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Today, we review the first two episodes of "Amazing Stories," a new version of the Steven Spielberg-produced anthology series on Apple TV+. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:44 "Amazing Stories" review 25:50 "Amazing Stories" spoiler discussion

We pack a lot into this mid-week episode, with a big reality TV catch-up (Darrell's "Bachelor" and "Love is Blind" thoughts, plus a "Big Brother" stunt where the coronavirus news is hidden from contestants), followed by a discussion of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting TV production and movie distribution. And then we wrap it all up with a review of the new Hulu documentary "Hillary." If y...

This week, we're joined by Emma Comeau to review "Devs," a new science fiction thriller on Hulu ( more specifically, the freshly-launched FX on Hulu). If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 3:26 "Devs" review (mild spoilers) 26:20 "Devs" spoiler review/speculation

This week, we're joined by TechCrunch's marketing director Alexandra Ames to review the Netflix reality series "Love Is Blind." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:59 "Love Is Blind" spoiler-free review 28:12 "Love Is Blind" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the new Netflix series "Locke & Key." We also discuss the news that Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence are making an asteroid-themed themed comedy called "Don't Look Up" for the streaming service. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 "Don't Look Up" discussion 14:19 "Locke and Key" spoiler-free review 29:48 "Locke and Key" spoiler discus...

This week, we discuss the Oscars and then have an in-depth review of "Mythic Quest," a video game-focused comedy on Apple TV+ If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Oscars discussion 17:54 "Mythic Quest" review 50:31 "Mythic Quest" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Netflix's decision to make auto-playing trailers optional (huzzah!) and review the service's new Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Netflix auto-play discussion 5:02 "Miss Americana" review

This week, we review the Netflix documentary series on "Cheer." We also cover reports that Netflix has laid off part of its marketing team as part of a broader shift in how the service promotes itself. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Netflix marketing news 8:27 "Cheer" spoiler-free review 43:27 "Cheer" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Little America", the new anthology series on Apple TV+. We also have a wide-ranging conversation that covers Netflix's new audience metrics, the latest developments on "The Bachelor" and a lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan over his TV+ series "Servant". If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Netflix audience metrics 15:52 "Little Ame...

This week, we discuss Netflix's strong showing in the latest Oscar nominations, as well as our reactions to "Joker" receiving 11 nods. We also recap the latest details about NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, and Jordan offers her spoiler-y thoughts on "You" season 2. And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Peacock discussion 14:21 Oscars discuss...

This week, we're focused on just one thing — reviewing "6 Underground," a new action movie on Netflix that stars Ryan Reynolds and and is directed by Michael Bay. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:42 "6 Underground" spoiler-free review 22:49 "6 Underground" spoiler discussion

This week, we run down our top five streaming shows and movies (mostly shows) from the past year. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Listener emails 7:01 Top five lists

This week, our entire episode is devoted to one thing: A spoiler-free review of "The Witcher," a new fantasy series on Netflix, which stars Henry Cavill and is based on the same books that inspired the popular video game franchise.

This week, we kick things off with a review of "Marriage Story" (we discuss the full plot of the movie, though it's not really a story you can spoil), and then move on to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Basically, it's Adam Driver week at Original Content! If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:15 "Mandalorian" listener response 8:50 "Marriage Story" review...

This week, we discuss Plex's new movie streaming service, then review season 3 of "The Crown." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Plex discussion 8:40 "The Crown" season 3 spoiler-free review 38:33 "The Crown" spoiler discussion

This week, we have an even more unstructured episode than usual — we get caught up with "The Mandalorian" and its breakout character (unofficially known as Baby Yoda). Then we have a freewheeling discussion of everything in the streaming and entertainment world that we are thankful for. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down 0:00 Intro/Thanksgiving plans 5:40 "The Mandalor...

This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to review Netflix's first music competition series, "Rhythm + Flow." (It feels like you can't really "spoil" a reality TV series that's been out for a month, but just to warn you: We reveal who wins.) Before that, we discuss how our impressions of Disney+ have changed as we've spent more time with the service. And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how...

This week, we discuss the launch of Disney+ and review the first episode of its flagship title, the Star Wars spinoff "The Mandalorian." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:38 "The Morning Show" listener response 9:24 Disney+ discussion 37:34 "The Mandalorian" review (spoiler free)

This week, Original Content releases its 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re joined by TechCrunch writer Sarah Perez to discuss our initial impressions of the launch lineup of Apple TV+. Then we have an in-depth (but spoiler-free) review of “The Morning Show,” which stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carrell. If you want to skip ahead, here’s how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro...

This week, we review new Netflix series "Living with Yourself," in which Paul Rudd plays two different versions of the same person. We also talk about our initial reactions to "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, and about the launch plans for HBO Max. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 00:44 "Morning Show" first impressions 11:01 HBO Max discussion 22:53 "Living...

This week, we discuss the imminent launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+, then do an in-depth review of both seasons of HBO's "Succession." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Apple/Disney discussion 10:16 "Succession" spoiler-free review 25:50 "Succession" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Netflix's latest earnings report and review "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 2:12 Netflix Q3 earnings 16:06 "El Camino" reviews (spoilers for "Breaking Bad" but not "El Camino") 38:20 "El Camino" spoiler discussion Links: Netflix Q3 earnings exceed estimates, despite disappointing US subscriber growth

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...