Chris and Andy break down the season finale of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the reveal that Kendall lived and how that affected their feelings about the show (1:00), the Roy kids finally banding together only to not get what they want (20:35), and where the show goes from here (39:41).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Nov 20
HBO’s Wave of Renewals. Plus, ‘The Beast in Me,’ ‘The Chair Company’ E6, and ‘I Love LA’ E3.
Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery and the news that Netflix’s offer would include theatrical releases (5:31), before reacting to the various renewal announcements from HBO including ‘Task’ and both ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs (12:23). The ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 11
Is ‘Stranger Things’ the Last Gasp of Blockbuster TV? Plus, Why Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Is Worth Your Time.
Chris and Andy talk about the upcoming premiere of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and how it’s significantly evolved over the years (7:21). Then they discuss why the new Netflix historical drama ‘Death by Lightning,’ starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen ... Show More
55m 26s
Dec 2021
'Succession' S3, E8 Precap
Chris and Wos react to Kendall’s birthday and much more from Season 3, Episode 7 of ‘Succession.’ Then, the guys look ahead to Episode 8.
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny Lambre
Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah
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30m 3s
Apr 2023
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Precap
Chris and Wos begin their conversation by dissecting the siblings' state of mind in the wake of Logan’s untimely death and Marcia’s icy return to the dramatic fold. After the break, they discuss the day-by-day time layout of the season, their favorite scenes from Episode 4, and t ... Show More
26m 43s
Apr 2023
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the third episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the shocking and sudden death of Logan Roy, how the Roy siblings coped with the devastating news, and what makes it such a bold creative decision. Along the way, they also talk ... Show More
52m 53s
Jan 2024
Did ‘Friday Night Lights’ Stick the Landing?
Andy Greenwald is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss “Always,” the series finale of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ They open by setting the scene, providing background info on the show itself, and contextualizing the TV landscape that it was released in (3:43). Next, they discuss the sta ... Show More
1h 43m
May 2022
‘We Own This City’ Episodes 3 and 4
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO series 'We Own This City,' including its spiritual relationship to 'The Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and whether the series has a chance to slot amongst t ... Show More
34m 12s
Jul 2023
'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3
Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the ... Show More
44m 15s