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In the wake of Netflix's 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and in anticipation of HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' finale, Libby, Ben, and Leo decide to talk about some of their favorite horror shows of all time, beginning with perennial podcast favorite ' Hannibal.' Additionally, Ben stumps for HBO's 'We Are Who We Are' and Executive Editor Ann Donahue returns for another edition of 'Corgi Corner' after Netflix released the trailer for ‘The Crown’ Season 4.

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On this week's episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss the much-ballyhoo'd return of 'Saturday Night Live' (replete with Jim Carrey's stunt casting as Joe Biden) and what the show's responsibility is to its audience during an election season. Additionally, Ben talks about the insane 12-hour 'The Third Day' live episode from this past weekend, while both Libby and Ben lament the cancellation of 'GLOW' in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. 

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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Libby talks about a dangerous trend she's noticed in the true crime docuseries genre: bloated episodes. Based on a viewing of Netflix's 'The Keepers' and revisiting HBO's 'The Jinx,' Libby notes what's been missing in the most current crop of true crime documentaries, including Netflix's 'Tiger King,' HBO's 'The Vow' and Showtime's 'Love Fraud.' Additionally, Ben and Libby talk about Film Independent's decision to add five television categories to this upcoming year's Indie Spirit Awards, and as a bonus, Executive Editor Ann Donahue (IndieWire's Corgi Correspondent) stops by to give us her thoughts on the first images released from season four of Netflix's 'The Crown.'

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From the actual garbage fire that kicked off the proceedings to Zendaya's "upset" for Outstanding Actress in a Drama for her work on 'Euphoria,' Ben, Libby, and Leo look back on the biggest surprises from Sunday's Emmy telecast. Which is to say nothing of 'Schitt's Creek' historic sweep of the comedy categories at the Primetime Emmy Awards that paves the way for a cavalcade of new winners next year. Additionally, in light of recent rumblings (and two Emmy wins), Libby asks Ben and Leo her favorite question about Quibi.

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That's right, on this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben frightens Libby and Leo by informing them just how Disney+'s 'The Mandalorian' can oust HBO's 'Succession' for the biggest prize at Sunday's Emmys: Outstanding Drama Series. Additionally, the hosts discuss other competitive Drama Series races: Will Jennifer Aniston's SAG win for Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show' carry over? Has the acting branch come around on 'Succession' enough to finally award some of its actors? Is anyone still excited about Netflix's 'The Crown?' Plus, Ben and Libby review the first night of the virtual edition of the Creative Arts Emmys and Leo admits he'll likely be signing up for a paid Peacock account to watch some "fútbol."

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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo dive into the two-horse Emmy race in almost every Comedy Series category between Amazon's 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and Pop TV's 'Schitt's Creek' and ask which third show, if any, can play spoiler? Can Yvonne Orji earn 'Insecure' an award in Best Supporting Actress? Will Michael Schur get 'The Good Place' a win in Outstanding Writing for penning the finale? Could 'What We Do In The Shadows' sneak up and win Best Series? Additionally, Ben talks about the second season premiere of Amazon's 'The Boys,' and Libby wonders aloud about why the new gritty take on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' landed at Peacock as opposed to HBO Max (which owns the rights to the original show).

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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo dive into the Emmy categories for Limited Series/TV Movie and try and pin down just how many awards HBO's 'Watchmen' will take home. Which of the 'Watchmen' trio of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jovan Adepo, or Louis Gossett Jr could defeat Jim Parsons of 'Hollywood' in the Best Supporting Actor race? Can Paul Mescal ('Normal People') continue the Academy's tradition of celebrating young upstarts in the Best Actor race (Riz Ahmed in 2017, Darren Criss in 2018, and Jharrel Jerome last year)? Is there any reason to think Regina King won't take home Best Actress, other than perhaps Cate Blanchett's immaculate turn as as Phyllis Schlafly in 'Mrs. America?' Additionally, Ben tries to explain HBO Max's 'Raised By Wolves' to Libby and Leo, and Libby wonders aloud what changes the Academy should make to the ceremony in the face of the pandemic. 

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On this bonus episode of Millions of Screens, we present our complete interview with Michael Schur, the creator and showrunner of NBC's 'The Good Place,’ Damon Lindelof, the creator and showrunner of HBO's 'Watchmen,' and Cord Jefferson, staff writer for both, in the wake of their Emmy nominations. In this extended interview, we dive into how the three met, the meaning of life, and chat about some intense irrational fears. 

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Watchmen.

The Good Place.

On this week's Millions of Screens, Leo, Libby, and Ben are joined for the first time by three Emmy-nominated guests: Michael Schur, creator and showrunner of NBC's 'The Good Place;' Damon Lindelof, creator and showrunner of HBO's 'Watchmen;' and Cord Jefferson, staff writer for both. Jefferson, who has recently run a room of his own, reflects on what he learned working under both Schur and Lindelof, while later in the episode Lindelof praises Schur on 'The Good Place' finale. Additionally, Libby discusses why two scripted 'Tiger King' shows might not be a bad thing and Ben explains why he's excited about 'The West Wing' reunion set to air on HBO Max.

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On this bonus episode of Millions of Screens, we present our complete interview with Sterling K. Brown and Mahershala Ali in the wake of their Emmy nominations. The two actors were keen to regale us with tales of their college days, how they felt about breaking into comedy, and how fatherhood has changed their work. 

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