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The Charlie Puth Show is a mockumentary-style comedy on The Roku Channel featuring Charlie Puth playing a fictionalized version of himself. The show follows Puth as he navigates absurd scenarios, from rebranding as a country artist to trying to reunite One Direction, all while being supported by a quirky cast and big-name guest stars like John Legend and Weird Al Yankovic. In this podcast, we’ll b...

Disclaimer is Apple TV+’s new psychological thriller from director Alfonso Cuarón, based on the novel by Renée Knight. The series stars Cate Blanchett as Catherine, a journalist whose past resurfaces after she receives a mysterious book revealing buried secrets. Kevin Kline plays Stephen, a grieving man seeking revenge, and Sacha Baron Cohen stars as Robert, Catherine’s husband. The show explores...

Teacup is Peacock’s latest dive into horror, brought to life by producer James Wan. The show stars Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie, a veterinarian whose quiet life in rural Georgia takes a hard left into when her son is lost in the forest only to return gibberish and trying to stab her. Also, there are people crossing invisible barriers and getting turned inside out like a poorly made burrito. And a w...

The Franchise is HBO’s newest satire-comedy, taking aim at the chaos behind superhero film productions. Starring Himesh Patel as the overworked 1st AD Daniel, the show follows his misadventures on the set of "Tecto: Eye of the Storm", a minor film overshadowed by the franchise’s bigger projects. With its fast-paced, walk-and-talk style, eccentric actors, and corporate chaos, this series...

Nobody Wants This is Netflix’s latest rom-com, bringing together Kristen Bell as a blunt dating podcaster and Adam Brody as a heartbroken rabbi. In the first two episodes, "Pilot" and "A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple", an awkward dinner party meetup leads to unexpected romantic sparks. Critics are raving about their chemistry, while others are questioning if this show brings anyth...

Twilight of the Gods is a brutal, mythological animated series created by Zack Snyder, Jay Oliva, and Eric Carrasco. This dark take on Norse mythology kicks off with "The Bride-Price " , a 30-minute pilot drenched in blood and betrayal. The episode begins with a gruesome battlefield meet-cute between Leif, a warrior-king of Völsungland, and Sigrid, a fiery half-giant, only for their wedd...

Billionaire Island is a six-part Norwegian dramedy series on Netflix created by Anne Bjørnstad and Eilif Skodvin, known for Lilyhammer . Set around Norway's lucrative salmon industry, the show follows a corporate feud between two fish farming giants: Marlax and Meyer Fjordbruk. Julie Lange, the ruthless CEO of Marlax, plots a hostile takeover after the sudden death of a shareholder, Ole Richa...

Doctor Odyssey is Ryan Murphy’s latest drama set aboard a luxury cruise ship. The show follows Max Bankman, played by Joshua Jackson, a fish-out-of-water doctor who joins the Odyssey crew to navigate everything from medical crises to personal drama on the high seas. In today’s discussion, we’ll dive into the pilot episode, explore the show’s mix of medical tension and quirky humor, and debate whet...

Brilliant Minds is a new medical drama on NBC, featuring Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, an eccentric neurologist with face blindness and a knack for solving complex neurological cases. In the pilot episode, Dr. Wolf navigates an emotionally charged case involving a mother with Capgras Syndrome, a disorder that causes her to believe her children have been replaced by impostors. After being fire...

The Penguin on HBO Max plunges into the gritty aftermath of The Batman (2022), with Colin Farrell returning as the disfigured and ambitious Oz Cobb, formerly Oswald Cobblepot. Set in a chaotic Gotham reeling from Carmine Falcone’s death, Oz seizes the opportunity to climb the criminal hierarchy. Adding fuel to the fire, Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone emerges from Arkham Asylum, bringing her own p...

High Potential is a new crime dramedy on ABC, premiering September 17, 2024. The series follows Morgan, a janitor with an extraordinary IQ whose sharp observations thrust her into a full-time role as an LAPD consultant. In this podcast, we talk 2024 detective series, break down the pilot, the characters, run through some trivia, defend our rating, and see how it compares to shows like Psych and Mo...

Agatha All Along is Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, following up on the breakout character Agatha Harkness from WandaVision . Set three years after the events of WandaVision , the series delves into Agatha’s quest to regain her lost powers by recruiting a group of reluctant witches, including characters played by Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone, and Sasheer Zamata. In today’s podcast, we talk everythin...

Universal Basic Guys is an adult animated series that premiered on FOX on September 8th with its first episode, "Pet Projects". In this strange 21-minute pilot, Mark Hoagies decides to buy his wife Tammy a sick chimpanzee for her birthday, setting off a series of absurd and chaotic events. In this podcast, we break down the show’s dark humor, gross-out moments, and surprising animal fact...

Stags is a new British comedy-thriller on Paramount+, created by Daniel Cullen. It follows a group of friends on a wild stag do in South America that takes a dark turn when they're arrested and sent to an island prison ruled by rival siblings. In this podcast, we break down Episode 5, "The Tunnel," packed with escape attempts, drug deals, organ transplants, and a mythical creature s...

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is the latest true crime series on Peacock, based on the events surrounding Muhammad Ali's 1970 return to boxing in Atlanta and the infamous robbery that occurred at a high-stakes party the same night. With an all-star cast including Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard, the series recreates an event that wasn’...

English Teacher is a new FX comedy created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a teacher trying to survive the chaos of high school life in Austin, Texas. On this podcast, we break down the two-part premiere ( Pilot and Powderpuff ), where Evan faces everything from difficult parents, to school politics, to 2024 student discourse. Alongside his best friend Gwen (Stephanie Koenig)...

Even if you're not a card-carrying member of the Jeff Goldblum fan club, you might want to check out Kaos on Netflix. This new comedy-drama, which blends modern life with ancient mythology, just released its full season on August 29th. The show, created by Charlie Covell of The End of the F ** ing World fame, takes place in a world that mirrors ours but where everyone worships the Olympian go...

City of God: The Fight Rages On picks up 20 years after the events of the iconic film City of God . This new series on Max follows Wilson "Rocket" Rodriguez as he returns to the favela as a photojournalist, documenting the ongoing battles between drug dealers, police, and politicians. The show brings back familiar faces from the original film, now navigating a changed, yet equally danger...

Rick and Morty: The Anime takes the chaotic multiverse and throws the Smith household into completely new realms. Taking place between Seasons 5 and 6 of the original series, this Anime version brings back Rick, Morty, Summer, Beth, Beth, and Jerry—but not quite the way you remember them. Critics have noted the confusion stemming from different voice actors and personalities, and some fans feel th...

On this podcast we discuss the first season of Mr. Throwback , a mockumentary-style comedy featuring Adam Pally as Danny Grossman, a former middle school basketball star turned sports memorabilia dealer, now seeking to repay a $90,000 debt. His desperate plan? Reconnect with his old teammate, Steph Curry, who plays a fictionalized version of himself. The series mixes humor, awkward encounters, and...

Today we discuss AppleTV+ and Bill Lawrence's new comedy based on Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel, Bad Monkey . Like so many other 2024 series, this is a detective story.  The first two episodes, which dropped August 14th, follow Andrew Yancy, played by Vince Vaughn, as he investigates the mystery behind a severed human arm which is fished out of the Atlantic. Tune in as we discuss our observations...

In the gritty streets of South London, five seemingly ordinary individuals from different walks of life are suddenly granted extraordinary powers. Michael, the reluctant leader, must unite this unlikely group—each grappling with their own personal struggles—before a shadowy organization hunting them down succeeds in capturing them. Created by Rapman, Supacell intertwines superhero fantasy with rea...

On Today's Episode, we dive into the first installments of "Women in Blue/Las Azules. " We discuss the formation of the all-women police department in Tlalpan, Mexico in 1971, and the challenges these pioneering women face as they navigate sexism, corruption, and a high-stakes serial killer investigation. We analyze the key plot points, character dynamics, and themes, including the...

This review delves into the entire first season of Batman: Caped Crusader. This darker, noir-inspired series, developed by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves, reimagines Gotham's Dark Knight in a gripping new light. Aside from discussing the animation, voice acting, and Batman TAS, we also spend time addressing the changes in Gotham, its representative police force, the villains, and th...

"The Jetty" follows Detective Ember Manning as she investigates the disappearance of Amy Knightly, a case linked to recent events in a small town. In this podcast, we dive into Episode 3, where Riz's body is discovered, and suspicion is thrown around. We'll explore character dynamics, comparative shows and themes, and some interesting trivia. Tune in and enjoy! Welcome to Today...