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“When They See Us” and Fall TV May 27, 2019

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Kristen and Darren discuss Ava DuVernay’s moving Netflix miniseries about the tangled true-life tale of the Central Park Five. Then the critics take a look at the new trailers from the broadcast network upfronts.

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Timothy Simons talks “Veep Finale,” plus “Vida” and “What/If” May 20, 2019

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The man who brought Jonah Ryan to life discusses the end of the HBO satire. First, Kristen and Darren take a look at the Starz gentrification drama and Renee Zellweger’s soapy new Netflix series.

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“Catch-22,” “Fleabag,” and “LA’s Finest” May 13, 2019

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Kristen and Darren talk Hulu’s literary adaptation, Amazon’s delightful Britcom, and the very bad “Bad Boys” spinoff.

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Are spoilers really a thing? May 06, 2019

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Darren and Kristen on spoilers, and why the rules around them should change for the binge-TV era. Plus: Reviews of Chernobyl (HBO) and The Good Fight (CBS All Access).

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W. Kamau Bell, Chambers, Dead to Me Apr 29, 2019

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W. Kamau Bell previews the new season of ‘United Shades of America.’ Plus Kristen and Darren review Netflix’s Chambers and Dead to Me, and check in with HBO’s Barry.

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“She-Ra” showrunner Noelle Stevenson! Plus, “Cobra Kai” and “The Red Line” Apr 22, 2019

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The executive producer of Netflix’s delightful animated adventure “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” talks about reviving the ‘80s cartoon for a new generation. It’s a reboot-heavy week, as Kristen and Darren also dig into the cheerful new season of “Karate Kid” sequel series “Cobra Kai.” The critics also discuss the impressive ambitions (and less impressive dramatic failures) of the new CBS series “The Red Line.”

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“Game of Thrones” and “Walking Dead” spinoffs talk! Plus, “Life in Pieces” and “Ramy” Apr 15, 2019

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Kristen and Darren talk about the excellent new Hulu series “Ramy” and the cheerful CBS family comedy “Life in Pieces.” Then, they take a look at the future of the “Game of Thrones” and “Walking Dead” franchises.

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“One Day at a Time,” our favorite canceled TV shows, and “A Double Shot at Love” Apr 08, 2019

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Will the Netflix sitcom come back to life? Kristen and Darren discuss canceled favorites and take a look at the new shows “Fosse/Verdon” and “A Double Shot at Love”

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America Ferrera talks “Superstore”! Plus: reviews of “Twilight Zone,” “Killing Eve,” and “Veep” Apr 01, 2019

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Kristen and Darren debate the second season of “Killing Eve,” work through their disappointment in “The Twilight Zone,” and ponder the final season of “Veep.” Then, America Ferrera calls in to talk about the brilliant fourth season of the NBC sitcom “Superstore.”

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The Sopranos vs. The Wire, plus a comedy roundup Mar 25, 2019

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Kristen and Darren wrestle with this burning TV question: If you’ve never seen The Sopranos or The Wire, which should you watch first? Plus, a roundup of three very different comedies premiering this week: HBO’s Barry, FX’s What We Do In the Shadows, and NBC’s new bar-based sitcom Abby’s.

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