Crossing Streams

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree talk about their upcoming year-end TV rankings, then dive into the HBO Max thriller limited series The Flight Attendant (non-spoiler review). Find out why Kaley Cuoco was a perfect casting choice for a show that's attempting to be fun and mysterious at the same time. Then, Craig and Liddy take on the unusually personalized documentary Murder on Middle Beach (no spoilers).

We bring you coverage of two very different limited series this week on #CrossingStreams. First, Craig Elsten is joined by Rebecca Lawson Gennaro to discuss the smash Netflix hit The Queen's Gambit, and what makes it a possible late entry into Craig's year-end Top-5! Then, Steven Woods is back, as the guys banter over HBO's David E Kelley limited series thriller The Undoing, a show that wound up not being everything it could have been.

Our resident Star Wars/Marvel expert Ken Gartin joins Craig Elsten to look back at the first four episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2 on Disney+, and why the show is the best-made pulp fiction in streaming TV right now!

It's our 100th episode, and Craig Elsten is joined by not only Liddy Loree, but all the co-hosts with five+ appearances in the first 100 episodes! Ben Higgins, Steven Woods, Rick Romero, Ryan Phillips, Darren Smith and Beau Lynott are gathered (virtually) around the Thanksgiving table, each bringing one TV show they love and can't be without.

Craig Elsten is joined by XTRA 1360 midday host Darren Smith to talk about the AppleTV+ international espionage series, "Tehran". Craig and Darren like the balanced approach taken to a difficult set of issues, but did the show cut a couple corners? Then, Craig convinces Darren to watch the fascinating sci-fi meets espionage series "Counterpart" on Prime Video. Last but not least, Craig reveals the format for next week's gala episode #100!

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get you ready for Halloween weekend by reviewing two popular new streaming shows in the horror genre! First, find out why both Craig and Liddy recommend Mike Flanagan's "The Haunting of Bly Manor", on Netflix. Then (at 30:00), HBO's "The Third Day" proved to be a difficult watch, but Craig found it worthwhile thanks to its artistic ambition. Lastly, our hosts recommend new shows to stream during the "What We're Watching" segment (58:00).

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree look at the series finale of The Boys, a show that had more shock than great substance in season two. Then, they break down Lovecraft Country's dramatic and satisfying finale, capping a ranked season. Third, Liddy tells Craig whether or not to finish The Vow. Last but not least, Craig reveals two very weird shows he is watching.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree begin the show by paying off their "Pick an '80s show" (which you can review in episodes 90 & 91) when they review "V: The Original Mini-Series" from 1984. It's waaay unintentionally funnier than expected! Then, a breakout current sci-fi show from Ridley Scott, "Raised by Wolves" on HBO Max. Why is it giving Craig flashbacks to the best parts of "Lost"? (NOTE: SPOILERS at 55:00--60:00 if you have not finished the season). Lastly, Craig and Liddy preview next week's show and "The Haunting of Bly Manor".

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree give a *non-spoiler* review of Pamela Adlon's brilliant series Better Things, streaming on Hulu. Why is this show such a brilliantly lived-in watch? Then, a look (with spoilers) at the end of the first season of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. Lovecraft Country got to a new and even spookier place in a tremendous 8th episode. Lastly, streaming recommendations in "What We're Watching".

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree dive into two recent true crime streaming options: HBO's documentary "The Vow" on the NXIVM cult, and "A Wilderness of Error" exploring Jeffery McDonald's 1970 killings of his family. Then, a look at two more audacious and daring episodes of Lovecraft Country, eps 6 and 7. Lastly, what Craig and Liddy are watching for next week.