The Watch ‘The American Revolution,’ ‘Industry’ S4 Trailer, ‘Pluribus’ E4, and ‘Landman’ S2E2
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Nov 24, 2025 Dive into Ken Burns' impactful six-part documentary on the American Revolution, exploring its emotional resonance and narration. The hosts react to the visually ambitious trailers for Industry's fourth season and Y: Marshals, revealing intriguing character dynamics. They analyze the latest developments in Pluribus, focusing on moral choices and the tense stakes with an AI twist. Plus, their thoughts on Landman’s second season delight as they discuss family dynamics and the rapid rise of wealth, all while sharing a few comedic highlights.
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Ken Burns As Cultural Time Machine
- Ken Burns' documentaries act as cultural memory, transporting viewers through voice, music, and narrative cadence.
- Chris Ryan argues The American Revolution joins Burns' canon as a major influence on American popular culture.
Personal Reaction To The New Burns Doc
- Chris Ryan describes the visceral thrill when Peter Coyote's narration and the score transported him back to his parents' living room.
- He lists the voice cast and notes Joe Keery's surprising, effective casting as a fifer.
Narrative Framing Makes History Feel New
- Burns frames familiar historical events (like the Declaration) with cinematic cliffhanger tension.
- That narrative construction makes well-known history feel newly dramatic and urgent.
