TV Is Good

Alan Sepinwall

TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk get together once a week to talk about all the things they love (and some of the things they don’t) on television. They talk about new releases, old favorites, TV curiosities and whatever’s happening in the wide wide world of how people watch TV these days.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    When spinoffs get too weird

    We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater clowns of The Brady Variety Hour while Alan tries to explain the potted history of Mrs Columbo. Lastly, the pair check in with the complete third season of The Vampire Lestat. 00:00 Intro/Housekeeping 04:40 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe 26:15 Spinoffs 54:03 The Vampire Lestat Spoilers Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 20 juli

    Does Lucky give us Anya Taylor joy?

    Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Important Bluey Research 07:35 August's Patreon Episode Revealed 09:28 The Hawk 13:27 Emmys Reactions 16:51 Lucky 36:23 The Queen's Gambit Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Does Lucky give us Anya Taylor joy?

  3. 13 juli

    Are Little House on the Prairie and Deadwood the same show?

    This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood. 00:00 Intro/Posterwatch 05:41 Little House on the Prairie 39:45 Deadwood Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are Little House on the Prairie and Deadwood the same show?

  4. 6 juli ·  Bonusinnehåll

    [Patreon Preview] The Americans: "START"

    Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of all time: The Americans' "START". To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpod Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    [Patreon Preview] The Americans: "START"

  5. 6 juli

    Elle, Hannibal, and the prequel problem

    Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their favourites - the NBC procedural Hannibal. Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Elle, Hannibal, and the prequel problem

  6. 29 juni

    Does The Bear earn a starred review?

    In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she loves. 00:00 Intro/Smash That Like Button 06:25 The Bear 01:03:29 James Burrows/Tatiana Maslany Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Does The Bear earn a starred review?

  7. 22 juni

    Do we finally like House of the Dragon?

    This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs. 00:00 Intro 11:36 Widow's Bay 45:17 Dinosaurs Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Do we finally like House of the Dragon?

  8. 15 juni

    Is Widow's Bay more cursed than Gilligan's Island?

    Alan and Kathryn cast away to the sleeper hit of the TV season, Widow's Bay, before building a critique of Gilligan's Island out of nothing but bamboo and coconuts. 00:00 Intro/Go New York Go! 13:23 Widow's Bay 42:06 Gilligan's Island Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads. Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Widow's Bay more cursed than Gilligan's Island?
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TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk get together once a week to talk about all the things they love (and some of the things they don’t) on television. They talk about new releases, old favorites, TV curiosities and whatever’s happening in the wide wide world of how people watch TV these days.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Alan Sepinwall
  • Aktiva år
    2026
  • Avsnitt
    14
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
  • Copyright
    © Alan Sepinwall
  • Programmets webbplats
    TV Is Good
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