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S1 · E823
Today · 26 min
Carrie (PILOT)
Mike Flanagan takes on another Stephen King novel with this year’s series adaptation of Carrie on Prime Video. This modern retelling has all the familiar ingredients, blood, anxiety, and all, but expands the story beyond its titular character by giving the surrounding ensemble their own personal demons. On the podcast, we break down the premiere, “First Period,” and discuss this new take on Carrie White, along with the show’s homages to the original story and movie. From the updated high school setting to the cast and comparisons like 13 Reasons Why and Welcome to Derry, we highlight what the show already excels at, what tempers our enthusiasm, and whether it’s worth binging before Halloween. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E822
Tuesday · 21 min
East of Eden (PILOT)
Netflix’s new miniseries East of Eden kicks off with a self-contained pilot telling the stories of the Trask brothers. Adam and Charles, raised by their demanding father, Cyrus, tackle adolescence in the late 19th century before being split up—one to the military, one stuck on the farm. Fast forward to 1899 when a reunion provides the possibility of final peace, just as a bloodied Cathy Ames crawls up to their doorstep. On the podcast, we break down the first episode. We discuss the intense family dynamic, the timeline jumps, and how well this new adaptation sets up the board for the rest of the series. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!
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October 2 · 23 min
Small Prophets (S01E01-02)
Today we discuss the first two episodes of the freshly imported Mackenzie Crook series Small Prophets. Pearce Quigley plays Michael, a man with a missing girlfriend whose aging father introduces him to the one means he may have to figure out what happened to her: homunculi. The series is part workplace comedy, suburban deadpan, and fantasy. On the podcast, we discuss the mind and idea behind the show, Apple's fascination with projects involving missing people, other comparisons, favorite characters, and standout moments. Tune in to hear our ultimate rating and whether it may end up on the best or worst of 2026. Welcome to Today's Episode!
S1 · E820
September 29 · 21 min
Brothers (S01E01-02)
Brothers, Apple TV’s new buddy-buddy bromance meta-comedy, stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as semi-fictional versions of themselves and tackles the very real rumor that they may actually be half-brothers. On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “On the Road” and “The Hunt,” which bring the Harrelson family to Matthew’s Texas ranch and send Woody searching for answers about their past. The two aren’t above playing up their personas, whether that be referencing a bestselling memoir to recasting their own families to smoking enough pot to make Willie Nelson proud... No doubt, those expecting True Detective 2.0 will probably be disappointed. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E819
September 25 · 30 min
American Hostage (S01E01-02)
On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes of MGM+’s new true-crime drama American Hostage, starring Jon Hamm: “My Town Indy” and “McMahon, Martinis & Madness.” The series, based on a scripted podcast of the same name, revisits the 63-hour standoff through the eyes of radio journalist Fred Heckman, who finds himself caught between reporting the story and trying to save a man's life. With so many versions of the event, we do our best to sort through what matters most and discuss whether the show's expansion is justified. We also draw comparisons to Network and Dog Day Afternoon, as well as other Jon Hamm performances involving interviews and interrogations, including Black Mirror’s “White Christmas” and Richard Jewell. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E819
September 22 · 18 min
The Doll (PILOT)
Netflix’s new Polish miniseries The Doll, adapted from Bolesław Prus’s 19th-century novel, has all the features of a traditional period drama: pretentious wealth, class inequality, risky investments, war, and women being pressured into marriage. Beneath the fancy costumes and horse-drawn carriages, however, lies a surprisingly violent and chaotic climax that deserves some discussion. On the podcast, we break down the premiere, including Izabela Łęcka’s fight for independence, Stanisław Wokulski’s obsessive pursuit of her affection, and a father who may have gambled away the family fortune on a disastrous investment. We also get into the novel’s history, comparisons to The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey, The Knick, and more, and whether the cliffhanger is enough to make this pilot stand out as one of the best of the year. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E818
September 18 · 22 min
City of Blood (PILOT)
Inspired by the graphic novel Berlinoir, Hulu’s new German vampire thriller City of Blood takes place in a dystopian Berlin where the wealthy live beneath a climate-controlled dome. Estranged sisters Bea and Phoebe reunite after 15 years, only for Bea to discover that her sister is involved in an illegal blood trade. On the podcast, we break down the first episode. We discuss the show’s best qualities from its world-building, politics, grounded supernatural aspects, and family drama. We also nitpick some character decisions and connect our comparisons. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E817
September 15 · 21 min
The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza (PILOT)
Released early on YouTube, Adult Swim’s latest series, The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, is a live-action horror alt-comedy hosted by Steve Buscemi. It stars the titular Jordan Mendoza as he flips through sketches ranging from weird to completely deranged. On the podcast, we break down the 11-minute premiere, “Had This Crazy Dream.” We discuss Mendoza’s internet-driven comedy career, the show's production and composers, and how it fits into Adult Swim’s long history of weird live-action programming. We also draw comparisons to I Think You Should Leave, Fantasmas, and Los Espookys, and play a few rounds of Adult Swim trivia. Tune in to hear our thoughts and final rating! Welcome to Today’s Episode!
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September 11 · 25 min
Last Seen (S01E01-02)
For our 73rd review of the year, we’re checking out Apple’s latest drama, Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective still haunted by the disappearance of his daughter Mags. On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “Last Seen” and “The Call,” discuss the grief, mystery, small-town secrets, and the insane amount of leeway Ian seems to get from the supportive community. We also compare the series to other missing-child thrillers, question whether the slow burn adds depth or just pads the runtime, and give our predictions concerning the ending cliffhanger. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E815
September 8 · 26 min
A Tale of Two Cities (PILOT)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and apparently it was also time for another adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities. MGM+ and BBC One’s new four-part miniseries stars Kit Harington, Mirren Mack, and François Civil in a heavily reworked version of Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel. The premiere, “Recalled to Life,” throws Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton together almost immediately as news of Lucie’s supposedly dead father, a treason trial, and the beginnings of a love triangle collide. On the podcast, we break down the first episode, compare Daniel West’s version with Dickens’ original story, and discuss some of its biggest changes, including Lucie's age-up, her dead proxy-father, and grave robbing. We also get into the trial, the historical setting, other period-drama comparisons, and whether this show has impressed the critics. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E814
September 4 · 23 min
Fred Has Problems (S01E04)
Fred Has Problems is the latest animated comedy from Steve Dildarian, creator of The Life & Times of Tim and Ten Year Old Tom. The series is released directly on YouTube, about one episode a month. On the podcast, we concentrate on the fourth episode, “Fred Nailed My Wife in the Pumpkin Patch,” which starts with a hazelnut allergy and leads to an office countersuit requiring penis slings and fighting old men. Tune in as we discuss a bit of Dildarian’s background, the show’s best and worst qualities, and whether we want to see more. Welcome to Today’s Episode.
S1 · E813
September 1 · 30 min
Robot Chicken (2026 Special)
As Adult Swim turns 25, Robot Chicken returns with a new 23-minute special filled with familiar characters, celebrity voice cameos, and Dr. Huhnmörder himself. On the podcast, we look back at how Robot Chicken got its start, dig into trivia, Adult Swim history, Seth Green’s career, and the network’s upcoming slate. We also highlight the best and worst parts of the special to determine whether it deserves to be considered one of the best shows we’ve covered in 2026. Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E812
August 28 · 29 min
Colin from Accounts (S03E01-06)
Colin from Accounts is back for its third and final season, picking up three years after Ashley and Gordon’s relationship fell apart. They’ve both moved on with new partners and new goals, but plenty of unresolved feelings rise to the surface as fate throws them back into the same room. On the podcast, we discuss the first six episodes of the season, covering the plot’s funniest and cringiest moments while having some fun with background trivia on the show, other Hollywood couples, and our thoughts on where the final episodes are likely headed. Tune in to hear our full discussion, comparisons and all, and whether this dramedy has what it takes to end up among our top shows of the year. Welcome to Today’s Episode.
S1 · E811
August 25 · 23 min
Blood Sacrifice (PILOT)
Netflix’s latest Swedish drama, Blood Sacrifice, revolves around a serial killer who likes luring police officers to empty homes in the middle of the night and killing them. Thomas Berg, a detective with the Stockholm police, takes on the case right before his 45th birthday and soon realizes the murders may be connected to another supposedly solved case. With the investigation hitting roadblocks, Thomas turns to his estranged father Alfred—a retired cop, alcoholic, and model-train enthusiast—for help. On the podcast, we discuss the father-son team-up, the killings, the clues, Swedish police procedure, some questionable decision-making, and telescopes. Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode.
S1 · E810
August 21 · 26 min
Tires (S03E01-03)
Tires is entering its junior season, a feat in itself considering Netflix's short leash. The sitcom stars Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and Thomas Haden Church as Shane, Will, and Phil, the owners of a chain of auto shops in West Chester, Pennsylvania. At the heart of the show is their attempt to make the business succeed. Jumping into the third season, we discuss the first three episodes, “It Often Rhymes,” “Secret Shopper,” and “Women’s Business.” Each was written by one of the show’s creators or stars. We recap the show’s roots, its vibe, our preconceived notions going in, and the overall reception. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E809
August 18 · 31 min
Lanterns (PILOT)
The highly anticipated HBO DCU series just premiered on Sunday. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the pilot takes us through 30 years and covers everything from aliens to bar fights to militias in Nebraska. On the podcast, we run down the 50-minute pilot’s best moments, touch on some of the Green Lantern history, and root through our most relevant comparisons. We also discuss the reception, our personal rating, where we expect the show to go, and how it has distinguished itself from James Gunn’s other recent work. Tune in to hear our thoughts. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E808
August 14 · 31 min
The Shards (S01E01-02)
Before The Shards was an FX series, it was a novel. Before it was a novel, it was a podcast. And before all of that, it was Bret Easton Ellis looking back at his final year of high school in 1981 Los Angeles and wondering what life would have been like with a serial killer. Ryan Murphy’s latest series follows a teenage Bret as his senior year at an elite prep school is disrupted by the arrival of mysterious new student Robert Mallory. On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “Pilot” and “Don’t You Want Me,” and discuss Ryan Murphy’s influence on the industry, the repo cast, comparisons to other teen dramas, and the divided reception. Tune in to hear our full breakdown and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E807
August 11 · 21 min
Sterling Point (PILOT)
When New York Mets fan Annie Jacobson discovers that her adoptive father, played by the other Duplass brother, has been hiding letters from her deceased grandpa, Annie flies to Canada to find out what Sterling Point is all about. On the podcast, we break down the pilot, “But I Just Took an Ambien.” The episode runs about an hour, so our advice is to watch it first if you’re also planning to take an Ambien. For many viewers, you’ve probably seen elements of this show before in other coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water stories. We do our best to run through the comparisons we noticed, the plot, the characters we liked or didn’t, and our overall impressions. Tune in and welcome to Today’s Episode!
S1 · E806
August 7 · 26 min
Ted Lasso (S04E01)
It’s back! One of Apple TV’s most successful series apparently couldn’t let a good thing end, and fans are bound to welcome it with open arms. This 4th season reset kicks off in the United States, years after Ted left Richmond. He is now working at a supermarket and cheering on his son at soccer practice, not football. Then, out of the blue, Rebecca, Keeley, and Higgins arrive with an offer to coach Richmond’s new women’s team. Despite everything Kansas City has to offer, Ted can’t help but be enticed. On the podcast today, we compare the premiere, “Home,” with some of the original first season episodes from 2020, discuss whether the series retains its heart, and run through the returning characters. We also examine what fans are saying and decide whether this comeback earns a place among the best episodes of the year. Tune in to hear our full breakdown and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
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August 4 · 23 min
President Curtis (S01E01-02)
With no shortage of cartoon comedies, President Curtis does not endeavor to distance itself from its very successful parent show. It simply reveals that craziness can happen outside the Sanchez family, something many viewers of the original series are already aware of, while giving us a new group to root for: the White House staff, cyborg Roe Banks, and half-leprechaun Special Agent Francis O’Doyle. On the podcast, we review the first two episodes shown on Sunday, “Pilot” and “Triangle.” We discuss cast MVPs, comparisons, trivia, how this got made, and whether it is one of the best or worst shows of the year. You get the drill. Tune in, and welcome to Today's Episode!

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