Dept. Q arrived on Netflix May 29th. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestseller The Keeper of Lost Causes, the show is set in Edinburgh rather than Copenhagen, following Carl Mørck and his new partner Akram as they reopen the mysterious disappearance of Merritt Lingard. We compare the show to the book, highlight what’s new, give our thoughts on the characters, and weigh in on the series premiere. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Amazon’s The Better Sister adapts Alafair Burke’s novel into an eight-episode whodunnit about two estranged sisters, one dead husband, and a teenage son caught in the middle. Starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, this crime drama delivers a mystery full of lies, betrayal, and family dysfunction. Having read the book, we cover the full season plot, our pros and cons, production facts, and comparisons—as well as give our ultimate rating. Tune in and enjoy!
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The Librarians are back with The Next Chapter on TNT. The show introduces a time-traveling swashbuckler, a new team of geniuses, and a monster-of-the-week demon called a Drekavac. Set in Belgrade (despite the cast’s fluent English), this fantasy adventure keeps the spirit of the original series and films alive, literally featuring the return of Jacob (Christian Kane).

We break down the premiere episode, “And the Deadly Drekavac,” talk about the showrunners mission to get this made, the pros and cons, and how it stacks up against other fantasy fighting shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Magicians, and Buffy. Tune in and enjoy!

Duster, the 1970s-set crime dramedy from LaToya Morgan and J.J. Abrams, has landed on Max with its first two episodes—“Baltimore Changes Everything” and “Suspicious Minds.” The show follows getaway driver Jim (Josh Holloway) and FBI agent Nina (Rachel Hilson) as they team up to take down an Arizona crime syndicate run by Ezra Saxton (Keith David).

In this podcast, we dig into the heists, needle drops, and historical accuracy—or lack thereof. We talk performances, trivia, and cliffhangers, and conclude with our rating.

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Netflix has dropped Sirens, a five-episode dramedy adapted from Molly Smith Metzler’s 2011 play Elemeno Pea. In the premiere episode, “Exile,” two estranged sisters—Devon (Meghann Fahy), a Buffalo falafel server, and Simone (Milly Alcock), personal assistant to billionaire Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore)—reunite on a private island after their father's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

We break down what the series adds to the original play, how it compares to other affluent lifestyle shows, the cast, production, trivia, and more. Tune in to hear our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

We’ve just powered through the premiere of Murderbot on Apple TV+, covering Episodes 1 (“FreeCommerce”) and 2 (“Eye Contact”). Adapted from Martha Wells’ hit novellas, the show follows a socially anxious, soap-opera-obsessed cyborg—played by a Skarsgård (not IT)—who’s stuck babysitting a team of well-meaning scientists. Naturally, giant alien centipedes, “accidental” malfunctions, and a few too many near-death mishaps prove these researchers are in way over their heads.

If you like survival sci-fi like The Martian, the futuristic tech of The Expanse, or the fake soaps in Avenue 5, this might be your next watch. Tune in for our unsolicited thoughts.

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ABC’s The Rookie Season 7 has reached its conclusion. The name of the episode is "The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar." John Nolan faces off against his long-time nemesis Oscar Hutchinson, Lucy earns her sergeant stripes, Tim pops a big question, and the precinct juggles everything from an AI‑catfish bank heist to a bungled Tinder‑date kidnapping. We break down the finale, recap the four main storylines, share some trivia, and compare it to other cop comedies before landing on our final rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

The Eternaut is Netflix’s six‑episode Argentine sci‑fi epic about toxic alien snow, mind‑controlled neighbors, and a desperate father on a mission to find his daughter, Clara. We recap Juan’s survival tactics, PTSD flashbacks, and how the show compares with the original comic. Along the way, we discuss similarities to shows like The Last of Us, Fallout, Silo, and The Walking Dead... We also play a trivia game, go into some of the production notes available, and give our formal rating! Tune in and enjoy. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Today we explore this episode of BBC’s hour‑long crime drama This City Is Ours. The penultimate showdown comes with breakups, car‑ramming ambushes, nosy detectives, explosions, and drug deals. All so Michael and Jamie can square off over Ronnie Phelan’s empire. Between all the moving parts, Phelan Family's choices, Elaine’s ultimatum, and Diana’s confession, it's easy to compare this turf war to dramas like Gangs of London, Mayans MC, and Sons of Anarchy. Tune in for a plot recap, behind‑the‑scenes trivia, and our theories on how it might all end. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Carême is Apple TV+’s new French-language drama about the world’s first celebrity chef. Based on a cookbook/biography by Ian Kelly, the historical drama is set in the early 19th century and maps the rise of Marie-Antoine Carême, who was, in fact, named after Marie Antoinette. In this podcast, we break down the premiere episodes, "The Infernal Machine" and "Blackmail,". We compare fact vs. fiction, dole out some trivia, highlight our favorite moments, and ponder whether this decadent mix of cooking and conspiracy is more feast or flop. Welcome to Today's Episode!