On this podcast we review the premiere of Lazarus, Shinichirō Watanabe’s first original series since Space Dandy. The year is 2052: a “miracle” drug called Hapuna has cured every disease—only for its inventor, Dr. Skinner, to announce that everyone who took it will die in three years. Enter the Lazarus Task Force. Tune in as break down Episode 1’s plot beats, the characters, music, tone, comparisons and our rating.

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In this episode, we dive into The Bondsman, a horror-comedy series where Kevin Bacon plays a tough-as-nails bounty hunter who returns from the dead—only to find he’s now working for the devil. We’ll discuss the show’s fast-paced action, its demon-infested plot points, and why it feels like the latest Old Man vs. Demon show since Ash vs. The Evil Dead. Join us as we break down the plot, t the offbeat supporting cast, and debate whether The Bondsman hits the mark or goes off the rails. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Based on Liane Moriarty’s 2005 novel, The Last Anniversary is a six-part Australian series starring Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson, and Danielle Macdonald. It follows Sophie, who unexpectedly inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island—a place famous for the decades-old “Munro Baby Mystery.” Tune in as we unpack the first episode, talk about everything from production, to ratings and comparisons: Big Little Lies, Knives Out, Deadloch... Welcome to Today's Episode!

Welcome to Today's Episode! Mobland is Paramount+’s latest crime drama. It brings together Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan under creator Ronan Bennett (The Jackal) and director Guy Ritchie. The show focuses on Harry Da Souza (Hardy), an expert “fixer” for crime boss Conrad Harrigan, navigating bloody rivalries and family power plays in London’s high-stakes underworld. From a nightclub stabbing by the Harrigan heir to a possible kidnapping, betrayal, etc, the pilot episode, “Stick or Twist,” promises violence, heavy accents, and all the suited goons we've come to expect in any Guy Ritchie associated project. Tune in to hear our full review and rating. Enjoy!

Seth Rogen teams up with Apple TV+ to offer a behind-the-curtain glimpse at the chaos of running a legacy movie studio. In The Studio, Rogen plays Matt Remick, a newly minted executive who’s torn between corporate demands, creative ambitions, and the everyday absurdities of Tinseltown. Think The Franchise and Get Shorty meets The Offer, with nods to real-life studio heads and production shakeups. Tune in as we break down the show’s best and worst parts, the cameo surprises, and whether Rogen’s style is the enough to separate this latest addition to the saturated TV landscape. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Adapted from Melissa Moore’s true-crime podcast and her memoir Shattered Silence, Happy Face explores the story of a serial killer’s daughter grappling with her father’s crimes. While the original podcast delivered firsthand accounts, this dramatized series takes  liberties, introducing new storylines and plot twists not present in Moore’s real experience. Tune in as we discuss whether these elements serve the narrative or undercut the authenticity that made Moore’s podcast and book so compelling. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Adolescence is a four-part mini-series on Netflix co-created by actor Stephen Graham and writer Jack Thorne (Skins, His Dark Materials). Each hour-long episode is filmed in a single continuous take under the direction of Philip Barantini (Boiling Point), depicting the daily life of 13-year-old Jamie (newcomer Owen Cooper) in real time. The series focuses on themes of online radicalization, misogyny, and familial relationships, illustrating how an otherwise ordinary teenager can become involved in a violent incident. By opting for real-time storytelling without edits, Adolescence presents an uninterrupted look at Jamie’s world and the factors influencing his choices. Tune in to hear our full thoughts on the series. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Dope Thief is a new Apple TV+ crime thriller/dark buddy comedy starring Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as two Philly hustlers posing as DEA agents who rip off small-time dealers in their community. Adapted from Dennis Tafoya’s novel and produced/directed by Ridley Scott and Peter Craig (The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick), this series presents a bleak—though not hopeless—atmosphere. Tune in as we break down Episodes 1 and 2 (“Jolly Ranchers” and “Bat Out of Hell”), where we discuss the most interesting elements of the show, both on-screen and behind the camera. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Peacock’s latest crime drama follows Michaela “Mickey” Fitzpatrick (Amanda Seyfried), a Philadelphia cop racing to connect the dots behind a series of suspicious overdoses—while desperately searching for her missing sister among the victims. The 50-minute pilot, “These Girls,” Mickey defies protocol to chase clues nobody else will. Tune in as we weigh this show compared to other crime drama's, sort through our pros and cons and discuss the background. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Matt Murdock is back after a seven-year hiatus, and Daredevil: Born Again wastes no time shaking things up. The first two episodes—“Heaven’s Half Hour” and “Optics”—bring some of the darker energy from the Netflix era, while introducing a few Disney+ tweaks (including some superheroic agility). Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their iconic roles as Daredevil and Fisk, now clashing amid political corruption, personal tragedy, and NYC. With a creative overhaul that led to The Punisher’s Dario Scardapane being named showrunner, this series aims to blend brooding grit with MCU polish. Tune in as we break down premiere episodes, the new characters, our favorite moments, and how Daredevil: Born Again ranks among other shows we've reviewed this year. Welcome to Today's Episode!