Best Chance4luck Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Marvel Zombies 36:43

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Disney+’s Marvel Zombies spins the “What If… Zombies?!” timeline into a full-season undead romp. Five years after the outbreak, Kamala Khan teams up with Kate Bishop, Ironheart, and an AI-Natalie stuffed bear for a road trip through a Z-soaked MCU. Between Zemo’s floating fortress, a trap at New Asgard, and a Nova Corps quarantine that turns Earth …

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The Lowdown (S01E01-02) 33:15

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FX and Sterlin Harjo team up again for The Lowdown. We dig into the first two episodes—“The Sensitive Kind” and “The Devil’s Mama”—of this Oklahoma dark comedy/noir. Ethan Hawke’s battered “truthstorian” Lee Raybon chases the skeletons in the Washberg family’s closet. From a sus “suicide” to dodging neo-Nazi haymakers, we break down what worked, wh…

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Black Rabbit (PILOT) 28:57

2d ago28:57

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Though this miniseries may have taken the fact it's a dark comedy with the title Black Rabbit a little too literally, judging by the lack of lighting, Netflix’s latest is an intriguing blend of restaurant drama, heist thriller, and thorny family saga. In the pilot, “The Cyclone,” we follow two brothers, Jake and Vince, as they reunite just as their…

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Tempest (S01E01-03) 30:38

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Tempest is a new K-drama on Disney+/Hulu. After a presidential frontrunner is assassinated mid-speech, his widow—former diplomat Seo Mun-ju (Jun Ji-hyun)—steps into the race and quickly lands in the crosshairs. Enter action hero Baek San-ho (Gang Dong-won), an agent with a murky past, plus an American side story led by Anderson Miller (John Cho). W…

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The Girlfriend (PILOT) 20:54

9d ago20:54

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The Girlfriend is a psychological thriller on Prime Video, adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel. It stars Robin Wright as Laura, a high-powered gallery owner, whose world starts unraveling when her son Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), a charming new girlfriend who may not be what she seems. Laura grows suspicious, tensions rise, and before…

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Task (PILOT) 34:49

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Task is HBO’s latest gritty crime thriller from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby. Set in suburban Philly, the 65-minute pilot “Crossings” kicks off a tense cat-and-mouse story between a disillusioned fed (Mark Ruffalo) and a modern-day Robin Hood (Tom Pelphrey) leading a crew robbing from drug dens. On the pod, we recap the pilot, break down …

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The Paper (PILOT) 28:03

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Peacock returns to the Office-verse with The Paper. Set in a Toledo, Ohio newsroom, the 32-minute pilot introduces a new cast (besides Oscar) and follows Ned Sampson, a freshly minted editor in chief with big ideals, as he tries to ditch clickbait and data mining for real local reporting. After meeting the oddball staff, he clashes with the former …

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The Runarounds (PILOT) 21:23

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Jonas Pate walked outside with his family one day in Wilmington, North Carolina, and said… let’s make a band. Then he X-Factor-auditioned 5,000 kids and pieced together The Runarounds. Now that same band is playing fictional versions of themselves in a brand-new teen music drama that dropped September 1. It’s not a direct Outer Banks spin-off, but …

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (S01E01-03) 32:11

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is now streaming on Hulu. In this podcast, we discuss the first three installments (“Amanda,” “Ci vediamo più tardi,” and “The Guardian of Perugia”) of K.J. Steinberg’s limited series, which dramatizes the early days of Knox’s arrest, interrogation, and time behind bars following the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. …

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The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (S01E01-03) 40:26

26d ago40:26

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The Terminal List: Dark Wolf rewinds the clock to chart Ben Edwards’ (Taylor Kitsch) path from SEAL to CIA operative. Set in 2015 during the real-life Inherent Resolve campaign, the series gives us Iraq, covert missions, bombings, and more uses of the word “brother” than a Desmond Hume highlight reel. We cover the three-episode premiere (“Inherent …

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Long Story Short (S01E01-02) 26:39

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Netflix’s Long Story Short, created by BoJack Horseman’s Raphael Bob-Waksberg, is a time-hopping animated family comedy. We follow the Cooper/Schwartz/Schwoopers across key milestones in the first two episodes, “Yoshi’s Bar Mitzvah” and “Hannah’s Dance Recital.” Cashing in on nostalgia, past trauma, and the stresses of marriage, kids, and growing o…

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The Rainmaker (PILOT) 26:53

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After years of silence, USA scripted TV is back with a one-off legal-drama throwback based on John Grisham’s 1995 novel The Rainmaker. After a young paralegal gets canned from a big firm, plan B lands him at an ambulance-chasing, Better Call Saul–type outfit where clients are scarce. Starring Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, we review the hour long p…

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Chief of War (S01E01-04) 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Jason Momoa leads this Hawaiian historical epic about rival kingdoms, brutal power struggles, and the rise of Kamehameha the Great. In this podcast review of Chief of War, we cover the first four episodes—Kaʻiana’s journey from retired warrior to rebel, the political savvy of Kaʻahumanu, foreign influence, Kahekili’s ruthless schemes, and the mount…

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Alien: Earth (S01E01-02) 37:40

1M ago37:40

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In space, no one can hear you scream—but on Earth, we can! Alien: Earth, FX’s ambitious new prequel series from Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), crash-lands into the Alien universe with hybrid synths, trillionaire tech bros, slurpy space leeches, zombie cats, and—of course—a Black Sabbath soundtrack. Set in 2120—two years before Ridley Scott’s original…

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood (S01E01-02) 35:36

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Time flies when you’re time traveling. It’s been 11 years since Outlander first premiered on Starz, and the prequel is here to keep the franchise’s blood pumping. Blood of My Blood follows the stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents. Naturally, the next spin-off will probably trace their grandparents and great-grandparents until we discover everyone …

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Bookish (S01E01-02) 24:47

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Set in postwar 1946 London, Bookish follows bibliophile Gabriel Book, who runs a secondhand shop and solves crimes through his encyclopedic literary knowledge. Created by Sherlock's Mark Gatiss and historian Matthew Sweet, this “cozy crime with an edge” brings vintage aesthetic and wit to a world still reeling from the aftermath of The Blitz. In th…

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Untamed (Season 1) 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Netflix’s Untamed is a six-episode mystery set against the majestic backdrop of Yosemite National Park (sort of). When a Jane Doe plunges from El Capitan, federal agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) of the Investigative Services Branch is called in to uncover what really happened. Paired with rookie ranger Naya, he follows clues through the park, intervi…

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Twisted Metal (S02E01-03) 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Twisted Metal is Peacock's high-octane post-apocalyptic action comedy based on PlayStation’s beloved video game series. Following in the footsteps of The Last of Us, this marks Sony’s second major video game adaptation. Season 2 kicked off with three episodes—“PRSRPNT,” “DOLF4C3,” and “T3STDRV”—which premiered on Thursday, July 31. Set months after…

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The Hunting Wives (PILOT) 20:30

2M ago20:30

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The Hunting Wives, based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, is a soapy thriller set in the fictional East Texas town of Maple Brook. When Sophie (Brittany Snow) relocates with her husband, she’s drawn into an elite clique of women who drink, shoot skeet, and gossip like there’s no tomorrow. In this podcast, we discuss the hour-long pilot which focuse…

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South Park (S27E01) 19:23

2M ago19:23

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South Park is back for Season 27 with “Sermon on the Mount,” a timely premiere that sees PC Principal turn uber religious when woke culture is declared dead and President Trump sues the town for protesting his decisions. Cartman faces another existential crisis, while Randy and the rest of the parents spearhead their outrage until an intervention b…

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División Palermo/Community Squad (Season 2) 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Netflix’s División Palermo (Community Squad) took home the 2024 International Emmy for Best Comedy. Created by and starring Santiago Korovsky, this Argentinian comedy follows Felipe, a mild-mannered Jewish man placed in a PR-driven “Urban Guard” alongside various misfits, including a one-armed playwright, a blind sharpshooter, and two real cops. In…

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The Institute (S01E01-02) 27:51

2M ago27:51

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MGM+’s The Institute nabs teen prodigy Luke Ellis and places him in a hidden facility where kids with extraordinary powers are tested and enhanced. Part thriller, part YA sci-fi, we unpack the first two episodes of Stephen King's latest mystery. What happens to the kids who graduate to the back half? Why are the administrators so proudly evil? And …

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Dexter: Resurrection (S01E01-02) 28:26

3M ago28:26

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Dexter is back—again! Showtime's serial killer refuses to stay dead in Dexter: Resurrection, the third series revival following the original series and New Blood. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan, freshly out of a 10-week coma, chasing down his wayward son Harrison through NYC, where serial killers and suspicious characters await at every c…

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Nyaight of the Living Cat (PILOT) 19:38

3M ago19:38

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Nyan Cat is back... well, not exactly. In this weird manga-adapted anime, we follow survivors of a catpocalypse, where a mysterious virus infecting feline friends has made it so that any interaction turns humans into cats. We join Kunagi and Kaoru as they attempt to escape hordes of whiskered predators, while also learning about their backstories w…

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Ironheart (Season 1) 31:08

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Disney's MCU expands again with Ironheart. Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams, a teenage super-genius from Chicago who builds her own Iron Man-inspired suit after tragedy strikes close to home. In this podcast, we discuss the full first season (all 6 episodes), breaking down the storyline, standout performances, and intriguing themes of maki…

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Squid Game (Season 3) 39:48

3M ago39:48

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CGI babies, crazy ladies, lots of stabbing, sneaking, terrible English dubs, curious side stories, BTC bros, and lunchboxes... Netflix’s Squid Game returns for its third and final season, and we’re treated to one last round of deadly childhood games. With Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) emotionally broken, we follow survivors, saboteurs, shamans, and psy…

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Smoke (S01E01-02) 25:02

3M ago25:02

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Smoke, Apple TV+’s latest crime drama from Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), pits arson specialist Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) and detective Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett) against two arsonists terrorizing the fictional town of Umberland. Inspired by the Firebug podcast and true events, the show plays out as a mystery-thriller filled with twists th…

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Countdown (S01E01-03) 25:30

3M ago25:30

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From The Boys to Countdown, Jensen Ackles loves being a throwback tough guy—and this time, he’s chasing a maniac in LA as part of a covert task force. Countdown is Prime Video’s latest procedural action-thriller. It’s got cartel missions, brain tumors, prison breaks, and a Chernobyl-level threat. In this podcast, we review the first three episodes—…

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We Were Liars (Season 1) 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Based on the viral YA novel by E. Lockhart, Amazon Prime’s We Were Liars follows teenager Cadence Sinclair as she pieces together a lost summer on her family’s private island. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on the full first season, compare it to the novel, and unpack the emotional highs, lows, twists, and fake-outs. We also discuss compara…

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Hell Motel (S01E01-02) 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Hell Motel, Shudder’s horror-comedy (that may or may not secretly just be Slasher season 5), throws a group of influencers, spiritualists, and horror obsessives into the grand reopening of The Cold River Motel—the same place a gruesome slaughter took place 30 years earlier. In the first couple of episodes, we get to know the next set of victims, un…

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Revival (PILOT) 27:48

3M ago27:48

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When the small town of Wausau, Wisconsin is suddenly overrun by the recently deceased, the last job you'd want is as a local law enforcement officer. But that’s exactly where Syfy’s Revival begins—following officer Dana Cypress and her sister Em as they navigate family tensions, supernatural regeneration, and the investigation of a dead horse. It d…

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Phineas and Ferb (S05E01-02) 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Phineas and Ferb are back! Disney’s hit animated series returns nearly a decade after its finale with a brand-new Season 5. We break down Season 5’s premiere segments—“Summer Block Buster / Cloudy with a Chance of Mom” and “Submarine Sandwich Submarine / License to Bust.” If you grew up with wondering if your pet was secretly like Perry the Platypu…

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Stick (S01E01-03) 20:28

4M ago20:28

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Apple TV+’s Stick stars Owen Wilson as a washed-up pro golfer who stumbles across a teen prodigy named Santi at the driving range and decides to make a comeback—as a coach. We cover the premiere arc of this road-trip sports dramedy, from emotional baggage to Marc Maron in a motorhome. If you liked Shrinking, Better Call Saul, or Ted Lasso, tune in …

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Dept. Q (PILOT) 23:28

4M ago23:28

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Dept. Q arrived on Netflix May 29th. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestseller The Keeper of Lost Causes, the show is set in Edinburgh rather than Copenhagen, following Carl Mørck and his new partner Akram as they reopen the mysterious disappearance of Merritt Lingard. We compare the show to the book, highlight what’s new, give our thoughts on the ch…

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The Better Sister (Season 1) 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Amazon’s The Better Sister adapts Alafair Burke’s novel into an eight-episode whodunnit about two estranged sisters, one dead husband, and a teenage son caught in the middle. Starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, this crime drama delivers a mystery full of lies, betrayal, and family dysfunction. Having read the book, we cover the full season p…

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The Librarians: The Next Chapter (PILOT) 23:10

4M ago23:10

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The Librarians are back with The Next Chapter on TNT. The show introduces a time-traveling swashbuckler, a new team of geniuses, and a monster-of-the-week demon called a Drekavac. Set in Belgrade (despite the cast’s fluent English), this fantasy adventure keeps the spirit of the original series and films alive, literally featuring the return of Jac…

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Duster (S01E01-02) 26:25

4M ago26:25

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Duster, the 1970s-set crime dramedy from LaToya Morgan and J.J. Abrams, has landed on Max with its first two episodes—“Baltimore Changes Everything” and “Suspicious Minds.” The show follows getaway driver Jim (Josh Holloway) and FBI agent Nina (Rachel Hilson) as they team up to take down an Arizona crime syndicate run by Ezra Saxton (Keith David). …

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Sirens (PILOT) 22:57

4M ago22:57

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Netflix has dropped Sirens, a five-episode dramedy adapted from Molly Smith Metzler’s 2011 play Elemeno Pea. In the premiere episode, “Exile,” two estranged sisters—Devon (Meghann Fahy), a Buffalo falafel server, and Simone (Milly Alcock), personal assistant to billionaire Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore)—reunite on a private island after their fathe…

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Murderbot (S01E01-02) 29:26

4M ago29:26

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We’ve just powered through the premiere of Murderbot on Apple TV+, covering Episodes 1 (“FreeCommerce”) and 2 (“Eye Contact”). Adapted from Martha Wells’ hit novellas, the show follows a socially anxious, soap-opera-obsessed cyborg—played by a Skarsgård (not IT)—who’s stuck babysitting a team of well-meaning scientists. Naturally, giant alien centi…

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The Rookie (S07E18) 25:44

5M ago25:44

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ABC’s The Rookie Season 7 has reached its conclusion. The name of the episode is "The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar." John Nolan faces off against his long-time nemesis Oscar Hutchinson, Lucy earns her sergeant stripes, Tim pops a big question, and the precinct juggles everything from an AI‑catfish bank heist to a bungled Tinder‑date kidnapping. We …

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The Eternaut (Season 1) 34:22

5M ago34:22

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The Eternaut is Netflix’s six‑episode Argentine sci‑fi epic about toxic alien snow, mind‑controlled neighbors, and a desperate father on a mission to find his daughter, Clara. We recap Juan’s survival tactics, PTSD flashbacks, and how the show compares with the original comic. Along the way, we discuss similarities to shows like The Last of Us, Fal…

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This City Is Ours (S01E07) 24:11

5M ago24:11

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Today we explore this episode of BBC’s hour‑long crime drama This City Is Ours. The penultimate showdown comes with breakups, car‑ramming ambushes, nosy detectives, explosions, and drug deals. All so Michael and Jamie can square off over Ronnie Phelan’s empire. Between all the moving parts, Phelan Family's choices, Elaine’s ultimatum, and Diana’s c…

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Carême (S01E01-02) 31:25

5M ago31:25

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Carême is Apple TV+’s new French-language drama about the world’s first celebrity chef. Based on a cookbook/biography by Ian Kelly, the historical drama is set in the early 19th century and maps the rise of Marie-Antoine Carême, who was, in fact, named after Marie Antoinette. In this podcast, we break down the premiere episodes, "The Infernal Machi…

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The Four Seasons (PILOT) 28:00

5M ago28:00

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Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons, a remake of Alan Alda’s 1981 romantic comedy, follows three couples navigating love, resentment, and vacation logistics—one season at a time. Across four getaways, this updated version leans into sharper dialogue and busier modern lives, while still nodding to the original. In this podcast, we break down episode one, “L…

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Étoile (PILOT) 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Set in 2024, Étoile follows a bold plan to revive ballet’s future by swapping top dancers between Paris and New York. In the premiere episode, "The Swap," we meet Jack, Geneviève, and Cheyenne—who might be the angriest yet most talented ballerina in the world. We break down the opening hour’s real-world industry critiques, the show’s sharp humor, p…

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Sherlock & Daughter (PILOT) 25:33

5M ago25:33

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The man is back! Resurrected for what has to be the billionth time, Sherlock Holmes is solving crimes once again—only now he’s old and paired with a new sidekick who might be his biological daughter (DNA results pending). Set in 1896 London, the series stars David Thewlis (from too many things to list) and Blu Hunt (New Mutants), and kicks off with…

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Ransom Canyon (PILOT) 22:51

5M ago22:51

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Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s latest Western romance series developed by April Blair and based on Jodi Thomas’ books, blends small-town drama with personal baggage. Starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel, the show kicks off with a pilot full of will-they-won’t-they tension, family pressures, and a looming pipeline deal that threatens the land. We discuss…

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Government Cheese (S01E01-04) 26:43

5M ago26:43

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Tune in as we discuss Government Cheese, Apple TV’s latest surreal comedy co-created by filmmaker Paul Hunter and writer Aeysha Carr. Set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, the show stars David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, a recently released convict scrambling to support his family while dodging a debt owed to a quirky French-Canadian crime family. Thin…

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Your Friends and Neighbors (S01E01-02) 28:58

6M ago28:58

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Jon Hamm headlines this dark comedy as Andy “Coop” Cooper, a Manhattan hedge‑fund hotshot who loses his marriage and his job in the same week—and decides the easiest rebound is robbing his smug, ultra‑rich neighbors. With Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet, and Corbin Bernsen, the series mixes Breaking Bad‑style bad decisions with the mid‑life angst of Calif…

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Lazarus (PILOT) 22:23

6M ago22:23

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On this podcast we review the premiere of Lazarus, Shinichirō Watanabe’s first original series since Space Dandy. The year is 2052: a “miracle” drug called Hapuna has cured every disease—only for its inventor, Dr. Skinner, to announce that everyone who took it will die in three years. Enter the Lazarus Task Force. Tune in as break down Episode 1’s …