Jen and Sarah review ‘The Last of Us’ season one, episode one, and discuss the detailed world-building, intentional story structure, and interesting characters. They also share their most pressing questions and what they are looking forward to in this season.

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Review (~3:36)

TV & Us Awards (~44:56)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about.

Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode. And we have a very special announcement: season ten of TV & Us is coming soon!

This season, we will be reviewing The Last of Us season one.

We’re excited to dive into all nine episodes of this award-winning season to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season ten of TV & Us on Tuesday, October 29th wherever you get your podcasts!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Severance’ season one, episode one, and discuss this episode’s effectiveness in creating intrigue. They also reflect on how the filmmaking components come together to create unease and share the questions they have about this world.

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Review (~9:34)

TV & Us Awards (~36:17)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about. Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode. And we have a very special announcement: season nine of TV & Us is coming soon!

This season, we will be reviewing the first season of Severance.

We’re excited to dive into all nine episodes of this award-winning season to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season nine of TV & Us on Tuesday, September 3rd wherever you get your podcasts!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode six, and discuss the show’s larger themes, intentional writing, compelling characters, and the finale’s heartbreaking events. They also share what they hope to see in season two and petition Netflix to make more of this great show.

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Review (~2:03)

TV & Us Awards (~1:04:34)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode five, and discuss how this show consistently subverts expectations through its setups and payoffs. They also share some theories and what they expect to see in the next episode.

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Review (~1:41)

TV & Us Awards (~57:38)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode four, and discuss the show’s overall structure and pacing, important character-revealing moments, and interesting cliffhangers that will keep you watching.

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Review (~2:36)

TV & Us Awards (~40:50)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode three, and discuss the show's larger themes, great writing filled with satisfying set-ups and pay-offs, and characters we want to root for.

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Review (~1:46)

TV & Us Awards (~41:06)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode two, and discuss the structure of the episode and its focus on the characters, their relationships, and their place in their communities.

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Review (~1:26)

TV & Us Awards (~31:36)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Supacell’ season one, episode one, and discuss this foundation-laying episode, the way it creates empathy for the characters, and some of the themes woven throughout. They also share what they’re looking forward to seeing in future episodes.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:21)

TV & Us Awards (~36:16)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about. Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode.

This season, we will be reviewing the fist season of Netflix’s Supacell.

We’re excited to dive into all six episodes of this new sci-fi series to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season eight of TV & Us on Monday, August 5th wherever you get your podcasts!

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode ten, and reflect on the season as a whole. They discuss the character journeys, the cliffhangers, and how this compares to the previous two seasons.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:18)

TV & Us Awards (~1:06:21)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Severance’ season one, episode nine, and discuss the revelations learned by each character and what they hope to see in the next season. They also contemplate what makes a satisfying season finale and lament the lack of goats in this episode.

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Review (~2:48)

TV & Us Awards (~51:49)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode nine, and discuss the callbacks to previous episodes, the structure of the season, and what they’re hoping to see in the season finale.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:20)

TV & Us Awards (~55:26)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode eight, and discuss the sound design, cinematography, writing, and performances and how those components come together beautifully in this powerful episode.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:37)

TV & Us Awards (~46:14)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode seven. They discuss this episode’s structure, pacing, and themes and wonder what the rest of the season has in store.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:10)

TV & Us Awards (~40:25)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode six, and discuss the characters and how they reveal important themes of belonging and connection, as well as the structure of the episode and how it fits into the larger narrative.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:25)

TV & Us Awards (~45:25)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode five, and discuss the strategic use of humor in difficult moments, the character growth in this episode, and the structure of this season as a whole.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:55)

TV & Us Awards (~42:44)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode four, and discuss the effective pacing of the season, the complex character journeys, and what they hope to see in the coming episodes.

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Review (~1:58)

TV & Us Awards (~36:14)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode three, and discuss how themes are explored throughout this episode, the interesting journeys the characters go on, and the intentional structure of the season.

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Review (~2:20)

TV & Us Awards (~44:23)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode two, and discuss how the screenplay effectively creates tension, reveals more about the characters, and infuses humor throughout.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:02)

TV & Us Awards (~35:53)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Bear’ season three, episode one, and discuss Carmy’s character journey throughout the show, the powerful score and cinematography, and the new tone of this season.

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Review (~2:46)

TV & Us Awards (~38:25)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about. Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode.

This season, we will be reviewing The Bear season three.

We’re excited to dive into all ten episodes of the brand new season of this beloved show to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season seven of TV & Us on Friday, June 28th wherever you get your podcasts!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Severance’ season one, episode eight, and discuss how the characters have grown over the season. They also ponder some of the unusual symbols in the show and share what they hope to see in the season finale.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:50)

TV & Us Awards (~35:07)

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This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more movie and TV discussions. And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.

Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode ten and discuss the victories and challenges the characters experience in this episode. They also share their most pressing questions about the next season.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:48)

Awards (~53:48)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode nine and discuss the character development throughout the season and the way this episode sets the stakes for the season finale.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:04)

Awards (~55:47)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode eight and discuss the characters’ growth, the increasing stakes, and the progression of the plot in this feel-good episode.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:23)

Awards (~47:54)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode seven, and discuss Richie’s character growth throughout this episode and how the show intentionally highlights certain characters.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:04)

Awards (~44:50)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode six, and discuss the way this show builds tension while also developing characters and reframing what we thought we knew.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:47)

Awards (~56:55)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode five, and discuss the highs and lows of the characters and how the show’s pacing helps build and resolve tension throughout the season.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:58)

Awards (~45:48)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode four, and discuss how the technical components of this episode reflect Marcus’ personality and what we learn about this beloved character.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:43)

Awards (~32:05)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode three, and discuss the growth of the characters, Sydney’s tour of Chicago restaurants, and the seeding of potential sources of tension.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:26)

Awards (~37:48)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode two, and discuss the changes in each character and the satisfying set-ups and pay-offs throughout the season.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:55)

Awards (~39:25)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season two, episode one, and discuss the tone of this new season, the way it creates tension, and the interesting character development in this episode.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:22)

Awards (~37:30)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Severance’ season one, episode seven, and discuss the dramatic twist ending. They also unpack the momentum of this episode and how this show effectively highlights truths about our world.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:32)

TV & Us Awards (~35:43)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about. Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode.

This season, we will be reviewing The Bear season two.

We’re excited to dive into all ten episodes of the second season of this acclaimed show to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season six of TV & Us on Monday, May 6th wherever you get your podcasts!

Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode eight, and discuss the characters’ emotional arcs throughout the season. They also reflect on how this season finale sets the stage for season two.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:50)

Awards (~40:37)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode seven, and discuss the way the cinematography creates tension while also delivering important character moments.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:15)

Awards (~50:46)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear, season one, episode six, and discuss the terrific writing that continues to build stakes, develop complex and interesting characters, and explore important themes.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:23)

Awards (~46:02)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode five, and discuss the intentionality of the writing, the set-ups and pay-offs throughout the season, and some tender character moments.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:04)

Awards (~42:52)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode four, and unpack the simple and often hilarious situations in this episode that lead to character-revealing moments.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:48)

Awards (~34:16)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode three, and discuss the powerful character-revealing moments, important leadership and life lessons, and expertly-paced storytelling.

Shownotes:

Review (~1:35)

Awards (~39:25)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode two, and discuss the dynamic characters, the subtle character-revealing moments, and the intentional storytelling in this episode.

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Review (~1:31)

Awards (~32:33)

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Jen and Sarah review The Bear season one, episode one, and discuss the way the pilot efficiently introduces the characters and setting and lays the foundation for future episodes.

Shownotes:

Review (~5:04)

Awards (~35:21)

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Welcome to TV & Us, a conversation show about the TV series we just can’t stop talking about. Each season, we focus on a different show, reviewing it episode by episode.

This season, we will be reviewing The Bear season one.

We’re excited to dive into all eight episodes of the first season of this acclaimed show to see what we can learn about ourselves and the world around us. And we invite you to hang out and watch along with us!

Join us for season five of TV & Us on Monday, March 18th wherever you pod!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Severance’ season one, episode six, and discuss some significant character transformations and continue to puzzle over symbols in the show. They also share what they think this season is building toward.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:16)

TV & Us Awards (~33:40)

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Jen and Sarah are joined again by Nate and Pat to recap True Detective season four. They discuss the season four finale and how it wraps up this story. They also share how this compares to the previous seasons.

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip to review True Detective season four, episode six. They discuss the interesting themes and theories about the ambiguous ending and share their thoughts on the season as a whole.

Shownotes:

Review (~7:33)

Awards (~39:48)

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Connect with Philip and his podcast, ⁠⁠The Substance,⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Substance on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @thesubstancepod.

Jen and Sarah are joined again by Nate and Pat to review True Detective season four, episode five. They discuss the pacing, plot structure, and character revelations in this dramatic episode and share what they hope to see next.

Shownotes:

Review (~3:12)

Awards (~43:44)

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Jen and Sarah are joined again by Nate and Pat to review True Detective season four episode four. They discuss this season’s pacing, characters, and themes and how it measures up to other seasons of True Detective.

Shownotes:

Review (~2:29)

Awards (~49:42)

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