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Jenni and Jess catch up on newly released and upcoming TV Shows & Movies from the last few weeks. Plus, they discuss all the summer shows and movies they're looking forward to ahead of a brief podcast hiatus. Listen for what (and what not) to watch this month including: Sirens (Netflix), Adults (FX/Hulu), Overcompensating (Prime Video), Dept. Q (Netflix), Life of Chuck, Materialists, and s...

This week, Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 7 (the finale!) of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.* In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Convergence' - the season two finale - including Ellie's argument with Jesse, her encounter with Mel and Owen, and the inevitable confrontation wit...

This week, Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 6 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.* In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'The Price', including Joel's childhood flashback, Ellie's birthdays, Eugene's fate, and Ellie finally learning the truth from Joel. Press Play For...: Ho...

This week, Jenni breaks down Season 2 Episode 5 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.* In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Feel Her Love', including the introduction of spores, a Jackson crew reunion, some hard decisions, and a major reveal. Questions or takes of your own? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doubl...

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 4 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.* In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Seattle Day One', including two new groups to worry about, and the big shift in the relationship between Ellie and Dina. Also, our love of a good cold open and dislike of a cer...

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.* In this episode we dissect the biggest changes from the game to the screen -- mainly, the relationship between Ellie and Dina. Also, Catherine O'Hara's therapist, the creepy cult-like people, and Ellie's grieving process...

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. We share first impressions, dive into the biggest changes from the game, and unpack key scenes—plus a few Easter eggs you might’ve missed. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, we’ve got thoughts. Questions or takes of your own? Email us at ⁠⁠doubletakenewsletter@gmail.com⁠...

Jess and Jenni break down the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. We share first impressions, dive into the biggest changes from the game, and unpack key scenes—plus a few Easter eggs you might’ve missed. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, we’ve got thoughts. Questions or takes of your own? Email us at doubletakenewsletter@gmail.com...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down the finale (episode 10) of Season 2 of Severance aka 'Cold Harbor'. SPOILERS AHEAD. The finale gives us answers to some of our pressing questions like: what is Cold Harbor? What tests are they using Gemma for? What are they refining in MDR? What's the deal with the goats? Jess and Jenni break down those...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 9 of Season 2 of Severance aka 'After Hours'. SPOILERS AHEAD. This episode moves a lot of our characters forward and into place for what is sure to be a jam-packed season finale. How did Jess and Jenni feel about this episode? What do they think Cold Harbor really is? If you have any questions or tho...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 8 of Season 2 of Severance aka 'Sweet Vitriol'. SPOILERS AHEAD. This episode sees Harmony Cobel (Patricia Arquette) return to her hometown of Salt's Neck, and we get Harmony's backstory, including a big reveal that re-contextualizes the character and the Severance procedure. How does this imp...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 7 of Season 2 of Severance aka 'Chikhai Bardo'. SPOILERS AHEAD. They discuss what Gemma is really up to on the testing floor, how Lumon may have sabotaged Gemma and Mark long before Mark started working there, the Evil Doctor... and everything in between. If you have any questions or thoughts to shar...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 6 of Season 2 of 'Severance' aka. 'Atilla'. SPOILERS AHEAD. They discuss Mark's reintegration progression, Helena's stalking of Mark Scout, the hellish dinner party with Burt, Irving, and Fields... and everything in between. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Doub...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 5 of Season 2 of 'Severance.' SPOILERS AHEAD. They discuss Mark's potential reintegration sickness, how Helly reacts to being back on the severed floor, what direction Milchick might be headed in... and everything in between. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take tea...

Jenni and Jess catch up on newly released and upcoming TV Shows & Movies in February . Listen for what (and what not) to watch this month including: The Pitt (Max) Severance (Apple TV+) Traitors (Peacock) The White Lotus (Max) The Gorge (Apple TV+) Grosse Point Garden Society (Peacock) The Monkey (Movie) Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix) Captain America: Brave New World (Movie) Yellowjackets (Para...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 4 of Season 2 of 'Severance.' SPOILERS AHEAD. They discuss the big Helena/Helly reveal, how Irving figured it out, what's the deal with those twins?, were the innies really outside or could they still be in Lumon?... and everything in between. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with t...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 3 of Season 2 of 'Severance.' They discuss once more if Helena is really undercover as Helly on the severed floor, the mysteries of Mamalian's Nurturable, Dylan's family time at Lumon, and everything in between. SPOILERS AHEAD. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Ta...

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 2 of Season 2 of 'Severance.' They discuss why Lumon is so interested in Mark, what he's really doing (what's Cold Harbor?!), if Helena is really undercover as Helly on the severed floor, who Irving is calling late at night, what Dylan's outies motivations are for working at Lumon, and ev...

The work is mysterious and important! After 3 long years of waiting, Jenni and Jess are finally talking about Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series Severance. This week, they cover episode 1 of the new season, along with some of their reactions, theories, and other thoughts. NOTE: there are SPOILERS ahead for Season 2 Ep 1 of Severance. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Tak...

Jenni and Jess catch up on The Golden Globes winners and losers. Then, they check in on the TV shows that they've been watching recently, including: The Pitt (Max) On Call (Prime Video) American Primeval (Netflix) Silo (Apple TV+) Severance (Apple TV+) Lockerbie (Peacock) Shining Vale (Max) As always, this is a SPOILER-FREE discussion. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this episode, Jenni and Jess reflect on the state of television in 2024 and rank their top 10 shows of the year, including favorites like  Abbott Elementary ,  Black Doves ,  Hacks , and more. Hosts: Jenni Cullen and Jess Spoll Producer and Editor: Jenni Cullen If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, you can reach us at...

Jenni and Jess share their reactions and discuss theories for episodes 1 through 5 of Season 2 of Silo (Apple TV+). **** SPOILERS AHEAD **** If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, you can reach us at doubletakenewsletter@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Double Take  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for weekly TV recommendations. Find and follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The award ceremony celebrating both TV and Movie excellence is almost here! In this episode, Jess and Jenni discuss the 82nd Golden Globe Award nominees—the snubs, the surprises—and chat about their reactions, predictions, and hopes for each major category. Note: the Golden Globes will air in January 5, 2025 at 8:00pm ET. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, yo...

Jenni and Jess discuss the TV shows and movies in December 2024 that they're most excited to watch: BabyRatu (Babygirl and Nosferatu on December 25), a Canadian heist comedy-drama with Margo Martindale, a disaster comedy from A24, and more. If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, you can reach us at doubletakenewsletter@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Double Take  ⁠⁠⁠...

Jenni and Jess discuss the 'Wicked' movie musical directed by the incomparable Jon Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey. We have a lot of thoughts and feelings, perhaps mostly feelings so let's get into it!!! If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, you can reach us at doubletakenewsletter@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Double Take  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...