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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN will launch a joint sports streaming platform this year (1:00) and what ripple effects this could have in the scripted TV world (28:48). Then they talk about Apple TV's upcoming slate of shows, including the Colin Farrell show 'Sugar' (38:46) and Episodes 3 through 6 of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' a show where the lack of backstory for the main characters works to its advantage (54:27). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and talk about whether or not the show’s use of multiple mystery plotlines is muddying the story (1:00). Then they talk about being pleasantly surprised with ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ after the show’s long road to production (40:08), before briefly discussing the premiere of the final season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (59:18). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the strength of various big IP franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter (1:00), and what upcoming projects, if any, to look out for from these properties (19:47). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘Expats,’ the new Amazon show starring Nicole Kidman (38:31), and preview this Sunday’s episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ (52:31). Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Joanna Robinson Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about how the lack of easter-egging in this episode worked in it's advantage (1:00) and the dynamic between Danvers and Navarro (24:07). Then they talk about the latest episode of 'Monsieur Spade' and the show's very dense plotline (35:55). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-time host of 'The Daily Show' through the election (1:00) and the Oscar nominations (18:27). Then, they talk about the finales of ‘The Curse’ (21:41) and ‘Fargo’ (1:07:02), and whether these shows are proof that prestige television can still be made, or if they are the last of a dying breed. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about some of the callbacks to 'True Detective' Season 1 in this episode (1:00), the horror and paranormal elements that are becoming more prominent this season so far (17:49), and the way the environment plays a role in the plot (26:12). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awards by shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Beef,’ and ‘Succession’ says about the state of the TV industry (1:00). Then they break down the first episode of ‘Monsieur Spade’ (30:12) before being joined by the lead, Clive Owen, to talk about his decision to take on the iconic detective character Sam Spade (50:46). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Clive Owen Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They discuss how it differs from the past 'True Detective' iterations (1:00) and how the setting's constant nighttime affects the story (24:56). Then Chris is joined by creator Issa Lopez to talk about how she came up with the idea for the show and working with Jodie Foster (35:37). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Issa Lopez Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the news that among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in the next season of ‘White Lotus’ (1:00). Then they talk about the news that there will be a ‘Mandalorian’ movie and what that means for a potential Season 4 of the show (23:36). Finally, they discuss the newest Marvel TV show, ‘Echo,’ and how—like many other Marvel shows before it—it struggles to strike the right tone (34:51). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of his favorite things he consumed in 2023, including 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'The Other Two' (1:00), the newest season of 'Reacher' (47:58), and working on 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (57:33). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Jason Mantzoukas Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Holdovers’ (1:00). Then, they discuss how this past summer’s strikes might impact the upcoming 2024 TV slate (14:03), before getting into some of their most anticipated shows of the year, including ‘Industry’ Season 3, ‘Masters of the Air,’ and ‘Sinking Spring’ (22:34). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 3, and how the show is set up to be able to try different types of storytelling with each season (1:00). Then, they are joined by show creator Will Smith to talk about how they have been able to put out a new season every six months (17:28), and working with Gary Oldman to bring the character of Jackson Lamb to life (35:30). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Will Smith Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which shows they would have recast (1:00), which TV show would have been better as a movie and vice versa (36:47), and what they would consider to be a perfect season of television (53:59). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy are joined by 'The Bear' creator Christopher Storer and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach to talk about their favorite episode of TV from this year: "Forks." First they talk with Christopher Storer about wanting to make a quieter episode in "Forks" after the loudness and commotion of "Fishes" (5:47). Then, Ebon Moss-Bachrach joins the show as well to talk about some of the isolation that came with making an episode solely about Richie (30:38), and getting to act with Olivia Colman (51:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Chris Storer and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on ‘Homicide’ and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' who passed away this week (1:00). Then they reflect on the state of TV in 2023 and how we seem to be at the twilight of peak TV (9:00), before ranking their 10 favorite shows from the year, including ‘Full Circle,’ ‘The Gold,’ and ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ (41:59). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the weekend including ‘The Boy and the Heron’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1:00). Then they talk about some of the TV shows that got Golden Globes nominations (17:47) and check in with how they’re feeling about ‘The Curse’ (37:11), before discussing Sam Esmail’s new movie, ‘Leave the World Behind’ (51:55). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and the remake of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Slow Horses’ and how every scene in this show accomplishes something (20:47), before talking about ‘Scavengers Reign,’ a psychedelic animated show on Max (34:28). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Season 4 (1:00) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 (14:28). Then they talk about the latest episodes of ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’ and how both of the shows are making satires of contemporary culture (30:12). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January, and compare it to a similar move to run ‘Andor’ on cable channels (1:00). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3, and how the show has found a formula that works (24:48), before discussing the third episode of ‘The Curse’ (39:34). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Past Lives’ and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (1:00). Then, they talk briefly about Dave Filioni being named the new chief creative officer of Lucasfilm (20:56), before talking about the first two episodes of ‘Fargo’ Season 5 (30:49). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices