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TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk get together once a week to talk about all the things they love (and some of the things they don’t) on television. They talk about new releases, old favorites, TV curiosities and whatever’s happening in the wide wide world of how people watch TV these days.
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- 3 days ago1h 1m
Why would we deceive you about Reggie Dinkins?
This week, Alan & Kathryn find much to love about NBC's latest attempt to make it 2008 again through science or magic, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The natural fit for a past show? Two episodes of Tina Fey's career-making masterpiece, 30 Rock.00:00 Introduction01:10 Housekeeping: See Alan & Kathryn in Maplewood!02:45 See Alan at the Paley Center, NYC03:19 Community running away with the Patreon poll05:02 A preview of future episodes06:20 The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins37:06 30 RockSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Can we agree on the Gilded Age?
This week sees the return of Julian Fellowes' costume drama The Gilded Age, and Alan and Kathryn have very different feelings while basically agreeing on its overall quality. Then we move from one Mr. F to another, as the pair dive into a broad overview of the masterpiece Arrested Development.00:00 Introduction01:16 Housekeeping: Station Eleven on Patreon03:09 Holiday episodes - Thanksgiving vs. Christmas05:12 Ad-free feeds, coming soon05:55 The Gilded Age33:33 Arrested DevelopmentSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
[Patreon Preview] Station Eleven: "Dr. Chaudhary"
In this month's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Alan and Kathryn revisit the century's greatest show with the worst timing, Station Eleven.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpodSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
The Diplomat blows things up this season
Alan and Kathryn reunite to discuss the fourth season of Keri Russell's political thriller The Diplomat, with topics including the awfulness of Hal and the brilliance of Allison Janney. Then, in the least surprising pairing of all time. the pair go back in time to rewatch The West Wing's most famous cliffhanger. In a bonus third segment celebrating his Rod Serling book's publication, Alan takes us through one of his all-time favourite Twilight Zone episodes.00:00 Introduction01:07 Housekeeping: Welcome back Alan!04:16 The nanopants mystery solved06:18: You can rent The Good Lord Bird07:00 Revival corner: The X-Files, Glee, and... Coach13:35 The Diplomat34:40 The West Wing01:04:37 The Twilight Zone: Monsters are Due on Maple StreetSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 13m
How do we get everyone to watch The Lowdown?
Kathryn is joined by her Vulture colleague Roxana Hadadi to discuss the return of The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke's neo-noir. Can the excellent first season possibly be improved upon? Spoilers: yes! Then, the pair trade Tulsa for Stars Hollow as they re-examine the ups and downs of the beloved Gilmore Girls.00:00 Introduction01:28 Housekeeping: Alan's absence02:02 Serling book event rescheduled02:46 What's Roxana's deal?07:35 The return of Girls17:51 The Lowdown44:21 Gilmore GirlsSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 12, 20261h 8m
How weird does the new CBS drama Cupertino get?
With Alan out of action, Kathryn brings in The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss a pair of future-focused legal dramas. First, Robert and Michelle King's latest legal drama Cupertino, featuring the return of Mike Colter, the grand arrival of Busy Phillips into the Kings universe, some typically delightful weirdo TV judges. Then they consider the long-forgotten science fiction procedural series Century City, which includes an aging boy band, biotech panic, and one fateful pair of nanopants.00:00 Introduction01:44 Housekeeping: Alan's absence03:33 Postponed events04:50 Introducing Dan09:06 Cupertino39:34 Century CitySupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 20261h 3m
East of Eden gives us Cain, Abel, and Florence Pugh
Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take a tour through the original Lonesome Dove miniseries and its many, many sequels.00:00 Introduction00:51 See Alan & Kathryn live01:41 Treehouse of Horror on Patreon02:50 Ninety seconds of Love is Blind: Boston04:50 East of Eden32:04 Lonesome DoveSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 202611 min
[Patreon Preview] The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror IV"
Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of superlatives.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpodSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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