Jennifer and Mike

Time Crunched Critics

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Time Crunched Critics is a podcast for busy TV fans, offering honest, straight-forward reviews to help you decide what's a worthwhile watch and what's a safe skip.  Check out our Weekly Crunch episodes for quick reviews of all the shows on our weekly watch-list.  Check out our Extra Crunchy episodes for detailed deep-dives into specific shows/films/topics.  Check out our Crunch Wrap  episodes for complete summaries and recaps of entire TV seasons (spoilers abound; details about themes/characters/plot points/fan theories/more), to get you all caught up and ready for a new season to drop!  Email...

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Jennifer and Mike

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Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

Weekly Crunch - Carrie, Crystal Lake & Nobody Wants This 27.10.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete spoiler-free review of Carrie, Crystal Lake,  and Nobody Wants This (S3).  Plus they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week AND let you know what to look out for in the next two weeks.  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - Last Seen, Lanterns, East of Eden & Below 12.10.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete spoiler-free review of Last Seen, Lanterns, East of Eden and Below  Plus they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week AND let you know what to look out for in the next two weeks.  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - The Shards, The Paper (Season 2), & Brothers 28.09.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their full reviews of The Shards and The Paper (Season 2) Are they worthwhile watches? They also share their first impressions of Brothers . Will they keep watching? Plus, they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week and Fast Forward to what will be releasing in the next two weeks.  Send us Fan Mail

Extra Crunchy - The Emmys (2026) 16.09.2026

In this Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics dive into the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards!  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - The Whisper Man, Furious, Silo & Adults 07.09.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete review of Furious, Silo (Season 3), and Adults (Season 2).  Plus they review the new Netflix thriller film The Whisper Man . They share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week AND let you know what to look out for in the next week. Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - Sterling Point, The Shards, Ted Lasso & The Last House 24.08.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete review of Sterling Point and share their first impressions of The Shards and Ted Lasso (Season 4). Jennifer also shares her opinion on The Last House (Netflix film). They share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week AND let you know what to look out for in the next week.  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - Cape Fear, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, & The Five Star Weekend (plus more!) 03.08.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete review of Cape Fear, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and The Five Star Weekend . Plus, they share their first impressions of Furious, Lucky, and Silo (Season 3). They share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week AND let you know what shows will be releasing in the next two weeks.  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch – Widow’s Bay (Complete), I Will Find You (Complete), Voicemails for Isabelle (Movie), & House of the Dragon, (First Impression Season 3) 29.06.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give their complete review of Widow's Bay (Season 1), I Will Find You (Netflix mini series), and Voicemails for Isabelle (Netflix movie). Plus, Mike gives his first impressions of House of the Dragon (Season 3) and they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week!  Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - Running Point, Hacks, The Boroughs, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed & Cape Fear 08.06.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics give a full TCC Rating of Running Point (Season 2), Hack's (Season 5), and The Boroughs. Are they worthwhile watches? They also share their initial impressions of two new shows, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and Cape Fear . Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear fr...

Weekly Crunch - The Boroughs, Rooster, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season 2) 26.05.2026

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS btw. Just reviews.  This week the Time Crunched Critics give a full TCC Rating of Monarch (Season 2), Margo's Got Money Troubles , and Rooster. Are they worthwhile watches? They also discuss a new show, The Boroughs , and share their thoughts so far.  Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week.  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or...

Weekly Crunch - Imperfect Women, Widow's Bay, Miniature Wife, & Apex 05.05.2026

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS btw. Just reviews.  This week the Time Crunched Critics review the complete season of Imperfect Women , discuss their initial impressions of Widow's Bay and Miniature Wife , and review the new Netflix thriller film, Apex . Jennifer recommends three recent documentaries for all you true-crime documentary fans.  Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week...

Weekly Crunch - Shrinking (Season 3), The Pitt (Season 2), DTF St. Louis (complete), & Margo's Got Money Troubles (so far) 20.04.2026

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS. Just reviews.  This week the Time Crunched Critics revisit Shrinking (Season 3), The Pitt (Season 2), and DTF St. Louis after finishing all episodes of each. Are they worthwhile watches? Also, they briefly touch on Margo's Got Money Troubles , as three episodes are currently available. Will they keep watching? Plus, they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the we...

Weekly Crunch - Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, Big Mistakes & Paradise (Season 2) 13.04.2026

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS btw. Just reviews.  This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen , the new Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes , and the second season of Paradise . Are they worthwhile watches? Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week.  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment...

Weekly Crunch - Scarpetta, The Madison, Rooster & Imperfect Women 30.03.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the complete first seasons of Scarpetta and The Madison , and the first few episodes of Rooster and Imperfect Women .  Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week.  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to...

Extra Crunchy - The 98th Academy Awards 19.03.2026

In this Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics dive into the 98th Academy Awards Ceremony — sharing their thoughts on the ceremony as a whole, sharing movie reviews of (almost) all films nominated, breaking down nominees and winners of major awards, and sharing their favorite highlights from the night. Are any of these nominated films worth the watch? Did the Academy get it right?  Send...

Weekly Crunch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season 1), H/Jack (Season 2), & DTF St. Louis (Pilot) 09.03.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the complete second season of H/Jack and the the complete first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters in preparation for it's second season that is currently releasing. Plus, they touch on the pilot episode of the new HBO show DTF St. Louis.    Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips?  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question o...

Weekly Crunch - Paradise, H/Jack & A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms 24.02.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the first seasons of Paradise and H/Jack , in preparation for their second seasons that are currently releasing. Plus, Mike updates us on his review of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms now that it has wrapped. Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips?  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcriti...

Weekly Crunch - The 'Burbs, Fallout, & Girl Taken 16.02.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics discuss the new Peacock series The 'Burbs, Prime Video's Fallout (Season 2) and the Paramount+ psychological thriller series Girl Taken.  Plus they introduce a new segment - "Be Kind, Rewind."  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send...

Weekly Crunch - PONIES, Steal, Shrinking & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 02.02.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Peacock series PONIES and the new Amazon Prime mini-series Steal . Plus they touch on the season 3 premier of Shrinking and the new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips?  Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We&a...

Weekly Crunch - His & Hers, Heated Rivalry, & Coldwater 19.01.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series His & Hers , HBO's Heated Rivalry , and Paramount's Coldwater . Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, we will give you a quick recap of The Golden Globe Awards and debate our next watches.  Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send us Fan Mail

Weekly Crunch - Run Away, The Pitt, & Pluribus 12.01.2026

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series Run Away, The Pitt, and re-examine Pluribus as a whole now that the first season has wrapped. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, we will give you a preview of our current watches for next week's discussion.  Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your reviews and suggestions for sho...

Extra Crunchy - Stranger Things SERIES FINALE (with a special guest host) 05.01.2026

On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into the long-awaited series finale of Stranger Things . Our friend and fellow podcaster joins us to discuss our favorite moments, our biggest gripes, our personal alternate ending choices, and to debate "conformity gate." Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Send us an email...

Extra Crunchy! Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 29.12.2025

On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7). We share our Time-Crunched Critic rating, review major plot points, unpack our biggest questions and gripes, and highlight our favorite moments.  Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.co...

Weekly Crunch - Fallout, The Stolen Girl, and a few Holiday films 22.12.2025

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the first episode of Fallout Season 2 and  the complete miniseries The Stolen Girl. And to celebrate the holiday season, they watched three new Christmas flicks - A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Oh. What. Fun, and Jingle Bell Heist. Are they worthwhile watches or safe to skip? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com to share your favorite holiday favorites!  Sen...

Weekly Crunch - Lazarus, Morning Show, Chair Company, and Wake Up Dead Man 17.12.2025

This week the Time Crunched Critics review a new mystery-thriller miniseries, Lazarus (a Harlan Coben production) and give updates on two shows that have wrapped this season - The Morning Show (Season 4) and The Chair Company (Season 1). They also discuss a movie, Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3). Are these worthwhile watches? Or can you safely skip them?  Send us Fan Mail

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