon us, Alan & Kathryn break from their format to run down several of the biggest shows on the horizon. Then, the pair are joined by journalist and author Lynette Rice to discuss her new book: "ER: The Oral History". Purchase Lynette's book at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250399588/er/ 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Housekeeping: Alan wrote a book! Liv...

All characters great and small come under the microscope this week, as Alan & Kathryn reach first for Reacher (and the new Reacherverse spinoff Neagley) before hailing themselves a Taxi back to the 1970s. 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Housekeeping: See Alan & Kathryn live in New Jersey! 2:19 The Emmys: great winners, garbage production 11:01 October's Patreon episode revealed 12:36 Renewal news...

With the return of Apple TV's Slow Horses, Alan and Kathryn discuss the show's willingness to kill beloved characters off as well as the dichotomy of running-spies and strolling-spies. Then the pair navigate the many twists and turns of J.J. Abrams' own spy show, Alias. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 October's Patreon episode 02:33 The Emmys, weekend one 08:24 Fleabag's tenth anniversary 10:00 Slow Hors...

For our special Labor Day Patreon-exclusive episode, Alan & Kathryn revisit Party Down, one of the most underrated sitcoms of the twenty-first century, in a discussion that is both long and interesting. Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & g...

This week, Alan and Kathryn's attention is briefly distracted by the return of Australian rom-com Colin from Accounts, causing them to unexpectedly veer into an impassioned discussion of the wonderful 90s PBS show Wishbone. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The newest Patreon episode: Party Down 01:48 The Simpsons - Kathryn's blind spot 03:24 Colin From Accounts 27:10 Wishbone Support us on Patreon Read Al...

With the celebrated return of FX's Adults this week, Alan & Kathryn dedicate the episode to the sitcom's triumphant second season. Then, the pair sit down with Adults' creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw for an in-depth discussion on the things they love about TV. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Next month's Patreon episode 02:30 The fall TV slate 04:14 What's Alan plugging? 05:30 Kathryn wants...

In this week's episode, Alan & Kathryn discuss the teen hit of the summer - Prime soap Sterling Point - including lauding the talents of Ella Rubin. Then, we look back at soap history to the early 2000s, through the lens of Josh Schwartz's opus The OC. 00:00 Introduction 1:07 Hayden Panettiere 04:40 Kathryn's throat, and various teams 05:30 Lanterns timeline watch 09:15 Every Summer After ain'...

The latest instalment in the DC Universe arrives this week, and Alan & Kathryn are here to share their thoughts on HBO's Lanterns. Then, a throwback tribute to a legendary superhero one-hit wonder, The Middleman. 00:00 Intro 01:09 September Patreon Poll Results 03:04 A Patreon Correction 03:58 Kathryn's Voice: Why Does It Sound Like That? 05:54 Alan's Audiobook 11:35 Swiss Bones 14:36 Alan's W...

With the return of Apple TV's flagship comedy looming, Alan & Kathryn attempt to untangle the complicated road that brought Ted Lasso back for a fourth season. Then the pair compare sports comedies past and present with the Aaron Sorkin breakthrough Sports Night. 00:00 Intro/Foreign TV Is Good 11:00 Ted Lasso 36:55 Sports Night Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathr...

August's special Patreon-exclusive episode sees Alan and Kathryn break down the historic course correction of The Leftover's second season, beginning with its premiere episode "Axis Mundi". But first, an important celebrity sighting. See the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod...

Alan & Kathryn take a tour through Furious, the new Hulu crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether. Then, they discuss the history of her hangout sitcom New Girl through the lens of its exceptional second season episode "Cooler". 00:00 Intro/The Gilmore Girls Minute 04:16 Furious 35:01 New Girl Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod Serl...

We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater clowns of The Brady Variety Hour while Alan tries to explain the potted history of Mrs Columbo. Lastly, the pair check in with the complete third season of The Vampire Lestat. 00:00 Intro/Housek...

Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Important Bluey Research 07:35 August's Patreon Episode Revealed 09:28 The Hawk 13:27 Emmys Reactions 16:51 Lucky 36:23 The Queen's Gambit Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at V...

This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood. 00:00 Intro/Posterwatch 05:41 Little House on the Prairie 39:45 Deadwood Support us on Patreon Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essay Pre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hos...

Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their favourites - the NBC procedural Hannibal. Support us on Patreon , and follow the show on Bluesky , Instagram , and Threads . Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? , and Kathryn at Vulture . Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography . Hoste...

Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of all time: The Americans' "START". To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon , and follow the show on Bluesky , Instagram , and Threads . Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? ,...

In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she loves. 00:00 Intro/Smash That Like Button 06:25 The Bear 01:03:29 James Burrows/Tatiana Maslany Support us on Patreon , and follow the show on Bluesky , Instagram , and Threads . Read Alan at Wh...

This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs. 00:00 Intro 11:36 Widow's Bay 45:17 Dinosaurs Support us on Patreon , and follow the show on Bluesky , Instagram , and Threads . Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? , and Kathryn at Vulture . Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography ....