The Prestige TV Podcast

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TV & Film

What's The Prestige TV Podcast about?

The Ringer staff delivers a guide to the vast streaming landscape by discussing one show or movie per day, including premieres. the latest surprise Netflix hits, periodic check-ins on favorite TV shows, new movies available for streaming, and the hosts’ favorite shows to watch right away.

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'Succession' Season 4, Epis...

03.31.2023

Chris and Wos get together to celebrate the new season of HBO's 'Succession' and share their reactions to its eventful first episode. They begin by examining the impressive attention to detail within their favorite scenes, the individual acting performances, and ...

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03.31.2023 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 2 Precap Chris and Wos get together to celebrate the new season of HBO's 'Succession' and share their reactions to its eventful first episode. They begin by examining the impressive attention to detail within their favorite scenes, the individual acting performances, and ...
03.31.2023 'Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2, “Edible Complex.” They talk about what happens with each character, from Shauna’s poor attempt to lie to the cops to the complicated dynamic between Nat, Lottie, and Travis. They also ...
03.27.2023 ‘Succession’ Season 4 Premiere Recap Bill, Sean, and Joanna join forces to break down the premiere of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss how the HBO series picks up right where it left off, their thoughts on this being the final season, and the newly formed ...
03.24.2023 'Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap Joanna and Mallory break down everything that happened in the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 premiere. They talk about everything from meeting adult Lottie in the present day to how Shauna is coping with the loss of Jackie in 1996 (12:53). Later, ...
03.23.2023 'Swarm' Review Charles Holmes and Van Lathan give their thoughts on the new Amazon Prime series 'Swarm' co-created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers and featuring a tour deforce performance by Dominique Fishback. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Producer: Sasha Ashall ...
03.20.2023 ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Primer Joanna and Mallory are back in anticipation of Season 2 of Showtime’s ‘Yellowjackets.’ First, they break down everything that happened in Season 1 (10:20). Then, they look ahead to the new season by discussing the show's biggest remaining mysteries and ...
03.16.2023 ‘Succession’ Hall of Fame: “Vaulter” Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan discuss our fourth entry into the ‘Succession’ Hall of Fame: Episode 2 of Season 2, “Vaulter.” Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.13.2023 'The Last of Us' Season 1 Finale Deep Dive. Plus, Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann! Just like Jo and Mal, the virus loves too. They return for the finale of the first season of 'The Last of Us' to talk about the explosive ending of the hit show (01:46). Later, Joanna sits down with showrunners ...
03.13.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Finale Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the Season 1 finale of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how the show stuck the landing in its final episode before reflecting on the season in its entirety. Later, they close ...
03.11.2023 'Daisy Jones & The Six' Episodes 1-6 Recap Bill and Juliet get together to discuss the first six episodes of the Amazon Prime series 'Daisy Jones & The Six'. They begin by talking about the original music and the immediate issues they have with the series. Next, they ...
03.10.2023 ‘Succession' Hall of Fame: “Nobody Is Ever Missing” Bill Simmons is joined by Joanna Robinson and Derek Thompson to discuss the Season 1 finale of 'Succession.' They analyze how this finale established the tone as the show came into its own and set the stakes for the series ...
03.09.2023 ‘Poker Face’ Episode 10 Recap Just as the hook brings you back, Jo and Rob are back to discuss the great season finale of ‘Poker Face’! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.08.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 8 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the introduction of a new group of people and their creepy religious leader, David. They also break down Ellie’s efforts to protect an injured Joel, ...
03.06.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the eighth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss David as a false prophet, the biblical parallels and religious symbolism throughout, and what made the action-packed penultimate episode one of the ...
03.02.2023 ‘Poker Face’ Episode 9 Recap At the top of an icy mountain with an overpriced SUV, Joanna and Rob return to recap the ninth episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
03.01.2023 ‘Succession' Hall of Fame: “Which Side Are You On?” Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey, and they start by reacting to the announcement that the fourth season of HBO’s ‘Succession' will be the final one. Then, they discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of 'Succession,’ titled ...
02.28.2023 'The Last of Us’ Episode 7 Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 7 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They start by discussing some recent listener emails and behind-the-scenes reveals they missed last week (5:01). Then, they break down everything that happens in the episode, from ...
02.27.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 7 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the seventh episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss their differing opinions regarding how the episode landed, the story of Riley and Ellie’s teenage romance, and the conflicting ideologies of FEDRA ...
02.23.2023 'Poker Face' Episode 8 Recap With a flourish, Joanna and Rob discuss the juiciest and most meta episode of 'Poker Face' to date. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.21.2023 'The Last of Us’ Episode 6 Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us,’ breaking down each character and story moment as Joel and Ellie continue their search for Tommy and the Fireflies. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: ...
02.20.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the sixth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how this episode finally cements Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter bond and their love for each other. Along the way, the guys talk ...
02.16.2023 ‘Poker Face’ Episode 7 Recap It's time to rev those engines as Joanna and Rob race into the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.14.2023 'The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory are back to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything from the introduction of Henry and Sam to the development of Kathleen as an antagonist. Then, they discuss the heartbreaking ...
02.11.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fifth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the moral complexities of both Kathleen and Henry, as well as what it means to be a “good” or “bad” person in ...
02.09.2023 'Poker Face' Episode 6 Recap Time to "Exit Stage Death" with Jo and Rob as they take a look at the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.07.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Deep Dive With Patrick Somerville Joanna and Mallory are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ creator, Patrick Somerville, to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship and the introduction of Kathleen. They also discuss how ...
02.06.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fourth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They briefly address the internet discourse surrounding “Long, Long Time” before discussing how Joel’s traumatic past experiences are the backbone of his protective nature. ...
02.02.2023 'Poker Face' Episode 5 Recap Jo and Rob are back to assess monkey pre-cogs and talk about the latest episode of 'Poker Face.' Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01.31.2023 'The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Deep Dive Paying attention to things is how we show love, and Joanna and Mallory leave no stone unturned as they dive deep into the third episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They start with Bill and Frank’s story and discuss how ...
01.30.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the third episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They explain what makes this standout episode so special and why it immediately deserves a place in the pantheon of great TV episodes. Next, ...
01.27.2023 'Poker Face' Episodes 1-4 Recap Rob Mahoney joins Joanna Robinson to discuss the opening four-episode run of the intuitive, superpowered detective show created by Rian Johnson, streaming on Peacock. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. ...
01.24.2023 'The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything that happens in the episode, from the cold open in Indonesia to the tendril-filled kiss at the end of the episode that ...
01.23.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They unpack why the show is already being so well-received, as well as the impact of HBO’s prestigious Sunday-night time slot. Later, the guys ...
01.18.2023 'The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Deep Dive Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They start with an overview of the franchise and their relationships with it (5:24). Then, they go through everything that happens in the episode, ...
01.16.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Recap Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the unforgettable opening sequence, Joel and Ellie’s character traits, what makes the show a difficult watch, and the major impact ...
01.11.2023 '1923' Midseason Check-in Mal and Ben get together to discuss the first four episodes of '1923,' Taylor Sheridan's prequel to the popular 'Yellowstone' series. They begin by sharing their overall impressions of the show, and remark at Sheridan's voluminous amount of quality programming. ...
12.30.2022 'Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Series Recap Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney give their thoughts on the finale as well as the season as a whole for FX’s ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble.’ They delve into the show’s interpretation of main character syndrome with Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of ...
12.15.2022 ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 9-10 Recap Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 9 and 10 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They discuss this season’s inconsistent pacing, how it stacks up against the first season, and the heartbreaking ...
12.13.2022 ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Post-Finale Q&A With Mike White Joanna Robinson is joined by Mike White, writer and director of ‘The White Lotus,’ to discuss the second season of the show, including his inspirations for the story lines, his reaction to the copious fan theories that flooded the internet, ...
12.12.2022 'The White Lotus' Season 2 Finale Recap Bill, Jo, and Mal get together to share their reactions to the second-season finale of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' They touch on all of their favorite scenes and performances, particularly Jennifer Coolidge's rendition of Tanya, and talk about the overall ...
12.09.2022 ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 7-8 Recap Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 7-8 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They open with a brief apology to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, before discussing Bela’s self-destructive nature, the two-episode weekly release structure, ...
12.08.2022 ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Finale Theory Extravaganza Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin convene for a deep dive, as they are wont to do, into the myriad theories circulating the internet and their brains concerning the mysterious finale ending of Season 2 of ‘The White Lotus.’ They are ...
12.06.2022 Breaking Down 'Wednesday' Episodes 5-8 Joanna and Charles return to make sense of the final four episodes of the Netflix show 'Wednesday' and to see what they can look forward to in a potential second season. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve ...
12.05.2022 The Incredible Popularity of 'Wednesday' and Episodes 1-4 Reactions They're creepy and they're kooky, Charles and Jo are here to discuss the wildly popular and all-together ooky Netflix show 'Wednesday.' They react to the first four episodes and discuss the evolution of the Addams family through the years and ...
12.05.2022 ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson recap episode 6 of ‘The White Lotus,’ including the cowboy reveal, the violent arcs reaching their ends, and what they think will reveal itself in the final episode. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson Producer: ...
12.01.2022 ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 5-6 Recap ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is back and so are Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker to break down the latest episodes with all the gossip and laughs that come with it! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Senior Producer: ...
11.28.2022 'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episodes 4-5 Recap Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin recap episodes 4 and 5 of 'The White Lotus.' They talk about the addition of Tom Hollander to the cast (1:00), all of the sexual politics going on in the show (18:12), and ...
11.24.2022 ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 3-4 Recap Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 3-4 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They are joined by Zoe Simmons to discuss cringey aspects of the show, situationships vs. relationships, messy characters, and ...
11.21.2022 ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble' Review Sean takes a break from the world of film to join Joanna for a breakdown of the streaming television miniseries created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Joanna and Sean debate whether the show should have been a movie instead, key missing components, ...
11.17.2022 ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 1-2 Recap Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker briefly recap the first season of Mindy Kaling’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ before diving into the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss why the HBO Max comedy series should be considered ...

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