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Nov 2022
1h 8m

‘Fleishman Is in Trouble' Review

The Ringer
About this episode

Sean takes a break from the world of film to join Joanna for a breakdown of the streaming television miniseries created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Joanna and Sean debate whether the show should have been a movie instead, key missing components, Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of the lead character, and more. Plus, they have a broader conversation about the current landscape of streaming and where ‘Fleishman’ ranks among the top shows of 2022.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Sean Fennessey

Producer: Troy Farkas

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