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The Prestige TV Podcast covers the best shows on television with unparalleled passion and expertise. The feed features must-listen commentary from The Ringer’s own Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and many more. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast for weekly recaps, comprehensive breakdowns, and exclusive creator & cast interviews.

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    • 4.2 • 1.1K Ratings

The Prestige TV Podcast covers the best shows on television with unparalleled passion and expertise. The feed features must-listen commentary from The Ringer’s own Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Sean Fennessey, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and many more. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast for weekly recaps, comprehensive breakdowns, and exclusive creator & cast interviews.

    ‘Shogun’ Episode 6 Recap With Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo

    ‘Shogun’ Episode 6 Recap With Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo

    Jo and Rob return to break down the sixth episode of ‘Shogun.’ They discuss the effective use of flashbacks in this episode, the theatrics behind Toranaga’s political maneuvering, and how the show deftly deploys violence. Along the way, they talk about the growing jealousy that revolves around Blackthorne. Later, they’re joined by ‘Shogun’ series cocreators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to talk about making sure the humor from the novel translated from the page to the screen, the power of Fuji’s reaction shots, why Toranaga was the perfect role for Hiroyuki Sanada to play, and much more.

    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
    Guests: Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo
    Producer: Kai Grady
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    • 1 hr 37 min
    Did These ’80s Classics Stick the Landing?

    Did These ’80s Classics Stick the Landing?

    Andy Greenwald is joined by Tim Simons and Matt Walsh to discuss a handful of series finales from shows that represent the weird era of ’80s television including ‘St. Elsewhere,’ ‘Newhart,’ ‘ALF,’ ‘Sledge Hammer!,’ ‘Dallas,’ and ‘Dinosaurs.’ They start by talking about their first experiences with finales, how the final episodes of this decade’s shows seemed to both be in conversation and in competition with one another, and the reasons why TV was much more playful during this time (5:07). Along the way, they go through each ending and unpack everything, from the shocking reveal at the end of ‘St. Elsewhere’ to the monolithic nature of ‘Dallas’ to the surprisingly dark messaging in the last scene of ‘Dinosaurs,’ and so much more (13:32). Finally, they answer the titular question: Did it stick the landing? (99:55).

    Host: Andy Greenwald
    Guest: Tim Simons and Matt Walsh
    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
    Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Giancarlo Vulcano
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    • 1 hr 46 min
    ‘Shogun’ Episode 5 Recap

    ‘Shogun’ Episode 5 Recap

    Jo and Rob return to break down the fifth episode of ‘Shogun.’ They discuss the multiple meanings behind the episode’s title, “Broken to the Fist,” the implications of Buntaro’s return, and Toranaga’s schemes within schemes. Along the way, they talk about Moeka Hoshi’s nuanced performance as Fuji and how Yabushige got played. Later, they briefly look ahead at what Lady Ochiba’s menacing arrival could mean for the back half of the season.

    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
    Producer: Kai Grady
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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Did ‘Eastbound & Down’ Stick the Landing?

    Did ‘Eastbound & Down’ Stick the Landing?

    Andy Greenwald is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss “Chapter 29,” the series finale of ‘Eastbound & Down.’ They open by talking about Danny McBride’s uncut style of comedy, why the HBO series warrants an extended conversation including but not limited to its comic hijinks, and how the creative team behind the show has since evolved (2:26). Along the way, they discuss its never-ending list of perfect guest stars, and the gradual character development of Kenny Powers (18:53). Later, they explain how the finale is an example of both a satisfying conclusion and radical experimentation (40:17). Finally, they answer the titular question: “Did it stick the landing?” (64:50)

    Host: Andy Greenwald
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
    Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Giancarlo Vulcano
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    ‘Shogun’ Episode 4 Recap

    ‘Shogun’ Episode 4 Recap

    Jo and Rob return to break down the fourth episode of ‘Shogun.’ They discuss the quiet brilliance of the moments between the action and conversations, the concept of the Eightfold Fence, and Fuji's much more prominent role in the story. Along the way, they talk about how Omi manipulated Toranaga’s failson, Nagakado, to make a significant mistake. Later, they highlight why the gory visuals from the end of the episode were compelling.

    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
    Producer: Kai Grady
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    • 56 min
    Did ‘Twin Peaks’ Stick the Landing?

    Did ‘Twin Peaks’ Stick the Landing?

    Andy Greenwald is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss “Beyond Life and Death,” the series finale of ‘Twin Peaks.’ Andy starts by talking about how the theorizing around the show made him fall in love with television, before they discuss the unlikely pairing between David Lynch and ABC, and how the mystery crime drama benefited from being helmed by two very different co-creators (4:34). Along the way, they unpack Lynch’s staunch refusal to reveal any meaning behind the story, the finale itself, and making peace with ambiguity (31:49). Later, they share their complicated feelings on ‘Twin Peaks: The Return' (72:52). Finally, they answer the titular question: “Did it stick the landing?” (99:30).

    Host: Andy Greenwald
    Guest: Joanna Robinson
    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
    Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Giancarlo Vulcano
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    • 1 hr 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
1.1K Ratings

1.1K Ratings

kfan ,

Stick the landing sticks it

Really fun idea for podcast, first season ended too soon. PLEASE do I Married Dora (80s sitcom with bonkers ending that really shook me when I saw it in real time).

Sometime Listener ,

Ouch - Shogun Episode 5

All the subtlety and nuance of a bunch of self-important students in 10th-grade English class.

mdjones10 ,

Shōgun Recaps…

I want to love this podcast. I really do. The show is incredible and I am eager to bask in the takes and analysis of it. But my god the constant references to the book are exhausting. That the book comments are so often hedged with apologies for yet another book reference is somehow even more frustrating. Take your own advice! I don’t deny references to source material can at times be useful, but when just about every topic discussed is insisted on being anchored to the book, it’s too much. I confess this probably makes the podcast “not for me” as opposed to bad, which is why I’m still giving four stars, it’s just a bummer!

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