On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes of MGM+’s new true-crime drama American Hostage, starring Jon Hamm: “My Town Indy” and “McMahon, Martinis & Madness.” The series, based on a scripted podcast of the same name, revisits the 63-hour standoff through the eyes of radio journalist Fred Heckman, who finds himself caught between reporting the story and trying to save a man's life.

With so many versions of the event, we do our best to sort through what matters most and discuss whether the show's expansion is justified. We also draw comparisons to Network and Dog Day Afternoon, as well as other Jon Hamm performances involving interviews and interrogations, including Black Mirror’s “White Christmas” and Richard Jewell.

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

Netflix’s new Polish miniseries The Doll, adapted from Bolesław Prus’s 19th-century novel, has all the features of a traditional period drama: pretentious wealth, class inequality, risky investments, war, and women being pressured into marriage. Beneath the fancy costumes and horse-drawn carriages, however, lies a surprisingly violent and chaotic climax that deserves some discussion.

On the podcast, we break down the premiere, including Izabela Łęcka’s fight for independence, Stanisław Wokulski’s obsessive pursuit of her affection, and a father who may have gambled away the family fortune on a disastrous investment. We also get into the novel’s history, comparisons to The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey, The Knick, and more, and whether the cliffhanger is enough to make this pilot stand out as one of the best of the year.

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Inspired by the graphic novel Berlinoir, Hulu’s new German vampire thriller City of Blood takes place in a dystopian Berlin where the wealthy live beneath a climate-controlled dome. Estranged sisters Bea and Phoebe reunite after 15 years, only for Bea to discover that her sister is involved in an illegal blood trade.

On the podcast, we break down the first episode. We discuss the show’s best qualities from its world-building, politics, grounded supernatural aspects, and family drama. We also nitpick some character decisions and connect our comparisons.

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Released early on YouTube, Adult Swim’s latest series, The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, is a live-action horror alt-comedy hosted by Steve Buscemi. It stars the titular Jordan Mendoza as he flips through sketches ranging from weird to completely deranged.

On the podcast, we break down the 11-minute premiere, “Had This Crazy Dream.” We discuss Mendoza’s internet-driven comedy career, the show's production and composers, and how it fits into Adult Swim’s long history of weird live-action programming. We also draw comparisons to I Think You Should Leave, Fantasmas, and Los Espookys, and play a few rounds of Adult Swim trivia. Tune in to hear our thoughts and final rating! Welcome to Today’s Episode!

For our 73rd review of the year, we’re checking out Apple’s latest drama, Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective still haunted by the disappearance of his daughter Mags.

On the podcast, we break down the first two episodes, “Last Seen” and “The Call,” discuss the grief, mystery, small-town secrets, and the insane amount of leeway Ian seems to get from the supportive community. We also compare the series to other missing-child thrillers, question whether the slow burn adds depth or just pads the runtime, and give our predictions concerning the ending cliffhanger. 

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and apparently it was also time for another adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities.

MGM+ and BBC One’s new four-part miniseries stars Kit Harington, Mirren Mack, and François Civil in a heavily reworked version of Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel. The premiere, “Recalled to Life,” throws Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton together almost immediately as news of Lucie’s supposedly dead father, a treason trial, and the beginnings of a love triangle collide.

On the podcast, we break down the first episode, compare Daniel West’s version with Dickens’ original story, and discuss some of its biggest changes, including Lucie's age-up, her dead proxy-father, and grave robbing. We also get into  the trial, the historical setting, other period-drama comparisons, and whether this show has impressed the critics.

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Fred Has Problems is the latest animated comedy from Steve Dildarian, creator of The Life & Times of Tim and Ten Year Old Tom. The series is released directly on YouTube, about one episode a month.

On the podcast, we concentrate on the fourth episode, “Fred Nailed My Wife in the Pumpkin Patch,” which starts with a hazelnut allergy and leads to an office countersuit requiring penis slings and fighting old men. 

Tune in as we discuss a bit of Dildarian’s background, the show’s best and worst qualities, and whether we want to see more.

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As Adult Swim turns 25, Robot Chicken returns with a new 23-minute special filled with familiar characters, celebrity voice cameos, and Dr. Huhnmörder himself.

On the podcast, we look back at how Robot Chicken got its start, dig into trivia, Adult Swim history, Seth Green’s career, and the network’s upcoming slate. We also highlight the best and worst parts of the special to determine whether it deserves to be considered one of the best shows we’ve covered in 2026.

Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Colin from Accounts is back for its third and final season, picking up three years after Ashley and Gordon’s relationship fell apart. They’ve both moved on with new partners and new goals, but plenty of unresolved feelings rise to the surface as fate throws them back into the same room.

On the podcast, we discuss the first six episodes of the season, covering the plot’s funniest and cringiest moments while having some fun with background trivia on the show, other Hollywood couples, and our thoughts on where the final episodes are likely headed.

Tune in to hear our full discussion, comparisons and all, and whether this dramedy has what it takes to end up among our top shows of the year. Welcome to Today’s Episode.

Netflix’s latest Swedish drama, Blood Sacrifice, revolves around a serial killer who likes luring police officers to empty homes in the middle of the night and killing them. Thomas Berg, a detective with the Stockholm police, takes on the case right before his 45th birthday and soon realizes the murders may be connected to another supposedly solved case.

With the investigation hitting roadblocks, Thomas turns to his estranged father Alfred—a retired cop, alcoholic, and model-train enthusiast—for help.

On the podcast, we discuss the father-son team-up, the killings, the clues, Swedish police procedure, some questionable decision-making, and telescopes.

Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode.