Original Content

This week, we review "Carnival Row," a fantastical murder mystery starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne on Amazon Prime Video. We also discuss YouTube's settlement with the FTC over children's privacy. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction 2:11 "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" listener response 15:03 "Carnival Row" review (minor spoilers for the first episode) 33:47 "Carnival Row" spoiler discussion Links: [Children’s privacy costs just $170 million for Google in settlement with the FTC][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/04/ftc-sells-kids-privacy-cheap/

This week, we discuss our initial impressions of the new Netflix series "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." (Since the series just came out — and we haven't watched the full season — we stick to a spoiler-free review.) We also get caught up on "Bachelor in Paradise," because why not? If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:50 "Red Sea Diving Resort" listener reaction 6:01 "Bachelor in Paradise" recap 26:10 "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" spoiler-free review

This week, we discuss the news that Spider-Man is leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe and do an in-depth review of "The Red Sea Diving Resort," a new political thriller on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Spider-Man news 14:37 "Red Sea Diving Resort" review 37:02 "Red Sea Diving Resort" spoiler discussion Links: [More than 70,000 angry fans have signed a petition to 'keep Spider-Man with Disney and the MCU'][1] [1]: https://www.insider.com/spider-man-sony-marvel-fans-sign-petition-boycott-storm-headquarters-2019-8

This week, we review Netflix's martial arts drama "Wu Assassins." Also discussed: The fact that the CBS/Viacom merger is finally moving forward, and listener reactions to last week's review of "Another Life." (You may also notice that we've been changing up the theme music — we lost our old theme due to boring licensing reasons, and we're trying out new ones until we find one that sticks.) If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:40 "Another Life" listener response 11:51 CBS/Viacom merger 20:30 "Wu Assassins" review 33:52 "Wu Assassins" spoiler discussion Links: [CBS and Viacom are merging into a combined company called ViacomCBS][1] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/13/viacomcbs/

This week, we discuss the news that "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed a mega-deal with Netflix. Then we have an in-depth review of "Another Life," a new science fiction show on Netflix. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the accept breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Benioff/Weiss sign with Netflix 6:08 "Another Life" review 33:24 "Another Life" spoiler discussion

This week, we're focused on one thing — reviewing the HBO/BBC co-production "Years and Years." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:23 "Years and Years" review 30:07 "Years and Years" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the latest season of "Queer Eye" on Netflix. (Note: "Queer Eye" doesn't really feel like a show you can spoil, but we do discuss the storylines of the first two episodes.) We also discuss our first impressions of the new science fiction series "Another Life." Also, if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:28 "Another Life" first impressions 17:32 "Queer Eye" season 4 review

This week, we review the delightfully-titled Netflix mockumentary "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein." We also debate the reasons why Netflix's US subscriber numbers went down in its most recent quarter. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Netflix subscriber numbers 22:53 "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein" review Links: [Netflix reports first net subscriber loss in the US, misses global subscriber growth predictions][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/17/netflix-reports-first-net-subscriber-loss-in-the-u-s-misses-global-subscriber-growth-predictions/

This week, we review the Netflix film "Point Blank" and talk about WarnerMedia's plans for its new streaming service HBO Max. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 HBO Max 13:27 Point Blank review 26:24 Point Blank spoiler discussion Links: [AT&T’s new streaming service HBO Max arrives in 2020, will be the exclusive home of ‘Friends’][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/09/atts-new-streaming-service-hbo-max-arrives-in-2020-will-be-the-exclusive-home-of-friends/

This week, we review the latest season of "Stranger Things." We also discuss the news that Netflix is making a series based on Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" comics, and Jordan has some new TV recommendations. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Sandman on Netflix 13:28 Are You The One 22:35 Years and Years 26:29 Stranger Things review 54:19 Stranger Things spoilers Links: [Netflix is officially making a show based on Neil Gaiman’s ‘Sandman’ comics][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/02/netflix-sandman/

This week, we review Netflix's sketch comedy series "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson" and discuss the recently-released viewing numbers for "When They See Us." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:40 When They See Us follow-up 8:53 I Think You Should Leave review 17:44 I Think You Should Leave spoilers Links: [Netflix and Ava DuVernay say ‘When They See Us’ viewed by 23M+ accounts][1] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/26/when-they-see-us-viewership/

This week, we review "When They See Us," a new Netflix miniseries about the Central Park Five from director Ava Duvernay. We also discuss Netflix's latest list of recommended TVs and its new deal with writer-director Janet Mock. (Note: Anthony's voice sounds tinnier than usual because of he messed up the settings in the recording software and ended up recording from the wrong microphone. He says he's very sorry and won't do it again.) If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Netflix recommended TVs 10:43 Netflix signs a deal with Janet Mock 17:15 When They See Us review 47:54 When They See Us spoiler discussion Links: [Netflix reveals the top TVs it thinks you should use to binge watch in 2019][1] [Netflix signs landmark deal with writer-director Janet Mock][2] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/19/top-tvs-for-netflix-2019/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/19/netflix-signs-janet-mock/

This week, Darrell Etherington returns as a regular co-host and we review season 5 of "Black Mirror." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:33 "Black Mirror" spoiler-free review 31:00 Spoiler discussion

This week, we're joined by Catherine Shu to review "Always Be My Maybe," a new romantic comedy on Netflix starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Introduction and discussion of upcoming TV shows 10:18 Spoiler-free review of "Always Be My Maybe" 26:14 spoiler discussion

In a bonus episode, we interview Grant Sputore, director of the new Netflix film "I Am Mother," about the real-world inspiration for the film's robots.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review "Tuca & Bertie," a new Netflix animated series created by the designer of "Bojack Horseman." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro and a Very Serious Discussion about laugh tracks 8:47 Spoiler-free review of Tuca & Bertie 24:43 Spoiler discussion

This week, we're joined once again by Darrell Etherington to review the Netflix comedy "Wine Country." And we wrap up our week-by-week coverage of "Game of Thrones" with a discussion of the disappointing finale and how it's affected our feelings on the show overall.

This week, we're joined by Darrell Etherington to discuss "The Bells," the second-to-last episode of "Game of Thrones," and perhaps the most divisive episode in the show's history.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater review the "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," a Netflix film that stars Zac Efron as serial killer as Ted Bundy and Lily Collins as Liz Kendall, his initially unsuspecting girlfriend. We also discuss the latest "Game of Thrones" episode, "The Last of the Starks." If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:29 "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" review (mild spoilers for the movie and for real-life events) 42:35 "Game of Thrones"/"Last of the Starks" discussion (spoilers ahoy!)

This week, we're joined by Darrell Etherington to review "Avengers: Endgame" and the "Game of Thrones"' big Battle of Winterfell episode. Links: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a very silly movie, but it ends in exactly the right way

This week, we review "Homecoming," Beyoncé's new concert film on Netflix, before launching into an in-depth, spoilery discussion of the latest "Game of Thrones" episode, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."

This week, we're joined by Jon Shieber to review "Guava Island," the new Amazon film from Hiro Murai and Donald Glover. We also discuss the final season of "Game of Thrones" — our reactions to the first episode and our predictions for what comes next.

This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to discuss Jordan Peel's latest horror film — the awkwardly-titled "Us" — and to the first trailer for the next Star Wars movie, "The Rise of Skywalker." Links: [Watch the first trailer for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'][1] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/12/star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-trailer/

This week, Anthony interviews Theo Love, the director of "The Legend of Cocaine Island," who discusses how he made the tongue-in-cheek documentary — now on Netflix — about buried cocaine.

This week, we're joined by Anna Escher to review "The Inventor," the new documentary about Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes. Also discussed: our initial impressions of season three of Netflix's "Queer Eye." Links: [Queer Eye Is Missing Out on a Sharper Conversation About Inept Straight Dudes][1] [1]: https://themuse.jezebel.com/queer-eye-is-missing-out-on-a-sharper-conversation-abou-1833472725

This week, we're joined by Darrell Etherington to discuss "The Bachelor" (yeah, that's right), the new Netflix movie "Triple Frontier," Netflix's experiment with different episode orders for "Love, Death & Robots" AND our thoughts on "The Umbrella Academy" now that we've all finished the first season. Links: [Netflix is experimenting with different episode orders for ‘Love, Death & Robots’][1] [Original Content podcast: We dance with the emo heroes of Netflix’s ‘Umbrella Academy’][2] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/19/love-death-robots-experiment/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/03/original-content-umbrella-academy/

This week, we're joined by Devin Coldewey to review the Hulu series "Shrill," which stars Aidy Bryant as a fictionalized version of writer Lindy West.

This week, we talk about the crime documentary "Murder Mountain" on Netflix, which tells the story of a string of murders in Humboldt County, while offering plenty of historical context. We also discuss Anthony's thoughts on "Captain Marvel" and our hopes for the Theranos documentary "The Inventor." Links: [‘Captain Marvel’ never quite takes flight][1] [Here’s a sneak peek at HBO’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, The Inventor][2] [Theranos documentary review: The Inventor’s horrifying optimism][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/08/captain-marvel-review/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/08/hbo-elizabeth-holmes-theranos-the-inventor-documentary/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/24/theranos-the-inventor-review/

This week, we're joined by original co-host Darrell Etherington to review the new Netflix superhero show "The Umbrella Academy. We also discuss our reactions to the Oscar ceremony and awards. Links: [Netflix’s ‘Roma’ wins three Oscars, including Best Director (but not Best Picture)][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/24/netflix-roma-oscars/

This week, we're joined by Jon Shieber to review "High Flying Bird," a Netflix film about NBA contract negotiations, labor politics, and more. And it was shot on an iPhone!

This week, we kick things off by interviewing Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami, the stars and filmmakers behind the Netflix comedy "The Breaker Upperers." Then we're joined by Brian Heater to do an in-depth, spoiler-y discussion of "Russian Doll."

This week, we're joined by Jon Shieber to offer our initial impressions of the Netflix show "Russian Doll," then do an in-depth review of the movie "Velvet Buzzsaw." Plus, a Super Bowl commercial recap and new details about Disney's streaming service. Links: [Super Bowl LIII set streaming records, while TV viewership saw massive drop][1] [Watch the tech-centric Super Bowl ads from Amazon, Microsoft and others][2] [Disney+ streaming service will feature non-Disney content at launch][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/05/super-bowl-liii-set-streaming-records-while-tv-viewership-saw-massive-drop/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/03/super-bowl-tech-ads/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/06/disney-streaming-service-will-feature-non-disney-content-at-launch/

This week, we're joined by Anna Escher and Sarah Perez to review "You," the new(-ish) show starring Penn Badgley, which premiered on Lifetime last fall and has now become a Netflix Original.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review two new Fyre Festival-focused documentaries — "Fyre" on Netflix and "Fyre Fraud" on Hulu. We also weigh in on the Oscar nominations, including the Best Picture nod for "Roma." Links: [Hulu unexpectedly releases ‘Fyre Fraud’ days before Netflix’s competing documentary][1] [Netflix’s ‘Roma’ nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture and director][2] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/14/hulu-unexpectedly-releases-fyre-fraud-days-before-netflixs-competing-documentary/ [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/22/netflixs-roma-nominated-for-10-oscars-including-best-picture-and-director/

This week, we're joined by Sarah Perez and Catherine Shu show to discuss the Netflix show "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" and how it's already affecting our own cleaning habits. We also recap the drama around dueling Fyre Festival documentaries on Hulu and Netflix. Links: [Hulu unexpectedly releases ‘Fyre Fraud’ days before Netflix’s competing documentary][1] [Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week][2] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/14/hulu-unexpectedly-releases-fyre-fraud-days-before-netflixs-competing-documentary/ [2]:https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/1/15/18183308/fyre-festival-documentary-netflix-hulu-billy-mcfarland-pay

This week, we're joined by Kirsten Korosec to discuss Netflix's thriller "Bird Box" starring Sandra Bullock, and "Bandersnatch," the new interactive episode of "Black Mirror." Links: [‘Bird Box’ breaks a Netflix record with 45M+ people watching in its first week][1] [Netflix releases a trailer for ‘Bandersnatch,’ the mysterious new episode of ‘Black Mirror’][2] [How the Surprise Interactive 'Black Mirror' Came Together][3] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/28/bird-box-breaks-a-netflix-record-with-45m-people-watching-in-its-first-week/ [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/black-mirror-bandersnatch-trailer/ [3]: https://www.wired.com/story/black-mirror-bandersnatch-interactive-episode/

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater review "Roma," the new Alfonso Cuarón film on Netflix. We also discuss what might be the imminent launch of an interactive episode of "Black Mirror," and Anthony talks about "Aquaman." Links: [Netflix teases 'Black Mirror' movie release][1] [‘Aquaman’ is a ridiculous superhero epic][2] [1]: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/20/netflix-teases-black-mirror-movie/ [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/20/aquaman-review/

This week, Taylor Nakagawa joins us to discuss the awkwardly-titled Netflix film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle." We also discuss the latest details about Disney's streaming Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" and new audience numbers for Facebook Watch. (Note: Apologies for the sound issues — but I swear, they go away after the first minute!) Links: [‘The Mandalorian’ cast includes Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano … and Werner Herzog][1] [Facebook Watch is finally growing as payouts get spread thin][2] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/12/mandalorian-pedro-pascal/ [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/13/facebook-watch-is-finally-growing-as-payouts-get-spread-thin/

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review the new Coen Brothers film on Netflix, "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs." We also discuss the cancellation of "Daredevil," the fate of "Friends" on Netflix, MoviePass' new pricing and the first trailer for "Avengers: Endgame." Links: [Netflix cancels ‘Daredevil’ after third season][1] [Don’t worry, ‘Friends’ isn’t leaving Netflix anytime soon][2] [MoviePass announces new pricing plans for 2019][3] [The next Avengers movie has a title and a cryptic first trailer][4] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/29/daredevil-will-not-be-renewed-for-a-fourth-season-the-latest-marvel-series-cancelled-by-netflix/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/03/dont-worry-friends-isnt-leaving-netflix-anytime-soon/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/06/moviepass-new-pricing/ [4]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/07/avengers-endgame-trailer/

This week, we weigh in on the final season of House of Cards — which had the unenviable task of not just wrapping up the show, but also explaining the absence of Frank Underwood following real-world allegations of sexual misconduct by actor Kevin Spacey. We also discuss the death of Stan Lee and Hulu's plans to adapt on Wild Cards, a series of superhero books edit by George R.R. Martin. Links: [The final season of House of Cards is out now][1] [Comics legend Stan Lee has died][2] [George R.R. Martin's 'Wild Cards' Universe Near Multiple-Series Deal at Hulu][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/02/the-final-season-of-house-of-cards-is-out-now/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/12/r-i-p-stan-lee/ [3]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/george-rr-martins-wild-cards-universe-multiple-series-deal-at-hulu-1160955

This week, Jon Shieber joins us to review Netflix's spooky reboot of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." We also discuss the evolution of Netflix's theatrical strategy, some stats about streaming growth and new details about the final season of "Game of Thrones." Links: [Netflix changes its release model, with exclusive theatrical runs for ‘Roma’ and others][1] [TV streaming services see 212 percent jump in viewing hours over past year][2] [The end of Game of Thrones: An exclusive report on the epic final season][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/01/netflix-theaters/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/31/tv-streaming-services-see-212-jump-in-viewing-hours-over-past-year/ [3]:https://ew.com/tv/2018/11/01/game-of-thrones-final-season-ew-cover-story/

Just in time for Halloween, we're joined by Devin Coldewey to review "The Haunting of Hill House," which is kinda based on Shirley Jackson's classic novel. We also discuss "Red Dead Redemption 2" and the end of FilmStruck. [Red Dead Redemption 2 sets the bar high for the next generation of open world games][1] [R.I.P. FilmStruck, the best streaming service for classic films][2] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/25/red-dead-redemption-2-sets-the-bar-high-for-the-next-generation-of-open-world-games/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/26/r-i-p-filmstruck/

This week, we're joined by Devin Coldewey to review Hold the Dark, a beautiful-but-mystifying film on Netflix. Before that, we take a few minutes to show our appreciation for Sarah Silverman's new-ish show on Hulu, I Love You, America.

This week, we're joined by Catherine Shu to review the first two seasons of "The Crown" on Netflix. We also discuss recently-revealed details about "The Mandalorian," a.k.a. the first Star Wars show for Disney's streaming service, as well as plans for an interactive episode of "Black Mirror." Links: ['Star Wars': Jon Favreau's TV Series Details Revealed][1] [Netflix is planning a choose-your-own-adventure episode of ‘Black Mirror’][2] [1]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-wars-jon-favreaus-tv-series-details-revealed-1149194 [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/netflix-is-planning-a-choose-your-own-adventure-episode-of-black-mirror/

This week, we offer our initial thoughts on "Maniac", a new science fiction series on Netflix starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone. We also discuss the launch of CollegeHumor's subscription service Dropout, and whether we'd consider signing up. Links: [CollegeHumor unveils Dropout, a subscription service for comedy videos, comics and more][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/26/collegehumor-unveils-dropout-a-subscription-service-for-comedy-videos-comics-and-more/

We're joined by Anna Escher as take a break from streaming shows to discuss HBO's "Sharp Objects," a Missouri-set mystery starring Amy Adams as a troubled journalist. (We couldn't avoid some mild spoilers throughout the episode, but there's a warning before we get to the big one.) We also discuss the Emmy Awards, particular the big wins for Amazon's "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel". Links: [Amazon’s ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ wins big at the Emmys][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/17/emmy-awards-2018/

This week, Original Content's original co-host Darrell Etherington re-joins us to review "Insatiable," the infamous new Netflix comedy that's been renewed for a second season (though that happened after we recorded the episode). We also discuss Henry Cavill's new role as the lead in an adaptation of "The Witcher." Links: ['Insatiable' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix][1] [Henry Cavill to Star in ‘Witcher’ Series at Netflix][2] [1]: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/insatiable-renewed-season-2-at-netflix-1142810 [2]: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/henry-cavill-the-witcher-netflix-series-1202925521/

This week, we review a selection of true crime shows on Netflix, including Evil Genius, The Staircase, Manunter: Unabomber and MIndhunter. We also have thoughts about Hulu's potential revival of Veronica Mars and Netflix buying the rights to The Great British Baking Show. Links: [Veronica Mars revival starring Kristen Bell is in the works at Hulu][1] [Netflix Mixes In Three New Seasons Of ‘The Great British Baking Show’ For U.S.][2] [1]:https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/21/veronica-mars-hulu/ [2]:https://deadline.com/2018/08/netflix-mixes-in-three-new-seasons-of-the-great-british-baking-show-for-u-s-1202451357/

This week, we're joined by Taylor Nakagawa to review Netflix's new high school romantic comedy "To All The Boys I've Loved Before." We also discuss Amazon's rumored plans to buy a movie theater chain, the fact that "Crazy Rich Asians" isn't a Netflix movie and Netflix's new deal with "Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris. Links: [Coming to a theater near you: Amazon?][1] [The Stakes Are High for 'Crazy Rich Asians' — And That's the Point][2] [Netflix signs exclusive deal with ‘Black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/16/night-of-the-living-amazon/ [2]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/crazy-rich-asians-story-behind-rom-com-1130965 [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/16/netflix-kenya-barris/

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review "Disenchantment," the new Netflix animated series from the creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama." We also discuss Apple's plans for comedy from the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" team, as well as the latest developments with Disney's streaming service. Links: [Matt Groening goes back to the drawing board for ‘Disenchantment’][1] [Apple orders a show about a video game studio from the ‘It’s Always Sunny’ gang][2] [Disney may offer a discounted bundle of Hulu, ESPN+ and its new streaming service][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/03/matt-groening-goes-back-to-the-drawing-board-for-disenchantment/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/10/apple-orders-a-show-about-a-video-game-studio-from-the-its-always-sunny-gang/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/08/disney-may-offer-a-discounted-bundle-of-hulu-espn-and-its-new-streaming-service/