In this week’s episode of Binge Yap Repeat, we dive into Untamed, Netflix’s newest procedural set in the wild heart of Yosemite. We yap about the plot holes, try to piece together Lucy Cook's life from end to end, and bust the formaldehyde facial recognition myth. Spoiler alert - we're not totally sure what happened in this show. Come be confused with us! And stay for the wild theories, attempts at explaining Yosemite's history, and the usual amount of laughter.

BYR average rating: 5/10

Number of episodes: 6 (~5h runtime)

Binge in progress: Hunting Wives, We Were Liars

IT'S FINALLY HERE YAPPERS!!! In this two-episode deep dive, Shalini and guest host Alyanna Felix unpack the emotional chaos of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3’s big return. Is Jeremiah somehow even less mature than Season 1? Has Conrad's spark with Belly reignited—or did it ever leave? Plus, will Steven and Taylor have a future, and Jenny Han is dropping subtle easter eggs all over the place!!! Whether you're Team Jeremiah, Team Conrad, or Team "Belly needs therapy," we’ve got thoughts. Let’s yap about it.

BYR average rating: 9.5/10

Binge in progress: Love Island S7, We Were Liars

This week on Binge Yap Repeat, we yap about Too Much, Lena Dunham’s tender, messy, surprisingly swoony new Netflix series starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe. We get into the show's exploration of healing from past relationship trauma, all the tiny cute moments between the leads, and some familiar faces! Plus: we spot some character patterns between creators like Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and Jenny Han.

BYR average rating: 7.25/10

Number of episodes: 8 (~6h runtime)

Binge in progress: Trader Joe's snacks and The Summer I Turned Pretty

Buckle up, because this week we’re popping the hood on Motorheads, Prime Video’s high-octane teen drama that’s equal parts street racing, soap opera, and soundtrack flex. We untangle the plot threads that had us spinning out (wait, so then he must be how old?), marvel at the show’s sky-high music budget (Benson Boone and Chappell Roan?!), and ask the most important question of all: who are we F’ing, Marrying, and Killing in this beautiful mess of a show?

Strap in for messy timelines, gearhead thirst traps, and the most chaotic FMK ever.

BYR average rating: 6.25/10

Number of episodes: 10 (~10h runtime)

Binge in progress: Survivor 16, The Shining, Squid Games S2&3, Ultimatum Queer Love

The demons don’t stand a chance - and neither did we once we hit play. In this week's Bonus episode (don't worry, you'll still get a full length episode on Thursday!), Ruchi and guest host Izzy Coronado talk about their latest obsession - Netflix's new movie Kpop Demon Hunters! Listen to hear about which voice actors you may have recognized, why they’re called the Saja Boys, and which kpop groups were heavily featured in the design of the cast! More fun facts: Lee Byung Hun is the only cast member who performed both English and Korean voiceovers and Ruchi thinks Soda Pop is a euphemism - do you agree?

Series Synopsis: A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.

BYR Average Rating: 9.5/10

Runtime: 1.5 hours

Binge In Progress: Startup, Squid Game Seasons 2 & 3

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