In this episode of Hoopleheads, Josh and Søren discuss the Season 2 premiere of Deadwood. "A Lie Agreed Upon, Part One" does a lot of strong character work as Joanie Stubbs strikes out on her own, Al and Seth come to blows and Martha Bullock arrives in Deadwood.

Twin Peaks turns dreams into reality with "The One-Armed Man," offering an explosion of revelations that make the supernatural seem natural. Josh and Søren discuss.

The citizens of Twin Peaks gather for Laura Palmer's funeral as Cooper and Sheriff Truman continue to dive deeper into the town's criminal underbelly. Josh and Søren discuss.

Agent Cooper steps from Twin Peaks into the world of supernatural dreams and unexplained visions with "Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer." Josh and Søren discuss.

"Traces to Nowhere" diverges in tone from the dour Twin Peaks pilot, but never forgets to stoke sinister fires with those who profit off of tragedy. Josh and Søren discuss.

With "Ghostwood Radio," Josh and Søren take a quiet drive into the world of David Lynch's mysterious Twin Peaks, a show that changed the television landscape for decades to come.

Deadwood wraps its first season with a ringing endorsement of freedom, as "Sold Under Sin" illuminates and liberates the denizens of the town from their past. Josh and Søren discuss.

A capably-executed "The Dragon and the Wolf" brings Game of Thrones back from the brink, revealing major information and offering long-awaited payoffs to viewers. Josh and Søren dive into the feature-length finale.

With "Beyond the Wall," Game of Thrones brings the forces of ice and fire together for the first time — but leaves a lot to be desired in the execution. Josh and Søren discuss.

Game of Thrones slows down in "Eastwatch" as characters begin plotting their next course of action, however silly those plans may seem. Josh and Søren discuss.