The Good. The Bad. The Basic.

House of Cards is a show which quickly curated a loyal fan base, but who was the series really for; what was the magic formula? What was it that made House of Cards so riveting for so many viewers? In discussing the back half of the series, Alex and I will dive a bit deeper on what House of Cards got right, what it got wrong, and how behind-the-scenes shenanigans ruined the final season of the show. Stayed tuned!

House of Cards is the series that put Netflix on the map as a serious contender in creating original content, and is arguably responsible for the success that the streaming giant enjoys today. So what was it that made this political drama so bingeworthy? Check out what we had to say on the first three seasons of this unexpected online hit!

Scandal was truly a force of nature, despite a lot of convoluted writing and plots that we hanging on by a thread. In this episode, we dive into seasons 4-6 of this groundbreaking political drama and try to get to the heart of what made this series so addictive! Enjoy!

ABC's Scandal is a show which revolutionized how we discuss and consume television. Despite a short and very rocky first season, Scandal because a the cultural artifact and managed to survive 7 seasons on the network. What made Scandal so addictive, what did we love and hate about the series, and how well has it aged? Stay tuned as we discuss the first 4 seasons!

A drama about the ugly reality behind reality TV? The premise alone is ambitious, but UnREAL took a huge bite of this apple and crafted a compelling cast of characters both on and "off" camera. So how does this series hold up, what made it great, and what could have been done better? Stay tuned!

30 Rock was a groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes farce created by Saturday Night Live alum Tina Fey, and based loosely on her experiences as a writer for SNL. 30 Rock very quickly became and remains a large part of the topography of modern television and is considered by many to be something of a blueprint for satire. But how did the show, created by a wealthy white GenXer, actually measure up with two Black women Millennials? Stayed tuned!

Instant Star is the whirlwind modern-fairy tale of a young girl who finds the happily-ever-after of overnight super-stardom after winning a nationally-televised singing competition, and quickly learns that her work as singer-songwriter(and her personal growth) is just getting started! Find out what #GBB had to say about this Canadian teen drama!

Starz's sports "sitcom", Survivor's Remorse was a long overdue narrative of a Black family coming to terms with sudden wealth when an athlete goes pro, and his closest relationships come along on the ride of his new life. Alex and I were deeply impressed with this short-lived series! Check out what we had to say!

Nashville was saved after its season 4 cancellation at ABC and found a home for its final two seasons at CMT, but did this shift actually improve the writing on the series? How did Nashville navigate its back half, and is it worth re-watching? Stay tuned!

ABC/CMT's Nashville was a show with an excellent premise: The public and private lives of country music stars. With a star-studded cast, and an amazing soundtrack and collection of original music, Nashville was poised to capture a large audience. So did it succeed? Check out what we had to say on seasons 1-3 of this musical drama!