The Good. The Bad. The Basic.

The Good. The Bad. The Basic.

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The Good. The Bad. The Basic. episodes

  • 12: Dawson's Creek, Part II
    In this episode, Alex and I are back to gush, vent, and dive into the nostalgia of seasons 4-6 of the iconic Dawson's Creek! On this episode, we discuss the mercurial relationships of the cast, how the series handled the transition to college, and how well the Dawson's Creek has aged. Enjoy!
    1 hr 35 min
  • 11: Dawson's Creek, Part I
    When The WB debuted Dawson's Creek in 1998, even the network's own executives couldn't have predicted how successful and groundbreaking the series would go on to be. This landmark teen drama changed the foundation of teen dramas irrevocably and its impact is still going strong. So what do Alex and I think made seasons 1-3 of Dawson's Creek so iconic? Stay tuned!
    2 hr 1 min
  • 10: Gossip Girl, Part II
    One episode wasn't enough to contain Gossip Girl and the antics of the characters on this show, so Alex and I came back for more! Check out what we had to say about the back half of Gossip Girl and why the show became a cultural landmark!
    1 hr 26 min
  • 9: Gossip Girl, Part I
    Gossip Girl is the teen drama that proved that The CW, a rebrand of The WB, was still a powerhouse when it came to teen dramas. With much more style and a lot less substance than its predecessors, Gossip Girl triumphed where others would have perished. Check out what Alex and I had to say on this hit series! xoxo!
    1 hr 21 min
  • 8: The O.C., Part II
    #GBB had so much to say about The O.C., and it couldn't be contained in a single episode. Check out the second half of our recap of The O.C., and relive the highs and lows of Newport Beach with us! Enjoy!
    1 hr 42 min
  • 7: The O.C., Part I
    Welcome to the second season of #GBB! This season, vampires are out and #WhitePeopleProblems are up for dissection as we explore some of the most popular white teen and family dramas! First up is Fox's breakout hit, The O.C.! Alex and I review everything that made this show good, bad, basic, and iconic! Enjoy!
    1 hr 23 min
  • 6: The Originals, Part II
    One episode simply wasn't enough for Alex and I to explore everything was that was wrong with The CW's The Originals. From inception to execution, this show was high-key toxic, so we're back with part 2, the conclusion of GBB's vampire-centric first season! Enjoy! And if you're a writer, take notes; this serious was a masterclass in what *not* to do!
    1 hr 24 min
  • 5: The Originals, Part I
    The CW's The Originals might be one of the most problematic series of all time. An ongoing exercise in how NOT to write characters and structure narratives, the show was a success nonetheless. On this episode, Alex and I discuss what made this show so basic, why it was a disservice to TV-watchers everywhere, and how it could have been done better. Enjoy!
    1 hr 21 min
  • 4: The Vampire Diaries, Part II
    Alex and I wrap up our recap on the hit series The Vampire Diaries. There was simply too much fuckery in all things Mystic Falls-related for one episode, so sit back while we dig deeper into TVD and how the strength of a break-neck pace and a loyal fandom kept this show alive for so long! Enjoy!
    1 hr 38 min
  • 3: The Vampire Diaries, Part I
    In keeping with the vampire theme of our last two episodes, Alex and I dive into The Vampire Diaries, a fairly-recent hit teen series which, in many areas, tried and failed to be Gen Z's response to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On this episode, we discuss what made seasons 1-4 of TVD basic, and how writers can avoid the lack of character complexity and development that TVD has in abundance. Enjoy!
    2 hr 12 min

About The Good. The Bad. The Basic.

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Hello, world! This Alex and Em! Welcome to our corner of the Internet! The Good. The Bad. The Basic. is a podcast where two Black Millennials wax nostalgic on the TV shows and movies we grew up on as…