Jason Momoa leads this Hawaiian historical epic about rival kingdoms, brutal power struggles, and the rise of Kamehameha the Great. In this podcast review of Chief of War, we cover the first four episodes—Kaʻiana’s journey from retired warrior to rebel, the political savvy of Kaʻahumanu, foreign influence, Kahekili’s ruthless schemes, and the mounting civil war. From cliff dives and shark hunts to pirate markets and prophecies, this series unique pacing brings sweeping action along with cultural pride. Tune in for our take on the story, standout performances, favorite moments, and final rating.

In space, no one can hear you scream—but on Earth, we can! Alien: Earth, FX’s ambitious new prequel series from Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), crash-lands into the Alien universe with hybrid synths, trillionaire tech bros, slurpy space leeches, zombie cats, and—of course—a Black Sabbath soundtrack.

Set in 2120—two years before Ridley Scott’s original (he was busy with Dope Thief)—we follow Wendy (darling), a hybrid child with a superhuman body, as she teams up with her Avenger-esque crew to aid a rescue mission after a ship full of Xenomorphs and other foreign contaminants crash-lands on Earth.

We break down the first two episodes, highlight what makes this show work (or not), and share our favorite scenes and characters. Tune in for our thoughts, some trivia, and our rating.

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Time flies when you’re time traveling. It’s been 11 years since Outlander first premiered on Starz, and the prequel is here to keep the franchise’s blood pumping. Blood of My Blood follows the stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents. Naturally, the next spin-off will probably trace their grandparents and great-grandparents until we discover everyone is related and Scottish. Take that, 23andMe.

Premiering August 8, the show’s first two episodes introduce both love stories, one set in WWI England and the other in 1714 Scotland. In this episode, we talk about our favorite and least favorite moments, some trivia, and determine our rating. Tune in, and ang may yer lum reek.

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Set in postwar 1946 London, Bookish follows bibliophile Gabriel Book, who runs a secondhand shop and solves crimes through his encyclopedic literary knowledge. Created by Sherlock's Mark Gatiss and historian Matthew Sweet, this “cozy crime with an edge” brings vintage aesthetic and wit to a world still reeling from the aftermath of The Blitz. In this podcast, we discuss the first story (2 episodes), the mystery, the characters, the humor, and how it compares to other shows like The Jetty, Monsieur Spade, and Department Q.

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Netflix’s Untamed is a six-episode mystery set against the majestic backdrop of Yosemite National Park (sort of). When a Jane Doe plunges from El Capitan, federal agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) of the Investigative Services Branch is called in to uncover what really happened. Paired with rookie ranger Naya, he follows clues through the park, interviewing nomads, taking down drug rings, and confronting evil ex-boyfriends along the way. We break down the jump scares and twists, including the final reveal that wraps it all up. Tune in for our thoughts, comparisons, and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Twisted Metal is Peacock's high-octane post-apocalyptic action comedy based on PlayStation’s beloved video game series. Following in the footsteps of The Last of Us, this marks Sony’s second major video game adaptation. Season 2 kicked off with three episodes—“PRSRPNT,” “DOLF4C3,” and “T3STDRV”—which premiered on Thursday, July 31. Set months after John Doe’s dramatic realization about New San Francisco, the story introduces Anthony Carrigan as Calypso, unveils a new Raven, and finds Quiet allied with Dollface’s ruthless gang. Tune in as we discuss standout moments, character developments, interesting production details, as well as our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

The Hunting Wives, based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, is a soapy thriller set in the fictional East Texas town of Maple Brook. When Sophie (Brittany Snow) relocates with her husband, she’s drawn into an elite clique of women who drink, shoot skeet, and gossip like there’s no tomorrow.

In this podcast, we discuss the hour-long pilot which focuses on Sophie O'Neil moving in and finding her new bestie Margo, a forest murder, and a bunch of other weirdness.

Tune in to hear our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

South Park is back for Season 27 with “Sermon on the Mount,” a timely premiere that sees PC Principal turn uber religious when woke culture is declared dead and President Trump sues the town for protesting his decisions. Cartman faces another existential crisis, while Randy and the rest of the parents spearhead their outrage until an intervention by none other than Jesus. In this podcast, we unpack the episode’s takedowns of Trump and Paramount, and share our favorite jokes (the deep-fake Trump PSA, the ChatGPT-wives, and the reveal of Satan’s new lover).

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Netflix’s División Palermo (Community Squad) took home the 2024 International Emmy for Best Comedy. Created by and starring Santiago Korovsky, this Argentinian comedy follows Felipe, a mild-mannered Jewish man placed in a PR-driven “Urban Guard” alongside various misfits, including a one-armed playwright, a blind sharpshooter, and two real cops.

In the second season, Felipe secretly infiltrates a local crime operation, confronting baristas, mafia members, as well as his own IBS. The show blends absurdist humor with thoughtful commentary on tokenism and performative politics, reminiscent of series like This Fool, No Activity, and English Teacher.

We break down season 2 and highlight the standout moments. Tune in, and welcome to Today’s Episode!

MGM+’s The Institute nabs teen prodigy Luke Ellis and places him in a hidden facility where kids with extraordinary powers are tested and enhanced. Part thriller, part YA sci-fi, we unpack the first two episodes of Stephen King's latest mystery. What happens to the kids who graduate to the back half? Why are the administrators so proudly evil? And what’s with the creepy dots? We also compare the show to favorites like Severance, Stranger Things, and Tower Prep. Tune in to hear our full thoughts. Welcome to Today’s Episode!