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

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

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&nbsp; the trial, the historical setting, other period-drama comparisons, and whether this show has impressed the critics.Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!

A Tale of Two Cities (PILOT)

When New York Mets fan Annie Jacobson discovers that her adoptive father, played by the other Duplass brother, has been hiding letters from her deceased grandpa, Annie flies to Canada to find out what Sterling Point is all about.On the podcast, we break down the pilot, “But I Just Took an Ambien.” The episode runs about an hour, so our advice is to watch it first if you’re also planning to take an Ambien. For many viewers, you’ve probably seen elements of this show before in other coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water stories. We do our best to run through the comparisons we noticed, the plot, the characters we liked or didn’t, and our overall impressions.Tune in and welcome to Today’s Episode!

When New York Mets fan Annie Jacobson discovers that her adoptive father, played by the other Duplass brother, has been hiding letters from her deceased grandpa, Annie flies to Canada to find out what Sterling Point is all about. On the podcast, we break down the pilot, “But I Just Took an Ambien.” The episode runs about an hour, so our advice is to watch it first if you’re also planning to take an Ambien. For many viewers, you’ve probably seen elements of this show before in other coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water stories. We do our best to run through the comparisons we noticed, the plot, the characters we liked or didn’t, and our overall impressions. Tune in and welcome to Today’s Episode!

Sterling Point (PILOT)

Indigenous displacement, ecological disaster, and a governments betrayal of its people. Peter Duncan's historical fiction show, Operation Buffalo, explores some of the craziness of the Cold War mixed with some absurd, dark comedy. Check out our review of episode 2 and the show in general.

Indigenous displacement, ecological disaster, and a governments betrayal of its people. Peter Duncan's historical fiction show, Operation Buffalo, explores some of the craziness of the Cold War mixed with some absurd, dark comedy. Check out our review of episode 2 and the show in general.

Indigenous displacement, ecological disaster, and a governments betrayal of its people. Peter Duncan's historical fiction show, Operation Buffalo, explores some of the craziness of the Cold War mixed with some absurd, dark comedy. Check out our review of episode 2 and the show in general.&nbsp;

Operation Buffalo (S01E02)

Snowpiercer is a television show unlike the movie it is based on. We review and discuss episode 4, Without a Maker. Check it out, Learn some stuff!

Snowpiercer is a television show unlike the movie it is based on. We review and discuss episode 4, Without a Maker. Check it out, Learn some stuff!

Snowpiercer (S01E04)

Canada's new top watched medical drama. On Today's Episode we dissect the finale and review the development of the show.

Canada's new top watched medical drama. On Today's Episode we dissect the finale and review the development of the show.

Canada's new top watched medical drama. On Today's Episode we dissect the finale and review the development of the show.&nbsp;

Transplant (S01E13)

Join us as we sit through and review a haunting episode of Portals to Hell. A show starring Ozzy Osbourne's son in an interesting career choice.

Join us as we sit through and review a haunting episode of Portals to Hell. A show starring Ozzy Osbourne's son in an interesting career choice.

Join us as we sit through and review a haunting episode of Portals to Hell. A show starring Ozzy Osbourne's son in an interesting career choice.&nbsp;

Portals to Hell (S02 Ohio State Reformatory)

National Geographic presents a miniseries based on pulitzer prize winning author Annie Proulx's book "Barkskins." We discuss Season 1 Episode 2 and the show in general.

National Geographic presents a miniseries based on pulitzer prize winning author Annie Proulx's book "Barkskins." We discuss Season 1 Episode 2 and the show in general.

National Geographic presents a miniseries based on pulitzer prize winning author Annie Proulx's book "Barkskins." We discuss Season 1 Episode 2 and the show in general.&nbsp;

Barkskins (S01E02)

We dive into episode 2 of the 6 hour mini-series (mystery/adventure) based on a book with the same name.

We dive into episode 2 of the 6 hour mini-series (mystery/adventure) based on a book with the same name.

We dive into episode 2 of the 6 hour mini-series (mystery/adventure) based on a book with the same name.&nbsp;

The Luminaries (S01E02)

We talk about a reality series that pits competitive songwriters against one another for a chance to get their music onto a famous artists album.

We talk about a reality series that pits competitive songwriters against one another for a chance to get their music onto a famous artists album.

We talk about a reality series that pits competitive songwriters against one another for a chance to get their music onto a famous artists album.&nbsp;

Songland (S02 Florida Georgia Line)

We review Acorn's flagship program about a ex-mortician turned memorial photographer who stumbles into a murder plot.

We review Acorn's flagship program about a ex-mortician turned memorial photographer who stumbles into a murder plot.

We review Acorn's flagship program about a ex-mortician turned memorial photographer who stumbles into a murder plot.&nbsp;

Dead Still (Pilot)

We break down the history of this new mid-season replacement, and about its differences from the book.

We break down the history of this new mid-season replacement, and about its differences from the book.

We break down the history of this new mid-season replacement, and about its differences from the book.&nbsp;

Council of Dads (S01E04)

"Almost Paradise" - Uncle Danny. Season 1 Episode 7. We dive in to the world of Alex Walker and a new TV show that struggles to separate itself from the norm.

"Almost Paradise" - Uncle Danny. Season 1 Episode 7. We dive in to the world of Alex Walker and a new TV show that struggles to separate itself from the norm.

"Almost Paradise" - Uncle Danny. Season 1 Episode 7. We dive in to the world of Alex Walker and a new TV show that struggles to separate itself from the norm.&nbsp;

Almost Paradise (S01E07)

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