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In this episode, we dive into the new TV series "Presumed Innocent" on Apple TV+, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and created by David E. Kelley, based on Scott Turow's book. We compare the show with the original book and the 90s film adaptation starring Harrison Ford. Tune in as we discuss whether the book, movie, or TV series reigns supreme, and what we thought of Gyllenhaal's portrayal of the borderline sociopath Rusty Sabich. We also share intriguing facts about Cook County, where the story is s...

Join us as we dive into the surreal and experimental comedy of Julio Torres' latest series, Fantasmas. We discuss its unique blend of sketch comedy and overarching narrative, comparing it to Torres' previous work on Los Espookys and other genre-bending shows like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Adult Swim classics. From Paul Dano's bizarre cameo to the quirky recurring motifs, we cover it all. While one host finds the show hit-or-miss, the other appreciates its offbeat humor. Tune in fo...

With a monster budget and an overwhelmingly negative trailer response, Star Wars fans were left bracing as the premiere of the first two episodes of The Acolyte dropped on June 4th on Disney+. The show takes place far back before any of the events of the Skywalker Saga and brings us new worlds, characters, costumes, and stories while retaining the same transition wipes and stoic Jediism we're used to. On this podcast, we discuss our impressions of the show mixed in with some interesting facts...

Today we are discussing a new Netflix show which is set in the streets of 1980s New York, similar to Russian Doll, The Shrink Next Door and The Deuce. The story follows Vincent Sullivan, a troubled puppeteer searching for his missing son, Edgar. As Vincent grapples with his own demons and the chaos around him, he manifests an unexpected ally in Eric, a blue monster that can talk. Tune in to our thoughts on the pilot episode, "The Monster Under the Bed," reviewing all the story lines, what we ...

There is something ironic about a show releasing "A Fitting Finale" to conclude its first season after already being picked up by its network for another season. But "Elsbeth" is nothing if not a quirky program. A throwback to the howcatchem procedurals of the past, the show excels primarily due to the refreshing character dynamics between Elsbeth, Officer Kaya Blanke, and C.W. Wagner. In this podcast, we break down the finale, delving into the cheesy plot twists and character arcs. We also d...

Tune in as we take a look at Apple TV+'s sci-fi thriller, Dark Matter, starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. If you can imagine your parallel universe doppelgänger hijacking your life for absolutely no good reason other than that they're bored and don't want to put out the effort in their own world, then you're in luck. Episode four, "The Corridor," is the longest and most intense installment yet. Welcome to Today's Episode!