Today's Episode

Today we're discussing episodes one, two and three of Lady in the Lake on Apple TV+. Set in 1960s Baltimore, this drama thriller stars Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz, a housewife turned investigative journalist, and Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson, a mother embroiled in political unrest. Their intersecting paths lead to the investigation of a young girl's disappearance, creating a noir...

Kite Man: Hell Yeah! is the newest DC series on Max. Spinning off from the popular Harley Quinn , this show follows the antics of Kite Man and Golden Glider as they navigate the absurd challenges of running Gotham's seediest dive bar, Noonan's. Expect a mix of crime, comedy, and cameos from iconic characters like Darkseid and Harley Quinn. Tune in as we determine our favorite moments, ch...

Those About to Die on Peacock’s runs 10 episodes with a budget of $140 million dollars. Just like 2000's Gladiator , the show is based off Daniel P. Mannix's book which took place in Ancient Rome. On the podcast, we discuss the plot, production, the characters, our thoughts and the CGI of the pilot. The show stars Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon and is directed by German filmmaker Roland...

Today we're discussing the recently released Season 2 of Hit Monkey on Hulu and Disney+. This show, a unique animated series as it technically falls under Marvel's purview but isn't directly in the MCU, follows a Japanese macaque who becomes an assassin, guided by the ghost of a former hitman named Bryce. We break down the season’s standout moments, including its engaging cliffhange...

On this podcast, we take a look at the latest animated series game adaptation, Exploding Kittens , now streaming on Netflix. This show features God and the Devil sent to Earth in the bodies of chunky house cats, leading to weird adventures. As we discuss the pilot, we run down our comparisons, discuss the character dynamics, and overall impressions. If you enjoy a ton of references, puns, and a mi...

The polarizing movie Sausage Party burst onto the scene in 2016 with its wild narrative about uncooked hot dogs, carrot sticks, and other grocery items turning against humanity upon realizing they are being consumed. Seth Rogen pitched a sequel for years, and now, in 2024's media landscape and with his other projects on Amazon, it made sense to release an 8-episode series this summer. If you...

The two-episode premiere of Sunny on Apple TV+ has sparked a lot of attention from audiences and critics alike. This dark comedy, starring Rashida Jones, follows Suzie Sakamoto as she navigates the bizarre aftermath of her husband and son's disappearance in a plane crash. Gifted a domestic robot named Sunny from her husband's shady robotics company, Suzie's life spirals into a mix o...

On this podcast we skip the first two seasons and plop into season three's premiere of "All American: Homecoming." With budget cuts slashing the cast and drama at Bringston University hitting new heights, we break down the plot, the characters, their decisions, and some of the history of the show. Love triangles? Check. Baseball championships? Check. A 30-year-old college sophomore?...

The new animated series "WondLa" on Apple TV+ just came out at the end of June. Today we discuss its narrative, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s "The Search for WondLa," and discuss the animation quality, voice acting, and overall execution. Comparisons to other sci-fi works like "I Am Mother" and "Raised by Wolves" highlight common themes of artificial parenthood...

In this episode, we dive into the new TV series "Presumed Innocent" on Apple TV+, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and created by David E. Kelley, based on Scott Turow's book. We compare the show with the original book and the 90s film adaptation starring Harrison Ford. Tune in as we discuss whether the book, movie, or TV series reigns supreme, and what we thought of Gyllenhaal's portr...

Join us as we dive into the surreal and experimental comedy of Julio Torres' latest series, Fantasmas. We discuss its unique blend of sketch comedy and overarching narrative, comparing it to Torres' previous work on Los Espookys and other genre-bending shows like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Adult Swim classics. From Paul Dano's bizarre cameo to the quirky recurring motifs,...

With a monster budget and an overwhelmingly negative trailer response, Star Wars fans were left bracing as the premiere of the first two episodes of The Acolyte dropped on June 4th on Disney+. The show takes place far back before any of the events of the Skywalker Saga and brings us new worlds, characters, costumes, and stories while retaining the same transition wipes and stoic Jediism we're...

Today we are discussing a new Netflix show which is set in the streets of 1980s New York, similar to Russian Doll, The Shrink Next Door and The Deuce . The story follows Vincent Sullivan, a troubled puppeteer searching for his missing son, Edgar. As Vincent grapples with his own demons and the chaos around him, he manifests an unexpected ally in Eric, a blue monster that can talk. Tune in to our t...

There is something ironic about a show releasing "A Fitting Finale" to conclude its first season after already being picked up by its network for another season. But "Elsbeth" is nothing if not a quirky program. A throwback to the howcatchem procedurals of the past, the show excels primarily due to the refreshing character dynamics between Elsbeth, Officer Kaya Blanke, and C.W....

Tune in as we take a look at Apple TV+'s sci-fi thriller, Dark Matter,  starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. If you can imagine your parallel universe doppelgänger hijacking your life for absolutely no good reason other than that they're bored and don't want to put out the effort in their own world, then you're in luck. Episode four, "The Corridor," is the lo...

Near the end of 2023, Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay teamed up to create a new series centered around comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. The LA-based comedy about a bookie with strange clients ran eight episodes and has already been renewed for season 2, but just how good is the show? Tune in to hear our thoughts on what worked and what didn't, how the show came about, if it makes you want to gamble,...

If you're waiting on the next season of The Handmaid's Tale or the movie spin-off of Peaky Blinders , this will have to do as Steven Knight and Elisabeth Moss team up in this espionage thriller about an MI6 agent who gets close to an alleged ISIS commander in the hopes of preventing an attack in the US. Now, in the first three episodes that have been released, the show has its ups and do...

The super-powered spiny anteater  with a powerful punch is back and ready to... BOWL. That's right, on Today's Episode, we're discussing the six-episode series Knuckles. The story is simple. Knuckles voiced by Idris Elba, teams up with Wade Whipple, played by Adam Pally. They make their way to Nevada to compete in the Tournament of Champions. Along the way, they face off against evi...

'Welcome to Spiderwick,' is the pilot of The Roku Channel's new original series, The Spiderwick Chronicles. This reboot, distinct from the 2008 movie, presents an aged-up, more intricate portrayal of the Grace family as they encounter the magical and monstrous underbelly of Henson, Michigan. With its blend of darker tones, magic and haunted house lore, we compare the series to other...

On Today's Episode, we discuss a new true-crime detective series which follows  the 1997 murder of Reena Virk. The first two episodes of Under the Bridge were released on Hulu April 17th. Along with comparing Rebecca Godfrey's book with the series, we run through the plot, our highlights and criticisms, the development timeline of the series, our thoughts on the cast, and other reviews....

Tune in while we discuss this adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel set during the Vietnam War's final days. The pilot, 'Death Wish,' introduces a world of espionage, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of historical turmoil. From the enigmatic Captain to the double-crossing dynamics between Bon, Man, Claude, and the General, we analyze the series' strengths, weak...

On Today's Episode we review the pilot to Fallout. [BEGIN TRANSMISSION] [Cooper Howard]: Welcome, Survivor!  [Lucy MacLean]: Raised in Vault 33, my peace shattered by raiders from my husband’s vault. They've taken my father. Join me to track them down? [Brotherhood of Steel: Squire Maximus]: Tasked by the Brotherhood of Steel to hunt an elusive Enclave member. Will you join this dangerou...

Today's discussion focuses on the docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids' TV,' a five-part program that unveiled the unsettling realities behind many of Nickelodeon's most famous shows from the last few decades. The series sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by young stars, highlighting the industry's often overlooked dark corners. On this podca...

Believe it or not, 'Ripley,'  the new Netflix miniseries based on the infamous character created by Patricia Highsmith, starring Andrew Scott, shot entirely in black and white by one of the most famous cinematographers around and directed by the writer of ' Schindler's List,' 'The Irishman,' and 'The Night Of,'  just to name a few, was nearly scrapped e...

If you're considering a trip to early 20th century post-Bolshevik Revolution Russia, this series has got the hotel for you! The Metropol, which offers luxury accommodations, fancy meals, and music, is located in the heart of the city right across the street from the Kremlin. But the real reason you can't pass up this trip is because of the friends you'll meet along the way. Take Cou...