The Finale Pod waddles into Gotham this week, unpacking the ruthless rise of Oswald Cobb. We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. While Oz solidifies his place as Gotham’s kingpin, we get revealing flashbacks, aggressive Mommy & Me therapy, backstabbing murders galore, and the ominous na-na-na-na Batman signal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Penguin!

We start our recap discussion at the (17:50:00) mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the hottest Batmans to grace our screens.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of The Penguin is 8.50.

• Network: HBO.
• Genre: Crime drama.
• Developed by: Lauren LeFranc.
• Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz

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All rise for this week’s episode of The Finale Pod! Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty’s murder trial may be over, but the drama is far from settled. We learn the twisted truth behind the death of Carolyn and the distinction between a pitchfork and a fireplace poker. Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Presumed Innocent!

We start our recap discussion at the (15:50:00) mark if you want to skip past our Co-host Catch-up, Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether you’ve ever been falsely accused.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent is 7.97.

Network: Apple TV+ Genre: Legal thriller Based on: Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. Colin Farrell shines as Gotham’s waddling crime lord (and mommy’s boy) and we obsess over the wardrobe of Sofia Gigante, née Falcone. 

Unlike Stephen DeMarco, we aren’t telling you lies, cause the Finale Pod is back! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies. Stephen’s revenge brings chaos to Bree and Evan’s wedding, Lucy’s love life gets messier than a frat party, and Wrigley faces a devastating loss that breaks our hearts. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Tell Me Lies!

The overall TFP rating for the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies is 7.30.

Network: Hulu Genre: Drama Based on: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering Starring: Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal, Alicia Crowder

We start our recap discussion at the (12:30:00) mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about what you’d do with a juicy secret if you were Stephen.

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick and she chose the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty’s courtroom drama hits harder than a 10-minute version of All Too Well, as the once-revered prosecutor finds himself on trial for the shocking murder of his coworker.

Step out of Vault 33 and into The Finale Pod’s radioactive wasteland. Today we are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Fallout. When Lucy learns about her father’s shady Vault-Tec past, Hank escapes the birdcage and goes all “Viva New Vegas" on us. Meanwhile, The Ghoul dazzles, Maximus becomes a Brotherhood legend, and a brain-on-a-Roomba traps Norm in a Vault. Okie dokie? Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Fallout!

We start our recap discussion at (10:20:00) if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about choosing to live in a bomb shelter.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Fallout is 8.27.

Network: Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Action, Drama, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi Western

Based on: The role-playing video game franchise Fallout by Bethesda Softworks

Starring: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Walton Goggins

The next finale we will review is Lauren’s pick, and she chose the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies... Love. Gaslighting. Revenge. What more could you ask for in an early aughts, dark, toxic romance show?

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The Finale Pod with Deborah Vance’s big late-night comeback! (Ok, we’ll leave the jokes to Deborah and Ava.) Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Hacks. While Deborah preps for her show’s debut, Ava gets some fly headshots, and Jimmy and Kayla turn an airplane into a dramatic (coworker) proposal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Hacks!

We start our recap discussion at (18:20:00) if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about asking your former enemy for a favor.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Hacks is 8.37.

Network: HBO Max Genre: Comedy Drama Created by: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Fallout. Get ready for wasteland wanderings, vault villains, and ghastly ghouls.

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This week, The Finale Pod unpacks Baby Reindeer’s unforgettable finale and the tearjerker reveal behind Martha's pet name for Donny by the same name.

Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, mental health struggles, stalking, and emotional distress.

We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer. Donny's life takes a tumultuous turn as he confronts the fallout from his viral YouTube video confession and the relentless harassment from Martha. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Baby Reindeer!

We start our recap discussion at the 14:20 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the London “tings” we got all nostalgic about in Baby Reindeer.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer is 7.83.

Network: Netflix Genre: Drama, Psychological Thriller Starring: Richard Gadd

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick, and she chose the Season 3 finale of Hacks. It’s all lights, cameras, and cutting remarks—Deborah’s out for the late show spotlight!

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Today, The Finale Pod is diving into London's high-stakes finance world. We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Industry. Yasmin’s choice between love and legacy leads her down a surprising path to Net-a-Porter, while Eric says a tearful farewell to Pierpoint’s London sales floor during its inevitable closure under new ownership. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Industry!

We start our recap discussion at the 15:00 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether we’d ever work in finance (“trust fund - blue eyes”).

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Industry is 7.90.

Network: HBO/Max (US), BBC One (UK) Genre: Drama, Financial Thriller Starring: Marisa Abela, Myha'la Herrold, Harry Lawtey, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington, Sarah Goldberg

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer… “Don’t forget to listen next week, love. I’d hate to have to peek through your curtains again. Sent from Martha’s iPhone.” We couldn’t resist!

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The Finale Pod is back with a scandalous affair worth gossiping about! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Newlyweds Colin and Penelope’s fresh marriage faces blackmail and high-society drama, as Penelope’s bold reveal as Lady Whistledown shocks the ton and changes everything. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Bridgerton!

We start our recap discussion at the 16:50 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we chat about our favorite romance tropes.

SPOILER ALERT: We spill tea about future seasons gleaned from articles and the author who wrote the books that this series is based on. So skip over that if you must! Spoilers happen between 1:24:45 and 1:28:15.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton is 4.5.

Network: Netflix Genre: Regency romance Based on: Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Starring: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton Executive Producer: Shonda Rhimes

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of Industry. Trading corsets for power suits—this one’s all about high stakes and cutthroat ambition!

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We’re heading back to Chicago’s fine-dining kitchens for Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of The Bear. In this intense closer, Carmen, Sydney, and Richie attend the emotional farewell dinner at Ever, where tensions run high and Joel McHale-sized traumas resurface. We’re breaking down all the chef cameos and the raw moments this finale delivered. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Bear!

We start our recap discussion at the 14:50 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we share what we'd say to a former boss who deserves a piece of our minds.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of The Bear is 6.30.

Network: FX on Hulu Genre: Comedy-drama Created by: Christopher Storer Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson

The next finale we will review is Lauren’s pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Prepare yourselves, dear listeners, for next week’s discourse about Penelope and Colin’s romance is sure to be the talk of the ton!

Mazel Tov! We’re kicking off Season 3 of The Finale Pod with Lauren’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Nobody Wants This. In this episode, Miriam’s bat mitzvah serves as the chaotic backdrop to family drama, big decisions, and the looming conversion discussion. We break down Joanne’s attempt to leave the party (and her relationship), only to have that sweet, sweet romcom-tastic moment. Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Nobody Wants This!

We start our recap discussion at the 19:10 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we chat about the most memorable bar and bat mitzvahs we've attended.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Nobody Wants This is 6.47.

Network: Netflix Genre: Romantic comedy Created by: Erin Foster Starring: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons

Note: Alex recommends you listen to The World's First Podcast episode where Erin and Sara Foster share the full story of how 'Nobody Wants This' came to be! Give it a listen here.

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of The Bear. As Marcus would say: "Take us there, Bear!"

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