Today's Episode

Better late than never, on Today's Episode we take in our third vampire pilot of the month. Between the plot, comparisons to the original, and a discussion about the reviews, we try to consolidate the information you should know about the new SHOWTIME show. This horror-drama is set in Manhattan, takes place in the near present and stars Demián Bichir, Naomi Cole, Madison Taylor Baez, and Ian...

Fire Country , originally titled CAL Fire, is a new show on CBS that premiered on October 7th. It stars Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a convict who joins a firefighting program to commute his sentence after robbing a man with a gun. On this podcast, we discuss the production and reception as well as give our thoughts on the plot. Tune in and Welcome to Today’s Episode!

This show is not for the faint-hearted. You might think that a cast consisting of Colin Hanks ( Orange County ), Anna Paquin ( True Blood ), and Jake Lacy ( The Office ) would make for a fun time. Think again. This show is based on the true horror events that were inflicted on a family in the 1970s. We break down the first four episodes, present our thoughts and takes, and give a little background...

Not to be confused with the Australian series starring Patrick Brammall (also on Netflix) Glitch , is a new Korean science fiction drama about a woman who joins an alien enthusiast group when her boyfriend mysteriously goes missing. The pilot was directed by Roh Deok and written by Jim Han Sae. Tune in as we discuss the show, the plot, the characters, and our rating. Enjoy! 

This pilot ( Dead Weight ) can be divided up in four parts: 1. Maurice the vampire is a helpful wingman, 2. Reginald turns into a vampire 3. Reginald deals with the consequences of being a vampire 4. Maurice agrees to mentor Reginald. On Today's Episode we break down those plot points, talk about vampire shows in general, Ned from Spiderman, and give our overall rating for this Syfy premiere....

When you're a misunderstood blood sucking monster with an eternal lifespan, being lonely seems like the least of your problems. That said, this version of Anne Rice's famous first book, Interview with the Vampire, spends the bulk of its pilot episode telling the story of Lestat and Louis, two people who feel at odds with the world they live in for similar but different reasons. Created b...

So Help Me Todd is a legal dramedy on CBS starring Skylar Austin and Marcia Gay Harden. The premise is about a struggling ex private investigator (Todd) who finds his calling helping his mother (Margaret) and her law firm work/solve its cases. On this podcast we review the pilot episode by going over the plot, talking about the production and giving our rating. Hope you enjoy!

On this podcast we like to review the most recent installments of different series every episode. Panhandle is a new series on Spectrum. It’s a procedural dramedy about an agoraphobic armchair detective, Bell and a traffic cop who team up to solve crime and figure out what happened to Bell's wife. Tune in to hear our review. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Reboot on Hulu, is a show about a show that feels an awful lot like a bunch of other shows. It stars Keegan Michael Key from Schmigadoon, Jackass’s Johnny Knoxville, Crazy Ex-GF Rachel Bloom, Utopia’s Calum Worthy, and Judy Greer from Archer. On the podcast, we discuss episode 4 titled Girlfriends . Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Star Wars: Andor is a prequel series that follows thief-turned-Rebel spy Cassian Andor in the years leading up to the events of  Rogue One.  On Today's Episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the first three episodes that were released on Disney+ last week, as well as formulate our own rating. Tune in, but be aware of spoilers if you haven't watched the episodes yet. Enjoy!

Everything old is new again. As NBC resurrects one of its most popular shows from the early 90s, we get to tune in and judge the plot to find out if it is worth your time. The premiere, titled July 13th, 1985 , introduces us to a new team of characters but mostly centers around Dr. Ben (Raymond Lee) who is tasked with stopping a criminal gang from stealing the Hope diamond. We're not going to...

As Netflix continues to expand its portfolio around the globe, we take a look at a new show based in South Africa and created by Nigerian film director Akin Omotoso, The Brave Ones.  The series mixes folklore with drama as the main lead, Ntsiki discovers her innate powers after being stricken by a family tragedy. Tune in to hear our pros, cons, and rating. Welcome to Today's Episode! 

Los Espookys is a comedy on HBO. On Today's Episode, we discuss the first installment of the second season called Los Espiritus en el Cementerio, which was released September 16th.  The show centers around a ragtag group of friends who complete odd jobs that routinely involve some form of fake haunting.  If you've ever seen a Fred Armisen production, you are probably aware of what you&ap...

The Serpent Queen extends STARZ fixation with Renaissance period dramas. As with Becoming Elizabeth , The White Princess , The White Queen , The Spanish Princess , history and entertainment are merged and guided with performances that feature strong female leads (Samantha Morton/Liv Hill), beautiful scenery and are juxtaposed with modern music and swearing. Tune in to hear our full review. Welcome...

Today we're reviewing the pilot to American Gigolo starring Jon Bernthal on SHOWTIME. The plot revolves around Julian/Johnny Kaye, a male escort falsely imprisoned for 15 years after one of his clients is found dead and his fingerprints are on the murder weapon. Now, with a new lease on freedom, Julian starts tracing the clues back to who framed him and for what reason. Tune in to hear our th...

After a long hiatus from acting, Matthew Fox is back on the small screen in Peacock's Last Light . What happens when the worlds main source of energy is cut off? Who will people turn to for answers? On Today's Episode, we chat about the first of this five episode miniseries based on the 2007 Alex Scarrow disaster-thriller novel, then we look at the reviews. Tune in and Enjoy!

Tune in to our review of the third episode of the most expensive show ever made. This highly polarized Amazon series draws upon one of the most consequential fiction works ever created. Nonetheless, we do our best to be impartial while skimming over the plot,  discussing our pros and cons and sorting out the reviews. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Today we revisit the Walking Dead Universe in its latest extension, a six installment anthology series called Tales of the Walking Dead. Last night's episode “Amy/Dr. Everett” marks the fourth chapter of this series, it guest stars Anthony Edwards and Poppy Liu playing a pair of survivors set ten years into the zombie apocalypse. 

Lost Ollie is a four episode miniseries on Netflix that mixes live-action, puppetry, and computer animation to tell the story of a patchwork bunny trying to find its way home. Developed by a medley of award winning animators and storytellers, the show has received mostly positive praise from critics and audiences alike. On our podcast, we kick off with a game, discuss the characters, the plot, the...

This Hulu hybrid documentary series about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a struggling football team in Wales during the height of COVID kicked off August 24th with two episodes. The show has already been renewed for two more seasons, which makes sense since attempting to rebuild an entire football team so that it may ascend to a higher tier of the English Football pyramid is easier said t...

Little Demon is an animated comedy on FXX that premiered Thursday night with two, 20 minute episodes. The show follows the antichrist, a thirteen year old named Christina/Chrissy, as she struggles with adolescence, fights with her parents, and tries to get a handle on her newfound abilities. It stars Lucy DeVito, Danny DeVito, and Aubrey Plaza. Welcome to Today's Episode. Thanks for tuning in...

Roswell, New Mexico is a science fiction drama series on The CW that first premiered in 2019. Though it’s based on the Roswell High book series by Melinda Metz, and draws elements from the 1999 TV adaptation starring Shiri Appleby, it is not a pure remake of either. The newer series jumps ten years into the main characters' futures while reimagining much of their backstory, relationships and...

After what some might call a long winter, the expansion of the Game of Thrones television franchise is underway as House of the Dragon finally dropped its premiere hour long episode Sunday night on HBO. In our discussion on Today's Episode, we cover the plot of this prequel series, the characters, our theories, and the reviews. Tune in and let us know what you think! 

Join in as we discuss the first episodes of Apple's Bad Sisters , developed and created by Sharon Horgan ( Catastrophe, Pulling ). Based on a 2011 Flemish series, this dark comedy thriller hosts a strong cast, big budget, and plenty of questions to kick off its ten episode arc. Along with going over the plot and reviews, our conversation also delves into working titles and comparisons to othe...

Marvel is at it again. On Today's Episode, we give our thoughts on the pilot of a series centered around a new superhero with a law degree, She-Hulk aka deputy DA Jenn Walters. Tatiana Maslany is no stranger to the small screen, but I don't remember any of her alter clones standing over six feet and shot putting boulders out of the stratosphere. Tune in if you're interested in our b...