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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Libby and Leo are joined by Amber Ruffin, host of Peacock's "The Amber Ruffin Show," as well as writer/performer on "Late Night With Seth Meyers." Among the topics discussed: transitioning from improv to late night, writing on "Detroiters" with Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson, and making margaritas with the rest of writing staff for "Late Night With Seth Meyers." Additionally, Libby discussed all the news that came out of Warner Media's upfronts, including the "Friends" reunion, the ad-supported iteration of HBO Max, and the Discovery+ elephant in the room. And finally, Leo counts down his top five "Mare of Easttown" murder suspects in the wake of Episode 5, "Illusions."

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On this week's episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the state of comedy, what with the debut of HBO Max's "Hacks," the return of Apple TV+'s "Mythic Quest," and the upcoming finale of FX on Hulu's "Breeders." Do any of these shows have a chance to topple Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso?" And just what is it about second seasons that makes that the sweet spot for most comedies? Additionally, Ben and Libby regale one another with the news that NBC has cancelled the 2022 Golden Globes in the wake of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's bungling of just about everything since the incendiary L.A. Times' expose in February. And finally, the group discusses the fictitious "cancel culture" that social media lumped unto Donald Glover after a series of tweets from the accomplished multi-hyphenate referenced studios reluctance to take chances.

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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the return of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” and how the streamer plans to balance ending June’s story in a satisfying way, while still keeping viewers enticed for Margaret Atwood’s follow-up series, “The Testaments.” Additionally, Leo updates his weekly Murder Power Rankings for the rogues gallery of Easttown following the third episode of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown.” And finally, Ben and Libby react to some trade news with the casting of Alexander Skarsgård in the third of HBO’s “Succession” and HBO Max’s green light of “Love and Death” from David E. Kelley, starring Elizabeth Olsen as an ax-wielding Texan.

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On this week’s episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo go long on three topics: Sunday’s Oscars, the finale of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and the second episode of “Mare of Easttown.” First, Ben discusses his C+ review of Sunday’s Academy Awards and how successful producers Steven Soderbergh, Jesse Collins, and Stacey Sher were at re-inventing the awards show as a “movie.” Then the gang discusses the frustrating finale (and really season) of Disney+’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” proving that Marvel is still in the early stages of mastering the learning curve of television. (Tip: They should quit referring to their shows as six-hour movies.) And finally, the debut of a new weekly feature around HBO’s “Mare of Easttown:” Leo’s Murder Power Rankings, based on the actions and revelations of the previous weekend’s episode, so if you’re not caught up yet, beware of spoilers.

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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben leads a spoiler-free discussion about HBO’s newest limited series, “Mare of Easttown,” which stars Kate Winslet as a hardscrabble detective in a small Pennsylvania town investigating a local murder while trying to keep her life from falling apart. Amongst the topics discussed: Ben talks about his issues with the critiques of the Western Pennsylvania English on display in the series, then Libby hints at what separates “Mare” from other “dead girl” crime procedurals, and all the while Leo gets thirsty for some Yuengling and Rolling Rock. Additionally, the gang talks about the news Ben broke about Disney+’s decision to run “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” in Drama at this year’s Emmys as opposed to the crowded Limited Series field, and all parties involved get excited for the upcoming second season of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso,” in the wake of the teaser trailer featuring new AFC Richmond kits, more homemade biscuits, and, for one host, a reminder that The New York Football Jets are still the most reliable punchline in comedy.

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On this week’s Millions of Screens, Libby, Ben, and Leo talk through the results of this past weekend’s DGA Awards and where that leaves the various races for the fall’s Emmy ceremony. Additionally, Ben regales Leo and Libby with just what HBO Max’s “The Nevers” is, which is to say not a Victorian superhero team. And finally, Ben and Libby, each from a small town, talk about the HBO documentary “Our Towns” and how accurately it captures life in rural America.

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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben and Libby discuss the current craze of shows deliberately starting in medias res sometimes to the detriment of the narrative itself. Additionally, Libby walks us through the results from the SAG Awards, Ben and Leo somehow agree on Disney+'s 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,' and Executive Editor Ann Donahue joins for a special 'Bridgerton' edition of Corgi Corner.

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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo go long on the release of ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ the latest movie in Warner Bros. MonsterVerse, and ponder how TV contributes to the burgeoning trend of cinematic universes — some of which even extend to TV (like ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’). Additionally, Libby previews Sunday’s SAG awards and Ben gets excited about the cast sheet for Disney+’s forthcoming ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series.

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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo break down the current state of HBO Max roughly 10 months after its rocky launch. With the streamer three months into its cinematic day-and-date experiment and having just released The Snyder Cut, it seems like positive buzz is on the upswing. Additionally, Ben walks us through his feelings on 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and Disney+'s assertion that the premiere was watched in more homes than either 'WandaVision' or 'The Mandalorian.' And finally, Libby wonders aloud if anything can stop ‘The Crown’ or ‘Ted Lasso’ after the pair’s continued dominance at Sunday’s WGA Awards.

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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the spate of news seeing filmmakers signing on for limited series on streaming platforms, most notably Barry Jenkins’ ‘The Underground Railroad’ on Amazon Prime Video and Rian Johnson’s ‘Poker Face’ on Peacock. What does this recent development mean for the already blurred line between film and television? In addition, Ben and Libby talk about what it means that five out of eight movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars debuted on streamers, and Ben walks us through the virtual edition of SXSW with three shows he’s excited about: HBO Max’s ‘Made For Love,’ STARZ’s ‘The Girlfriend Experience,’ and Amazon Prime Video’s ‘THEM.’

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