Taking It Down

How 'The White Lotus' Improved, The Internet Is Wrong About 'Severance,' and New Shows


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Taking It Down begins with host Blaine welcoming new listeners as well as a piece of homework for all interested (0:01)

To kick off the non-spoiler section this week, Blaine gives Adam a list of many new shows that neither have seen to determine what would make for a good episode of the podcast (1:59). 'Celtic City' on HBO shows what good sports documentaries should do (3:05). 'Deli Boys' on Hulu and why it sounds interesting (7:17). 'The Righteous Gemstones' begins its fourth and final season on HBO (8:45). 'Daredevil: Born Again' may not be enough for the wreck of Marvel and Disney+ (10:11). The upcoming 'Dope Thief' has potential on Apple TV+ (11:33).

Also in the non-spoiler section, Adam shares why 'Gladiator II,' now streaming on Paramoutn+, may be more funny than intended (14:16). To end the section, the two both agree about the third episode of 'The White Lotus' on HBO (17:041).

For spoilers and the part of the podcast to avoid each week if you aren't caught up on a series, Blaine and Adam think that the third episode of 'The White Lotus' improved upon the first two and the effect of a bold, conversational choice (20:15).

Finally, the two talk about episode eight of this season of 'Severance' where they break apart episode eight to show that most of the internet is wrong that it is boring (46:01). Answers abound for "Sweet Vitriol" and the two hosts loved it.

If you want to participate in the discussion, and you sure should, head to The Alabama Take site and leave a comment.

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