Benjamin Wainwright (Belgravia: The Next Chapter, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim) joins Son of a Binge host Reshma Gopaldas to talk murder, mayhem, and Maigret. Wainwright takes on the iconic inspector role, in PBS Masterpiece's new Maigret series. Based on the book series by George Simenon novels about Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, this is the first modern day adaptation of the books.

Wainwright talks all about playing the eerily calm detective who empathizes with the criminals as much as he does with the victims. From the unlit smokeless pipe he carries around, to why he thinks this murder show is a like a "warm bath." He's not wrong!

Maigret is airing now on PBS Masterpiece. The season finale of the 6-episode murder mystery series airs on Sunday, November 9.

Maigret also stars Stefanie Martini (The Gold, Last Kingdom, Emerald City) stars as Madame Louise Maigret. Blake Harrison (World on Fire, I Hate Suzie Too), Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, Pirates), Kerrie Hayes (The Responder, Criminal Record), Shaniqua Okwok (The Flatshare, It’s a Sin) and Rob Kazinsky (Star Trek: Section 31, Eastenders) make up the “Les Maigrets,” Maigret’s loyal team of detectives, with Nathalie Armin (Showtrial, Juice) as Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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The cast of The Couple Next Door season 2, Sam Palladio (Nashville), Annabel Scholey (Being Human), Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever), and Aggy K. Adams (The Witcher) join host Reshma Gopaldas to chat all about their thrilling, suspenseful and slightly murdery show. The season finale revealed which of the four turned out to be a stone cold killer. 

*Spoiler Alert* - Sendhil Ramamurthy reveals who the killer is. So if you haven't finished watching, proceed with caution.

Season one starred Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw and Alfred Enoch. Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming now on Starz. Hugh Dennis also stars in seasons one and two.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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Alexandra Rapaport joins host Reshma Gopaldas to talk about her new film, Little Did I Know, where she plays a woman, Petra, who has just turned 50, who is the last to know that her marriage is over. The film is based on the two bestselling books, 'There Is Something Going On' and 'Life Goes So Fast,' by Martina Haag, who also directs the film in her directorial debut. Petra is forced to face her marriage coming undone, a cheating spouse, a successful career, and children. In a parallel story, we see Petra at age 15, played by Ella Hammarsten Liedberg, navigating love and life.

The film also stars Gustaf Hammarsten (Thunder in My Heart, Together 99) and Jessica Liedberg (The Congregation, Paradis City), Shanti Roney (Tusenbröder, Vägen Ut, Nymphomaniac) as Petra’s husband, and Adrian Macéus (Veronika) as young Petra’s love interest.

Little Did I Know is streaming now on Viaplay.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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Lauren Lyle and Emer Kenny join host Reshma Gopaldas to chat all about the second season of their show Karen Pirie. Lyle plays the Scottish detective who has a knack for solving old cases that male detectives failed to solve 20 plus years ago. Lyle also opens up about her emotional last day on the long-running Outlander, her final scenes with Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan.

Karen Pirie is streaming now on BritBox.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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Belly (Lola Tung) and Conrad (Christopher Briney) of The Summer I Turned Pretty finally got their happy ending in the season 3 finale episode. Host Reshma Gopaldas and journalist Jason Pham discuss the finale, Belly and Conrad's long running will they/won't they - but of course they will- relationship, and what might happen in the newly announced The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.

We break down Jeremiah's kitchen romance and chef future, Laurel's absence in the finale, Conrad and Belly's love scene which has been years in the making. Taylor Swift's two songs, "Dress" and "Out of the Woods (Taylor's Version)," that had starring roles in the finale, alongside Phoebe Bridgers' "Scott Street." Plus, what we missed seeing in the finale, what didn't work for us, (ahem Belly's bob haircut), and why we think Jeremiah should be in a relationship with someone else.

We discuss Belly's Paris life, and how her one long day in Paris with Conrad included The Louvre, The Eiffel Tour, and so many iconic French spots, plus the dinner with her friends, and the ups and downs of their relationship, leading up to the big reunion moment, the short break-up, and then Belly's run to the train station to finally tell Conrad she loves him. The book ending shows Belly and Conrad getting married, but the television finale did not.

From Taylor and Steven, to Jeremiah and Denise, to Conrad and Belly, the finale wrapped up all the stories, but the movie will most likely feature Belly and Conrad's wedding, and other relationship milestones. We discuss what storyline possibilities could take place in the movie, and Jason suggests Belly and Conrad's house in Cousins might burn down. Plus, what he think Belly and Conrad will name their first child.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is created by Jenny Han and is streaming now on Prime Video, and stars: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Rain Spencer, Sean Kaufman, Rachel Blanchard, Tom Everett Scott, Colin Ferguson and Jackie Chung.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Guest co-host: Jason Pham
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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And Just Like That has ended after 3 seasons. Culture critic Scarlett Harris joins host Reshma Gopaldas to discuss Carrie Bradshaw's last chapter, for now.

From the Aidan factor, to what we really thought of the finale, to Miranda and Steve, to that questionable toilet scene, and Charlotte and Harry's storylines, we break it all down. 

And Just Like That stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, and Kristin Davis. It's streaming now on HBO Max.

Follow Scarlett Harris on BlueSky at @scarletteeharris.bsky.social and her substack: The Scarlett Woman. Read her recaps of And Just Like That season 3 here.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington, Bridgerton) joins host Reshma Gopaldas and guest co-host Sarene Leeds to talk all about her role as Nancy Mitford in Britbox's series Outrageous. Bessie is currently also starring in Mrs. Warren's Profession in London with her mother, Imelda Staunton (The Crown, Harry Potter).

Bessie breaks down Outrageous, from working with her talented co-stars, and what it was like to portray oldest Mitford sister, who was part of a historically controversial family who rose to fame during WW2. Their story begins in the late 1930s, and chronicles the sisters alongside the rise of fascism. 

Bessie reveals what it was like growing up in a family of actors, the concept of nepo babies, and says when it comes to Bridgerton spoilers, she's too afraid that Netflix might have spies all around. 

Joanna Vanderham plays Diana Mitford, Shannon Watson plays Unity Mitford, Zoe Brough plays Jessica Mitford, Isobel Jasper Jones plays Pamela Mitford, Toby Regbo plays Thomas, and Orla Hill who plays Deborah Mitford. James Purefoy plays David Mitford, Lord Redesdale and Anna Chancellor plays Sydney Freeman Mitford. Created by Sarah Williams and executive produced by Matthew Mosley, Outrageous is streaming now on Britbox.

Follow Bessie Carter on Instagram. If you're in London, Bessie is starring in Mrs. Warren's Profession at the Garrick Theater. Follow Sarene Leeds on Instagram or subscribe to her Substack: The Critical Communicator.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Producer: Emily Collins (IG @emilem124)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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Lucas Englander joins Reshma Gopaldas on Son of a Binge to talk all about season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers. Lucas co-stars with Nicole Kidman, Annie Murphy, Henry Golding, Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, and more. 

Englander reveals what is was like filming the finale in which he and Kidman's Masha have a life-changing run in on a bridge. Englander opens up about his cast members, and breaks down season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers, and tells us whether he wants to do season 3 of the hit Hulu show.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Producer/Videographer: Philip Ramos
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

Nine Perfect Strangers is streaming now on Hulu.

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Natasha Rothwell spoke all about season 3 of 'White Lotus' with Reshma Gopaldas at 92nd St. Y. She opened up about Belinda's arc from season 1 to season 3, including her romantic relationship, her relationship with her son, and Greg. Rothwell also talked about what is was like working with Jennifer Coolidge, Parker Posey, Nicholas Duvernay, and more. 

Rothwell tells us what advice Parker Posey gave her that landed her in the hospital in Thailand while filming 'White Lotus' season 3.

Rothwell revealed which 'White Lotus' scene she asked to change. She also talks about collaborating with Mike White, what she's learned from working with him, and what she'll be doing when she's watching him compete in 'Survivor.'

Recorded live at 92NY. 

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Jessy Yates stars in Netflix's new hit hospital drama, Pulse. She joins host Reshma Gopaldas and guest co-host Robert Licuria to break down all the drama in the newest hospital drama to join the medical landscape. Like ER, The Pitt, and Grey's Anatomy, Pulse, which is set in Miami, tackles not only medical dramas, but the professional and personal lives of the hospital staff. Jessy opens up about being a person with a disability, and how she navigates life in a wheelchair on and off screen. 

Watch the video of this episode here.

'Pulse' also stars Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Nestor Carbonell, Jessica Roth and Jack Bannon.

Pulse is streaming now on Netflix.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Producer: Emily Collins (IG @emilem124)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)

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