Broadcast Revisited

Kate and Carl discuss Part 2 of HBO's 2005 miniseries, Elizabeth I, featuring an early star turn from Hugh Dancy as Bess's latest beau, the Earl of Essex. We chat more about the legacy of the British monarchy, adaptations we hope to see, and announce our season finale!

Before The Crown, there was HBO's 2005 epic, Elizabeth I. Featuring an iconic performance from Helen Mirren, Carl and Kate dissect this 4-hour look at the Virgin Queen's legacy and love life.

Kate and Carl discuss the characters of Harper, Prior, Hannah, and Belize, among plenty of other tangential topics (of course). Plus, we announce our next series and leave you with a hopeful message of the future courtesy of Tony Kushner.

Recorded on October 25th, Kate and Carl speak into the post-election future as they break down the 2003 miniseries adaptation of Tony Kushner's American epic. Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is a story about everything, and we couldn't think of a more perfect piece to discuss to capture this moment in American history.

Kate and Carl pick back up with their journey through the characters of AHS: Murder House including the inimitable Lily Rabe and Jessica Lange. Plus, we announce our next series! [Once again, pardon some syncing issues in the second half! The ghosts got into our mics.]

Happy spooky season! Carl and Kate dive into the iconic first season of Ryan Murphy's FX anthology series, American Horror Story, and share a few ghost stories of their own. [Pardon some syncing issues in the second half, the ghosts got into our mics!]

In this very special bonus episode, Kate is joined by Deb Duncan, comedian and cohost of Queer Movie Night, and artist and filmmaker Corie Anderson. Together, they're here to break down the spooky series that has sent the lesbian community into a tailspin: The Haunting of Bly Manor. SPOILERS A-PLENTY, so make sure you've watched! 

In Part 2, Kate, Carl, and Julia discuss the queerness of Mrs. Fletcher, from its depictions of kink to its exploration of trans identity via the character Margot (Jen Richards). We also discuss the importance of intimacy coordinators and give you a sneak peek at our upcoming Halloween episode! Once again, this episode is NSFW!

Kate and Carl welcome special guest Julia Masotti to dive into this 2019 HBO dramedy starring the inimitable Kathryn Hahn. Based on the novel by Tom Perotta (The Leftovers), Mrs. Fletcher follows an empty-nester on a journey of self-re-discovery and sexual liberation. NOTE: This episode is NSFW!

Kate and Carl dive in to the series' highest and lowest episodes, from a confused comment on the #MeToo era, to a complex portrait of two parents faced with an impossible choice. Part 2 covers episodes 5 through 8, as well as the show's surprising awards shut-out.