Paul and Caroline Daley review TV - Handmaid's Tale | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | This Is US | Westworld | Stranger Things

Paul and Caroline Daley review TV - Handmaid's Tale | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | This Is US | Westworld | Stranger Things

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Paul and Caroline Daley review TV - Handmaid's Tale | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | This Is US | Westworld | Stranger Things episodes

  • Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia) Interview and The Handmaid's Tale 308 - DR 214
    This is a big one for us, guys. A couple of weeks ago, Hulu presented us with the chance to talk to Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia) about The Handmaid's Tale. We jumped at the chance. We've known Ann's work with complex characters since she played Patti Levin on The Leftovers, so getting a chance to talk to her was a dream come true. This episode fits the interview inside the usual podcast review we've been making since the show started. If you really need to jump ahead, look around the six-minute mark for Ann's interview. We talk with her about Lydia's motivations and what makes her tick. As usual, definitely watch episode 308 "Unfit" before listening!

    Ann Dowd discussing her character on HBO's The Leftovers at ATX 2015. At this point, she still didn't know that her suicidal character would return for season 2.
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
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    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    43 min
  • Stranger Things 303 + 304 - DR 215
    Everyone is busy trying to sort out the crazy happenings in Hawkins. All of our teams can't figure that they're all on the same side and they're in trouble. Joyce and Hopper are off to a bad start. Max and Elle toy with their boys' emotions. Nancy and Jonathan can't get a break at the Post. AND Dustin, Steve, and Robin have stumbled onto the evilest villains of all (at least in the 80s), the Russians!
    Check out our past coverage:
    Season 3: 1+2
    Season 2: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
    Season 1: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+8
    1 hr 6 min
  • Stranger Things 301 + 302 - DR 213
    The Duffer Brothers may be my favorite creators in Hollywood right now. If the Stranger Things Season 3 Premiere is any indicator, then we are in for a darker, deeper dive into Stranger Things mythos. Just in these first two episodes, we catch up with all of the old gang and where they are in their lives, plus a look at this season's monster. We can't tell much about it, but it seems to either love or hate rats.
    Check out our past coverage:
    Season 2: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
    Season 1: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+8
    49 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale 306 - DR212
    This one felt like a season one flashback in some ways. The handmaids return to their roles in public "partici-cutions", something we haven't see them do since the "Janine Rebellion". Definitely reminds us that our characters still very much live "under his eye" as the title reminds us.
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    301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306

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    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    1 hr 10 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale 306 - DR211
    What a nightmare! For a couple of episodes we had thought the third season had backed down on the murky bleakness, but then along comes Household with its handmaids and their mouths wired shut...
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
    301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305

    201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213

    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    1 hr 31 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale 305 - DR210
    You've got one job, Luke. Take care of that baby. Is doing what you did this week -really- in the baby's best interest? From where I sit (my couch), the decision to meet up looks dubious at best. Next time an unknown caller calls, remember your job, man.
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
    301+302 | 303 | 304

    201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213

    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    57 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale 304 - DR 209
    Some will say nothing happened in this episode, God Bless the Child. I'd point out, here and in the podcast, that we saw a lot of character related movement this week. Last week, Serena, seemed to decide on a path forward. This week, she and June seemed to form an alliance. But that's not all June was up to - she still has some sway over Fred. She's putting her influence to use on Serena's behalf while positioning Serena to benefit from it. Then there's all the stuff between Janine and Lydia. Tune into the podcast for a LOT more on all of this.
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
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    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    1 hr
  • The Handmaid's Tale 303 - DR208
    This podcast covers the final episode released for the season 3 opener - a pretty good episode called "Useful". Our favorite new scarf model and apex of amorality, Commander Lawrence, has a lot to say about the concept of "usefulness" and teases at June all episode long about it. Early on, viewers received little info to try and suss out Lawrence's true intentions. This episode didn't exactly spill the beans on that topic, but we got to have a much closer look at the man than ever before.

    We also saw Serena, a character completely outside the discussion of usefulness, decide her own path forward. Does it include Fred? Bad news, Fred...
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
    301+302

    201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213

    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    1 hr 19 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale 301+302 - DR207
    Last season, the premiere left us breathless. For the season 3 premiere, the show takes another approach. We get a lot to wonder about. What's up with Commander Lawrence? What will the shaky alliance between Serena and June look like? Why is Luke such a dick?

    This is one, big podcast covering the first two episodes. The third premiere-night episode is forthcoming. If you want to jump to the second episode's coverage, fast forward to 1 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds.
    Other Podcasts From This Series:
    201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213

    101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110
    2 hr 4 min
  • This Is Us 318 - DR206
    Season 3 finale for This Is Us. We finally get to find out who "her" is. Meanwhile, we also get a highly unrealistic outcome for Kate's preemie, Kevin casts off some dead weight, and Randall and Beth make some bold decisions.
    Be sure to check out our other podcasts for This Is Us:
    Season 3
    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 + 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
    Season 2
    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18
    1 hr 12 min

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