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Jenni and Jess catch up on newly released and upcoming TV Shows & Movies from the last few weeks. Plus, they discuss all the summer shows and movies they're looking forward to ahead of a brief podcast hiatus.

Listen for what (and what not) to watch this month including: Sirens (Netflix), Adults (FX/Hulu), Overcompensating (Prime Video), Dept. Q (Netflix), Life of Chuck, Materialists, and so much more.

As always, this is a SPOILER-FREE discussion.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jenni Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jenni Cullen

This week, Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 7 (the finale!) of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.*

In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Convergence' - the season two finale - including Ellie's argument with Jesse, her encounter with Mel and Owen, and the inevitable confrontation with Abby.

We also discuss the season as a whole and how we felt about it both compared to the game and on its own.

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• How Jesse's character works better in the game
• What Ellie and Dina's argument means for the future of their relationship
• The changes between the Mel & Owen scene in the game and show
• How this season could have been structured to better set up audiences re: Abby
• Did this season live up to any of our expectations?
• What that ending means for Season 3

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Hosts: ⁠Jess Spoll⁠ and ⁠Jennifer Cullen⁠

Guest: Falon Lewis

This episode produced and edited by: Jess Spoll

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This week, Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 6 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.*

In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'The Price', including Joel's childhood flashback, Ellie's birthdays, Eugene's fate, and Ellie finally learning the truth from Joel.

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• How “The Price” adapts game moments for TV
• What Joel’s confession means for Ellie’s revenge arc
• The symbolism behind Ellie's moth tattoo
• Joel's polarizing call on Eugene — merciless or perfectly in character?

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

Guest: Falon Lewis

This episode produced and edited by: Jess Spoll

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This week, Jenni breaks down Season 2 Episode 5 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.*

In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Feel Her Love', including the introduction of spores, a Jackson crew reunion, some hard decisions, and a major reveal.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jennifer Cullen

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 4 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.*

In this episode we dissect all that happens in 'Seattle Day One', including two new groups to worry about, and the big shift in the relationship between Ellie and Dina. Also, our love of a good cold open and dislike of a certain other trope we won't spoil in the show notes.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jennifer Cullen

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 2 OF THE LAST OF US.*

In this episode we dissect the biggest changes from the game to the screen -- mainly, the relationship between Ellie and Dina. Also, Catherine O'Hara's therapist, the creepy cult-like people, and Ellie's grieving process.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jess Spoll

Jess and Jenni break down Season 2 Episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis. We share first impressions, dive into the biggest changes from the game, and unpack key scenes—plus a few Easter eggs you might’ve missed. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, we’ve got thoughts.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jenni Cullen

Jess and Jenni break down the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us with returning guest and game expert Falon Lewis.
We share first impressions, dive into the biggest changes from the game, and unpack key scenes—plus a few Easter eggs you might’ve missed. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, we’ve got thoughts.

Questions or takes of your own? Email us at [email protected].

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jennifer Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jess Spoll

Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down the finale (episode 10) of Season 2 of Severance aka 'Cold Harbor'.

SPOILERS AHEAD.

The finale gives us answers to some of our pressing questions like: what is Cold Harbor? What tests are they using Gemma for? What are they refining in MDR? What's the deal with the goats?

Jess and Jenni break down those answers and discuss this episode's themes of identity and autonomy, love vs. selfhood, grief and memory, and corporate satire.

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jenni Cullen

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Jess and Jenni do the mysterious but important work of recapping and breaking down episode 9 of Season 2 of Severance aka 'After Hours'.

SPOILERS AHEAD.

This episode moves a lot of our characters forward and into place for what is sure to be a jam-packed season finale. How did Jess and Jenni feel about this episode? What do they think Cold Harbor really is?

If you have any questions or thoughts to share with the Double Take team, you can reach us at [email protected].

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Hosts: Jess Spoll and Jenni Cullen

This episode produced and edited by: Jenni Cullen