The Prestige TV Podcast Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing?
Feb 7, 2024
Guests Andy Greenwald and Amanda Dobbins discuss the HBO series 'Girls' and its impact on television. They analyze the cultural significance of the show, Lena Dunham's self-awareness as a creator, and the evolution of the characters throughout the seasons. They also debate whether the series finale 'stuck the landing' and explore different types of show finales. The podcast provides an insightful and entertaining discussion of the popular TV show.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Friday Night Lights: From Network to Prestige Show
02:32 • 8min
Analyzing the Finale and Comparing it to the Rest of the Series
10:11 • 2min
The Impact and Buzz of the TV Show 'Girls'
12:35 • 15min
Analyzing the Evolution of 'Girls'
27:19 • 22min
The Physical Transformation of a Character
49:28 • 9min
Discussing the Finale of 'Girls'
58:15 • 2min
Early Motherhood Challenges
01:00:18 • 7min
Reflections on the Finale of 'Girls'
01:07:17 • 19min
Analyzing Different Types of Show Finales: Did the 'Girls' Finale Stick the Landing?
01:26:09 • 5min