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Slow Horses and Alias: What makes a great spy show?

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 st

Sep 14
1 h 02 min

[Patreon Preview] Party Down: "Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty"

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 th

Sep 7
10 min

Colin From Accounts or Wishbone: Who's the goodest boy?

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 impassion

Sep 7
54 min

Why do we love Adults so much?

With the celebrated return of FX's Adults this week, Alan & Kathryn dedicate the episode to the sitcom's triumphant second season. Then, the pair sit down with Adults' cr

Aug 31
1 h 16 min

Is Sterling Point the best YA soap since The OC?

In this week's episode, Alan & Kathryn discuss the teen hit of the summer - Prime soap Sterling Point - including lauding the talents of Ella Rubin. Then, we look back at

Aug 24
1 h 09 min

Does Lanterns want to be a comic book show?

The latest instalment in the DC Universe arrives this week, and Alan & Kathryn are here to share their thoughts on HBO's Lanterns. Then, a throwback tribute to a legendar

Aug 17
1 h 02 min

Why is Ted Lasso back, exactly?

With the return of Apple TV's flagship comedy looming, Alan & Kathryn attempt to untangle the complicated road that brought Ted Lasso back for a fourth season. Then the p

Aug 10
1 h 03 min

[Patreon Preview] The Leftovers: "Axis Mundi"

August's special Patreon-exclusive episode sees Alan and Kathryn break down the historic course correction of The Leftover's second season, beginning with its premiere ep

Aug 3
11 min

Wait, the creator of New Girl made a cop show?

Alan & Kathryn take a tour through Furious, the new Hulu crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether. Then, they discuss the history of her hangout sitcom New Girl through the

Aug 3
1 h 03 min

When spinoffs get too weird

We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then

Jul 27
1 h 13 min

Does Lucky give us Anya Taylor joy?

Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. 00:

Jul 20
57 min

Are Little House on the Prairie and Deadwood the same show?

This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood. 00:00 Intro/Posterwa

Jul 13
1 h 03 min

Elle, Hannibal, and the prequel problem

Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their fa

Jul 6
1 h 04 min

[Patreon Preview] The Americans: "START"

Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of al

Jul 6
7 min

Does The Bear earn a starred review?

In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat wi

Jun 29
1 h 18 min

Do we finally like House of the Dragon?

This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs.

Jun 22
1 h 04 min

Is Widow's Bay more cursed than Gilligan's Island?

Alan and Kathryn cast away to the sleeper hit of the TV season, Widow's Bay, before building a critique of Gilligan's Island out of nothing but bamboo and coconuts. 00:0

Jun 15
1 h 12 min

The Vampire Lestat & Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The stakes have never been higher! Alan and Kathryn reflect on the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat (formerly Interview With the Vampire), before reckoning with the

Jun 8
1 h 14 min

Love Island & Lost

With the new season of Love Island USA on the horizon, Kathryn tries to convince Alan to couple up with the show, before the two flash back to the classic Lost episode "T

Jun 1
1 h 01 min

[Patreon Preview] Mad Men: "The Suitcase"

In this special preview of the first Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, Alan and Kathryn promise to break down one of their favorite episodes of Mad Men. But first,

Jun 1
10 min

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I want to like this show, but they drop it before current seasons of shows are done and make no attempt to only discuss episodes we’ve seen, when they have access to more. I’ve stopped listening, since they’ve spoiled plot points of at least 3 shows I’m watching, as I’m used to podcasters who respect the viewers and only discuss episodes we’ve seen.

Alibi313 · Aug 2026

I’m loving the dispatches on Bones overseas! This podcast not only offers great discussion of (sometimes) great TV, but also digs into the different ways TV can be enjoyed and how it shows up in our lives. I’ve followed Alan through several websites and a few podcasts. I’m new to Kathryn’s work and her thoughts are both insightful and delightful. A must-listen for TV nerds.

Sophie Bangs · Aug 2026

Very little flab/inconsequential "banter" on this show. I have so much respect for their laser-focus on the pod's core question, "Is the TV good?" They don't go off on tangents about topics they don't fully understand!

Robert in Hollywood · Aug 2026

These TV critics are deservedly well-regarded and the podcast is well worth your time (consider checking out their Patreon to support them and get bonus content). It’s always interesting and valuable to hear insights from these professionals to enrich my understanding of good TV (and their discussion of Gilligan’s Island was fun and raised hopes that they’ll occasionally cover other pre-prestige TV rerun staples that live rent-free in my Gen X brain like the Brady Bunch).

KateDanielsMercyHauptman · Jun 2026

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