Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast

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What Do We Look For in Superhero TV?: Episode 53 Mar 21, 2016

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With the launch of DAREDEVIL Season 2, Indiewire's TV team breaks down what's proving compelling about the latest rush of superhero shows -- the ones they love, and the ones they wish were better.

Are There Too Many Shows About L.A.?: Episode 52 Mar 14, 2016

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It now takes two hands to count the number of single-camera dramedies on TV about people searching for love in Los Angeles. But is that a bad thing?

Is "House of Cards" Season 4 Better When Binged?: Episode 51 Mar 07, 2016

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Indiewire's TV team switched places this weekend, with Ben binge-viewing the latest season of Netflix's Emmy-winning political drama. How did that affect his enjoyment of the series? And will Liz like it as much watching at a slower pace?

How Can The Oscars Improve That Ceremony?: Episode 50 Feb 29, 2016

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Every year, we love watching the Oscars, but how did this year's show, hosted by Chris Rock, play for Indiewire's TV team? And with flagging ratings and an ultra-long runtime, how might the Academy look at improving things for next year?

Does Love Play Better on TV Than Film?: Episode 49 Feb 22, 2016

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This week, Indiewire's TV team in theory talks about the new Netflix/Judd Apatow series "Love," but really, what they dig into is the way a serialized narrative affects romance on screen -- often for the better.

Why Does HBO's VINYL Have to Be About the White Guy?: Episode 48 Feb 15, 2016

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HBO's new drama is the Martin Scorsese-directed drama VINYL, which digs into the music scene of the 1970s. Bobby Cannavale is great as the lead -- but did he need to be the lead? Indiewire's TV team digs into this week's big question.

What's the Best Time for Late Night?: Episode 47 Feb 08, 2016

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Is it the night it airs? Is it the morning after? Is it after the Super Bowl? Indiewire looks at the current state of late night -- including Stephen Colbert's post-Bowl show and Samantha Bee's brand new FULL FRONTAL -- to discuss.

Can You Judge A Live Musical Like Everything Else?: Episode 46 Feb 01, 2016

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They rack up ratings and seem to make people happy, so it's time to accept that live musicals are here to stay. But how can both discerning TV critics as well as fans evaluate their qualities? Indiewire's TV team investigates.

'X-Files' Meets 'Star Wars': Is Chris Carter the George Lucas of TV?: Episode 45 Jan 25, 2016

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One of Indiewire's all-time favorite TV shows is back... But how are Ben and Liz feeling about what it means to have the original creator writing and directing three of the six episodes (especially because the first wasn't great)? And what does it have to do with "Star Wars"?

Can "Baskets" Fill the "Louie" Void?: Episode 44 Jan 18, 2016

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We're not getting any more "Louie" anytime soon, but Mr. CK is one of the creators of the new series "Baskets," an odd but endearing comedy starring "The Hangover's" Zach Galifianakis. Will that scratch your itch for moody auteur comedy? Indiewire's TV team investigates.

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