It's In My Queue

Kara and Adina reflect on the Ted Lasso finale and the journey for each of the main characters from the beginning of the show to the end, addressing the differences in network constraints vs streaming freedom, the consequences of expanding episode length for production workers, and why we never want these writers near romance again.

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Kara and Adina reflect on the Succession finale and the journey for each of the main characters from the beginning of the show to the end, addressing character tactics, the cycles of abuse, and the tragedy structure of the show as a whole.

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Kara & Adina explain our unexpected hiatus this spring, plus give an easy-to-digest explanation of the current state of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the ongoing DGA (Directors Guild) and SAG-AFTRA (Actors Guild) negotiations as of mid-June 2023.

Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Find more info on the writers demands & picket locations on the WGA website: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/

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With the help of guest Mira Lamson Klein, we discuss the pilot episode of Superstore, from the creative means used to make a two-aisle set resemble a full store, to the variety of real-world labor and discrimination issues covered in this show, to Amy and Jonah's status as the best sitcom slow-burn of all.

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With the help of guest Mia Merrill, we discuss the pilot episode of Gossip Girl (2021), from the show's update to match a more Gen Z audience, to some interesting set-up that doesn't reach its full potential, to why all of these teachers deserve jail time.

With the help of special guest Jamie Burwood aka TVShowGraphs, we discuss the pilot of Friday Night Lights, from the excellent use of showing rather than telling with family dynamics, the high stakes for Football in this Texas town, and how we know we'll all end up caring about Tim Riggins.

Check out Jamie's beautiful and illuminating television infographics: @TVShowGraphs on Twitter / @TVShowGraphs on Instagram / TVShowGraphs.com

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We discuss the pilot episode of Downton Abbey, from how the show weaves drama into real life history, to making every piece of the story important, to the Dowager Countess's classic one-liners.

With the help of special guest Aiko Hilkinger, we discuss the pilot of Dickinson, from its unique blend of historical accuracy and anachronisms, to the unapologetic romance between two women, to Emily Dickinson's astrology chart.

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Aiko's Writing on Screen Speck: https://screenspeck.com/author/aikohwrites/

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Two years! Whoa! We reflect on what we've learned about TV our favorite episodes of the podcast from the past year–plus, some TV quizzes (that you can play along), and a chance for us to put our own skills to the test and pitch a new TV show concept in only one minute.

In this episode we discuss the pilot episode of Euphoria, from Zendaya's masterful performance, to some of the interesting visual aspects of the show, to yet another installment of us discussing why some creators insist on calling television "long extended movies".