I'm Having an Episode

All 'Devil Wears Prada 2' With Aline Brosh McKenna

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0000

Mikey, Mia Galuppo and Lacey Rose discuss the millennial fixation with The Devil Wears Prada, where Miranda Priestly ranks among Meryl Streep performances and what aspects of the film aged better than others. Then, Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter behind both the original and its follow-up, joins to talk about the sequel she never thought she'd write and tackling the much-humbled world of magazines.

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Linda Cardellini + 'Hacks' and 'Euphoria' Return

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0000

Actress Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks, Brokeback Mountain, Dead to Me) joins to talk about HBO's DTF St Louis, working with Miss Piggy and her career's horror pivot. But before that, THR critics Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han talk about the final season of Hacks, the probably final season of Euphoria and the final seasons that blew their minds — and broke their hearts.

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The World Isn't Ready for Leslie Jones at a 10

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:00 -0000

Leslie Jones may be one of the highest energy working comedians, but, in this week's episode, she says she's rarely going above a five or six. She also talks about her vetoed SNL sketches, lessons from the Ghostbusters backlash and recently walking onto Ziwe's set... with zero awareness of Ziwe's rage bait schtick.

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Olivia Munn + A Shot of Box Office Optimism

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0000

Actress Olivia Munn, star of Apple TV's 'Your Friends and Neighbors' pipes in to discuss why shea nearly quitting acting and how one of her best lessons came from an experience with a very bad director. But first, Mia Galuppo joins to talk about the 2026 films most likely to keep people going to theaters after the success of 'Project Hail Mary.'

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Julio Torres' Color Commentary + Reassessing TV Reboot Culture

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:01:00 -0000

Filmmaker, stand-up and former 'SNL' writer Julio Torres talks about sharing his 'Color Theories' in a new HBO special, getting heckled in the Hamptons and his potential amusement park with Tilda Swinton. That's after Dan Fienberg and Mikey debate TV reboots — or are they revivals? — with an analysis of Buffy's demise and a game of FMK.

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Project Hail Mary's Drew Goddard + Why The Comeback Is Back (Again)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:01:00 -0000

Drew Goddard, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind The Martian, has another space-set epic in Project Hail Mary. He talks about writing the script with a massive budget in mind and his ABC hit High Potential. That's after THR senior writer Chris Gardner and Mikey break down the history of Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback — and why it's back on HBO after a 12-year break.

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Michael Urie + The Oscar Ballot Cheat Sheet

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:01:00 -0000

Shrinking actor Michael Urie opens up about being the only Broadway actor not on the Gilded Age and legacy of Ugly Betty; That's after Vanity Fair's Rebecca Ford helps Mikey construct a mostly fool-proof ballot for your Oscar pool. #BRAZIL!

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'Scream' Filmmaker Kevin Williamson + The Peacock Report Card

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Kevin Williamson pipes in to talk about returning to the franchise with Scream 7, his biggest hits and working with the late James Van Der Beek. And, now that The Traitors and The Olympics are over, Daniel Fienberg joins Mikey to discuss what exactly is happening over on Peacock.

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'Love Story' Creator on Our Kennedy Obsession + Scream 7 Expectations

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Connor Hines, showrunner of 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette,' joins to talk about the challenges of casting and executing his buzzy FX drama. That's after reporter Ashley Cullins, author of 'Your Favorite Scary Movie,' joins Mikey to dig into the history of the Scream franchise before its movie No. 7.

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Taylor Tomlinson Takes Us to Church + Survivor at 50 Seasons

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:05:00 -0000

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson digs into the evolution of her stand-up with Netflix special Prodigal Daughter and her two-year tenure as a late-night host. But first, David Canfield returns to help Mikey understand allure (and Applebee's references) of CBS' Survivor.

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Paula Pell’s Journey From SNL to Scene Stealer + Awards Season’s Obligatory Scandal

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Legendary comedy writer Paula Pell talks about her evolution from mothering sketch comedians to acting (Girls5Eva and, now, The Burbs) after Mia Galuppo joins to discuss that Marty Supreme speed bump and the history of messy Oscar campaigns.

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Sherry Cola Goes to Therapy + Charli XCX's Endless Brat Summer

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Actress and comedian Sherry Cola discusses the perks of therapy — both in real life and on the new season of Shrinking. That's after David Canfield joins Mikey to live in Charli XCX's The Moment and examine the pop-star-to-Hollywood pipeline.

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Judd Apatow on His New Mel Brooks Documentary + Sundance, Then and Now

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:55:00 -0000

Mia Galuppo mines the storied history of the Sundance Film Festival — Weinstein hitting screenwriters! Near plane crashes! Golden retrievers! — ahead of its last go in Park City; and Mikey interviews Judd Apatow about his new documentary (Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!), the late Rob Reiner and the state of the studio comedy.

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Nia DaCosta Talks Building The Bone Temple + Bridger Winegar on the Greek Tragedy of RHOSLC

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Filmmaker Nia DaCosta pipes in from London to talk about her spin on the 28 Years Later franchise — just don't call them zombies! — after I Said No Gifts host Bridger Winegar pays a visit to discuss pressing Utah-set reality TV news and the state of comedy writing in 2026.

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The Softer Side of Josh Charles + Heated Rivalry Has Everyone More than Just Hot and Bothered

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0000

Actor Josh Charles swings by to discuss his new series, Best Medicine, and growing up on camera, after Lacey Rose joins Mikey to talk about the significance of Canadian hockey drama Heated Rivalry's surreal run atop the HBO Max charts and why it won't be part of the Emmy race.

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Simu Liu Will Build His Own James Bond + The Great Tom Cruise Christmas Cake Taste Off

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0000

Actor Simu Liu opens up about his Hollywood learning curve, racism in casting and his new spy series after a quorum of Hollywood Reporter staffers debate the merits (and cost) of the L.A. cake that Tom Cruise famously gifts his friends and associates every Christmas.

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Robby Hoffman Will Joke About Anything... If It's Funny; Plus, Golden Globes Themes and Flukes

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0000

Comedian and actor Robby Hoffman, closing out a very good year with her Netflix special Wake Up, talks poverty, the irrelevance of political correctness and how she'd fare on The Traitors. That's after THR's David Canfield joins to debate the good and the bad of The Golden Globes and Mikey offers an obligatory take on the Warner Bros. sale.

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SNL's Sarah Sherman Gets Gross (In a Good Way); Plus, Why Are We So Obsessed With Gwyneth?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:08:00 -0000

Comedian Sarah Sherman visits to talk about her wild new HBO special (Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh), John Waters core and being SNL's resident weirdo, after Lacey Rose and Mikey debate how Gwyneth Paltrow became a cultural obsession as the Goop goddess returns to acting in Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme.

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Wicked Screenwriter Dana Fox Wishes She Sang This Interview — and Stranger Things is (Finally) Back!i

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:01:00 -0000

Wicked: For Good screenwriter Dana Fox discusses the movie musical's conclusion, the necessity of rom-coms and her Little House on the Prairie reboot... after Mia Galuppo joins Mikey to debate awards season movie-going priorities and Mikey yells about the long wait for Stranger Things season five.

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Rhea Seehorn Can Keep a Secret... And Is Every Woman in Utah on Reality TV?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Rhea Seehorn discusses 'Pluribus,' reuniting with Vince Gilligan and vending machine tutorial videos. But first, Mia Galuppo joins Mikey to ponder reality TV's current obsession with the women of Utah.

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Leanne Morgan Loves Erewhon Chicken, Plus Kim Kardashian's Krash Kourse in TV Kriticism

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Leanne Morgan discusses Dollywood, L.A. Costco anonymity and flirting with Pedro Pascal... after Mikey digests the wild press tour (and unprecedentedly bad reviews) for Kim Kardashian and Ryan Murphy's All's Fair.

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Rachel Sennott, 'Welcome to Derry' and Halloween TV

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:34:00 -0000

Rachel Sennott on 'I Love LA' and advice from fellow It girls; plus, 'Welcome to Derry' and a conversation about spooky TV.

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How 'Nobody Wants This' Went From Near-Implosion to Cultural Obsession; Phoebe Robinson on Girl-Bossing, Podcasting and Thirsty Thursdays

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:48:00 -0000

THR's Lacey Rose joins Mikey to break down the success of Netflix's buzzy hit, 'Nobody Wants This' and Phoebe Robinson on her new YouTube comedy special, 'I Don't Wanna Work Anymore'

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I'm Having an Episode - COMING SOON

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:21:00 -0000

Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.

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A Fond Farewell

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:54:00 -0000

Thanks for the memories, Friends of the 5.

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Paramount Woes, USA Grows and … the Hot Dog Wars (Yes, Really)

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:51:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:06)
Paramount Global sale dead (10:52)
What’s Up With… USA Network (19:38)
Hot Dog Wars (yes, really) (31:45)
Critic's Corner (40:09)

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What Should the Emmys do With ‘The Bear’? We Have an Idea

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:05:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:03)
Baldwins to TLC (6:27)
Mailbag (17:05)
ATX TV Festival wrap up (37:36)
Critic's Corner (44:14)

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‘We Are Lady Parts’ Creator on Scaling Up in Season 2

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:50:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:37)
Hacks! (6:02)
June TV preview (13:27)
Showrunner Spotlight: Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts) (21:31)
Critic's Corner (48:38)

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The CW, Freevee and Brands That Could Have Been

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:35:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:07)
RIP, The CW (13:08)
RIP, Freevee (26:33)
Mailbag (45:37)
Critic's Corner (58:25)

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The Upfronts 2024 Wrap Up Edition

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:13:02 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:44)
Upfronts: Amazon and Netflix (13:25)
Upfronts: Everyone else (35:55)
Sportsball! (1:05:16)
Critic's Corner (1:13:56)

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A Big Week for Netflix’s Live Efforts

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:31:28 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:09)
Streaming bundles (09:43)
The Office returns (17:23)
Netflix’s live efforts (26:07)
Critic's Corner (40:02)

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CBS Takes a Victory Lap Amid Paramount Global Uncertainty

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:37:29 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:33)
Paramount CEO out (08:24)
CBS fall schedule (13:09)
May TV preview (28:22)
Critic's Corner (37:29)

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State of Broadcast Special Episode

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:02:54 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:09)
State of Broadcast (08:12)
2024-25 Season Preview (13:29)
Broadcast Pilots (18:25)
Critic's Corner (23:29)

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Did the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Finale Stick the Landing?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:10:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:24)
Reboots Nobody Wanted (09:13)
Dan’s Reality Roundup (18:59)
Series in Review: Curb Your Enthusiasm w/ Alan Sepinwall (33:36)
Critic's Corner (53:59)

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Caitlin Clark a Slam Dunk for March Madness Ratings

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:10:54 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (03:43)
March Madness (10:28)
Mailbag (17:17)
Critic's Corner (34:20)

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What’s Up with ‘Euphoria’ and Ronna McDaniel?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:04:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (01:09)
Euphoria delayed (15:22)
Ronna McDaniel controversy (23:47)
April TV preview (31:58)
Critic's Corner (39:03)

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Danai Gurira on Writing a ‘Walking Dead’ Love Story

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:06:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (01:51)
Showrunner Spotlight: Danai Gurira/The Walking Dead (14:54)
Critic's Corner (50:46)

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Why Netflix Is Getting Into the Ring With Mike Tyson and Jake Paul

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (01:58)
Netflix and sports (09:22)
Freeform’s new strategy (18:34)
Oscars preview (24:01)
Critic's Corner (40:17)

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The Kings on Launching 'Elsbeth,' Ending 'Evil'

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:50:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:14)
Big week in series orders (07:22)
March TV preview (09:23)
Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King (CBS’ “Elsbeth”) (33:44)
Critic's Corner (1:10:06)

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Amy Schumer on Making a Deeply Personal (and Timely) Second Season of 'Life & Beth'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:35:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (0:58)
Network check-up: Freevee (15:30)
Colbert and Oliver returns (23:38)
Amy Schumer interview (33:46)
Critic's Corner (1:02:38)

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Why the TV Industry’s Contraction May Not Be a Bad Thing

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:07:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:12)
Super Bowl (6:51)
Peak TV update (21:20)
Karey Burke interview (29:18)
Critic's Corner (1:00:19)

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Making Sense of the New Sports Super-Streamer

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:43:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:50)
Super Sports Streamer (11:09)
SNL backlash (27:39)
Mailbag (35:20)
Critic's Corner (59:31)

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A Deep Dive Conversation About Streaming and Ads

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:41:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:38)
Streaming With Ads (10:23)
February TV Preview (30:34)
Next on Netflix (40:44)
Critic's Corner (48:40)

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Is Jon Stewart’s Return Good for ‘The Daily Show’?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:39:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:56)
Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show (10:32)
Netflix’s $5B WWE deal (19:26)
Paramount suitors (27:38)
Critic's Corner (35:51)

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Breaking Down the Emmys (and Finale Mania)

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:12:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:35)
Emmys winners (11:38)
Emmys telecast (23:10)
Season in Review: Fargo, For All Mankind, The Curse (38:57)
Critic's Corner (1:24:35)

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The Emmys Preview Episode

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:05:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (0:51)
The Mandalorian goes to the movies (5:10)
Peak TV Contraction (10:57)
Emmys preview (21:56)
Critic's Corner (47:01)

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2024 TV Preview

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Top 3 of the Week:

Headlines (4:39)
2024 Preview (12:22)
Critic's Corner (38:39)

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The Best (and Worst) TV of 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:20:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (3:37)
Netflix's data dump (7:07)
Best TV of 2023 (23:33)
Worst TV of 2023 (1:27:51)
Critic's Corner (1:43:03)

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One Day at a Time Co-Creator Pays Tribute to Norman Lear

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:52:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (5:31)
SAG deal ratified (9:43)
State of the Industry with Mike Royce (13:54)
RIP Norman Lear with Mike Royce (50:13)
Critic's Corner (1:12:45)

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Chuck Lorre on His Broadcast Future and Reuniting With Charlie Sheen (on Max’s ‘Bookie’)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:48:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

1. Headlines (1:23)

2. December TV preview (10:24)

3-4. Chuck Lorre interview (19:49)

5. Critic's Corner (58:49)

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Merry Chrismukkah! The Inside Stories of ‘The O.C.’

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:22:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:06)
Final Season Alert! (5:27)
Cancellations (15:06)
The OC at 20 with Alan Sepinwall (22:42)
Critic's Corner (42:42)

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The Strikes Are Over. What Happens Next? With ‘Beacon 23’ Showrunner Glen Mazzara

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:05:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:08)
Actor's Strike Ends (6:41)
Strike's Over. What's Next (15:28)
Showrunner Spotlight: Glen Mazzara, "Beacon 23" (25:03)
Critic's Corner (1:00:39)

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Inside the Sprawling (Adult) World of ‘Blue Eye Samurai’

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:52:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (3:33)
RIP Matthew Perry (13:12)
November TV preview (24:34)
Showrunner Spotlight (33:29)
Critic's Corner (1:00:15)

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The Latest on the Actors Strike, Plus What’s Next for Jon Stewart?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:41:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (3:15)
Strike Zone (8:15)
Jon Stewart and The Daily Show (17:07)
SNL season 49 (26:57)
Critic's Corner (36:18)

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Actors Strike at an Impasse, Marvel TV at a Crossroads

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:36:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (4:44)
Strike Zone: SAG talks collapse (9:34)
Marvel's TV reset (16:52)
Streamers rescue shows from Streamers (28:57)
Critic's Corner (36:03)

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How THR Critics Picked the Best Shows of the 21st Century

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:24:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (4:01)
October TV preview (15:52)
Contraction via Cancellations (23:19)
Top 50 shows of the 21st century (35:23)
Critic's Corner (1:06:00)

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Chris Keyser Explains the New WGA Deal (and Why He’s Done Negotiating)

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:30:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Writers Strike Ends! (1:14)
What Happens Now? (8:02)
Chris Keyser interview (13:49)
Series in Review: Reservation Dogs (59:35)
Critic's Corner (1:19:17)

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How the Entertainment Community Fund Is Supporting Workers Impacted by the Strikes

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:33:18 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (2:31)
Strike Zone: The latest on the talks (13:17)
Strike Zone: Daytime’s u-turn (17:49)
Strike Zone: How to support those impacted (20:15)
Critic's Corner (37:53)

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Disney-Charter Winners and Losers; Plus the Latest Strike Updates

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:08:26 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (2:57)
Drew Barrymore on the hot seat (18:56)
Strike updates (27:31)
Charter v. Disney explained (32:14)
Critic's Corner (47:19)

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Strike updates plus finale fever with Alan Sepinwall

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (2:09)
Strike Zone (13:20)
September Preview (20:29)
Season in Review (26:49)
Critic's Corner (1:21:51)

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The latest on the ongoing Writers Strike

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag: Strike edition (1:54)
Strike Zone: Latest updates on writers strike (8:29)
A League of Their Own unrenewed (27:43)
Mailbag: Non-strike edition (35:28)
Critic's Corner (48:11)

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Exploring the Connection Between AI and the Writers Room

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (2:07)
Strike Zone: The latest news (18:15)
Strike Zone: Simon Rich on AI and writers rooms (23:16)
Linear TV viewing tumbles (51:33)
Critic's Corner (1:01:49)

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WGA Negotiator on 100 Days of the Writers Strike

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (6:35)
WGA Negotiator on 100 Days of the Writers Strike (19:17)
Disney earnings (1:11:28)
TCA Awards winners (1:24:56)
Critic's Corner (1:32:47)

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Latest Strike News; Inside The CW’s Transformation

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (1:18)
Writers Strike update (19:33)
August TV preview (24:38)
Interview: The CW's Brad Schwartz (34:08)
Critic's Corner (1:16:44)

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Hollywood Strike Ripples include Surprise Profits, Tough Scheduling Choices

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (2:15)
RIP Sinead O'Conner (11:02)
StrikeZone: Studios flush with cash (20:32)
Strike Zone: Stream it or save it (29:45)
Critic's Corner (40:36)

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Justine Bateman: Pulling AI Into the Arts Is "Absolutely the Wrong Direction"

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Mailbag (1:15)
Netflix Earnings (9:59)
Fall Schedules Revised (19:26)
Strike Zone with Justine Bateman (28:33)
Critic's Corner (1:06:40)

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Actors strike casts a shadow on Emmy nominations

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:14)
Strike Zone: SAG-AFTRA on Strike (6:53)
Emmy Nominees Announced (16:45)
Iger Extends Disney Deal (42:17)
Critics Corner (48:18)

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NBC shake-up; and a wave of cancellations

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (0:51)
NBC Streamlines (9:34)
July Releases (16:45)
Awards Season (27:26)
Critics Corner (38:46)

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The End of ‘The Other Two’ and ‘Reservation Dogs’

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:25)
'The Other Two' ends (11:11)
'Reservation Dogs' Final Season (20:29)
Strike Zone: Latest Labor Updates (26:40)
Critics Corner (39:02)

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The Best TV Shows of 2023 (So Far)

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:03)
'Ryan Murphy is Going Home Again (11:51)
The walls to HBO's Walled Garden are Coming Down (23:35)
Best TV of 2023 So Far (33:22)
Critics Corner (1:25:49)

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How 'Happy Endings' Became the Case Study on the Value of a Traditional Writers Room

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

During this week’s ‘TV’s Top 5’ podcast, 14 members of the former ABC comedy’s creative team — including creator David Caspe, Jonathan Groff, Prentice Penny, Sierra Teller Ornelas, Hilary Wilston and Dan — open up about the benefits of learning on the job and explain why rushed mini-rooms are bad for television.

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The Latest on Hollywood’s Labor Unrest as Actors, Directors Join the Fray

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:52)
Changes at CNN with Alex Weprin (10:17)
The Director's Guild Reached a Tentative Agreement (23:07)
SAG-AFTRA Approves Strike (28:50)
Critics Corner (37:51)

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'Ted Lasso,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘Barry,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ Finales; Plus Maureen Ryan on 'Burn It Down'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Series in Review: 'Ted Lasso' (2:25)
Series in Review: 'Succession' (29:03)
Series in Review: 'Barry' (44:04)
Series in Review: 'Yellowjackets' (54:15)
'Burn It Down' with Maureen Ryan (1:14:54)

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How Warren Leight Is Leading the WGA East’s Push to Shutdown Filming

Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (3:25)
Mailbag (8:25)
Warner Brothers/HBO/MAX Mailbag (29:49)
Strike Zone: Warren Leight (46:10)
Critics Corner (1:31:39)

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How the Writers Strike Is Impacting Broadcast TV

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:26)
Upfronts, What We Know (9:00)
Upfronts, What We Don't Know (25:35)
Strike Zone: Ari Goldman (34:24)
Critics Corner (1:03:23)

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An Interview With the WGA's Top Negotiator on the Writers Strike

Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (4:08)
TV Upfronts are Next Week (9:33)
Goodbye Hulu App (26:36)
Strike Zone: Chris Keyser (33:08)
Critics Corner (1:21:17)

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On the Front Lines as the Writers Guild Strikes

Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (3:15)
The WGA Strike Has Started (15:51)
WGA Strike Impacts (28:56)
Strike Zone (42:33)
Critics Corner (51:46)

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From Tucker Carlson to Jeff Shell; a Season of Layoffs

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:09:34 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:08)
A Busy Week at Cable News (12:59)
Jeff Shell Out at NBCUniversal with Kim Masters (21:04)
Writers Strike Looming (38:35)
Critics Corner (50:41)

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How 'The Diplomat' (and Keri Russell) Make Foreign Service Thrilling

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (0:58)
Fox and Dominion with Alex Weprin (11:23)
'Twilight' Reboot (21:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Debora Cahn ('The Diplomat') (32:48)
Critics Corner (1:12:07)

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Debating Max's 'Harry Potter' TV Show, 'Succession's' Big Shocker

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:45:48 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:42)
Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, & Big Bang Theory Shows (13:27)
HBO Max to Max (39:30)
SPOILER ALERT: 'Succession' S4E3 with Josh Wigler (47:14)
Critics Corner (1:11:27)

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April TV Preview and the Start of Baseball Season with Joe Davis

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (2:37)
April TV Preview (14:34)
Mailbag (23:44)
Critics Corner (56:03)
2023 Baseball Season with Joe Davis (1:10:51)

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Shawn Ryan on WGA Negotiations, Netflix’s ‘The Night Agent’

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:41:10 -0000

Top 3 of the Week:

Headlines (2:52)
Showrunner Spotlight: Shawn Ryan ('The Night Angel') (7:45)
Critics Corner (1:23:15)

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Will There be a Writers Strike? A Primer on What’s at Stake

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Top 5 of the Week:

Headlines (1:24)
Oscars Recap (11:40)
Season in Review: 'The Last of Us' with Shannon O'Connor (17:58)
Writer Strike Primer (39:57)
Critics Corner (52:11)

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How HBO’s ‘Rain Dogs’ Changes the Portrayal of the Working Class

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:11)
'Devil in the White City' Trouble (13:26)
Season in Review: 'Poker Face' (19:37)
Showrunner Spotlight: Cash Carraway ('Rain Dogs') (33:28)
Critics Corner (1:07:55)

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March TV Preview and the End of 'Succession'

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (5:11)
March TV Previews (14:57)
The End of 'Succession' (24:57)
On Set Turmoil at 'The Idol'? (31:37)
Critics Corner (41:29)

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Mailbag Edition: All Your TV Burning Questions Answered

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:45)
The Fellowship of the Mailbag (8:39)
The Two Mailbags
Return of the Mailbag
Critics Corner (43:22)

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‘Hello Tomorrow’ Boss on Creating a World Between ‘Mad Men’ and ‘The Jetsons’

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:39:04 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (0:59)
Paramount+ Raising Prices (8:57)
Superbowl Recap (20:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Stephen Falk ('Hello Tomorrow!') (32:05)
Critics Corner (1:20:57)

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‘You’ Showrunner on Season 4 and the Netflix Hit’s Future

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:22)
Disney Reorg (10:51)
More Showtime News (19:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Sera Gamble ('You') (33:12)
Critics Corner (1:14:42)

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Episode 200: A conversation with Peacock and NBC boss Susan Rovner

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:45)
The Future of DC TV (10:13)
The End of Showtime? (19:25)
Showrunner Spotlight: Susan Rovner (NBCUniversal TV and Streaming) (29:13)
Critics Corner (1:30:13)

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‘Shrinking’ Creators on Harrison Ford, Therapy and ‘The Muppets’

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:41)
Justin Roiland is Out (10:47)
Big Changes at ABC Shows (16:16)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein ('Shrinking') (20:50)
Critics Corner (1:24:05)

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Lesley's Back! COVID Be Damned

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 3 Topics:

Headlines (4:03)
TCA Wrap (30:20)
Critics Corner (48:20)

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Winter Press Tour Roundup and a 'The Last of Us' Review Roundtable

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

TV's Top 5 host Daniel Fienberg is joined by Gamespot's Chris Hayner, Salon's Hanh Nguyen and Decider's Kayla Cobb to discuss the return of in-person TCA press tour, the Golden Globes and HBO's new "The Last of Us."

This Weeks Top 4 Topics:

Headlines (2:48)
Golden Globes Recap (9:54)
TCA Press Tour Thoughts (20:36)
"The Last of Us" First Impressions (50:43)

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A Deep Dive Into the Best Shows of 2022

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (5:33)
HBO Max Cuts (12:28)
Season in Review with Jackie Strause: 'The White Lotus' (32:33)
2022's Best TV with Angie Han (50:46)
Critics Corner (2:02:04)

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‘Kindred’ Creator on the Challenges of Blending Time Travel and Trauma

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:48)
Golden Globes are Back (11:03)
Mailbag! (22:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins ('Kindred') (41:49)
Critics Corner (1:27:18)

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Why ‘Andor’ Is One of the Year’s Best Shows

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (6:47)
Executive Carousel (13:31)
New and Returning Scripted Originals (24:07)
Season in Review: Alan Sepinwall on 'Andor' (32:39)
Critics Corner (1:03:02)

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'Fleishman Is in Trouble' Author on Breaking Up the Modern Marriage for Hulu

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:59)
Netflix Solidifying Murphy's Future (14:45)
'Westworld' Axed (19:55)
Showrunner Spotlight: Taffy Brodesser-Akner ('Fleishman is in Trouble') (31:22)
Critics Corner (1:21:48)

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Meet Nicole Lecky, the Breakout Creator and Star of BBC's 'Mood'

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:46)
The Future of The CW (14:41)
Releases Around the Holidays (22:53)
Showrunner Spotlight: Nicole Lecky ('Mood') (34:49)
Critics Corner (1:13:07)

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Inside Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Addams Series

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:03)
TV Musical Chairs (17:17)
Season in Review with Josh Wigler (30:58)
Showrunner Spotlight: Al Gough & Miles Millar ('Wednesday') (56:13)
Critics Corner (1:44:36)

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‘From Scratch’ Creators on Cooking Up a Very Personal Netflix Series

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:46:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:00)
Broadcast Highlights (4:53)
Season in Review with Angie Han (12:55)
Showrunner Spotlight: Attica and Tembi Locke ('From Scratch') (36:04)
Critics Corner (1:24:21)

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Clea DuVall on Bringing Tegan & Sara’s ‘High School’ to TV

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:17)
Layoffs at Warner Bros. (17:08)
Mailbag! (31:17)
Showrunner Spotlight: Clea DuVall ('High School') (48:52)
Critics Corner (1:29:43)

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Inside TV’s Latest Exec Shuffle; ‘Big Bang’ Secrets Revealed

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:02)
Executive Carousel: David Nevins is Out (16:55)
The CW and Nexstar (26:31)
'The Big Bang Theory,' with Jessica Radloff (41:11)
Critics Corner (1:07:20)

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A Discussion About the 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:48)
Another "Plus" Streamer (7:56)
100 Greatest TV Shows, with Alan Sepinwall (15:08)
Season 2 of 'Reservation Dogs' (42:06)
Critics Corner (55:34)

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'Reboot' Boss on Pressures of Following Up 'Modern Family'

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:34)
What the **** is up with: Bad Robot (9:29)
Mailbag! (22:58)
Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Levitan ('Reboot') (48:22)
Critics Corner (1:31:46)

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Julie Plec on Shocking ‘Legacies’ Cancellation and Enrolling in ‘Vampire Academy’

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:45:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:00)
Emmys recap (17:14)
Streaming channel changeup (42:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec ('Vampire Academy') (47:40)
Critics Corner (1:33:31)

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‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Harley Quinn’ Producers on Their Emmy Hopes (and Bruce Wayne’s Pee)

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:42)
End of 'Handmaid's'? (10:43)
Emmys are days away (15:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker ('Abbott Elementary') (35:38)
Critics Corner (1:30:15)

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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Boss on the Pressures of Perpetual Relevance

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (0:55)
'House of the Dragon' Renewed (8:13)
Fall Premieres (17:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bruce Miller ('The Handmaid's Tale') (26:24)
Critics Corner (1:23:44)

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Meet 'This Fool' Star Chris Estrada

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Nexstar purchases The CW (1:34)
Restructuring at HBO/HBO Max (12:18)
Mailbag! (21:01)
Showrunner Spotlight: Chris Estrada ('This Fool') (39:24)
Critics Corner (1:18:27)

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‘A League of Their Own’ Creators on Their Amazon “Reimagining”

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:02)
Disney beats Netflix (6:22)
Emmys details and Golden Globes return (18:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson ('A League of Their Own') (32:39)
Critics Corner (1:17:55)

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Deciphering Warner Bros. Discovery’s Recent Moves; Plus Peak TV Talk With FX’s John Landgraf

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:43)
WTF with HBO Max (12:20)
Scripted content boom, with John Landgraf (46:29)
Critics Corner (1:10:41)
Tribute to Vin Scully (1:24:37)

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A Trip Inside Peacock's Mystery Comedy 'The Resort'

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:25)
Comic-Con Headlines (9:30)
WWE changes with Chris Hayner (20:48)
Showrunner Spotlight: Andy Siara ('The Resort') (36:43)
Critics Corner (1:20:42)

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What to expect from ‘House of the Dragon’ and Netflix’s future

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:13)
Netflix update with Alex Weprin (12:12)
Desus & Mero break up (27:06)
Westeros check-in with James Hibberd (38:35)
Critics Corner (55:41)

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‘Ms. Marvel’ Boss Unpacks the Finale

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:01)
Emmy Nominations Are In! (11:20)
Emmy Numbers (33:29)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bisha K. Ali ('Ms. Marvel') (44:50)
Critics Corner (1:26:46)

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Breaking Down the Past and Future of ‘Stranger Things’

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (0:53)
Pre-Holiday Cancellation Spree (10:34)
To the Upside Down (16:07)
'Stranger Things' continued, with Alan Sepinwall (27:04)
Critics Corner (1:02:44)

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How FX/Hulu Cooked Up ‘The Bear’; Plus the Best TV of 2022 (So Far)

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:11:43 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:24)
WTF is up with "T-Nets" (6:46)
Best TV of the Year, with Angie Han (16:20)
Showrunner Spotlight: Joanna Calo ('The Bear') (46:44)
Critics Corner (1:18:39)

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'Loot' Creators on Celebrating Maya Rudolph, Not The Wealthy

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:09)
38th Annual TCA Noms (5:05)
'Squid Game' Reality Show (16:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard ('Loot') (20:15)
Critics Corner (1:02:40)

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Inside the New 'Queer as Folk'; What Happened to Peter Rice?

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:26)
Executive Carousel (7:49)
82nd Peabody Awards (15:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Stephen Dunn ('Queer as Folk') (20:38)
Critics Corner (50:51)

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‘P-Valley’ Creator Katori Hall on Season 2; June TV Preview

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (0:45)
June TV Preview (6:02)
ATX Festival Preview (17:23)
Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (23:53)
Critics Corner (1:15:54)

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Mailbag: The latest on J.J. Abrams, ‘Survivor’ and 'Stranger Things'

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:28)
Mailbag! (11:32)
More Mailbag!! (27:59)
Even More Mailbag!!! (43:32)
Critics Corner (54:17)

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The Upfronts Wrap Edition

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

NBCU (4:36)
FOX (25:06)
Disney (33:18)
Warner Bros. Discovery (45:50)
Critics Corner (1:05:05)

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Steven Moffat Talks ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Sherlock’

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:31)
Heading into Upfronts (5:41)
Changes at Discovery (19:19)
Showrunner Spotlight: Steven Moffat ('The Time Traveler's Wife') (21:58)
Critics Corner (1:05:20)

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Jessica Biel on Her Killer Turn in Hulu’s ‘Candy’

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:19)
Peacock Cancellation (13:17)
May TV Preview (23:40)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jessica Biel ('Candy') (33:50)
Critics Corner (1:08:53)

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Dustin Lance Black Talks ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:49)
Changes at TNT and TBS (9:15)
'The Walking Dead' spinoff loses key character (18:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dustin Lance Black ('Under the Banner of Heaven') (26:23)
Critics Corner (1:05:06)

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Special Episode - Pamela Adlon on 'Better Things' Finale

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:57:00 -0000

*SPOILER ALERT* This is a special episode of TV's Top 5! In this episode, Dan and Lesley talk about the series finale of 'Better Things' with the series creator, star, writer, and director Pamela Adlon. Yes, she sings in Yiddish... what more could you ask for?

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Natasha Lyonne Dives Into the Past (and Future) of ‘Russian Doll’

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:31)
Netflix had a bad week (15:06)
'The Goldbergs' Returning (34:08)
Showrunner Spotlight: Natasha Lyonne ('Russian Doll') (45:05)
Critics Corner (1:33:21)

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‘The Flight Attendant’ Prepared for Season 2 Takeoff

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (6:11)
Jeopardy News! (10:41)
IMDb TV Rebranding (16:44)
Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Yockey & Natalie Chaidez (The Flight Attendant) (25:25)
Critics Corner (1:09:02)

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Will ‘Winning Time’ Stick to the Showtime Era in Season 2?

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:27)
Executive Musical Chairs (8:51)
Emmys schedule (14:46)
Two Surprising Renewals (26:49)
Critics Corner (36:41)

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How HBO Max Cooked Up a Stirring Tribute to Julia Child

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:33:51 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Oscars Recap (3:37)
Streaming Wars Are Heating Up (18:31)
April Scripted Series (28:08)
Showrunner Spotlight: Chris Keyser ('Julia') (34:28)
Critics Corner (1:23:05)

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‘Starstruck’ Creator and Star Rose Matafeo on Her HBO Max Word-of-Mouth Sensation

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:50:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (1:55)
CW's Broadcast Schedule (6:55)
Oscars Pregame (14:38)
Showrunner Spotlight: Rose Matafeo ('Starstruck') (28:56)
Critics Corner (1:13:40)

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Inside the Sweeping Journey of Apple’s ‘Pachinko’

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:04:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (1:02)
Baseball Segment (5:23)
Mailbag (17:17)
Showrunner Spotlight: ('Pachinko') (31:50)
Critics Corner (1:06:49)

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'Minx' Creator on Feminism, Comedy and Going "Tit for Tat" With Male Nudity

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (1:52)
Franchise news (4:31)
It's pilot season (17:41)
Showrunner Spotlight: Ellen Rapoport ('Minx') (29:33)
Critics Corner (1:05:41)

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‘Winning Time’ Boss on Balancing Fact vs. Fiction in HBO's Lakers Drama

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (3:23)
Shows coming out this month (8:49)
Shows are coming home (20:59)
Showrunner Spotlight: Max Borenstein ('Winning Time') (28:33)
Critics Corner (1:13:43)

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Liz Meriwether on Going From ‘New Girl’ to ‘The Dropout’

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (1:43)
Peacock's must-stream show (7:31)
Oscars controversy (12:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Meriwether ('The Dropout') (20:45)
Critics Corner (1:00:02)

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John Landgraf on the State of FX; Inside Franchise Hopes for ‘All American’

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Three TV hits coming to an end (8:25)
FX update with CEO John Landgraf (18:54)
Paramount+ news (45:42)
Showrunner Spotlight: Nkechi Okoro Carroll ('All American: Homecoming') (57:56)
Critics Corner (1:42:22)

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A Critical Conversation About ‘Boba Fett’

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (3:13)
Mailbag! (10:48)
All things Disney (25:06)
Critics' Corner, with Alan Sepinwall (37:12)
Critic's Corner (1:09:58)

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Mayim Bialik Talks ‘Jeopardy’; Jason Katims on Amazon’s ‘As We See It’ and a ‘FNL’ reunion

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (2:07)
WarnerMedia controversy, with Alex Weprin (10:21)
Jeopardy, With Mayim Bialik (19:19)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jason Katims ('As We See It') (46:58)
Critics Corner (1:12:22)

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Bridget Everett on Exposing Her Softer Side in HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Top Headlines (5:14)
Mini Mailbag (11:37)
Big TV Launches Coming Up (20:07)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bridget Everett ('Somebody Somewhere') (30:58)
Critics Corner (1:00:06)

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Julian Fellowes on His ‘Downton Abbey’ Follow-Up ‘The Gilded Age’

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (2:00)
Youtube Originals are Out (7:39)
FX Peaka TV Update (11:37)
Showrunner Spotlight: Julian Fellowes ('The Gilded Age') (19:38)
Critics Corner (1:01:44)

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Special Episode - 'Yellowjackets' showrunners on season finale

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0000

*SPOILER ALERT* This is a special episode of TV's Top 5! On this episode, Dan and Lesley talk about the season 1 finale of 'Yellowjackets' with the showrunners Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. This spoiler filled episode features fan theories as well as insight into what may come in season 2.

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James Gunn on ‘Peacemaker’ and the Differences Between Marvel and DC

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (3:08)
TCA Winter Press Tour (6:45)
'Dexter' Finale (14:07)
Showrunner Spotlight: James Gunn ('Peacemaker') (26:24)
Critics Corner (57:16)

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Quinta Brunson on ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Selling the CW (2:19)
COVID Shutdowns (14:25)
Peacock and Olympics programming (18:43)
Showrunner Spotlight: Quinta Brunson ('Abbott Elementary') (25:07)
Critics Corner (1:05:03)

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What to Expect From ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4; 2022 Preview

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Most-anticipated NEW scripted series in 2022 (2:08)
Returning series (14:38)
Shows wrapping in 2022 (20:21)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald ('Cobra Kai') (28:26)
Critics Corner (1:13:13)

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‘Succession’ Creator on Season 3 Finale; Hailee Steinfeld on ‘Hawkeye,’ ‘Dickinson’; Best of 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

This Years Top Headlines (1:13)
Hailee Steinfeld on 'Dickinson' and 'Hawkeye' (14:38)
Who had a breakout year (38:09)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jesse Armstrong ('Succession') (57:06)
Critics Corner (1:17:49)

Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Firewall and Iceberg Reunite for 'Succesion' Finale

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Headlines (1:44)
Jeopardy mess (11:50)
FX Not "On Hulu' (17:54)
'Succession' finale, with Alan Sepinwall (26:57)
Critics Corner (55:21)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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An interview with the creators of Showtime’s ‘Yellowjackets’

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Netflix viewership data, with Joe Adalian (3:30)
Two cable hits coming to a close (21:31)
IATSE shutdown over (28:18)
Showrunner Spotlight: Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson ('Yellowjackets') (31:21)
Critics Corner (1:14:05)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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How ‘The Great’ Balances Fact, Fiction and Funny

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Vaccine mandates for stars (2:56)
Disney+ Day (11:12)
Mailbag (20:26)
Showrunner Spotlight: Tony McNamara ('The Great') (31:27)
Critics Corner (1:07:42)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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How Clyde Phillips Brought ‘Dexter’ Back to Life

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Joe Millionaire is back! (2:39)
November TV Preview (9:24)
The Levy's go head to head (20:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Clyde Phillips ('Dexter: New Blood') (24:53)
Critics Corner (1:05:49)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Halloween Special: Top Showrunners on the State of Horror on TV

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Week's Halloween Special includes a celebration of horror with Angela Kang ('The Walking Dead'), Don Mancini ('Chucky'), and Sara Goodman ('I Know What You Did Last Summer') followed by the Critics Corner (1:05:57).

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Insecure' Showrunner on Wrapping the HBO Comedy and What's Next

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Netflix earnings and repercussions (4:15)
IATSE strike update, with Katie Kilkenny (17:18)
'Y the Last Man' cancelled (22:43)
Showrunner Spotlight: Prentice Penny ('Insecure') (34:35)
Critics Corner (1:18:20)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Succession' Star Sarah Snook on Season 3 and a Shiv Viral Scene

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Fallout from Dave Chappelle special (4:37)
Broadcast ratings with Rick Porter (25:24)
Talent Spotlight: Sarah Snook ('Succession') (35:48)
A whole segment of 'Succession' (55:00)
Critics Corner (1:05:51)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Ted Lasso' Boss Bill Lawrence on the Season 2 Finale and the Comedy's Endgame

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

SQUID GAME, with Rebecca Sun (3:47)
Major League Baseball postseason has arrived (22:28)
End of one of TV's best comedies (32:03)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (37:26)
Critics Corner (1:18:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Sex Education' creator interview; How 'United States of Al' pivoted

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

A big week for reboots and spinoffs (4:41)
'United States of Al' changes it's tone, with Reza Aslan and Mahya Tousi (21:53)
SNL cast solidified (52:00)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Laurie Nunn ('Sex Education') (1:03:05)
Critics Corner (1:41:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘Dear White People’ bosses on the musical final season

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

IATSE threatens to strike, with Katie Kilkenny (5:59)
Emmys Recap (12:19)
The end of Fall TV? (29:16)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Jaclyn Moore & Justin Simien ('Dear White People') (43:34)
Critics Corner (1:28:02)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Wonder Years' Creator on Exploring Racism and Political Turmoil in ABC Update

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Ted Lasso writers cash in (3:47)
Heading into 73rd Emmys (11:51)
Grey's Anatomy 18th season debut, with Lynette Rice (26:02)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Saladin K. Patterson ('The Wonder Years') (45:51)
Critics Corner (1:40:00)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside the Long Path to 'Y: The Last Man'

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Even more on JEOPARDY (3:23)
Remembering Michael K. Williams (10:22)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is out! (18:02)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Brian K. Vaughan & Eliza Clark ('Y: The Last Man') (24:13)
Critics Corner (1:16:56)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside 'Impeachment'; and the latest on 'Jeopardy'

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

More on JEOPARDY (4:21)
ABC and Showtime TCA news (15:17)
Fall TV season is coming (26:20)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Sarah Burgess ('Impeachment: American Crime Story') (41:41)
Critics Corner (1:29:47)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Amanda Peet on 'The Chair' and Roles for Women of a Certain Age

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

FX has major news announcements (9:19)
'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' gets cancelled (20:58)
Mailbag! (29:04)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Amanda Peet ('The Chair') (42:15)
Critics Corner (1:21:30)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Reservation Dogs' Creator on Celebrating Complexities of Native Americans

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

New host of Jeopardy (4:44)
'White Lotus' back for second season (12:23)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Sterlion Harjo ('Reservation Dogs') (22:18)
Final season of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', with Angie Han (56:17)
Critics Corner (1:16:38)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'The L Word' Showrunner on Advancing Queer Storytelling

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Three struggling franchises (4:17)
Mailbag! (13:12)
South Park creators ink deal (33:35)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Marja-Lewis Ryan ('The L Word: Generation Q') (41:17)
Critics Corner (1:13:51)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on the Self-Reflection of Apple's 'Mr. Corman'

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Bob Odenkirk appreciation (4:25)
More Olympics (13:10)
LeVar Burton on Jeopardy (27:09)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Joseph Gordon-Levitt ('Mr. Corman') (33:45)
Critics Corner (1:26:24)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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An Interview With 'Ted Lasso' Emmy Nominee Brett Goldstein

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Netflix Second Quarter Earnings (7:51)
The Olympics officially underway (18:02)
Hollywood COVID Protocols (27:40)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Brett Goldstein ('Ted Lasso') (33:42)
Critics Corner (1:11:08)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Emmy Noms Decoded; Olympics Preview; 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Emmy nominations are in (6:09)
TV academy tomfoolery (18:35)
Olympics preview with Molly Solomon (31:40)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Lang Fisher ('Never Have I Ever') (1:17:05)
Critics Corner (1:53:35)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Atypical' Creator on Bringing Her Netflix Series to an Early End

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Overall Deals (7:51)
'Lovecraft Country' not returning (18:02)
Netflix continues search for multicamera hit (27:40)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Robia Rashid ('Atypical') (33:42)
Critics Corner (1:11:08)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Best TV of 2021 (So Far); Plus an Interview With the 'Gossip Girl' Showrunner

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Best TV shows of the year so far (3:45)
What's still to come in 2021 (20:57)
Executive Carousel (38:30)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Joshua Safran ('Gossip Girl') (42:50)
Critics Corner (1:21:16)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Blindspotting' creator Rafael Casal interview; Batman controversy and streaming scheduling unraveled

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Disney moves away from Friday premieres (4:05)
NBC cancels 'Manifest' (13:59)
Batman "is not a generous lover" (25:54)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Rafael Casal ('Blindspotting') (33:47)
Critics Corner (1:09:22)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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How Marvel's 'Loki' Was Influenced by 'Rick and Morty'

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:41:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Chris Harrison out at Bachelor (5:04)
NBC axes 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' (15:38)
Netflix launched online store (32:25)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Michael Waldron ('Loki') (38:26)
Critics Corner (1:09:30)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Lupin' and 'We Are Lady Parts': Inside the Rise of Global TV

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Netflix cancels 'Jupiter's Legacy' (4:07)
The international streaming market, with Larry Tanz (11:40)
Showrunnner Spotlight: George Kay ('Lupin') (32:42)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Nida Manzoor ('We Are Lady Parts') (54:49)
Critics Corner (1:17:11)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Ben Winston Spills 'Friends' Reunion Secrets

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Amazon has bought MGM (4:09)
CW reveals series pickups and fall schedule (14:21)
Mailbag! (19:05)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Ben Winston ('Friends: The Reunion') (33:20)
Critics Corner (1:29:48)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Master of None' Boss on Season 3's Big Departure; Upfronts 2021 Wrap

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:16:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Massive merger news (6:04)
Upfronts (16:05)
What's still to be determined? (34:10)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Alan Yang ('Master of None') (38:26)
Critics Corner (1:25:23)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Hacks' Creators on Bringing Jean Smart's Stand-Up Dream to Life

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Upfront season is here (2:42)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show ends its run (14:41)
Golden Globes gets dropped (21:37)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, & Jen Statsky ('Hacks') (30:39)
Critics Corner (1:12:35)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Girls5eva' showrunner Meredith Scardino; upfronts preview, what is IMDb TV

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Upfronts are around the corner (3:52)
Late-night is losing two hosts (17:01)
What's Up With… IMDb TV (26:06)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Meredith Scardino ('Girls5Eva') (34:07)
Critics Corner (1:11:28)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Pose' Creator on the End of a TV Legacy

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

May's TV offerings are heating up (3:35)
'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', with Aaron Couch (11:19)
Oscars review (23:33)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Steven Canals ('Pose') (37:54)
Critics Corner (1:27:51)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘Shadow and Bone' Creator on Bringing Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse to Netflix

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

93rd Academy Awards Preview, with Scott Feinberg (5:43)
Golden Globes in crisis mode (22:55)
'How I Met Your Mother' lives on (33:14)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Eric Heisserer ('Shadow and Bone') (42:48)
Critics Corner (1:17:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Rutherford Falls' Creator on Bringing Native Voices to Peacock

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

A busy week at CBS (2:45)
Checking in on the streaming wars (7:59)
Bachelor bombshell, with Jackie Strause (16:16)
Showrunner Spotlight: Sierra Teller Ornelas ('Rutherford Falls') (29:59)
Critics Corner (1:06:55)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Made for Love' showrunner Christina Lee; 'Bridgerton' star's exit explained; 'Made for Love' boss on Cristin Milioti and a second season

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

10-year anniversary of Game of Thrones, with James Hibberd (3:56)
'Bridgerton' bombshell (18:53)
Mailbag! (27:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Christina Lee ('Made for Love') (48:40)
Critics Corner (1:31:28)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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April TV preview plus an interview with the great Ken Burns

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

High-profile TV launches coming in April (2:57)
San Diego Comic-Con-troversy (11:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Ken Burns and Lynn Novick ('Hemingway') (20:54)
Spotlight continued: Opening day (57:27)
Critics Corner (1:19:03)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’: Inside Marvel’s Second Disney+ Series with Malcolm Spellman

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

The industry has lost two huge talents (2:55)
A big week for IP (9:41)
A strategy change at Netflix (15:36)
Showrunner Spotlight: Malcolm Spellman ('The Falcon and the Winter Soldier') (28:52)
Critics Corner (57:16)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Suzan-Lori Parks shares how 'Genius' Tackled Aretha Franklin's Story

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Snyder Cut preview, with Aaron Couch (4:44)
Mailbag!!! (16:42)
Pandemic anniversary (33:38)
Showrunner Spotlight: Suzan-Lori Parks ('Genius: Aretha') (50:25)
Critics Corner (1:34:05)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Is Teenager Zelda Barnz the Voice of Her 'Generation'?

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Harry and Meghan: The Interview (5:30)
Harry and Meghan: The Business and Fallout (13:27)
A busy week for Peacock (22:43)
Showrunner Spotlight: Zelda and Daniel Barnz ('Generation') (32:53)
Critics Corner (1:16:32)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Emily Andras Takes Us Inside the Fight to Save 'Wynonna Earp'

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

The Simpsons has been renewed (3:13)
The 2021 Golden Globes recap (12:57)
Hits and misses of winter television, with Inkoo Kang (25:54)
Showrunner Spotlight: Emily Andras ('Wynonna Earp') (45:52)
Critics Corner (1:28:23)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'It's a Sin' creator, Russel Davies, on TV's LGBTQ evolution; Paramount+ decoded

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This Weeks Top 5 Topics:

Paramount+ has come into focus (2:59)
Kevin Feige made his TCA debut (21:02)
The 78th annual Golden Globes, with Scott Feinberg (30:20)
Showrunner Spotlight: Russell Davies ('It's a Sin') (49:08)
Critics Corner (1:33:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Ron Moore on ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Outlander’ and His Big New Disney Deal

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

A 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' spinoff at Amazon (3:10)
Veteran shows are coming to an end (9:22)
Chris Harrison leaves The Bachelor, with Jackie Strause (18:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Ron Moore ('For All Mankind') (34:38)
Critics Corner (1:17:11)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Joss Whedon and Gina Carano's implosion; Jenny Lumet on how #MeToo led to 'Clarice'

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Joss Whedon and Gina Carano controversy, with Aaron Couch (11:58)
(Topic 1 continued)
HBO Max doubled down on animation (35:27)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jenny Lumet ('Clarice') (43:26)
Critics Corner (1:33:32)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Making Sense of the 2021 Golden Globes; Super Bowl Preview

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Awards season has arrived (3:56)
The biggest TV viewing day, with Preston Beckman (25:46)
Another TV icon lost, with Lynette Rice (39:06)
Update on Peak TV (57:03)
Critics Corner (1:07:52)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Desus and Mero Talk Obama and Their Showtime Evolution

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

HBO Max's fourth-quarter subscriber gains (4:47)
TV world loses two icons this week (13:19)
Pandemic causes lackluster TV premiere lineup (26:10)
Showrunner Spotlight: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero ('Desus & Mero') (36:01)
Critics Corner (1:20:26)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Jac Schaeffer shares the secrets of 'WandaVision'

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

All eyes on the inauguration (2:46)
A new era for cable news networks, with Joe Adalian (13:30)
Netflix reported fourth quarter earnings (32:07)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jac Schaeffer ('WandaVision') (41:25)
Critics Corner (1:25:24)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside the Fact and Fiction of 'Dickinson' with Alena Smith

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Pilot season begins (3:57)
'Sex and the City' is back (14:08)
Roku acquires Quibi's content (21:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Alena Smith ('Dickinson') (29:39)
Critics Corner (1:08:44)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Samantha Bee on Her Trump-Free Future, 'Zoey's' Boss Covid Changes

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:55:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Chaos at the US Capitol (1:54)
Samantha Bee discusses new season of 'Full Frontal' (7:22)
Checking in on TV production (39:33)
Showrunner Spotlight: Austin Winsberg ('Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist') (44:16)
Critics Corner (1:15:11)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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2021 Preview; How 'Cobra Kai' May Expand Its "Miyagi-verse"

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Anticipated new scripted series (3:56)
Scripted series that we're saying farewell to (25:37)
The Pandemic and the year to come (35:09)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald ('Cobra Kai') (42:14)
Critics Corner (1:33:12)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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The reinvention of Kaley Cuoco; 2020 in Review, COVID-19, and the streaming wars

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Top 5 stories of the year (6:23)
Adapting cop procedurals with Alexi Hawley (36:19)
What left us in 2020 (1:01:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Kaley Cuoco ('The Flight Attendant') (1:15:15)
Critics Corner with Alan Sepinwall (1:55:02)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'One Day at a Time' says farewell; inside 'The Stand' TV update; Disney's latest streaming news

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Disney drops the mother-load (5:01)
Mike Royce and Gloria Calderon Kellett say goodbye to 'One Day at a Time' (25:53)
WarnerMedia blowback with Kim Masters (58:56)
Showrunner Spotlight: Benjamin Cavell ('The Stand') (1:18:03)
Critics Corner (1:43:40)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘Your Honor’ showrunner Peter Moffat; HBO Max becomes a must-have

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Warner Media blew up the theatrical window (3:10)
Executive Carousel (17:01)
Felicity Huffman's comeback has begun (25:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Peter Moffat ('Your Honor') (32:37)
Critics Corner (1:08:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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How Hallmark Channel Is Expanding Its Holiday Cheer

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week's episode features an interview with longtime Hallmark Channel VP programming Michelle Vicary. As our loyal listeners recall, last year around this time we featured a newsworthy interview with then-Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott in which he proceeded to … effectively light his own Christmas tree on fire. Michelle is here to set Hallmark on a new path of diversity and inclusion on a special holiday edition of TV's Top 5.

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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"Selena: The Series' showrunner Moises Zamora; HBO Max's 'Wonder Woman' risk

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

HBO Max taking bold swings (3:20)
An end of an era for Conan O'Brien (14:30)
More executive changes (20:12)
Showrunner Spotlight: Moises Zamora ('Selena: The Series') (26:58)
Critics Corner (1:00:32)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Tracey Wigfield shares how 'Saved By the Bell' is honoring its past; CW Chief bids farewell to 'Supernatural'

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Remembering Alex Trebek (2:41)
Bidding farewell to 'Supernatural' with Mark Pedowitz (14:14)
Another busy week on the executive front (28:53)
Showrunner Spotlight: Tracey Wigfield ('Saved By the Bell') (33:30)
Critics Corner (1:06:48)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Industry' showrunners Mickey Down and Konrad Kay; Inside HBO's Big 'Industry' Investment

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

All eyes are on the election results (3:33)
CBS launches scripted originals this week (15:29)
Dawn Olmstead becomes CEO of Anonymous Content (26:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Mickey Down and Konrad Kay ('Industry') (32:48)
Critics Corner (59:34)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Broadcast TV returns and what to expect from Stephen Colbert's election special

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

DODGERS WIN THE WORLD SERIES! (5:01)
Broadcast scripted originals return (14:26)
Jon Stewart returning to TV (24:05)
Showrunner Spotlight: Chris Licht ('Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020') (29:46)
Critics Corner (53:41)

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Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman on the pandemic's impact; Quibi's demise and the state of Shondaland

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Quibi bites the dust (3:20)
Major executive change at CBS All Access (11:55)
Shonda Rhimes from ABC to Netflix, with Lacey Rose (17:30)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Fogelman ('This Is Us') (32:35)
Critics Corner (1:20:07)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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America Ferrera on her 'Superstore' exit; Inside 'Dexter's' return

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

NBC News in a firestorm this week (3:34)
In exec new... (11:50)
'Dexter' revived at Showtime; with Clyde Phillips (15:59)
Talent Spotlight: America Ferrera ('Superstore') (38:09)
Critics Corner (1:16:16)

Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe!

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Inside the state of 'Star Trek' with franchise captain Alex Kurtzman

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

More unrenewed shows (3:21)
SNL is back in the studio (18:11)
'Gilmore Girls' is coming to The CW (26:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Alex Kurtzman ('Star Trek Discovery' & 'Clarice') (31:47)
Critics Corner (1:12:27)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Gillian Flynn on Amazon’s Pandemic Drama ‘Utopia’; October TV Preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Recap of this weeks presidential debate (4:02)
New high-profile original programming (12:42)
Mailbag! (23:22)
Showrunner Spotlight: Gillian Flynn ('Utopia') (40:42)
Critics Corner (1:11:33)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Fargo' creator Noah Hawley on season 4; Emmys wrap and DC's streaming strategy

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Emmys recap (2:52)
The fate of DC Universe is official (11:52)
Guilds and studios reach deal to return to production (18:54)
Showrunner Spotlight: Noah Hawley ('Fargo') (26:47)
Critics Corner (1:03:48)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘PEN15’ stars on season two; Emmys preview, why ‘Stumptown’ was canceled

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

What to expect from the Emmys, with Michael O'Connell (6:08)
ABC's 'Stumptown' gets canceled (25:17)
NBCUniversal loses key creative executive (35:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine ('PEN15') (41:42)
Critics Corner (1:25:48)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Teenage Bounty Hunters' creatorKathleen Jordan; why 'Walking Dead' and 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' are ending

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Netflix delivers bombshell of an executive change (5:25)
The end of an era at AMC and E! (14:02)
John Landgraf addresses the press corp (23:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Kathleen Jordan ('Teenage Bounty Hunters') (32:47)
Critics Corner (57:39)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside Hulu's 'Woke' with Mo Marable; How Netflix signed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Summer TV wrap

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Another big week for Netflix (4:42)
Hits and misses of Summer TV (12:38)
Mailbag!!! (21:41)
Showrunner Spotlight: Mo Marable ('Woke') (30:07)
Critics Corner (1:04:40)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Power' boss Courtney Kemp on growing the franchise; why TV shows are "unrenewed" and understanding

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

The pandemics impact on shows (3:00)
ABC and CBS unveiled more concrete premiere dates (13:48)
Mailbag (23:00)
Showrunner Spotlight: Courtney Kemp ('Power') (35:16)
Critics Corner (1:26:00)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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‘Ellen Show’ shake-up, Netflix’s talk show woes

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Takeaways from the DNC (3:23)
Trouble at The Ellen DeGeneres Show (14:27)
Netflix talkshows continue to fizzle (21:56)
'Tosh.0' just got cancelled (30:59)
Critics Corner (40:59)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside ‘Lovecraft Country’ with showrunner Misha Green; the industry’s big consolidation changes and Comedy Central’s future, explained

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

WarnerMedia restructuring executive ranks, with Kim Masters (3:19)
The future of Comedy Central coming into focus (19:28)
Controversial 'Black-ish' episode has seen the light of day (25:22)
Showrunner Spotlight: Misha Green ('Lovecraft Country') (31:08)
Critics Corner (59:17)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Interview with Bill Lawrence of Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’; NBC’s major changes, Disney’s big ‘Mulan’ move, and writers vs. agencies winding down

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Battle over packaging fees is winding down (4:26)
Disney changes streaming strategy (10:35)
NBC's Paul Telegdy is being investigated (18:19)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (22:26)
Critics Corner (1:04:38)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms analysis, and returning to Production

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Emmys nominees have been revealed (2:22)
The Emmys goes virtual (15:27)
A major change at AMC (20:16)
Showrunner Spotlight: Krista Vernoff ('Grey's Anatomy') (26:08)
Critics Corner (1:00:34)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside the World of HBO's 'Betty'; Emmy Nominations Preview

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Emmy nominations preview, with Scott Feinberg (4:06)
Major League Baseball is back! (21:56)
Mailbag time (28:13)
Showrunner Spotlight: Crystal Moselle ('Betty') (42:44)
Critics Corner (1:12:08)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hall, how coronavirus continues to impact the TV industry and remembering Naya Rivera

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:33:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

TV community bids farewell to two beloved personalities (4:31)
The ways coronavirus is impacting the TV world (9:50)
HBO Max readying a TV spinoff for the upcoming Batman film (16:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (24:05)
Critics Corner (59:46)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Sara Bareilles opens up about going from 'Waitress' to creating Apple's 'Little Voice'

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

There's a lot going on in the streaming space (1:58)
The latest in the world of basic and premium cable (12:31)
What's happening with the broadcast networks (18:18)
Showrunner Spotlight: Sara Barielles and Jessie Nelson ('Little Voice') (23:32)
Critics Corner (59:54)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside 'Search Party's' curious path to HBO Max; TV’s racial reckoning and Hulu’s big arrivals

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Two more FX scripted originals moving to FX on Hulu (7:39)
Television beginning to right some recent wrongs (13:37)
Showtime going to air its James Comey miniseries (22:06)
Showrunner Spotlight: Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers ('Search Party') (33:01)
Critics Corner (1:02:02)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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On the Case With the 'Perry Mason' creators Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald; How COVID-19 Is Impacting Awards Season and Sports

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

NBC and ABC reveal their 2020-21 broadcast season schedules (4:22)
COVID's impact on awards season (16:51)
The pandemics impact on sports (25:16)
Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald ('Perry Mason') (35:52)
Critics Corner (1:13:19)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Hollywood's response to calls for police reform; a chat with the showrunners from 'Love, Victor'

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Hollywood's response to calls for police reform (4:35)
Mailbag! (14:45)
An update on TV production, with Lacey Rose (32:51)
Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('Love, Victor') (42:24)
Critics Corner (1:09:44)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With the 'Law & Order: SVU' Showrunner

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Meet 'Bob's Burgers'; (and 'Central Park') creator Loren Bouchard, plus what to watch in June

Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

'Men of a Certain Age' on HBO Max, with Mike Royce (2:56)
A look at the most anticipated June premieres (15:39)
An executive change at Freeform (26:53)
Loren Bouchard ('Central Park') (33:35)
Critics Corner (1:12:22)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 with Sam Esmail; ABC and CBS’ Fall Strategies

Fri, 22 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

ABC has firmed up its 2020-21 season (2:59)
CBS unveils "Fall" schedule... (12:29)
HBO Max launch is finally upon us (20:53)
Sam Esmail ('Homecoming') (28:18)
Critics Corner (1:00:18)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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Inside 'Snowpiercer's' long journey with Graeme Mason; How the broadcast networks are prepping for fall

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

CW has busy week of programming moves (5:22)
Fox revels fall schedule (14:05)
How broadcast schedulers are coping, with Preston Beckman (23:04)
Graeme Manson ('Snowpiercer') (35:11)
Critics Corner (1:01:20)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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'Dead to Me' creator previews season 2; Henry Winkler interview; plus will TV series write coronavirus into the episodes?

Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Will scripted TV address COVID-19 with Lacey Rose (6:12)
Hell week? (15:13)
'The Happy Days of Garry Marshall' with Henry Winkler (26:49)
Liz Feldman ("Dead to me") (43:12)
Critics Corner (1:11:09)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘Rick and Morty’ duo on their new show, ‘Solar Opposites’; Hank Azaria on ‘Brockmire’s’ end; and how Hollywood can go back to work

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

How TV can return to work with Bryn Sandberg (5:12)
About the 'Parks and Recreation' special (16:43)
'Brockmire' and baseball with Hank Azaria (25:21)
Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan ("Solar Opposites") (57:07)
Critics Corner (1:33:22)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘The Office’ creator Greg Daniels on a reboot/revival, his new Amazon and Netflix satire shows

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

A busy week for HBO and HBO Max (3:46)
Netflix first quarter earnings (12:24)
A "Parks and Recreation" reunion?! (16:31)
Showrunner Spotlight: Greg Daniels ("Upload" and "Space Force") (21:24)
Critics Corner (58:43)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Inside “One World: Together at Home”; J.J. Abrams Tackles DC; ‘Killing Eve’s’ Future

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Audrey Morrissey on her "One World: Together at Home" fundraiser (4:31)
HBO Max announcements (16:14)
Talkin' trash TV (19:50)
Showrunner Spotlight: Suzanne Heathcote ("Killing Eve") (26:59)
Critics Corner (49:58)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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“Mrs. America” creator on the Cate Blanchett drama series; ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ finale reviews and how broadcast networks are filling voids

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

How the networks are handling themselves (4:29)
Two family comedies wrapped this week (13:36)
Mailbag! (22:59)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dahvi Waller ("Mrs. America") (38:15)
Critics Corner (1:14:21)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Quibi launch and April TV preview; inside Apple‘s ‘Home Before Dark’

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Have you seen TIGER KING? (5:45)
All about Quibi with Natalie Jarvey (16:12)
April TV preview (25:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dana Fox ("Home Before Dark") (33:40)
Critics Corner (1:10:42)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘One Day at a Time’ and its uncertain future; Coronavirus TV updates

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

Olympics postponed and how it impacts NBCUniversal (5:17)
What shows are still going strong (12:18)
Mailbag! (16:41)
Showrunner Spotlight: Gloria Calderón Kellett ("One Day at a Time") (29:53)
Critics Corner (1:01:36)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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The larger impact of coronavirus on the TV industry, what to watch while quarantined and an interview with the ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ boss

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:

The impact of coronavirus on the TV landscape (2:13)
How late-night hosts are coping (14:39)
How coronavirus is impacting streamers (20:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Tigelaar ("Little Fires Everywhere") (32:49)
Critics Corner (1:08:56)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment industry, ‘Westworld’ season three preview and an interview with ‘Better Things’ star Pamela Adlon

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Coronavirus updates with Chris Gardner (3:40)
Catching up from last week (16:43)
'Westworld' is back with Josh Wigler (25:21)
Showrunner Spotlight: Pamela Adlon (32:49)
Critics Corner (1:04:56)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘Better Call Saul’ bosses on season five and what’s next, inside Disney’s shake-up, Dick Wolf’s epic deal and the unscripted boom

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Disney changes (2:54)
Dick Wolf’s new deal (13:05)
Unscripted TV boom (19:22)
Showrunner Spotlight: Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (“Better Call Saul”) (27:34)
Critics Corner (59:41)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Inside Amazon's Nazi-hunting drama series 'Hunters,' plus a critics' discussion on the year in television so far

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The year in TV so far with Inkoo Kang (4:14)
How the growing need for content is impacting TV studios (18:42)
Mailbag!!! (26:10)
Showrunner Spotlight: David Weil (38:49)
Critics Corner (1:17:09)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘Locke & Key’ creators on the long road to Netflix; pilot season and possible Writers Guild strike, explained

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

How the broadcast networks are prepping for the upcoming season (3:29)
The network perspective on pilot season with Fox Entertainment president (12:28)
How networks and streamers are preparing for a potential strike with THR's senior writer, Bryn Sandberg (28:40)
Showrunner Spotlight: Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill (37:23)
Critics Corner (1:10:59)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' boss interviewed; Disney's streaming gains; and Showtime's puzzling cancellation, explained

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Disney has reported its first-quarter earnings (6:29)
WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH... Showtime (15:50)
Moooooookie (22:08)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Goor (27:59)
Critics Corner (1:03:31)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'BoJack Horseman' creator on ending his Netflix animated comedy, why streamers are investing heavily in animation and a preview of the big game on Sunday

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The Big Game is this Sunday (5:09)
'True Detective' creator Nic Pizzolatto is on the move (11:18)
Streamers are investing in animation (15:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Raphael Bob-Waksberg (20:57)
Critics Corner (1:03:08)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'Better Call Saul' creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould on ending the 'Breaking Bad' prequel; an interview with 'Star Trek: Picard' showrunner Michael Chabon and Netflix’s new “ratings,” explained

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

New Netflix "Data" (5:04)
Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould talk about ending "Better Call Saul" (10:58)
Mailbag! (25:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Michael Chabon (37:06)
Critics Corner (55:30)

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Peacock's Streaming Strategy Decoded, Breaking TV News From TCA and an Interview with 'The Good Fight' and 'Evil' creators Robert and Michelle King

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Peacock unveils its launch plans
So much news from TCA
What's new with The CW
Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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FX CEO on Hulu partnership, ‘911: Lone Star’ preview with showrunner Tim Minear plus a Peak TV forecast for 2020

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

FX has released its annual Peak TV update
A chat Whit John Landgraf
ABC came armed with a ton of news
Showrunner Spotlight: Tim Minear
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'Party of Five' creator on Freeform’s immigration-themed reboot, plus a 2020 TV preview

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The most anticipated scripted series
Big narratives to keep an eye on in 2020
Golden Globes preview with Scott Feinberg
Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Lippman
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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2019 in review: biggest stories of the year, best and worst TV shows and an interview with Ramy Youssef

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The highs and lows in the streaming wars with Natalie Jarvey
The shows we said goodbye to
What stood out in 2019
An interview with Ramy Youssef
Critics Corner featuring Emily VanDerWerff

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators on season three and beyond; ‘Watchmen’ finale preview; and ‘Survivor’ failures

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Golden Globe and SAG nominations
It's the end of a chapter at Marvel
Survivor and the turmoil surrounding it
Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino
Critics Corner featuring Josh Wigler

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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'America’s Got Talent,’ Gabrielle Union and NBC’s culture woes plus an interview with Nichelle Tramble Spellman of Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told”

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

News over the holiday break
NBC launches investigation into AGT
CBS and Viacom's re-merger has officially closed
Showrunner Spotlight: Nichelle Tramble Spellman
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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An interview with ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Morgan about season three and the drama’s future; why Baby Yoda matters, Apple backlash and what to watch over Thanksgiving

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Talking Baby Yoda with Aaron Couch
Apple is digging a hole for itself
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight: Peter Morgan
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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“Friends” reunion, Hallmark’s programming chief on its big (and heteronormative) holiday programming plans, plus an interview with DC Universe’s “Harley Quinn” showrunners

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

"Friends" Reunion?
Hallmark's holiday plans with Bill Abbott
Executive turnover
Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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The Little Mermaid and ABC’s Live success; FX on Hulu explained; an interview with Shameless creator John Wells and what to expect from Disney+

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

A big week for ABC's live events department
FX (has the movies) on Hulu
Another streaming service launching this week
Showrunner Spotlight: John Wells
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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‘Game of Thrones’ pickups and passes, what to expect from HBO Max, AMC’s surprising cancellation, an interview with The Morning Show exec producer Kerry Ehrin and Apple’s first four shows reviewed

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Game of Thrones’ weird week
HBO Max unveiled
AMC cancels "Lodge 49"
Showrunner Spotlight: Kerry Ehrin
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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An interview with “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof, plus Marvel’s big TV changes and CBS’ good news

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Big change at Marvel TV
CBS gives vote of confidence to all five fall freshman shows
Let's go to the MAILBAG!
Showrunner Spotlight: Damon Lindelof
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trilogy, Apple’s learning curve and Netflix faces headwinds as the Streaming Wars approach

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The first casualty of the new broadcast season
Countdown to Apple TV+
Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings
Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Ronan Farrow’s new bombshell, a “Breaking Bad” refresher for “El Camino” and an interview with “The Walking Dead” content chief Scott Gimple

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Ronan Farrow's upcoming book is the talk of the town
NBCUniversal's forthcoming streamer
"El Camino" is out today
Showrunner Spotlight: Scott Gimple
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Netflix cancellations, the status of scripted at TNT and TBS, postseason baseball and why networks love sports and an interview with "Sorry for Your Loss" creator Kit Steinkellner

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Four is the new six
Network check-in: TNT, TBS and HBO
Baseball and Sports
Showrunner Spotlight: Kit Steinkellner
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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The Emmys, new and returning shows and an interview with Steve Levitan on "The Walking Dead"

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The Emmys are officially in the books
Looking to the future Emmys
High-profile new and returning shows premiering in October
Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Levitan
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Interview with Chuck Lorre, talking about the Emmys, NBCUniversal' streaming plans and SNL drama

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

NBCUniversal unveils streaming plans
Talking Emmys with Scott Feinberg
SNL may have found its shortest-tenured cast member
Showrunner Spotlight: Chuck Lorre
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Apple and Disney streaming news, Bad Robot and WB make it official and an interview with the legendary David E. Kelley

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Apple streaming service
Disney+ scraps The Muppets
Bad Robot deal at WB is official
Showrunner Spotlight: David E. Kelley
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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New and returning shows, the latest streaming news and interview with "Mixed-ish" showrunner Karen Gist

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The most anticipated new and returning shows for September
The week in Streaming News
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight: Karin Gist
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Interview with "David Makes Man" showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence, Disney+ announcement and TV winners and losers

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Disney+ content announcements at D23 Expo
Live from New York it's … NOT Leslie Jones
A look at TV winners and losers over the summer
Showrunner Spotlight: Dee Harris-Lawrence
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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DWTS backlash, a look at late-night, HBO Max news and a chat with Jason Katims

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Dancing With the Stars backlash
Late-Night Check-in with guest Natalie Jarvey
HBO Max news
Showrunner Spotlight: Jason Katims
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Discussing Viacom and CBS, AMC and ABC news and interview with POP TV president Brad Schwartz

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Matt Belloni discusses Viacom and CBS agreeing to re-merge
AMC and ABC both made some interesting hires this week
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight with Brad Schwartz
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Talking "The Good Place" with Mike Schur, FX announcement at TCA, the GoT creators cash in and Emmys go hostless

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

FX had the biggest announcement out of TCA
Game of Thrones creators cash in with a massive overall deal
The Emmys will go hostless
Showrunner Spotlight with Mike Schur
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - August 2nd, 2019

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:15 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Amazon came through TCA armed with a ton of news as usual
Starz has a new programming mandate
CBS executives kicked off the broadcast portion of TCA on Thursday
Showrunner Spotlight with Josh Schwartz
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - July 26th, 2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:00:04 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

San Diego Comic-Con is behind us
the Television Critics Association's summer press tour
Designated Survivor has been cancelled... AGAIN
Robin Thede joins to talk about A Black Lady Sketch Show
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - July 19th, 2019

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The Emmy nominations have arrived!
The latest in the Streaming Wars
Netflix has edited the controversial suicide scene from 13 Reasons Why
The TCA's summer press tour begins next week
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - July 12th, 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Friends is officially leaving Netflix
San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner
Lets talk season 3 of Stranger Things
CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl joins us to discuss Love Island
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - June 28th, 2019

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

One Day at a Time is headed to Pop Network
The Office is leaving Netflix in 2021
July Preview
Talking Emmys with "Awards Chatter" host, Scott Feinberg
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - June 21st, 2019

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

J.J. Abrams is in final negotiations with WarnerMedia
Nominations are out for the Television Critics Association's annual awards
Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter's executive TV editor, discusses Trevor Noah
Mailbag!!!
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - June 14th, 2019

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Surprising renewals and final season announcements
It's Pride Month! with Vida creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho
State of the Network check-in with BET
It's been a busy week for Quibi!
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Live from ATX Television Festival

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

This week we are LIVE from the ATX Television Festival in Austin!

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

About the festival with ATX co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland
This week in the headlines
Mailbag Segment!
The state of NBC with Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, the co-presidents of the network
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - May 31st, 2019

Fri, 31 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Adam Levine's departure from The Voice with Michael O'Connell
Lee Daniels still for the canceled Empire spinoff, Star
CBS announced The Good Fight will air first season on June 16
This is an extremely crowded month of TV premieres
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - May 24th, 2019

Fri, 24 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Game of Throne's larger impact
The end of Game of Thrones with Josh Wigler
Lets talk about The Big Bang Theory series finale
Talking with ABC's chief Karey Burke
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Special 2019 Post Upfronts Edition

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Breaking down the massive Disney presentation and the Hulu news
WarnerMedia's upfront presentation
The five networks released their fall schedules
Final takeaways from upfronts
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Special 2019 Upfronts Edition

Mon, 13 May 2019 22:45:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

NBC's up first
The new Fox Entertainment
Nothing changing at ABC
CBS kept things status quo
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - May 3rd, 2019

Fri, 03 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

It's crunch time at the broadcasters while they are reviewing pilots and the fate of bubble shows
Hulu has a slew of news
Network Check-in with Paramount Network
The Obamas unveiled their first slate of content for Netflix
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - April 26th, 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The CW will bring back its entire freshman class for the first time in network history
An update in the Jussie Smollett saga
A busy week of news at HBO
Broadcast networks are turning to live scripted comedy
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - April 19th, 2019

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Writers Guild and Association of Talent Agents are at war, Matthew Belloni explains
The surprising behind the scenes change on FX's Y: Last Man adaptation
The ax has begun to fall over at Fox
A topic from the Mailbag
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - April 12th, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:17:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Disney unveils its plans for their streaming platform, Disney+
All about packaging fees
Checking up on AMC
Game of Thrones talk with Josh Wigler
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - April 5th, 2019

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:14:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Dan got a sneak peak of Game of Thrones
The down side of peak TV
The scorching hot overall deals market
Mailbag, Mailbag, Maillllbaaagggg!
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - March 29th, 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

What we learned about Apple TV+ with Natalie Jarvey
The future of The CW
Our first Mailbag segment!
Baseball season is finally under way!
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - March 22nd, 2019

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Disney closed the Fox deal
Saving One Day at a Time with Mike Royce
Checking in on Pilot season
Apple finally ready to unveil its film and TV plans
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - March 15th, 2019

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The College Cheating Scandal with Michael O'Connell
The highs and lows of SXSW with Bryn Sandberg
Netflix cancellation of One Day at a Time
The Bachelor with Jackie Strause
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - March 8th, 2019

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Paying respect to Luke Perry
What's going on at HBO
DC's TV footprint
Mad About You getting the reboot treatment
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - March 1st, 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

The Oscars have come and gone
Third season of True Detective on HBO
The curious case of Jussie Smollett with THR's Michael O'Connell
Fox is bringing back 90210
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - February 22nd, 2019

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Talking Oscars with Scott Feinberg
Scott's take on the nominees
Netflix cancels last two remaining Marvel shows
Grey's Anatomy set to become the longest-running medical drama ever
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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TV's Top 5 - February 15th, 2019

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Breaking Bad feature film
The future of Friends on Netflix
What's going on with Hulu
Starz canceled Counterpart
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - February 7th, 2019

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

What's happening at TCA
Fox's John Landgraf
Indie Episodic at the Sundance Film Festival
The Super Bowl
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - January 24th, 2019

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Oscar Nominations
Fox's rendition of the Tony-winning musical RENT
Broadway on Netflix
Television Critics Association's winter press tour
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - January 18th, 2019

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

HBO reveals Game of Throne premiere
Comcast's entry into the streaming space with Natalie Jarvey
Sundance film festival
Pilot Season!
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - January 10th, 2019

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Closing the book on the Golden Globes
HBO's casting of new Game of Thrones prequel
Lifetime's Surviving R. Kelly
Fox's revival of Paradise Hotel
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - January 4th, 2019

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Holiday hits and misses
Shows that are ending in 2019
New series coming this year
Golden Globes preview with guest, Scott Feinberg
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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2018 Year In Review

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Biggest Headlines of the Year
Cast Departures
Worst Shows of the Year
Executive Departures
Best Shows of the Year

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - December 14th, 2018

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:

Kevin Hart and Oscars host
SAG Awards
Peak TV
Weekly News
Critics Corner

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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TV's Top 5 - December 7th, 2018

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:30:00 -0000

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Globes nominations
Awards show hosts,
Friends on Netflix,
News of the Week
What to Watch

Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst

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