Previously On with Jillian Bonanne

Jillian Bonanne
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TV pod currently recapping every ep of: School Spirits on Paramount Plus Love Story on Hulu and FX Bridgerton on Netflix Hi! I'm Jillian Bonanne, ultimate TV fangirl, and I host the Previously On podcast (with help from my friends and my husband). Each episode we recap and deep dive episodes of teen dramas, romances, book adaptations.... you know the vibe. We’ve got breakdowns, lists, brackets, best of’s and so many opinions the hottest new shows! Posting full video on Spotify and YouTube. Follow me on Instagram: @previouslyon_teentv Subscribe on YouTube: @PreviouslyOnTeenTV

  1. Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episode 6 Recap + Daryl Hannah Reaction

    10H AGO

    Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episode 6 Recap + Daryl Hannah Reaction

    In this episode of Previously On, Jillian Bonanne is joined by her husband Tyler Branch to recap Episode 6 of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, “The Wedding.” With their own wedding still fresh in their minds, they dive into the pressure and expectations surrounding John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette as their relationship faces growing scrutiny - not just from the public, but from the Kennedy family itself. Jillian also addresses the real-life controversy around the series, including Daryl Hannah’s criticism of how the show portrays her. The episode picks up after John and Carolyn’s public fight, leading to a tense but revealing conversation between Carolyn and Ethel Kennedy about what it truly means to marry into the Kennedy family. Jillian and Tyler discuss the theme of sacrifice throughout the episode and break down the "Top 5 Sacrifices Made in this Episode" from Carolyn leaving her job at Calvin Klein and moving into John’s apartment to the emotional compromises her family makes. They also talk about the secretive wedding itself and how the show recreates the famously private ceremony and one of the most-talked about celebrity weddings of all time. 00:00 Intro to pod 02:40 Daryl Hannah NY Times op-ed reaction 08:18 Episode 6 "The Wedding" 13:11 Top 5 Sacrifices in Ep 6 13:34 Small wedding 18:15 Carolyn's family 25:18 Carolyn moves in with John 27:48 Caroline is Maid of Honor 31:53 Carolyn quits Calvin Klein 39:22 Wedding guests 41:39 Skinny-dipping 42:32 Recreating the wedding 44:26 Wedding hot takes Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    52 min
  2. School Spirits Finale Season 3 Episode 8 Recap + Reaction + Ending Explained

    1D AGO

    School Spirits Finale Season 3 Episode 8 Recap + Reaction + Ending Explained

    The School Spirits Season 3 finale is here and we have a LOT to talk about. In this episode of the Previously On podcast, Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Season 3 Episode 8, “Dawn of the Deb,” a finale that delivers zombies, answers, emotional reunions, and one massive cliffhanger. The hosts recap the action-packed episode, where Maddie’s spirit wanders through the woods looking for Simon while her real-world body acts as a zombie. Meanwhile, the ghosts scramble to uncover the truth about Dr. Hunter-Price and Alfred Van Heidt as a fire threatens to destroy the school. Jillian also reveals her Top 5 “Girl, You Did It!” moments, celebrating the characters who stepped up in the finale - from Maddie saving Simon to Rhonda and Quinn literally saving everyone at the school board meeting. The episode also dives into the episode's biggest reveals, including the truth behind the puddle portal, the shocking Sandra twist, and what it means now that ghosts may be able to leave the school. Plus, Jillian and Tyler revisit their predictions from earlier in the season, discuss what the finale sets up for the future, and ask the biggest question of all: Will School Spirits get a Season 4? If you love supernatural mysteries, teen drama, and finale breakdowns packed with theories, reactions, and fan moments, this recap has you covered. 00:00:00 Intro to pod 00:00:59 Dawn of the Deb 00:03:25 Season 3 00:07:59 Recap of Episode 8 00:12:11 Prediction results 00:12:47 White Eyes Simon 00:13:28 Exit doors 00:14:24 Livia not body snatched 00:15:31 Wally 80s flashback 00:17:54 Compass necklace 00:18:17 Time Jump 00:19:00 Sandra twist 00:19:36 Top 5 "Girl, You Did It!" 00:20:03 White Eyes crossed over 00:21:12 Ralph 00:25:04 Jennifer Tilly 00:28:23 Rhonda and Quinn (not Charley and Yuri) 00:32:04 Maddie saves Simon 00:34:42 Livia got a heart 00:35:08 Dawn and Janet 00:36:36 Wally / Milo 00:39:25 Principal Hartman 00:40:35 Crossed over spirits 00:48:00 Ending Explained - School boundary 00:50:13 Ending Explained - Sandra is Alfred Van Heidt 00:54:37 Unanswered questions 00:55:49 Is Season 4 happening? 00:58:44 Tyler's Takes 01:00:20 Music moments 01:01:41 Night of the Living Dead 01:02:40 Maddie and Janet 01:04:10 Simon in living world 01:05:54 Claire and Nicole 01:06:24 80s fantasy buddy 01:06:53 Ley lines 01:08:12 Mirrors - Star Trek and Solaris 01:12:02 Mr. Anderson 01:12:23 Quinn, White Eyes, and foreshadowing Ley Lines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ley_line Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9 Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    1h 16m
  3. School Spirits Season 3 Finale Theories Mailbag

    3D AGO

    School Spirits Season 3 Finale Theories Mailbag

    In this episode of the Previously On podcast, Jillian hosting solo as she reads your theories on School Spirits season 3. This is a mailbag ep and a season 3 episode 8 "Dawn of the Deb" season finale (hopefully not series finale) preview. Listener comments and messages lead to discussions about zombie theories, the Maddie-Wally dynamic, the mysterious necklace, keys, scars, portals, and more. Plus, get insights from a Collider interview with Peyton List and her best guesses at what to expect in the finale. Peyton List interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYYAPfJLnw 00:00 Intro to pod 00:23 Will there be a Season 4? 01:32 Zombie shirt 02:24 Peyton List interview 03:37 Maddie's mom Sandra 04:19 Simon's memory 05:16 Dr. Deborah Hunter-Price body snatched? 06:12 Is Wally coming back? 08:05 Wally promo photo 08:34 Necklace did not reset 09:50 Exit doors and memory 11:23 Maddie's necklace master key? 13:17 Kyle spit by flat-lining patient 14:22 Who can see ghosts? 15:12 Mr. Martin portal to bus stop Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9 Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    20 min
  4. Bridgerton Season 4 Recap and Reaction - Ranking Every Season

    5D AGO

    Bridgerton Season 4 Recap and Reaction - Ranking Every Season

    Lady Whistledown may be gone… but the gossip is just getting started. 👀✨ In this podcast episode of Previously On, Jillian and Claire break down Bridgerton season 4 part 2 episodes 5 thru 8 and debate was this the best season ever?! From Benedict and Sophie’s epic, high-stakes love story to that shocking Lady Whistledown twist, we’re diving into all the romance, yearning, class drama, and family scheming that made this back half of the season absolutely top tier. We break down S4 PT2 eps "Yes or No," "The Passing Winter," "The Beyond," and "Dance in the Country." Plus, we rank every Bridgerton season (including Queen Charlotte) from least favorite to favorite — and yes, we disagree a little. If you’ve been wondering whether Bridgerton still has it, this season proves the ton is very much alive and thriving. 00:00 Intro to pod 00:45 Episode 5 to 8 Review 06:52 Top 5 "Girl, what are you thinking?" 07:11 Benedict's so into Sophie 11:22 Let him know you're in jail 17:08 Society 23:37 Needed jewelry to figure this out? 27:36 Look at the will! 32:24 Bridgerton siblings 36:15 Pregnancy scare 37:20 Ending and cliffhangers 43:23 Subplots and side characters 48:13 Ranking Bridgerton seasons Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9 Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    59 min
  5. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episode 5 Recap + Reaction

    FEB 28

    Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episode 5 Recap + Reaction

    In this episode of Previously On, Jillian dives into Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette - Episode 5, “Battery Park.” What she called a “vibes show” last week has officially entered its drama era. From a tense Hyannis family dinner to a surprise proposal, a very public denial, and the infamous Battery Park fight, this episode cracks open the fairytale and shows the pressure building around one of the most iconic couples of the ’90s. The love is still there, but so are the cameras, the expectations, and the weight of the Kennedy legacy. In honor of Jillian watching a lot of this ep covering her eyes, she counts down the Top 5 “Horror Movie” Moments of the episode that includes the Kennedy family foreign policy pop quiz, the unsettling proposal timing, and of course the infamous public fight. (Plus: Jessica Harper of Suspiria fame playing Ethel Kennedy? The horror vibes were baked in.) Jillian unpacks the proposal heard ’round the tabloids and why John’s denial to the press cuts so deep, especially for Carolyn, who is already struggling with the reality of what it means to enter his world. She explores Carolyn’s fear of losing herself, her hesitation about politics and public life, and her need for reassurance that she’ll be protected. And yes, we have to talk about that Goo Goo Dolls needle drop that seals one of the coolest, most complicated “yes” moments ever. 00:00 Intro to pod 01:02 Episode 5 "Battery Park" 03:12 Top 5 Horror Moments 03:23 Dinner at Ethel Kennedy's 06:30 Carolyn meets up with Michael Bergin 07:28 John proposes to Carolyn 11:09 John denies proposal to press 13:10 Carolyn and John fight in Battery Park 18:30 Michael Berman sleeping in the office 18:59 RoseMarie, John's assistant 19:21 Friday the dog 19:38 Calvin Klein 21:18 Date em. Train em. Dump em. Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠ #lovestory #lovestoryshow #fxlovestory #fxnetworks #huluoriginal #hulurecap #hulureview #fxrecap #johnfkennedyjr #carolynbessette #jfkjr #SarahPidgeon #PaulAnthonyKelly #calvinklein #tvreview #tvpodcast #tvrecap #ryanmurphy #lovestorytv #onceuponatime

    25 min
  6. School Spirits Season 3 Episode 7 Recap + Theories | Where's Simon?

    FEB 26

    School Spirits Season 3 Episode 7 Recap + Theories | Where's Simon?

    In this episode of the Previously On Podcast, Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Season 3, Episode 7 of School Spirits, “Midsomester,” and this one is an emotional rollercoaster! Is Wally gone?! From the one-shot opening at the hospital to Wally’s heartbreaking exit, this episode gave us major mythology reveals, tearjerker moments, and a superintendent-level meltdown. We recap Maddie and Xavier under fire with the sheriff, Nurse Calvert’s scar elevator that gets left open (again?!), and Mr. Martin uncovering the horrifying truth about Alfred Van Heidt’s long history of body-swapping. We’re also counting down our Top 5 “Girl, how could you?” moments - including Maddie walking through her exit door on her mom’s first night home from rehab, Claire making out with Diego mid-crisis, and Wally taking a leap of faith without telling the group. Plus, we dive into the biggest questions heading into the School Spirits Season 3 finale: What’s really behind the exit doors? Did Alfred jump into a new body at the hospital? Are Simon and Wally truly gone? What does Dr. Hunter-Price’s $250,000 finder’s fee actually mean? And what about that cornerstone?! Don’t miss this deep-dive recap ahead of the School Spirits Season 3 finale. 00:00 Intro to pod 04:12 Episode 7 Recap 06:31 Review of Episode 7 13:18 The Forgotten explained 18:18 Top 5 "Girl, How Could You?" 18:39 Maddie's necklace 21:16 Claire kisses Diego 23:29 Nurse Calvert's elevator 25:00 Wally takes exit door 29:41 Maddie enters door in scar 34:26 Ralph can't speak? 35:00 Dr. Hunter-Price meltdown 36:07 Mr. Anderson rough month 37:16 Theories and Predictions 37:40 Stone Tape theory 38:54 Astral projection 40:29 Livia 42:19 Where is Alfred Van Heidt? 43:44 Ralph's body 45:23 Van Heidt's ring 48:06 What Dr. Hunter-Price knows 50:02 Dawn of the Deb 51:23 Time jump? 52:12 Will Simon and Wally be back? Cornerstone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Tape_theory Astral Projection: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    56 min
  7. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episodes 1 thru 4 Recap

    FEB 24

    Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - Episodes 1 thru 4 Recap

    In this episode of Previously On, Jillian's joined by her husband Tyler to break down the first four episodes of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, the FX and Hulu series chronicling the iconic, chaotic romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. This covers "Pilot," "The Pools Party," "America's Widow," and "I Love You." Jillian (resident Kennedy historian since her middle school Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis project) forces Tyler to enter the world of Camelot, Calvin Klein minimalism, and peak 90s New York. From JFK Jr.’s enviable Manhattan schedule (gym, Central Park football, black-tie events) to Carolyn’s ultimate cool-girl mystique, we dive into why this is a full-on vibes show and why we’re obsessed. We get into: - The dreamy 90s NYC aesthetic - The fashion and music moments (hello, Calvin Klein and “Linger”) - Why telling someone it’s a “party” when it’s actually your sister’s birthday dinner is diabolical - The Darryl Hannah takedown we weren't ready for - Why we don’t care about the exact facts because "it's a love story, baby just say yes" Plus, Tyler’s takes and what’s coming next in the next couple episodes (Central Park fight? Proposal? Hyannis? Paparazzi chaos?)  00:00:00 Intro to pod 00:01:05 Obsessed with Love Story 00:09:52 Episodes 1 thru 4 00:13:52 Top 5 Things Jill Loves in Love Story 00:14:17 90s New York 00:20:47 Fashion and music 00:25:57 Vibes over plot 00:33:36 Daryl Hannah 00:36:47 Carolyn Bessette point of view 00:44:35 To Hell with Facts, It's a Love Story 00:49:11 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 00:52:39 Tyler's Takes 00:53:15 Cigarettes 00:53:40 The cool girl 00:54:12 If they had smart phones 00:55:52 We all have become paparazzi 00:56:49 George magazine 00:59:17 JFK Jr. job today 01:01:14 Staying home is too convenient now 01:01:42 Mark Wahlberg 01:02:14 Prince Charming fantasy 01:02:42 Dating others? Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9 Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

    1h 9m
  8. Tell Me Lies S3 E8 Finale Recap + Ranking Characters Bad to Pure Evil

    FEB 21

    Tell Me Lies S3 E8 Finale Recap + Ranking Characters Bad to Pure Evil

    In this episode of the Previously On TV podcast, Jillian is joined by her friend Kenny Marshall to recap and react to Tell Me Lies Season 3, Episode 8 "Are You Happy Now, That I'm on My Knees?" It's the last episode of TML ever and we are still not over how absolutely ICONIC (and unhinged) this ending was. We talk about why the finale being announced as the series finale basically sent everyone into a spiral, and how the show somehow managed to connect every single lie across seasons into one perfectly chaotic wedding night. From the very real “weddings are messy” conversation (Kenny has STORIES) to the question we cannot let go: how was that cake still uncut at 3AM?! We get into Stephen DeMarco’s toast turned roast (Jackson White… you ate), and why it was weirdly satisfying to watch the truth finally explode out of the most toxic person in the room. We break down the Top 5 Truths Revealed in the finale — including Pippa coming out to Wrigley, the Lucy/Evan bomb, the shocking Bree/Wrigley reveal, the truth about Yale, and the twist that made us gasp: who actually released the video. (And yes, we ask why no one asked Lucy Albright about looking like a hostage in the video… hello??) Then we dig into that ending: Lucy choosing Steven, the gas station moment, and why the scorpion and the frog theory still haunts us. Is she finally free? Is she laughing because she’s done? We debate the interpretations, but one thing is clear: Steven stings. Every. Time. Drop your thoughts on that ending in the comments! We want to hear from you. To wrap it all up, we rank the main Tell Me Lies characters from “bad” to “pure evil” — and I promise, this list gets CONTROVERSIAL. If you love messy TV, toxic friend groups, morally gray characters, and finales that leave you staring at the wall afterward… this one’s for you. 00:00:00 Intro to pod 00:01:58 Finale thoughts 00:08:35 Top 5 Truths Told in Finale 00:09:00 Pippa comes out 00:11:23 Lucy and Evan hooked up 00:20:45 Bree and Wrigley affair 00:25:48 Stephen sent Diana photos to her dad 00:32:29 Bree released video 00:42:55 Lucy and Stephen ending 00:49:08 Ranking characters bad to worst 00:50:05 Diana 00:51:32 Wrigley 00:52:19 Pippa 00:53:36 Lucy 00:57:27 Bree 00:57:47 Evan 01:01:11 Marianne 01:02:41 Stephen 01:02:48 Oliver 01:04:33 Toxicity Follow Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/voyageofatvwatcher/ https://www.instagram.com/baird_andlies22/ Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9 Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠ Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/ Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

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TV pod currently recapping every ep of: School Spirits on Paramount Plus Love Story on Hulu and FX Bridgerton on Netflix Hi! I'm Jillian Bonanne, ultimate TV fangirl, and I host the Previously On podcast (with help from my friends and my husband). Each episode we recap and deep dive episodes of teen dramas, romances, book adaptations.... you know the vibe. We’ve got breakdowns, lists, brackets, best of’s and so many opinions the hottest new shows! Posting full video on Spotify and YouTube. Follow me on Instagram: @previouslyon_teentv Subscribe on YouTube: @PreviouslyOnTeenTV

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