This week on TV Dudes, we're covering a packed slate of television highs, lows, and ongoing obsessions. We kick things off with Fallout Season 2, Episode 1, which continues the Fallout tradition of being shockingly fantastic. We can't wait for more.

From there, we dig into the IT: Welcome to Derry finale, which left us more frustrated than frightened, and definitely ready to unpack what went wrong.

We also talk Stumble on Peacock, a show we absolutely adore for its charm and wit, and return once again to Pluribus, which remains our favorite thing currently on television.

Plus, we check back in on Heated Rivalry, still delivering elite chemistry and earning its crown as the sexiest show on TV.

It's a wide-ranging episode full of strong opinions, deep dives, and genuine love for the shows that are getting it right!

2:02- TV Diaries 9:00-20:55 IT Welcome to Derry finale 20:55-28:30 Heated Rivalry 33:45-35:42 Stumble 36:52-59:45 Pluribus 59:45-Fallout S02 E01

#FalloutS2 #FalloutPrime #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StumbleNBC #WelcomeToDerry #SideshowBobGale

This week, we skate over to HBO MAX for Heated Rivalry, the show that wants to win gold in sex scenes! We talk about all the ways the steamy, fun show works, all the things Jacob Tierney brought over from making Letterkenny, and all the ways this emotionally connects. That third episode was Mythic Quest level stuff, y'all.

2:20-34:25 TV Diaries 15:15-22:50 IT Welcome to Derry 22:50-27:23 The Abandons 27:23- 34:25 Stumble 34:25- Heated Rivalry

#HeatedRivalry #GayHockeyShow #HBOMax #BlueberrySmoothie #ExtraBanana #StumbleNBC #TheAbandons #ItWelcomeToDerry #SmellThatSweetDerryAir

This week, our Patreon Showrunner JPV picks the show! We dive into The Red King (AMC+), a Wickermannish mystery that grabbed our attention with its eerie atmosphere and promising setup, even if it never quite delivered the punch we hoped for. We break down what worked, where the storytelling lost some steam, and why it still made for an intriguing—if not fully electrifying—watch.

Plus, we check in with Carol and the World on PLUR1BUS!

1:10-19:08 TV Diaries

19:08-40:07 Pluribus

40:07- The Red King

#TheRedKing #TheTrueWay #NotTheBees #Pluribus

This week, we're heading back to Hawkins! The kids are older, the stakes are higher, and Vecna's getting even weirder. We dive into the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, talking character glow-ups and grow-ups, the evolving mythology, and which storylines hit hardest. It's an Upside-Downright awesome episode!

3:15- 38:20 TV Diaries 28:15-38:20 Pluribus 38:20- Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1

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This week, Nick sits down with the wildly talented Sam Haft - composer, songwriter, producer, voice actor, and half of the chart-topping musical duo The Living Tombstone. You know his work from Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, the smash-hit animated musical universe currently dominating streaming and Billboard charts.

Sam joins us for a deep dive into crafting music for these fan-favorite shows - from the writing process, to early alternate versions of songs (out NOW!), to how the world of Hell inspires some of the catchiest storytelling in animation.

Check it out!

This week, we dive into Scrublands: Silver on AMC+. It's a moody, slow-burn crime thriller selected by one of our Patreon subscribers! We get into what the show does well, where it stumbles, and whether its chilly, dust-covered mystery kept us hooked. Thanks again to our patron for putting this one on our radar.

Plus we tore through House of Guinness, and caught up on this week's PLUR1BUS!

2:00-49:20 TV Diaries 21:30-34:20 House of Guinness 36:00-49:20 Pluribus 49:20- Scrublands S02

This week on The TV Dudes, we dive into PLUR1BUS on Apple TV+ and y'all… it's AMAZING. Easily one of the most surprising, confident, utterly gripping shows we've seen all year. We get into the world-building, the performances, and the little tonal choices we adore. Come hear us gush, theorize, and try to talk each other down from immediately starting a rewatch!

#PLUR1BUS #AppleTV #TVDudes #YourLifeIsYourOwn

This week, we dig into The Lowdown on FX — and we don't quite see eye to eye. Nick wasn't feeling the vibe, but Les had a blast with it. We break down what worked, what didn't, and whether this throwback mystery is worth your time.

2:45-41:10 TV Diaries 41:10- The Lowdown

This week, The TV Dudes descend into the sewers of Derry to talk about HBO's It: Welcome to Derry! We're revisiting the haunting world of Pennywise as the series expands Stephen King's terrifying mythos — but can a prequel really capture the dread and heart of the original story? We've got thoughts on scares, tone, and whether this trip back to Maine was worth taking.

1:35-42:30 TV Diaries 1:50-9:40 Chad Powers 30:10-42:30 Task 42:30- IT: Welcome to Derry

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This week, The TV Dudes dive into Chad Powers on Hulu - a comedy we mostly liked (even if we've got quite a few notes). Then we wrap up our time in the blood-soaked halls of Godolkin University with the Gen V season finale... which didn't quite stick the landing. Listen in as we talk highs, lows, and why tone and story matter whether you're working with satire, superheroes, or a bunch of facial prosthetics.

1:45-41:30 TV Diaries

13:25-41:30 Gen V finale

41:30-Chad Powers