The man is back! Resurrected for what has to be the billionth time, Sherlock Holmes is solving crimes once again—only now he’s old and paired with a new sidekick who might be his biological daughter (DNA results pending). Set in 1896 London, the series stars David Thewlis (from too many things to list) and Blu Hunt (New Mutants), and kicks off with episode one, “The Challenge,” which introduces the main characters to one another, and presents the case of a kidnapped ambassador’s daughter.There is a lot to talk about from trivia to favorite/least favorite moments, critical response, etc. Tune in to hear it all. Welcome to Today's Episode!
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Ransom Canyon (PILOT)
Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s latest Western romance series developed by April Blair and based on Jodi Thomas’ books, blends small-town drama with personal baggage. Starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel, the show kicks off with a pilot full of will-they-won’t-they tension, family pressures, and a looming pipeline deal that threatens the land. We discuss episode one, “Don't Let Me Fall”, a 46-minute installment, and explore how the show stacks up against Virgin River, Landman, and others—while unpacking whether it has enough going on to keep audiences engaged. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
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Government Cheese (S01E01-04)
Tune in as we discuss Government Cheese, Apple TV’s latest surreal comedy co-created by filmmaker Paul Hunter and writer Aeysha Carr. Set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, the show stars David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, a recently released convict scrambling to support his family while dodging a debt owed to a quirky French-Canadian crime family. Think Fargo meets Atlanta meets oh so much more. We'll dive into the show's plot, style, its unique blend of absurdity and heart, and compare it to other surrealist comedies we've seen recently. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
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Your Friends and Neighbors (S01E01-02)
Jon Hamm headlines this dark comedy as Andy “Coop” Cooper, a Manhattan hedge‑fund hotshot who loses his marriage and his job in the same week—and decides the easiest rebound is robbing his smug, ultra‑rich neighbors. With Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet, and Corbin Bernsen, the series mixes Breaking Bad‑style bad decisions with the mid‑life angst of Californication and the snark of Bad Monkey.On the pod we’ll unpack the first two episodes (“This Is What Happens” and “Deuce”), chart Coop’s plunge from finance bro to watch‑stealing criminal, and debate whether the show’s many colors—family drama, workplace betrayal, soap, and comedy. We’ll also run through our pros/cons and ratings. Welcome to Today’s Episode!
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Lazarus (PILOT)
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.Welcome to Today’s Episode!