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There's finally one tiny bright spot on the network television landscape once again, and no, it's not God Friended Me (the actual name of a show currently airing on CBS) — it's The Good Place! Where my Tahani-Jason shippers at? Sarah gives an ... unenthusiastic endorsement to Netflix's Maniac, but Insecure ends the season on a high note after a mid-season shot of Beychella adrenaline.

Shows discussed: Insecure, Maniac, The Good Place, God Friended Me

This week, we're getting REAL. We're talking about the high points of season 5 of BoJack Horseman (which are sorta also the low points?) and how it, a cartoon about a deeply flawed male anti-hero, manages to be a perfect show for the age of #MeToo. Meanwhile, the second season of American Vandal makes us very glad we didn't have social media when we were in high school, and we make fun of a new medical drama that looks, well, really stupid. Listen to the end to hear a bonus Mr. Peanutbutter line, plus some wacky celebrity ages you might not have known, maybe!

Shows discussed: BoJack Horseman, American Vandal, Forever, New Amsterdam

The Emmys had their all-time lowest viewership, and it's not hard to see why. The hosts were boring, the jokes were awkward, and — wait, how is that different from any other awards show telecast? Sarah has ... feelings about that Marvelous Mrs. Maisel sweep, while Amanda's mostly here for the snark, and, of course, to drag Game of Thrones. We talk a bit about our early reactions to American Vandal season 2 and Bojack Horseman season 5 (spoiler alert: they're both good).

Shows discussed: The Emmys, American Vandal, Bojack Horseman

Is Sarah going to tell Amanda why Jessica Biel murdered that guy in 'The Sinner'? Is the season of 'The Great British Baking Show' that just arrived on Netflix still as charming and soothing with new hosts and a new judge? Can Sarah sing like Lady Gaga in the 'A Star Is Born' trailer? The answer to at least one of those questions is yes!

Shows discussed: The Great British Bake-Off, The Sinner, Castle Rock

Everything we're watching right now is scary and sad — why is that? From the ravages of dementia (paranormal dementia?) in Castle Rock to the...whydunnit murder mystery The Sinner to the deeply unsettling ending to Sharp Objects, this week is not exactly awash in puppies and rainbows. At least there's Insecure, which might be in a bit of a slump, but still features the most attractive cast on television. In other news, what on earth is the reasoning behind reviving Veronica Mars for another season?!

Shows discussed: Sharp Objects, The Sinner, Castle Rock, Insecure, Veronica Mars (but why?)

The Hulu show Castle Rock provides us with a lot of eerie set-up, a great cast, and some pointed commentary on the American private-prison industry. But come on, show, just scare the pants off of us already! This episode, we demonstrate both how little we know of Stephen King's work and how much we like saying "Skarsgård," and talk about a French spy series and an American crafting show.

Shows discussed: Castle Rock, A Very Secret Service, Making It

This week, we're mainly talking about HBO's adaptation of Sharp Objects, and It checks our boxes for a)utter creepiness, b)hot detective, and c)Patricia Clarkson, but what does it all add up to? Also, Sarah and Amanda check in with the larger-than-life personalities of Pose and ... Desperate Housewives?(Yes, Amanda watched it; no, we're not kidding.)

It may surprise you to learn that We Have Some Opinions about the Primetime Emmy nominations, announced last week. Why the fork did they so overlook The Good Place? Do they know there are other shows besides Handmaid's Tale? Why is Stranger Things nominated for best drama? Is "Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" the most boring category? Award shows are pointless, so join us as we get mad and excited anyway. JUSTICE FOR JIMMY TATRO!

Shows discussed: ALL OF 'EM

OK, we're not really pitting The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace against each other (well, maybe Sarah is), but we do think that Alias Grace is not to be missed. Don't make our mistake and not get around to watching it for another six months! The writing, acting, and directing are all incredible—and all done by women, would ya look at that! We also get into some of the more gag-inducing marketing tactics Hulu has employed to promote The Handmaid's Tale. YIKES.

What do women wrestlers in the 1980s have to do with women forced to endure rape and give birth while living in a patriarchal theocracy? We could probably make some important feminist comparisons, but for now we'll just say they're both the subjects of two second-season shows we're talking about this week. Let's talk about what it takes to survive a hellish dystopia, and also about having unexpected feelings about Marc Maron.

Shows discussed: GLOW, The Handmaid's Tale, Alias Grace, Succession