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The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here!

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Severance Season 2 (0:00) and Say Nothing, which were released this week (1:00). Then they talk about two recent independently made shows—Penelope from Mark Duplass and Shatter Belt from James Ward Byrkit (21:08)—and how this burgeoning independent TV industry compares to the independent movie scene of the ’90s (37:40).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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October 25, 2024
Does It Matter Whether Anyone Likes ‘Disclaimer’ As Long As Apple Does? Plus, ‘The Rivals’

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Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches and revisiting ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches (1:00) and revisiting Spider-Man: No Way Home and not remembering how enmeshed the movie was in greater Marvel lore (11:53). Then they talk about the most recent episodes of Disclaimer, and how the show seems specifically tailored to fit a vision that Apple has for its streaming service (21:38), and The Rivals, a new raunchy British comedy on Disney+ (34:56).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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October 21, 2024
The Big Winners and Losers of the 2024 Emmys. Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E6.

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Chris and Ryan also dive into the debate on categories at the Emmys

Chris and Andy recap last night’s Emmys ceremony, discussing how they felt about the overall broadcast itself (1:00) and whether or not it really matters whether The Bear runs in the comedy category (16:28). Then they break down the latest episode of Industry, talking about Harper and Yasmin’s face-off and Eric’s continued downward spiral (40:18).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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September 16, 2024
Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of ‘Industry’

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Chris and Andy talk about this week’s Rishi-centric episode of Industry. They talk about how this episode was the show’s version of Uncut Gems (1:00), how the power dynamics between characters in Industry are constantly changing (15:28), and why in Industry the viewer doesn’t have to fully understand the workings of the finance world, they just have to understand how the people in that world are reacting to it (28:10).

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The Ringer’s Streaming Guide

It’s hard to know what to watch. That’s why we’re breaking down the Streaming Wars and recommending the best shows on streaming TV, from Netflix to Hulu to Disney+.

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September 1, 2024
Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another Game of Thrones spinoff series based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas (1:00). Then, they talk about the first few episodes of The Boys Season 4 and the direction the show is heading in its final season (13:56). Finally, they are joined by Top Chef host Gail Simmons to discuss last night’s finale episode and some of the competition changes that were made this season (36:09).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Gail Simmons
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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June 20, 2024
‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ News, the Disney-Hulu-Max Bundle, and ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’

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Plus, Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer, Steve Albini, who passed away this week

Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer, Steve Albini, who passed away this week (1:00). They then talk of news that the third season of The Bear will be out this June (13:25) and that Shogun will be getting a second season (18:30). Next, they talk about Disney and Warner Bros. reaching a deal to offer a Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle (28:44), before diving into their new favorite delight on Netflix: John Mulaney’s quasi-late-night show, Everybody’s in L.A. (36:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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May 10, 2024
Apple Gets Into the Franchise Business, the Penultimate Episode of ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ Episodes 4 and 5

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Apple TV will be making a For All Mankind spinoff called Star City, and adapting another one of Mick Herron’s novels (author of Slow Horses) for a show starring Emma Thompson (1:00). Then, they talk about an article in Harper’s that looks at the role private equity firms have played in the TV industry over the past decade (13:38), before discussing the penultimate episode of Shogun (29:07) and Episodes 4 and 5 of Ripley (59:09).

Read the Harper’s piece here.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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April 18, 2024
‘Shogun’ Episode 3, Influential Childhood TV Shows, and Trailers for ‘3 Body Problem’ and ‘Fallout’

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Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of Shogun and how the show uses confrontation set pieces to drive the plot (1:00). Then, they answer a few more mailbag questions, talking about the lasting impact of Dune: Part Two (28:16), the most influential TV shows of their childhoods (41:24), and the trailers for 3 Body Problem and Fallout (48:18).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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March 7, 2024
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Episodes 7 and 8 With Cocreator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane

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Chris and Andy briefly talk about the announcement of the new Fantastic Four cast (1:00). Then they are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Smith cocreator and showrunner Francesca Sloane to talk about the finale of the show (15:08), working with Donald Glover to bring the story to life (34:10), and choosing Maya Erskine for the role of Jane (43:49).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Francesca Sloane
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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February 15, 2024
Double Detective: ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 3 and ‘Monsieur Spade’ Episode 3

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of True Detective: Night Country. They talk about how the lack of Easter-egging in this episode worked to its advantage (1:00) and the dynamic between Danvers and Navarro (24:07). Then they talk about the latest episode of Monsieur Spade and the show’s very dense plotline (35:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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January 28, 2024
Breaking Down ‘True Detective: Night Country,’ Episode 2

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Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of True Detective: Night Country. They talk about some of the callbacks to True Detective Season 1 in this episode (1:00), the horror and paranormal elements that are becoming more prominent this season so far (17:49), and the way the environment plays a role in the plot (26:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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January 21, 2024
‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 1, With Creator Issa López

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Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of True Detective: Night Country. They discuss how it differs from the past True Detective iterations (1:00) and how the setting’s constant nighttime affects the story (24:56). Then Chris is joined by creator Issa López to talk about how she came up with the idea for the show and working with Jodie Foster (35:37).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Issa López
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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January 14, 2024
‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie.

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that, among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in the next season of White Lotus (1:00). Then they talk about the news that there will be a Mandalorian movie and what that means for a potential Season 4 of the show (23:36). Finally, they discuss the newest Marvel TV show, Echo, and how—like many other Marvel shows before it—it struggles to strike the right tone (34:51).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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January 11, 2024
Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including Maestro and The Holdovers (1:00). Then, they discuss how this past summer’s strikes might impact the upcoming 2024 TV slate (14:03), before getting into some of their most anticipated shows of the year, including Industry Season 3, Masters of the Air, and Sinking Spring (22:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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January 4, 2024
‘Slow Horses’ Season 3 With Creator Will Smith

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Chris and Andy talk about the finale of Slow Horses Season 3, and how the show is set up to be able to try different types of storytelling with each season (1:00). Then, they are joined by show creator Will Smith to talk about how they have been able to put out a new season every six months (17:28), and working with Gary Oldman to bring the character of Jackson Lamb to life (35:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Will Smith
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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December 29, 2023
The End-of-the-Year Mailbag

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Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which shows they would have recast (1:00), which TV show would have been better as a movie and vice versa (36:47), and what they would consider to be a perfect season of television (53:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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December 21, 2023
The Top 10 TV Shows of 2023

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Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on Homicide and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, who passed away this week (1:00). Then they reflect on the state of TV in 2023 and how we seem to be at the twilight of peak TV (9:00), before ranking their 10 favorite shows of the year, including Full Circle, The Gold, and Daisy Jones & the Six (41:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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December 14, 2023
‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3.

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Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run Only Murders in the Building on ABC this January and compare it to a similar move to run Andor on cable channels (1:00). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of Slow Horses Season 3 and how the show has found a formula that works (24:48), before discussing the third episode of The Curse (39:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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November 30, 2023
‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to Its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption.

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Chris and Andy discuss Dave Filioni being named the new chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, as well as the first two episodes of Fargo Season 5

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November 27, 2023
What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.

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Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter accounts to hit back at TV critics (1:00) and also that some of HBO’s most popular shows, like White Lotus and Euphoria, won’t be released until 2025 (16:31). Then they talk about an article published in Variety this week that detailed problems at Marvel Studios, including what to do with Johnathan Majors’s “Kang” character and the forthcoming low box office performance of The Marvels (27:21).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

Read the Variety article here.

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November 2, 2023