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Great TV is Coming in 2017! Episode 93 Jan 02, 2017

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We're pretty excited about the new TV to come in 2017 (even if Liz can't remember what that new Ryan Murphy show is actually called). And no, not just because of "The Leftovers"!

Does Netflix Know It's Christmas? Episode 92 Dec 19, 2016

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Just because it's the holidays doesn't mean Netflix and Amazon are giving us any time off. But does that make sense? Liz and Ben discuss, and wish you a very happy holiday!

Why You Need to Watch 'Rectify': Episode 91 Dec 12, 2016

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Critics keep saying it's the best show on TV — but WHY is it the best show on TV? Ben gets the opportunity to explain to Liz in this week's episode.

The Canceled Shows We'll Miss the Most: Episode 90 Dec 05, 2016

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2016 didn't feature a TON of cancellations, but there were definitely a few that left us sad. But which were we okay with saying goodbye to? Liz and Ben dig into it.

What Shows Were We Wrong About in 2016? Episode 89 Nov 28, 2016

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At the beginning of every year, IndieWire's TV team makes a list of the shows they're most looking forward to. And at the end of the year, they like to look back and see how their instincts for great TV paid off. 2016 had no shortage of surprises — how many did Liz and Ben see coming?

To Binge or Not to Binge Over the Holidays? Episode 88 Nov 21, 2016

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Are you on your own for Thanksgiving this year? Or are you sharing screen time with family time? However you choose to celebrate, Ben and Liz have thoughts on how to optimize your weekend.

Soooooo, How About That New Episode of 'Westworld'? Episode 87 Nov 14, 2016

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Were you ready for the big twists of "Trompe L'Oeil"? IndieWire's Liz and Ben were definitely surprised by a few of them, and so they've devoted this entire episode to breaking down not just what these changes mean for the characters, but for the show.

Is It Possible to Spoil a Period Drama? Episode 86 Nov 07, 2016

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With the release of Netflix's "The Crown," Liz and Ben face the question of what really counts as a spoiler when it comes to well-documented historical events. (Spoiler alert: Queen Elizabeth II does NOT bite it in Season 1.)

Non-Horror Shows that Spook Us: Episode 85 Oct 31, 2016

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Just in time for Halloween, IndieWire's Liz and Ben dig into the TV shows that spook them the most, despite not technically being a part of the horror genre. (Surprisingly, "The Leftovers" comes up... For perhaps the last time.)

You Have Questions!: Episode 84 Oct 24, 2016

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It's the return of the Ask Us Anything (about television)! Ben and Liz go through your questions, which take us down some odd journeys — like, what kind of show we'd like to see George Clooney take on, and when "The Leftovers" is coming back.

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