The Good. The Bad. The Basic.

The Shield gave us the gritty underbelly of life as an L.A. cop, and exposed the corruption of Vic Mackey, his friends, and his superiors. What is it about this crime action drama that kept us hooked up in the back half? Stay tuned!

Sorry About That follows Jay Savage an actor moves from Zanesville, OH to Atlanta, GA in order to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor in the Hollywood of the South. What could possibly go wrong? On this bonus, minisode #GBB takes a look at this brand new comedy from Atlanta writer/director Nina Lee. Check out the series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UtF64BtShRgsjvKY-E1wg/videos

The Shield is a crime drama that follows a group of cops who start off on the softer side of corrupt and devolve into full-blown criminal activity. What did #GBB have to say about this series following some truly unsavory boys in blue? Stay tuned!

On this episode of #GBB, we will be discussing the last 2 seasons of the critically-acclaimed crime drama, Breaking Bad! Walter White, the chem teacher turned cancer patient turned drug kingpin, was a hero to many of the series’ fans, but what does this actually say about those fans? And what did we learn from the series? Stay tuned!

Breaking Bad is the story of unassuming high-school chemistry teacher and part-time car wash employee, Walter White, who soon turns into a drug kingpin, following a cancer diagnosis. Though this series is considered one of the best series of all time, it wouldn't be #GBB if we didn't break down the story and get into what made the first 3 seasons of Breaking Bad good, bad, and basic! Enjoy!

Today, #GBB will be discussing the last 4 seasons of the ground-breaking FX original, Sons of Anarchy! Sons of Anarchy used gang life as a backdrop to create an ongoing narrative about toxic friendships, narcissistic parents, misguided loyalty, the necessity of personal accountability, and how misogyny hurts everyone. So what exactly do we think made Sons of Anarchy such a huge network achievement...

Today, #GBB will be kicking off our 6th season, Outlaws, and kicking things off by discussing the first 3 seasons of the ground-breaking FX original, Sons of Anarchy! Sons of Anarchy used a more modern setting and some inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet to weave an intricate cautionary tale. The series constantly explored themes such as friendship, betrayal, brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption...

Today, we’ll be discussing the highs and lows of the grandfather of all political dramas, NBC’s The West Wing! This series is still lauded as one of the greatest and most inspirational TV shows of all time by various publications, including Time magazine and TV Guide. The West Wing was also ranked number 10 on The Writers Guild of America’s “101 Best -Written TV Series” list. So what did 2 Black M...

The Good Wife is a series that delivered quality for seven spectacular seasons! On this episode, #GBB dives into seasons 5-7 on this immaculate drama. Our protagonist, Alicia Florrick made a series of questionable decisions for the series duration, decisions that did very little to bring her closer to happiness, but did keep viewers on the edge of their seats. So what did we think of The Good Wife...

The Good Wife, CBS' award-winning legal/political drama, is praised by many critics as the last great network television drama. This series, about a wealthy stay-at-home mom who must re-enter the workplace and finally use her law degree after her husband is arrested, is captivating, but why? Find out as we discuss the first 4 seasons of this memorable series!

House of Cards is a show which quickly curated a loyal fan base, but who was the series really for; what was the magic formula? What was it that made House of Cards so riveting for so many viewers? In discussing the back half of the series, Alex and I will dive a bit deeper on what House of Cards got right, what it got wrong, and how behind-the-scenes shenanigans ruined the final season of the sho...

House of Cards is the series that put Netflix on the map as a serious contender in creating original content, and is arguably responsible for the success that the streaming giant enjoys today. So what was it that made this political drama so bingeworthy? Check out what we had to say on the first three seasons of this unexpected online hit!

Scandal was truly a force of nature, despite a lot of convoluted writing and plots that we hanging on by a thread. In this episode, we dive into seasons 4-6 of this groundbreaking political drama and try to get to the heart of what made this series so addictive! Enjoy!

ABC's Scandal is a show which revolutionized how we discuss and consume television. Despite a short and very rocky first season, Scandal because a the cultural artifact and managed to survive 7 seasons on the network. What made Scandal so addictive, what did we love and hate about the series, and how well has it aged? Stay tuned as we discuss the first 4 seasons!

A drama about the ugly reality behind reality TV? The premise alone is ambitious, but UnREAL took a huge bite of this apple and crafted a compelling cast of characters both on and "off" camera. So how does this series hold up, what made it great, and what could have been done better? Stay tuned!

30 Rock was a groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes farce created by Saturday Night Live alum Tina Fey, and based loosely on her experiences as a writer for SNL. 30 Rock very quickly became and remains a large part of the topography of modern television and is considered by many to be something of a blueprint for satire. But how did the show, created by a wealthy white GenXer, actually measure up with...

Instant Star is the whirlwind modern-fairy tale of a young girl who finds the happily-ever-after of overnight super-stardom after winning a nationally-televised singing competition, and quickly learns that her work as singer-songwriter(and her personal growth) is just getting started! Find out what #GBB had to say about this Canadian teen drama!

Starz's sports "sitcom", Survivor's Remorse was a long overdue narrative of a Black family coming to terms with sudden wealth when an athlete goes pro, and his closest relationships come along on the ride of his new life. Alex and I were deeply impressed with this short-lived series! Check out what we had to say!

Nashville was saved after its season 4 cancellation at ABC and found a home for its final two seasons at CMT, but did this shift actually improve the writing on the series? How did Nashville navigate its back half, and is it worth re-watching? Stay tuned!

ABC/CMT's Nashville was a show with an excellent premise: The public and private lives of country music stars. With a star-studded cast, and an amazing soundtrack and collection of original music, Nashville was poised to capture a large audience. So did it succeed? Check out what we had to say on seasons 1-3 of this musical drama!

Lasting 2 years and 4 seasons on ABC Family, Lincoln Heights is one of few Black family dramas in a sea of sitcoms. This show about the family of a cop and their adjustment after moving to the community where he grew up is poignant, real, and worth remembering! Check out what Alex and I had to say about Lincoln Heights!

Big Love gave us a cast of layered, complex characters, all living firmly in shades of grey, and (in large part) allowed us to make up our minds about who were the heroes, and who were the villains. The show's strongly polarizing premise could have meant certain failure, but whose writing, acting, and plot pacing were so strong that they continue to resonate with audiences! Check out what Alex and...

Big Love was a show with an unlikely premise which became an even more unlikely network hit and one of HBO's juggernauts. This show about a mainstream family practicing polygamy while trying to keep a peaceful home life doesn't sound like it would be as relatable as it ended up being, but the tales of the Henrickson family resonated so deeply with people from all walks of life. Check out our thoug...

Malcolm In The Middle was Fox's the breakout hit of 2000, a hilarious, relatable, and unexpectedly moving family sitcom that lasted seven seasons on the network. The perfect storm of casting, writing, acting, and comedic timing are just some of the things that made this series so stellar! Check out what we think made Malcolm In The Middle television gold!

Parenthood was a series about the many small steps in the journeys of a big family, and one episode simply wasn't enough to cover all of the things that made this series so beautiful and memorable. Check out what we thought made seasons 4-6 of this powerhouse so brilliant!