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This week, we review the new Netflix movie "The Old Guard." We also discuss the launch of Peacock and the appointment of Ted Sarandos as Netflix's co-CEO, then offer brief recommendations for "Palm Springs" and "The Old Guard."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:34 Peacock launch discussion2:21 Ted Sarandos discussion13:25 "Palm Springs" mini-review18:20 "Greyhound" mini-review26:44 "The Old Guard" trailer43:01 "The Old Guard" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the filmed version of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," which was recently released on Disney+.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Introduction0:21 "Hamilton"review30:52 "Hamilton" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," a new Netflix comedy starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:24 "Eurovision Song Contest" review22:21 "Eurovision Song Contest" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss the first trailer for Apple TV+'s adaption of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" books and review the second season of the Netflix series "The Politician."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:30 "Foundation" discussion12:02 "The Politician" review29:29 "The Politician" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Da 5 Bloods," a new film by Spike Lee on Netflix. We also use the free release of HBO's "Watchmen" this weekend as an excuse to talk about how much we like the show.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:31 "Watchmen" discussion5:16 "Da 5 Bloods" review23:30 "Da 5 Bloods" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the new season of Netflix's "Queer Eye" revival and discuss the process of reopening of movie theaters.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 "Space Force" listener response5:31 Movie theater reopenings16:24 "Queer Eye" season 5 review23:57 "Queer Eye" season 5 spoiler discussion

This week, we review the new Netflix series "Space Force." We also (briefly) discuss the protests against police violence taking place around the country and the world.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:26 Protest discussion4:40 "Space Force" review27:52 "Space Force" spoiler discussionAnd if you're interested in learning more about the issues driving the protests and how to support the protesters, this is a good place to start: https://www.obama.org/anguish-and-action/

This week, we discuss the launch of HBO Max and review "The Lovebirds," a new romantic comedy on Netflix.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:25 HBO Max discussion10:51 "The Lovebirds" review23:41 "The Lovebirds" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Kimmy vs. the Reverend," the new "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" interactive special. We also discuss the news that the Snyder Cut of "Justice League" is coming to HBO Max, as well as how COVID-19 is affecting reality TV.If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:42 "Waco" listener response3:24 "Justice League" discussion14:04 Reality TV discussion19:48 "Kimmy vs. the Reverend" review35:22 "Kimmy vs. the Reverend" spoilers

This week, we're joined by TechCrunch writer Natasha Mascarenhas to discuss what went wrong with Quibi's launch and to review the new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode beaks down:0:00 Intro0:46 Quibi discussion11:44 "Never Have I Ever" review33:47 "Never Have I Ever" spoiler discussion

On this episode, we review "Upload," a new science fictional comedy on Amazon Prime video.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down.0:00 Intro0:20 "Upload" review (mild spoilers)30:11 "Upload" spoiler discussion

On this episode, we review the series "Waco," which dramatizes the real-life tragedy. (The series recently came to Netflix after first airing on Paramount Network.)If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:50 "Waco" review (mild real-life spoilers)25:56 "Waco" spoiler discussion

Update: Now with the correct audio file! If you hear a version that's just Darrell's voice and lots of silence, please delete and re-download. (Unless you like the weird solo version, in which case do as you please.)We kick off this episode by debating the implications of NBCUniversal's current battle with the big theater chains. Then we review "Middleditch and Schwartz," a series of improv comedy specials on Netflix.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaksdown:0:00 Intro0:30 NBCUniversal news18:00 "Middleditch and Schwartz" review

We review "Extraction," a new Netflix action film starring films Chris Hemsworth.And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:20 "Extraction" review18:31 "Extraction" spoiler discussion

On this episode, we review and recap the third season of the Netflix crime drama "Ozark."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:00 "Ozark" season 3 review28:00 "Ozark" season 3 spoiler discussion

On this episode, we discuss Netflix's latest earnings and review its new reality show, "Too Hot To Handle."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 Netflix earnings18:27 "Too Hot to Handle" review40:48 "Too Hot to Handle" spoiler discussion

A few weeks ago, we discussed our first impressions of "Devs," a technothriller on Hulu's FX hub. Now that the first (and only) season is complete, we revisited the show for a spoiler-filled review.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:18 "Devs" full season review7:25 "Devs" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Tigertail," a new film on Netflix. At the end of our discussion, we throw in a few additional thoughts about last week's big topic, Quibi.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:44 "Tigertail" review (mild spoilers)23:01 "Tigertail" spoiler discussion47:33 Quibi update

This week, we discuss the product experience and initial content lineup at Quibi, the much-hyped mobile streaming service that launched on Monday.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 "Star Trek: Picard" listener response6:04 Quibi first impressions

On this week, we review the Netflix horror movie "The Platform."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 "The Platform" review17:29 "The Platform" spoilers

On this episode, we review the first season of "Star Trek: Picard."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:19 "Star Trek: Picard" season 1 review24:28 "Star Trek: Picard" spoiler discussion

On this week's episode, we're joined by Jason from our events team to review the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down0:00 Intro0:29 "Tiger King" review24:56 "Tiger King" spoilers

On this episode, we review "Little Fires Everywhere," the new drama starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington on Hulu. We also talk about some general streaming recommendations for everyone stuck at home.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:09 Streaming recommendations11:15 "Little Fires Everywhere" review39:34 "Little Fires Everywhere" spoiler discussion (spoilers for first three episodes)

Today, we review the first two episodes of "Amazing Stories," a new version of the Steven Spielberg-produced anthology series on Apple TV+.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:44 "Amazing Stories" review25:50 "Amazing Stories" spoiler discussion

We pack a lot into this mid-week episode, with a big reality TV catch-up (Darrell's "Bachelor" and "Love is Blind" thoughts, plus a "Big Brother" stunt where the coronavirus news is hidden from contestants), followed by a discussion of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting TV production and movie distribution. And then we wrap it all up with a review of the new Hulu documentary "Hillary."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down0:00 Intro1:26 "Big Brother" coronavirus reveal9:03 "The Bachelor" discussion (spoilers)26:52 "Love Is blind" follow-up (spoilers)38:23 Coronavirus and TV production41:58 Movie theater closures/streaming releases48:02 "Hillary" review

This week, we're joined by Emma Comeau to review "Devs," a new science fiction thriller on Hulu ( more specifically, the freshly-launched FX on Hulu).If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro3:26 "Devs" review (mild spoilers)26:20 "Devs" spoiler review/speculation

This week, we're joined by TechCrunch's marketing director Alexandra Ames to review the Netflix reality series "Love Is Blind."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:59 "Love Is Blind" spoiler-free review28:12 "Love Is Blind" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the new Netflix series "Locke & Key." We also discuss the news that Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence are making an asteroid-themed themed comedy called "Don't Look Up" for the streaming service.If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 "Don't Look Up" discussion14:19 "Locke and Key" spoiler-free review29:48 "Locke and Key" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss the Oscars and then have an in-depth review of "Mythic Quest," a video game-focused comedy on Apple TV+If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 Oscars discussion17:54 "Mythic Quest" review50:31 "Mythic Quest" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Netflix's decision to make auto-playing trailers optional (huzzah!) and review the service's new Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:28 Netflix auto-play discussion5:02 "Miss Americana" review

This week, we review the Netflix documentary series on "Cheer." We also cover reports that Netflix has laid off part of its marketing team as part of a broader shift in how the service promotes itself.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:43 Netflix marketing news8:27 "Cheer" spoiler-free review43:27 "Cheer" spoiler discussion

This week, we review "Little America", the new anthology series on Apple TV+. We also have a wide-ranging conversation that covers Netflix's new audience metrics, the latest developments on "The Bachelor" and a lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan over his TV+ series "Servant".If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 Netflix audience metrics15:52 "Little America" review (mild spoilers)45:59 M. Night Shyamalan lawsuit discussion56:31 "Encore" discussion1:02:07 "Bachelor" discussion

This week, we discuss Netflix's strong showing in the latest Oscar nominations, as well as our reactions to "Joker" receiving 11 nods. We also recap the latest details about NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, and Jordan offers her spoiler-y thoughts on "You" season 2.And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down.0:00 Intro1:01 Peacock discussion14:21 Oscars discussion53:17 "You" season 2 spoiler review

This week, we're focused on just one thing — reviewing "6 Underground," a new action movie on Netflix that stars Ryan Reynolds and and is directed by Michael Bay.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:42 "6 Underground" spoiler-free review22:49 "6 Underground" spoiler discussion

This week, we run down our top five streaming shows and movies (mostly shows) from the past year.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 Listener emails7:01 Top five lists

This week, our entire episode is devoted to one thing: A spoiler-free review of "The Witcher," a new fantasy series on Netflix, which stars Henry Cavill and is based on the same books that inspired the popular video game franchise.

This week, we kick things off with a review of "Marriage Story" (we discuss the full plot of the movie, though it's not really a story you can spoil), and then move on to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Basically, it's Adam Driver week at Original Content!If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:15 "Mandalorian" listener response8:50 "Marriage Story" review (mild spoilers)27:42 "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" review45:52 "The Rise of Skywalker" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Plex's new movie streaming service, then review season 3 of "The Crown."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 Plex discussion8:40 "The Crown" season 3 spoiler-free review38:33 "The Crown" spoiler discussion

This week, we have an even more unstructured episode than usual — we get caught up with "The Mandalorian" and its breakout character (unofficially known as Baby Yoda). Then we have a freewheeling discussion of everything in the streaming and entertainment world that we are thankful for.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down0:00 Intro/Thanksgiving plans5:40 "The Mandalorian" follow-up discussion18:33 What we're thankful forLinks:* Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale

This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to review Netflix's first music competition series, "Rhythm + Flow." (It feels like you can't really "spoil" a reality TV series that's been out for a month, but just to warn you: We reveal who wins.) Before that, we discuss how our impressions of Disney+ have changed as we've spent more time with the service.And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:30 Disney+ follow-up8:28 Rhythm + Flow review

This week, we discuss the launch of Disney+ and review the first episode of its flagship title, the Star Wars spinoff "The Mandalorian."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:38 "The Morning Show" listener response9:24 Disney+ discussion37:34 "The Mandalorian" review (spoiler free)

This week, Original Content releases its 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re joined by TechCrunch writer Sarah Perez to discuss our initial impressions of the launch lineup of Apple TV+. Then we have an in-depth (but spoiler-free) review of “The Morning Show,” which stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carrell.If you want to skip ahead, here’s how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:30 Apple TV+ roundup27:02 “The Morning Show” review

This week, we review new Netflix series "Living with Yourself," in which Paul Rudd plays two different versions of the same person. We also talk about our initial reactions to "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, and about the launch plans for HBO Max.If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro00:44 "Morning Show" first impressions11:01 HBO Max discussion22:53 "Living with Yourself" review (no spoilers except the basic concept)37:18 "Living with Yourself" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss the imminent launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+, then do an in-depth review of both seasons of HBO's "Succession."If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:41 Apple/Disney discussion10:16 "Succession" spoiler-free review25:50 "Succession" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Netflix's latest earnings report and review "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie."If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro2:12 Netflix Q3 earnings16:06 "El Camino" reviews (spoilers for "Breaking Bad" but not "El Camino")38:20 "El Camino" spoiler discussionLinks:Netflix Q3 earnings exceed estimates, despite disappointing US subscriber growth

This week, we review "The Politician," Ryan Murphy's new series for Netflix, with a first season focused on a high-stakes high school election. We also talk about the highlights of TechCrunch's recent conference Disrupt SF.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:37 Disrupt recap9:30 "The Politician" review (mild spoilers)31:14 "The Politician" spoiler discussion

In a bonus episode, we interview Malka Older, a science fiction novelist and the head writer of "Orphan Black: The Next Chapter," a continuation of the beloved science fiction TV series for Serial Box. In addition to discussing her plans for the story, we also discuss what it was like to hear series star Tatiana Maslany narrate the new stories, and why Older finds the serialized format appealing.

This week, we review Netflix's feature-length expansion of the Zach Galifiankis interview series "Between Two Ferns." We also discuss the Emmy Awards.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:31 "Terrace House" listener response2:42 Emmy Awards discussion16:55 "Between Two Ferns: The Movie" review (extremely mild spoilers)Links:Amazon’s ‘Fleabag’ wins four Emmys, including best comedy series

This week, we review the new season of Netflix's Japanese reality show "Terrace House." We also discuss NBCUniversal's plans for its streaming service Peacock.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:43 Listener to response to "The Family" review1:55 NBCUniversal/Peacock news12:56 "Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020" review (mild spoilers)Links: NBCU’s streaming service ‘Peacock’ announces originals slate, including a Battlestar Galactica reboot

This week, we're joined by Sarah Perez to review "The Family," a new documentary series on Netflix. We also discuss the latest details about Apple TV+.If you're interested in skipping ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:53 Reader feedback3:30 Apple TV+ pricing and launch date16:59 “The Family” review Links: Apple TV+ to launch November 1 for $4.99/month, one year free comes with select Apple devices