Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson discuss how the South Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’ became a massive international phenomenon, what it means for Netflix, and why it worked so well.
Host: Mallory Rubin
Guest: Joanna Robinson
Producer: Isaac Lee
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‘Furious’ Episode 7: Revenge, Rihanna, Repeat
Jo and Rob sound off on karaoke, last meals, and finale fears as they recap the penultimate episode of ‘Furious.’ (00:00) Intro(2:30) Finale fears(5:01) Mailbag check-in(18:59) Nora and Alice(24:58) Marshall’s mom(29:54) Frank Choi vs. Ed vs. the NYPD(33:30) Danny and Alice’s mom ... Show More
1h 10m
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The Best TV of the Year (So Far): Shows, Episodes, Performances, and More!
Live from Televerse, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney look back at the year in TV (so far) by drafting their favorite dramas, comedies, scene stealers, and more. (0:00) Intro (1:00) The rules (3:16) Has this been a good year for TV? (4:50) The draft Email us! prestigetv@spotify.co ... Show More
59m 57s
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Netflix’s Big Bet On ‘Squid Game’
The gory, dystopian South Korean thriller Squid Game is the most popular series Netflix has ever released. This week, it drops season two — in the midst of the company’s efforts to grow the show beyond the screen. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host Rebecca Choong Wilkins talk ... Show More
15m 2s
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'Squid Game' Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Reactions
Mal and Jo are back for some more life-or-death games in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3! They break down the first three episodes by discussing the characters and relationships they were most invested in, as well as the emotional moments, surprising twists, and meaningful deaths. (00:00) ... Show More
1h 47m
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'Squid Game' Season 3, Episodes 4-6 Reactions
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1h 49m