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Double Detective: 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 3 and 'Monsieur Spade' Episode 3 Jan 29, 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about how the lack of easter-egging in this episode worked in it's advantage (1:00) and the dynamic between Danvers and Navarro (24:07). Then they talk about the latest episode of 'Monsieur Spade' and the show's very dense plotline (35:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'The Curse,' ‘Fargo,’ and the Last Gasp of Prestige TV Jan 26, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-time host of 'The Daily Show' through the election (1:00) and the Oscar nominations (18:27). Then, they talk about the finales of ‘The Curse’ (21:41) and ‘Fargo’ (1:07:02), and whether these shows are proof that prestige television can still be made, or if they are the last of a dying breed.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down 'True Detective: Night Country,' Episode 2 Jan 22, 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about some of the callbacks to 'True Detective' Season 1 in this episode (1:00), the horror and paranormal elements that are becoming more prominent this season so far (17:49), and the way the environment plays a role in the plot (26:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen. Jan 18, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awards by shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Beef,’ and ‘Succession’ says about the state of the TV industry (1:00). Then they break down the first episode of ‘Monsieur Spade’ (30:12) before being joined by the lead, Clive Owen, to talk about his decision to take on the iconic detective character Sam Spade (50:46).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Clive Owen

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 1, With Creator Issa Lopez Jan 15, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They discuss how it differs from the past 'True Detective' iterations (1:00) and how the setting's constant nighttime affects the story (24:56). Then Chris is joined by creator Issa Lopez to talk about how she came up with the idea for the show and working with Jodie Foster (35:37).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Issa Lopez

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie. Jan 11, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in the next season of ‘White Lotus’ (1:00). Then they talk about the news that there will be a ‘Mandalorian’ movie and what that means for a potential Season 4 of the show (23:36). Finally, they discuss the newest Marvel TV show, ‘Echo,’ and how—like many other Marvel shows before it—it struggles to strike the right tone (34:51).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Jason Mantzoukas on 'Reacher' S2, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' and More Jan 09, 2024

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Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of his favorite things he consumed in 2023, including 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'The Other Two' (1:00), the newest season of 'Reacher' (47:58), and working on 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (57:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Jason Mantzoukas

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Holdovers’ (1:00). Then, they discuss how this past summer’s strikes might impact the upcoming 2024 TV slate (14:03), before getting into some of their most anticipated shows of the year, including ‘Industry’ Season 3, ‘Masters of the Air,’ and ‘Sinking Spring’ (22:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Slow Horses' Season 3 With Creator Will Smith Dec 27, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 3, and how the show is set up to be able to try different types of storytelling with each season (1:00). Then, they are joined by show creator Will Smith to talk about how they have been able to put out a new season every six months (17:28), and working with Gary Oldman to bring the character of Jackson Lamb to life (35:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Will Smith

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The End-of-the-Year Mailbag Dec 21, 2023

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Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which shows they would have recast (1:00), which TV show would have been better as a movie and vice versa (36:47), and what they would consider to be a perfect season of television (53:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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