The Prestige TV Podcast
The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.
Episodes (95)
The ‘Lost’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
On this episode of Hooked, Jo and Rob land on a deserted island to make the case for why the two-part pilot is still the best place to start for those wanting to give ‘Lost’ another shot.
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‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney break out the binoculars to recap the series premiere of ‘Task,’ the brand-new HBO miniseries starring Mark Ruffalo.
(0:00) Intro
(12:17) Mark...
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(12:17) Mark...
The ‘Veronica Mars’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
Hooked continues! This time, Jo and Rob take us back to 2005 to make the case for Kristen Bell’s star-making series, ‘Veronica Mars’.
00:00 Intro
05:14 Rob’s elevator pitch
08:45 The Episode:...
00:00 Intro
05:14 Rob’s elevator pitch
08:45 The Episode:...
The ‘Mad Men’ Episode(s) That Got Us Hooked
Welcome back to Hooked! On this one, Jo and Rob play office politics and make their respective cases for why “Marriage of Figaro” and “Indian Summer” are the best places to start for those wanting to...
The ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
Welcome to Hooked, a new Prestige TV Podcast series where we look at some of the most iconic TV shows ever and try to figure out which episode is going to hook you! On this episode, Joanna Robinson...
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale: The Best Season Yet!
Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti accept their seat at the dining table to recap the Season 3 finale of ‘The Gilded Age.’
(0:00) Intro
(1:33) Why Season 3 is the best season so far
(6:28) Favorite...
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(1:33) Why Season 3 is the best season so far
(6:28) Favorite...
‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale: The Best for Last
Jo and Rob head to Wichita to recap the final four episodes of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(4:47) Thoughts on where the season ended up
(7:03) Unpacking the big reveal
(14:36) What does a...
(0:00) Intro
(4:47) Thoughts on where the season ended up
(7:03) Unpacking the big reveal
(14:36) What does a...
‘The Bear’ Season 4 Finale: Is This the End, or A New Beginning?
Van and Charles update the agreement terms to recap the Season 4 finale of ‘The Bear.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:53) Did the ending to this season work?
(17:13) Why the final confrontation felt somewhat...
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(3:53) Did the ending to this season work?
(17:13) Why the final confrontation felt somewhat...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 7-9: Breaking Down the Wedding Episode
Van and Charles keep it in the family to recap the seventh, eight, and ninth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4.
(0:00) Intro
(3:26) Why “Bears” was such a refreshing episode
(16:46) Ayo is this...
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(3:26) Why “Bears” was such a refreshing episode
(16:46) Ayo is this...
‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6: The Show’s Back, but Is Enough Happening?
Van and Charles dig into the second course of episodes (the middle three) in Season 4 of FX’s 'The Bear.’
00:00 Intro
03:00 Recapping episodes 4-6
06:23 Syd’s impending decision
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00:00 Intro
03:00 Recapping episodes 4-6
06:23 Syd’s impending decision
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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Back in Business (For Now)
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes chase after a Michelin star to recap the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4.
(0:00) Intro
(4:56) Instant reactions
(17:52) Did the audience response to Season...
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(4:56) Instant reactions
(17:52) Did the audience response to Season...
Netflix’s Hit Show ‘Dept. Q’: Peak Sad Boy Detective TV
Jo and Rob dig through the case files of ‘Dept. Q’, Netflix’s grimy crime drama about a Scottish cold case unit.
00:00 START
01:50 Initial impressions
07:07 Jo’s grades for the show
09:37 ...
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01:50 Initial impressions
07:07 Jo’s grades for the show
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'The Simpsons' Draft: Best Episodes, Characters, and More
Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Charles Holmes, and Mina Kims hold a ‘Simpsons’ draft as they celebrate the release of Alan’s new book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons...
‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 5-8: Midseason Awards!
Jo and Rob take the field to recap the episodes 5-8 of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2.
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(13:49) Midseason awards
(16:19) Best episode
(28:21) Charlie Cale fits
(28:52) Best murder
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(13:49) Midseason awards
(16:19) Best episode
(28:21) Charlie Cale fits
(28:52) Best murder
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Golf on Screen: 'Stick' Eps. 1-3 (Plus ‘Happy Gilmore' and 'Tin Cup' ) With Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
In honor of the new Apple TV+ show 'Stick’, Jo and Rob tee off with a discussion of some golf cinematic classics.
(0:00) Intro
(3:38) ‘Happy Gilmore’
(4:54) ‘Tin Cup’
(8:40) Favorite sports...
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(3:38) ‘Happy Gilmore’
(4:54) ‘Tin Cup’
(8:40) Favorite sports...
'The Better Sister' Review: Your Summer Mystery Binge Drop With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson
Bill and Joanna visit the Hamptons to recap all eight episodes of ‘The Better Sister,’ the Prime Video thriller starring Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel.
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(1:21) Why the limited series...
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(1:21) Why the limited series...
‘Hacks’ Season 4 Finale: Fashion Emergencies, Bad Karaoke, and a TMZ Hoax
Mal and Nora relax to the max to recap the Season 4 finale of ‘Hacks.’
(0:00) Intro
(5:01) Thoughts on both the finale and the season as a whole
(11:59) What’s the next evolution of Deborah and...
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(5:01) Thoughts on both the finale and the season as a whole
(11:59) What’s the next evolution of Deborah and...
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale: Who Framed Coop?
Jo and Rob reexamine the evidence to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors.’
(0:00) Intro
(2:31) Where does the show go from here?
(5:34) Why the monologue-heavy style of the show...
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(2:31) Where does the show go from here?
(5:34) Why the monologue-heavy style of the show...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale: A Verdict on the Cliff-Hanger
Season 2 comes to a close, and Jo and Rob are here to recap the divisive ending of the hit HBO show.
(0:00) Intro
(3:12) Finale ratings
(11:03) Recapturing the game’s perspective shift
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(3:12) Finale ratings
(11:03) Recapturing the game’s perspective shift
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‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Finale: Nathan Fielder Lands the Plane
One last flight in the cockpit with Jodi and Charles to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Rehearsal.’
(0:00) Intro
(4:54) Episode recap
(10:57) What’s real and what’s not?
(29:23) Did it go...
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(4:54) Episode recap
(10:57) What’s real and what’s not?
(29:23) Did it go...
‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale Behind the Scenes With Matt Belloni
Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck are joined by host of The Town—and star of ‘The Studio’—Matt Belloni to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Studio.’
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(1:34) Matt’s journey from voice...
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(1:34) Matt’s journey from voice...
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 8 With Bill Simmons
Bill Simmons joins Jo and Rob as they post bail to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1.
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(1:02) Bill makes the case for why it’s a great show
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(1:02) Bill makes the case for why it’s a great show
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‘The Last of Us’ S2E6 Precap: An Episode of Gut Punches, Plus, Co-creator Neil Druckmann and Writer Halley Gross
It’s the penultimate episode! Jo and Rob recap Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us’ and get nostalgic with some key character flashbacks.
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(1:56) Addressing viewer criticism
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(1:56) Addressing viewer criticism
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‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 1-4: Best Guest Stars, Favorite Jokes, and Meth Gators
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney pick a spot on the map as they recap the first four episodes of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2.
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(1:21) How the second season changes the central premise for the...
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(1:21) How the second season changes the central premise for the...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 5: Mr. Fielder Goes to Washington (Kinda)
Charles and Jodi stand in front of Congress to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(2:33) Checking in on the Nathan Fielder discourse
(21:18) Instant...
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(2:33) Checking in on the Nathan Fielder discourse
(21:18) Instant...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episodes 6-7: Is Coop Losing His Cool?
Jo and Rob decide if Coop is losing it as they recap the sixth and seventh episodes of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors.'
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(6:01) The bender
(7:33) Is Coop losing his cool?
(16:23) Art...
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(6:01) The bender
(7:33) Is Coop losing his cool?
(16:23) Art...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5: Ellie Kicks Off Her Revenge Tour. Plus, Costume Designer Ann Foley
Jo and Rob feel her love as they recap Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and break down Ellie’s first steps on her path of vengeance.
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(10:52) Spores in the show vs. the...
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(10:52) Spores in the show vs. the...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 4: Nathan Fielder, Dating Coach
Charles and Jodi drop subtle hints to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2.
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(4:24) How this episode felt like a return to form of sorts
(9:37) Nathan Fielder, the TV...
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(4:24) How this episode felt like a return to form of sorts
(9:37) Nathan Fielder, the TV...
‘Hacks’ Season 4 Midseason Check-In: Funniest Writers' Room on TV?
Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti discuss their relationship with the hit Max show (2:34), before talking favorite episodes (12:21), scenes (20:13), and one-liners of the season so far (27:54). Then...
‘The Studio’ Episodes 3-8: Midseason Awards, A-List Cameos, and Best Fake Movie
Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck walk the red carpet to recap Episodes 3-8 of ‘The Studio.’
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(2:44) How the show is operating as both a broad workplace comedy and an insider...
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(2:44) How the show is operating as both a broad workplace comedy and an insider...
‘The Last of Us’ S2, E4 Precap: ‘Take On Me’ and Jeffrey Wright’s Menace With Kate Herron
Jo and Rob check in with overall thoughts on the season so far (8:42), including Ellie and Dina branching out into the post-apocalyptic adult world (16:32), and the introduction of Jeffrey Wright’s...
The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 3: Favorite Episode of TV Ever?
Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker kick off the episode with a bold question: Is this their favorite television episode ever (:56)? Plus, the ethics of cloning dogs (5:19), Nathan becomes Sully...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episode 5: High Risk, No Reward
Jo and Rob visit a crazed art dealer to recap the fifth episode of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors.’
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(6:52) The mystery dead body reveal
(15:04) Coop and Elena’s increasingly close...
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(6:52) The mystery dead body reveal
(15:04) Coop and Elena’s increasingly close...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3 Precap: Every Road Trip Needs a Dina, Plus Gabriel Luna
Jo and Rob get into the “gamer’s insight,” as Rob talks about his favorite and least favorite changes from the game in a non-spoiler-y way (5:52), and why every road trip needs a Dina (24:13). Plus,...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 2 Precap: The Height of Absurdist Comedy
Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker react to Episode 2 entering the Nathan Fielder cinematic universe (3:32), what the show has to say about Nathan (13:53), and MVP’s of the episode (22:37). Plus, does...
'Your Friends & Neighbors' Episode 4: One Birkin Too Far
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney return to the scene of the crime to recap the fourth episode of 'Your Friends & Neighbors', including the introduction of Coop's new business partner and Mel...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Precap: The Most Important Episode of the Show Yet. Plus, Composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
Jo and Rob protect Jackson to recap the second episode of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(10:11) How to handle spoilers in the age of streaming TV
(26:27) Kaitlyn Dever’s performance as...
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(10:11) How to handle spoilers in the age of streaming TV
(26:27) Kaitlyn Dever’s performance as...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 1: Can Plane Crashes Be Funny?
Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker brush up on their Fielder Method and marvel at the show’s prophetic theme of aviation disasters (4:16), debate the first episode's MVP candidates (18:51), and discuss...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episodes 1-3: Your (Not So) Friendly Neighborhood Jon Hamm
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney break into mansions to recap the first three episodes of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors,’ the Apple TV+ series starring Jon Hamm.
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(1:48) What’s working and...
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(1:48) What’s working and...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere
Jo and Rob are back in the spores, molds, and fungus to break down the deviations and faithfulness of the video game adaptation (10:16), how scary the new infected “stalkers” are (33:46), and how...
‘The Pitt’ Episode 15: The Season Finale Recap
Jo and Rob close out their shift on ‘The Pitt’ by discussing the last few cases (4:30); moments of growth for the doctors (13:08); Part 3 of the PittFest investigative series, “Let’s Hear It From the...
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Deep Dive and Theories: A Super Cynical Season
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Deep Dive and Theories: A Super Cynical Season
It’s time to check out of the White Lotus with a look at Jo and Rob’s thoughts on Season 3 (4:11), resolutions for the...
It’s time to check out of the White Lotus with a look at Jo and Rob’s thoughts on Season 3 (4:11), resolutions for the...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale: Fatal Attraction
Bill, Jo, and Mal pack their bags to recap the Season 3 finale of ‘The White Lotus.’ They discuss their instant reactions to the final episode, a few puzzling loose ends, and whether it stuck the...
'The Pitt’ Episode 14: A Breakdown of Dr. Robby’s Breakdown
Jo and Rob react to Dr. Robby’s moment (7:08) and question how much grace Dr. Langdon deserves (16:38)? Then, Part 1 of the PittFest investigative series: "What’s That Hippie Doing There?” (28:16),...
'The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7 Deep Dive and Theories: Bad Con Artists
Jo and Rob discuss the very penultimate-y episode and the feeling of wanting more (3:03), the Duke T-shirt controversy (17:05), and an Emmy check-in (19:07), before Rockwell and Goggins’s...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7: Calm Before the Storm
Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss whether Saxon will experience a spiritual breakthrough, which characters would be the best...
'The Pitt’ Episodes 12 and 13: Dr. Robby’s Personal PittFest Crisis
Jo and Rob discuss how the old-school model of ‘The Pitt’ has paid off in drawing audiences in (2:16), the new faces called into work after PittFest (23:20), and Dr. Robby’s powerful scene with his...
‘The Studio’ Series Premiere: What Seth Rogen’s Hollywood Satire Gets Right (And Wrong)
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey visit set to recap the two-episode series premiere of ‘The Studio,’ the Apple TV+ comedy starring Seth Rogen. They discuss whether or not the satire...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 6 Deep Dive and Theories: Can Saxon Reach Spiritual Enlightenment?
Jo and Rob dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss which characters are in the most trouble (4:06), how the show is leaning heavily into Buddhist ideals (12:18),...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale Mailbag. Plus, an Interview With Series Creator Dan Erickson.
Jo and Rob are first joined by series creator Dan Erickson to talk about Helly’s decision to chase after Mark, Mr. Milchick’s complicated relationship with Lumon, his favorite theory, what a pineapple...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 6: About Last Night
Bill, Jo, and Mal reckon with the truth to recap the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss Lochy and Saxon’s handsy encounter, the most depraved HBO moments over the years, and...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale: See You at the Equator
Jo and Rob head down the black hallway to recap the ‘Severance’ Season 2 finale. They discuss their instant reactions to the final episode of the season, which characters were missed the most, and...
'The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5 Deep Dive and Theories: Sam Rockwell and the Best TV Monologues Ever
Jo and Rob react to the scene that’s been hailed the "highlight of the season" so far (4:06), the brotherly love at the Full Moon Party (7:49), and the most meme-able moments, including one just in...
Netflix’s Hit One-Shot Show, ‘Adolescence’: The Surprise of the Year?
Jo and Rob are back for an emergency pod to discuss the hit Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ (3:15), Stephen Graham’s performance as the father of the accused boy (9:42), and the advantages and...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5: Broke or Brokenhearted … or Worse
Bill, Jo, and Mal hit the dance floor to recap the fifth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss the surprising arrival of an exciting guest star, the ongoing uncertainty of which...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 9: Who’s the Secret Eagan?
Before heading to the ominous Cold Harbor, Jo and Rob do a check-in on the opening credits (10:08), play a guessing game of “Who’s the secret Eagan?” (13:10), and run through each character’s arc in...
'The Pitt,' Ep. 7-11: What's Up With Dr. Langdon?
Rob and Joe are back at the busiest hospital in TV to speculate on what’s to come (21:17), follow the breadcrumbs to the big Dr. Langdon reveal (28:53), and take a look at the patient caseload so far...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive and Theories: Rick’s Revenge in Bangkok
Jo and Rob ponder prosthetic penises and circumcisions, thanks to an email question (10:27); theories about Rick’s father issues in Bangkok (29:21); and the blond blob’s journey to find fun (42:16)....
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4: Final Destination Sh*t
Bill, Jo, and Mal escape the karmic cycle to recap the fourth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite story lines, another Gaitok fumble, and the major flaw of the episode...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 8: Cobel’s Chilly Origins
Jo and Rob find solace in the nine to recap the eighth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss Harmony Cobel’s highly anticipated return, an array of guest stars, and how the reveal of who...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive and Theories: Trumpism in the Friend Group
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney react to the unraveling of Tim Ratliff (6:29), Trump playing a role in this season (20:33), and Walton Goggins finally turning on the con man charm (29:36). Plus, some...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3: The Unraveling of Tim Ratliff
Bill, Jo, and Mal turn in their phones to recap the third episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their biggest takeaways, which characters are most likely to die at this point, and the...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 7 With ‘Lost’ Cocreator Damon Lindelof
Jo and Rob go from door to door to recap the seventh episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They run through a handful of listener questions before discussing their interpretations of the lore-heavy...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive and Theories: The Incest Vibes Are High
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney respond to some email theories (3:23) before analyzing the Ratliff family identity (17:13), a connection from Walton Goggins’s character to ‘King Lear’ (23:29), and the...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2: Who’s Behind the Hotel Robbery?
Bill, Jo, and Mal compare biometrics to recap the second episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite moments, episode MVPs, and why Walton Goggins was the standout performer...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 6: Burt’s Dark Secret
Jo and Rob eradicate their childish folly to recap the sixth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They address a handful of burning listener questions before discussing how Helly reckons with the truth...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 1 Deep Dive and Theories
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney kick off the deep dive with a breakdown of Parker Posey’s and Jason Isaacs’s Southern accents, the trio of blond friends, and impressions from the opening credits...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere With Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin head to Thailand to recap the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.’ They discuss why the Ratliff family is a perfect set of travelers for this...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 5: Is the Real Helly R. Back?
Jo and Rob break down the theme of loneliness following the characters' return from the company ORTBO last week (7:56), the best fruit to carve out a head for a Lumon funeral (30:43), and Helena’s...
‘The Pitt’ Midseason Check-In: The Best Medical Drama on TV
Jo and Rob head back to Pittsburgh to recap Episodes 3-6 of ‘The Pitt.’ They discuss how the Max series actually works better as a binge, Noah Wyle’s strong performance as the grizzled lead doctor,...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 4: The Lumon Work Retreat From Hell
Jo and Rob go on an ORTBO to recap the fourth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss why this was such a thrilling episode, Irving’s emotional sacrifice, and one refiner’s identity crisis...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 3: The Baby Goats Are Back
Jo and Rob hand out missing posters to recap the third episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the highly anticipated return of the goats, the degree of difficulty that accompanies a theory show...
‘The Agency’ Season 1 Finale: Sudden Eruptions of Violence
Jo and Rob lay a trap to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss their thoughts on the season as a whole, how the final episode compares to the ending of the French series it’s based...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 2: What Does Helena Want?
Jo and Rob broke their lease to recap the second episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the innie vs. outie structure of the season so far, their latest theories on what’s behind the macrodata...
‘Twin Peaks’ Hall of Fame: “Pilot” With Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey
Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey grab their tape recorders to revisit the ‘Twin Peaks’ pilot episode, “Northwest Passage.” They discuss what the series represents in David Lynch’s storied catalog of...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie?
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes...
‘The Pitt’ Series Premiere: ‘ER’ Is (Kind of) Back!
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Pitt,’ the Max original series from much of the creative team behind ‘ER.’ They...
Squid Game, Season 2 (Part 2)
Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50), and give a quick Golden Globes recap (11:03). Then, it’s time to hop back into ‘Squid Game’ to...
Squid Game S2, Episodes 1-3: Let the Games Begin…Again
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on season one of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ (1:52), before diving into their feelings of Season two (5:58), and...
‘The Agency’ Mid-Season Check-in: The Hole in the Boat
Jo and Rob look for a left-field lead to recap the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss the recent boom of spy shows this year, how the Showtime drama is balancing its...
The Top TV Moments of the Year and the Best Shows We Missed
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney take a look back at the year in (prestige) television! They start by reading through listener emails that make the case for shows they missed in 2024 and then debate...
‘Breaking Bad’ Hall of Fame: “Ozymandias”
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad’ episode “Ozymandias.” They discuss why it’s such an important piece of TV history, the Rian Johnson of it all,...
‘Black Doves’ Review: Festive Violence, Bloody Spycraft, and the London Underworld
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney protect their secret identities as they recap ‘Black Doves,’ the Netflix spy thriller starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. They discuss their overall impressions...
The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover
The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney come bearing gifts: a holiday binge...
‘The Agency’ Series Premiere: Michael Fassbender Is Back on Our TVs, and We’re Better for It
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney become CIA agents to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Agency,’ the Showtime-produced Paramount+ series starring Michael Fassbender. They start by talking about...
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 3: Can the HBO Comedy Survive Without Reneé Rapp?
Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker kick off their sophomore year to recap the Season 3 premiere of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls.’ They start by talking about where things left off last season two years...
‘Say Nothing’ Series Finale: The Squeeze of a Trigger
Jo and Rob reveal the truth to recap the last five episodes of ‘Say Nothing.’ They discuss how the back half of the season landed for them, the adaptive choice to depart from Frank Kitson as the...
‘Say Nothing’ Episodes 1-4: Bank-Robbing Nuns, Fatal Affairs, and The Big Lad
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney stare at a spot on the wall to recap the first four episodes of the FX-produced Hulu limited series, ‘Say Nothing.’ They discuss it as an adaptation of the critically...
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5B Premiere: The Duttons Are Back, But at What Cost(ner)?
Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan saddle up for a long-awaited return to the Dutton Ranch for the first of the final (?) six episodes of ‘Yellowstone.’ They discuss the pent-up anticipation for the series...
‘Disclaimer’ Series Finale: What Worked, What Didn’t, and a Listener-Defense Mailbag
Jo and Rob confront the past to recap the ‘Disclaimer’ finale. They read through listener emails in defense of where the miniseries landed, unpacking the connective thread between most of Cuarón’s...
‘Disclaimer’ Episode 6: Fragments of Reality
Jo and Rob wipe their fingerprints away to recap the sixth episode of ‘Disclaimer.’ They open with a few listener emails before discussing a theory on the show’s use of golden hour lighting and why...
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 Finale: MVPs, Fit Lords, and More Murders
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