Broadcast Revisited

In 2001, The Lord of the Rings took over the big screen. But the small screen belonged to the priestesses of Avalon. Based on the 1981 feminist retelling of the legend of King Arthur and Morgaine le Fey, we're here to get wet, witchy, and wild with TNT's The Mists of Avalon!

In Part 2, Kate and Carl discuss the trial of Jeremy Thorpe, closeted politicians, and even more British LGBT+ history, plus a lot of other gay shit.

Kate and Carl head to 1960s London with this true story of Jeremy Thorpe and Norman Scott. A Very English Scandal from writer Russel T. Davies (It's A Sin) and starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, tells a decades-spanning tale of illicit affairs, murder plots, and a turning point in the history of LGBT+ rights in the UK.

In this bonus episode, Kate and Carl try to predict the always unpredictable Golden Globe Awards! From snubs to surprises to some history-making categories, it's time to gear up for what is sure to be an unconventional Awards season.

In Part 2, Kate and Carl start with the centerpiece episode of the series, "Marcia Marcia Marcia" and make their way through to "The Verdict," discussing the brilliance of Sarah Paulson's performance and the complicated aftermath of Johnnie Cochran's stunning victory.

Carl and Kate dive in to the 2016 FX miniseries "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story". Developed, produced, and co-directed by Ryan Murphy, this dramatic take on America's most infamous televised trial features was an Emmys juggernaut and features some truly iconic casting.

In Part 2, Carl, Kate and Ashley discuss the second half of the miniseries including some iconic scenes: Colin Firth in the lake, Lizzie's confrontation with Catherine de Bourgh, Colin Firth in the lake. Other topics include how great Jennifer Ehle is and what really separates the two major adaptations in tone and approach.

Season 2 Premiere! Carl and Kate welcome poet Ashley Keyser to discuss a titan of the genre: The BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, this miniseries changed the game and for many fans, remains the definitive adaptation of this timeless romance.

In part 2 of our season finale, we cover Parts 4 and 5 of Mildred Pierce aka Evan Rachel Wood's masterclass in high camp. From backstabbing daughters and lovers to lush coloratura arias, the conclusion of Mildred Pierce is a glorious operatic melodrama that only Todd Haynes could pull off. Plus, we say goodbye to 2020 and get excited for a jam-packed season 2 heading your way January 2021!

In this (predictably lengthy) season 1 finale, Kate and Carl discuss Parts 1-3 of the miniseries that inspired it all: HBO's Mildred Pierce. Based on James M. Cain's classic novel, directed by Todd Haynes and starring Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Morgan Turner, and Evan Rachel Wood, this is the the story of Mildred, an enterprising mother trying to keep her family afloat during the Great Depression, and her daughter Veda, marred by delusions of grandeur.