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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 60min
Super Bowl Trailers and Ads, and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 5
The hosts discuss Super Bowl trailers including 'Wicked', 'Deadpool 3', and the remake of 'Twisters'. They also talk about the emotional moments in the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and the lack of focus on detective work.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
Sports Goes Back to Bundles, Apple TV's Upcoming Slate, and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Episodes 3-6
Chris and Andy discuss the joint sports streaming platform coming from Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN. They also talk about Apple TV's upcoming shows like 'Sugar' and analyze 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' episodes 3-6, praising its lack of backstory.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 11min
‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 4 and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
The hosts discuss the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and its multiple mystery plotlines. They share their pleasant surprise with 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' after its long road to production. They briefly mention the premiere of the final season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 10min
The Health of the IP-Verse and ‘Expats’ With Joanna Robinson
Joanna Robinson joins Andy to discuss the strength of big IP franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. They also talk about the new Amazon show 'Expats' starring Nicole Kidman and preview the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country'.

Jan 29, 2024 • 52min
Double Detective: 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 3 and 'Monsieur Spade' Episode 3
Chris and Andy discuss the lack of easter-egging in 'True Detective' and the dynamic between Danvers and Navarro. They explore the dense plotline of 'Monsieur Spade' and its balancing act between mystery and absurdity. The chapter concludes with a humorous discussion on divorce and a sponsor ad for a Peacock original series.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
'The Curse,' ‘Fargo,’ and the Last Gasp of Prestige TV
The hosts discuss the finales of 'The Curse' and 'Fargo' and whether prestige television can still be made. They also talk about John Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' through the election.

Jan 22, 2024 • 47min
Breaking Down 'True Detective: Night Country,' Episode 2
The hosts discuss callbacks to 'True Detective' Season 1, the increasing horror and paranormal elements this season, and the role of the environment in the plot. They also explore engaging with subtext in TV shows, observations on high prices and smoking, and the intriguing aspects of 'True Detective: Night Country'.

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 20min
What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen.
Clive Owen discusses his decision to take on the iconic detective character Sam Spade. The hosts also talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys and what the sweep of awards says about the state of the TV industry. They break down the first episode of 'Monsieur Spade' and discuss its ties to 'The Maltese Falcon'.

Jan 15, 2024 • 59min
'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 1, With Creator Issa Lopez
Creator Issa Lopez discusses the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and how it differs from previous iterations. They also talk about the setting's constant nighttime and its impact on the story. Lopez shares how she came up with the idea for the show and working with Jodie Foster.

Jan 11, 2024 • 56min
‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie.
Carrie Coon and Parker Posey are cast in the next season of ‘White Lotus’. The hosts discuss the possibility of a Mandalorian movie and its impact on a potential Season 4. They also dive into the struggles faced by the new Marvel TV show ‘Echo’ in setting the right tone.


