TV Is Good

Kathryn is joined by her Vulture colleague Roxana Hadadi to discuss the return of The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke's neo-noir. Can the excellent first season possibly be improved upon? Spoilers: yes! Then, the pair trade Tulsa for Stars Hollow as they re-examine the ups and downs of the beloved Gilmore Girls.00:00 Introduction01:28 Housekeeping: Alan's absence02:02 Serling book event rescheduled02:46 What's Roxana's deal?07:35 The return of Girls17:51 The Lowdown44:21 Gilmore Girls

With Alan out of action, Kathryn brings in The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss a pair of future-focused legal dramas. First, Robert and Michelle King's latest legal drama Cupertino, featuring the return of Mike Colter, the grand arrival of Busy Phillips into the Kings universe, some typically delightful weirdo TV judges. Then they consider the long-forgotten science fiction procedural series Century City, which includes an aging boy band, biotech panic, and one fateful pair of nanopants.00:00 Introduction01:44 Housekeeping: Alan's absence03:33 Postponed events04:50 Introducing Dan09:06 Cupertino39:34 Century City

Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take a tour through the original Lonesome Dove miniseries and its many, many sequels.00:00 Introduction00:51 See Alan & Kathryn live01:41 Treehouse of Horror on Patreon02:50 Ninety seconds of Love is Blind: Boston04:50 East of Eden32:04 Lonesome Dove

Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of superlatives.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

With the advent of fall TV upon us, Alan & Kathryn break from their format to run down several of the biggest shows on the horizon. Then, the pair are joined by journalist and author Lynette Rice to discuss her new book: "ER: The Oral History".Purchase Lynette's book at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250399588/er/00:00 Introduction01:20 Housekeeping: Alan wrote a book! Live appearances abound!03:20 October's Patreon episode04:40 Fall TV Preview40:00 Lynette Rice Interview

With the return of Apple TV's Slow Horses, Alan and Kathryn discuss the show's willingness to kill beloved characters off as well as the dichotomy of running-spies and strolling-spies. Then the pair navigate the many twists and turns of J.J. Abrams' own spy show, Alias.00:00 Introduction01:15 October's Patreon episode02:33 The Emmys, weekend one08:24 Fleabag's tenth anniversary10:00 Slow Horses37:17 Alias

This week, Alan and Kathryn's attention is briefly distracted by the return of Australian rom-com Colin from Accounts, causing them to unexpectedly veer into an impassioned discussion of the wonderful 90s PBS show Wishbone.00:00 Introduction01:11 The newest Patreon episode: Party Down01:48 The Simpsons - Kathryn's blind spot03:24 Colin From Accounts27:10 Wishbone

For our special Labor Day Patreon-exclusive episode, Alan & Kathryn revisit Party Down, one of the most underrated sitcoms of the twenty-first century, in a discussion that is both long and interesting.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod