Can't Stop Watching

Today, we can’t stop watching Justina Machado, who plays Penelope Alvarez on the Netflix comedy “One Day at a Time.” Machado takes us back to the moment she realized everything would change because of the pandemic. She also discusses the production of a special animated episode of the show and what it's been like to portray a Latina character shaped by Latino writers.

Today, we can’t stop watching Tom Pelphrey on the Netflix series “Ozark.” He plays Wendy Byrd’s wayward brother Ben, who is grappling with bipolar disorder amid the tensions of the drug cartel’s dealings. Pelphrey discusses how he prepared for his intense breakout role in Season 3, about playing scenes opposite Laura Linney and Janet McTeer, and how working in soap operas shaped him as an actor.

Today, we can’t stop watching Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser in the Starz drama series “Outlander.” Balfe talks about the dramatic finale of Season 5, the moment Claire saves Jamie’s life and what it’s like to be a producer, not just an actor, on the show.

Today, we can’t stop watching Pamela Adlon, the creator, writer, director and star of “Better Things” on FX. Adlon breaks down how her own family is reflected in the show, explains why cooking has become therapeutic while she’s staying at home, and how she determines what crosses the line and what doesn’t.

Today, we can’t stop watching Jane Levy, who plays the smart computer coder Zoey Clarke on NBC’s musical dramedy “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Levy gives us some insight into the show’s love triangle, how she channels her character's grief and why she feels more connected than ever before with her audience. She also shares her strategy for memorizing lines, song lyrics and dance moves, all at the same time.

Today, we can’t stop watching Julia Garner, who plays Ruth Langmore on the Netflix series “Ozark.” Garner tells us how she’s been spending her time at home and gives her best guess on how her foul-mouthed character would handle the pandemic. She also reveals the different accents she’s had to master during her acting career, all while her bulldog is napping under her chair.

Today, we can’t stop watching Betty Gilpin, who plays Debbie “Liberty Belle” Eagan on the Netflix wrestling comedy, "GLOW." Gilpin talks about the podcasts she’s been listening to, why her husband’s birdwatching is driving her insane and what it's been like prepping for her upcoming role as Ann Coulter in Ryan Murphy’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story."

Today, we can’t stop watching Christine Baranski as the passionate feminist lawyer Diane Lockhart on the CBS All Access series “The Good Fight.” Baranski talks about singing "Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday party, her next project with Julian Fellowes and the TV shows she loved as a kid.

Today, we can’t stop watching Sam Heughan on the Starz original series “Outlander.” Heughan opens up about scenes from the finale of Season 5, how he ended up doing a Highland fling on set and the pineapple upside-down cake he made as part of a virtual baking challenge with his castmates.

Today, we can’t stop watching Milo Ventimiglia on NBC’s “This Is Us.” We’ll talk to Ventimiglia about being quarantined in New Mexico, directing his costars this season and living up to the high standards of his good-guy character Jack Pearson.