The kitchen's still hot — and so are our takes. In this episode of Binge Yap Repeat featuring bestie Poonim Daya, we slice into Season 4 of The Bear. The tension is simmering, the performances are searing, and Carmy’s emotional journey reaches a boiling point (again). We talk about how the show balances anxiety-inducing realism with deeply tender character moments, whether Sydney is finally getting her due, and if Richie might just be the MVP of the season.

We also dig into the show’s ambitious one-off episodes, the return of some very familiar faces, and that ending — love it, hate it, or just hungry for more? Come for the TV breakdown, stay for the hot dish on family, failure, and fine dining.

BYR average rating: 7.5/10

Number of episodes: 10 (~6 hour runtime)

Binge in progress: Andor, Love Island USA Season 7, Survivor 47, How I Met Your Mother

🔍 This week on Binge Yap Repeat, we’re on the case with Dept Q on Netflix. We break down the brooding detectives, spot some surprising Game of Thrones doppelgängers, discuss the physics (and safety) of hyperbaric chambers, and thoroughly enjoy the charm of Scottish accents. Mystery and mayhem — come yap with us!

Series synopsis (from Google):

Carl, a former top-rated detective, is wracked with guilt following an attack that left his partner paralysed and another policeman dead. On his return to work, Carl is assigned to a cold case that will consume his life.

BYR average rating: 7.5/10

Number of episodes: 8 (~7h runtime)

Binge in progress: Straw, Survivor 20

Binge Yap Repeat's first feature film!

This week, Shalini and her sister Anjali cover the new AppleTV+ movie, Echo Valley and all of its grizzly details. We yap about the actors, the plot holes, and what our parents would have done in Kate's shoes.

Film Synopsis (from Google):

Kate's secluded life is interrupted by her troubled daughter when she shows up frightened and covered in someone's blood. As Kate unravels the truth, she learns how far she'll go for her child.

BYR average rating: 7/10

Film length: ~2h

Binge In Progress: Survivor 20, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Titan (Oceangate Documentary)

DADDY GANG X YAPPERS

This week’s episode is all about Alex Cooper’s new docuseries “Call Her Alex”. We breakdown everything in this series including her childhood bullying, her college soccer trauma, and her UNDENIABLE work ethic. Plus some fun facts about her husband’s past life and what REALLY went down between her and Sofia Franklin. Whether you are Daddy Gang, a yapper, or both, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Series Synopsis (from Google):

Alex Cooper prepares for her first tour supporting her Call Her Daddy podcast.

BYR Average Rating: 7/10

No. of episodes: 2 (~2h runtime)

Binge In Progress: Tires, Titan (Oceangate Documentary), Straw

Warning! This episode has lower audio quality than we normally have due to technical difficulties outside of our control. We hope to get back to our normal high level audio quality soon!

Ballet meets bureaucracy, and we are pirouetting straight into the drama. In this episode, we’re talking all things Étoile—Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Paris and New York-set series about two iconic dance institutions attempting a cultural exchange that was loosely inspired by real-life collaborations between the Paris Opera Ballet and American companies. Shalini, our in-house Gilmore Girls stan, draws all the Palladino parallels, from overlapping actors to scene-by-scene comparisons.We unpack the standout characters (Mishi! Tobias! And Crispin Chamblée, eccentric billionaire!) We get into the ethics of arts funding, ballet history deep dives. And yes, we go full Maisel-verse and Gilmore mode by the end.Tune in for pointe shoes, power plays, and a whole lot of Parisian drama.

Series synopsis (from Google):

In New York and Paris, dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, swapping their most talented stars.

BYR Average Rating: 8/10

No. of episodes: 8 (~8 hour runtime)

Platform: Prime Video

Binge In Progress: Survivor, Jeopardy Masters

Georgia’s in jail, Ginny’s in therapy, and Austin’s... 14 years old. Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia kicks off with a wedding on hold and a criminal record in progress, and we are yapping about all of it. We cover Ginny’s journey from poetry to panic attacks, Georgia’s attempts to rebrand murder as motherly instinct, and how none of Max's friends deserve her. Plus, why is nobody in extracurriculars, and how are there only 20 people in the entire county to choose a jury from? Tune in as we dissect small-town scandals, teenage angst, and the unspoken truth that no one should trust Georgia with sharp objects.

Series synopsis (from Google):

Teenage Ginny and her family yearn to put down roots in a picturesque New England town after years on the run.

BYR Average Rating: 8.5/10

No. of episodes: 10 (~10.5 hour runtime)

Platform: Netflix

Binge In Progress: Lilo & Stitch Live Action

We are diving into Forever starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. We yap about mother-child relationships, the pressure placed on high school students, the highs and lows of your first relationship, and of course, how to calculate your TRUE LOVE.

Series synopsis (from Google):

Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance.

BYR Average Rating: 7/10

No. of episodes: 8 (~8 hour runtime)

Platform: Netflix

Binge In Progress: Gilmore Girls, A Year In The Life, Étoile, Pokemon TCG Pocket

FYI yappers, this episode has lots of graphics! Make sure to watch along to see all the contestants and games :)

🧠🃏 This week on Binge Yap Repeat, we have our FIRST GUEST EVER! WELCOME JING! We enter the mind-bending, friendship-ruining, logic-defying world of The Devil’s Plan Season 2: Death Room. We break down the alliances, betrayals, and brainy games that had us screaming at our screens and questioning our own intelligence. Who’s playing 4D chess and who’s just…vibing in the dorm? Tune in as we yap about strategy, social dynamics, and the sheer joy of watching brilliant people absolutely crumble under pressure.

Series Synopsis (from Google):

Contestants face off in games of wit and strategy, striving to be crowned winner and go home with the ultimate prize.

BYR Average Rating: 7/10

No. of episodes: 12 (~15 hour runtime)

Platform: Netflix

Binge In Progress: Nine Puzzles

This week, we dive into the anthology that is Love, Death & Robots — and let’s just say the animators and writers made some... interesting choices. We yap about the fun cameos, the episodes that made us go "huh?", and we somehow end up in deep waters discussing Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Buckle up — it’s a wild (and critical) ride.

Series synopsis (from Google):

This collection of animated short stories spans several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy. World-class animation creators bring captivating stories to life in the form of a unique and visceral viewing experience. The animated anthology series includes tales that explore alternate histories, life for robots in a post-apocalyptic city and a plot for world domination by super-intelligent yogurt. Among the show's executive producers is Oscar-nominated director David Fincher.

BYR Average Rating: 3/10

No. of episodes: 10 (~2 hour runtime)

Platform: Netflix

Binge In Progress: Parks & Recreation, Forever

In this episode, we dive deep into Netflix’s latest fever dream, Sirens — a show that’s equal parts myth, mess, and mesmerizing. We yap about seductive creatures, crazy plot twists (aka no witches???), and the play by Molly Smith Metzler that started it all. From eerie vibes to unexpected emotional gut punches, we’re breaking down everything Sirens throws our way — oopsy doopsies included.

Series synopsis (from Wiki):

Devon is concerned about her sister Simone's creepy relationship with her new boss, billionaire Michaela, and decides it is time for an intervention.

BYR Average Rating: 8/10

No. of episodes: 5 (~5 hour runtime)

Platform: Netflix

Binge In Progress: Devil's Plan; Love, Death, and Robots; the first 4 seconds of Étoile, and Survivor 48 finale!