Back on the Block

We discuss this week’s Emmy Awards, the state of television content, with an emphasis on “Black Bird,” “The Patient,” and “Slow Horses,” and review “Elvis” and “Lightyear.” We also apologize to any geriatric musicians we might have offended here. Go check out Concrete Animals!

Ryan continues to be a d-bag, which makes Lexi look less horrible. Amanda continues to act poorly, which will only point Kyle in Jane’s direction. But we are here for Dr. Visconti getting a love life! Only five episodes left!

We discuss “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Men,” “Virgin River,” and “House of the Dragon,” and try to get to the secret of smart storytelling.

We can’t shake the stink of Lexi off this episode. She’s everywhere! Plus, Eve and Peter spend their new fortune, Amanda becomes ruthless again, Jane’s new man moves marathon-fast, and the building gets a new owner.

We talk about polarization and general snobbery in regard to “Yellowstone” and “The Terminal List” and review “The Black Phone” and “The Kite Runner.” Plus: how did Doug spend his birthday?

It’s all work and no play for Amanda, Peter experiences some extreme highs and lows, and Ryan takes a major turn.

We discuss “The Butcher Boy” at Irish Repertory Theatre, The Black Keys in concert, the new “Persuasion” adaptation and “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” Plus, RIP to the HBOMax catalog.

The wheels seem to be set in motion for the series finale as Amanda has to make some adult choices, an enemy of Peter’s resurfaces, Jane moves back into the beach house, and Lexi dresses like she’s in “The Matrix.”

We revisit “Stranger Things” now that Karen has seen the whole thing, and also talk about how Hollywood revisits its creative output from the past.

We found out if Amanda and her baby survived her big fall, Michael tries to bail himself out of hot water, Lexi has a new scheme, and Eve is now officially the worst character ever. Plus Hilary Banks!