The Watch ‘Pluribus’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Landman’ Episode 5
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Dec 19, 2025 Chris and Andy dive into a packed TV landscape for January, highlighting exciting returns like 'The Night Manager' and 'The Pit.' They dissect the emotional journey of Carol in the penultimate 'Pluribus,' focusing on themes of loneliness and evolving relationships. Meanwhile, they critique the stylistic shifts in 'Landman,' exploring its more laid-back tone and character developments. Expect plenty of laughs as they navigate the quirks of driving culture and production choices in the series.
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January's Unusually Heavy TV Slate
- January has an unusually dense TV release schedule with many high-profile returning shows and new series packed into early January.
- Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald expect this surge to make January one of the busiest months for TV coverage in years.
Night Manager's Broad, Star-Driven Appeal
- The Night Manager revival will likely be accessible to new viewers, focusing on star power and sleek espionage rather than requiring deep familiarity.
- Andy suggests Amazon's version prioritizes a cool action-espionage lead in Tom Hiddleston.
Slow-Build Emotional Payoff
- Pluribus prioritizes emotional minutiae over spectacle, showing long stretches of ordinary life to build impact.
- That cumulative domestic detail makes breakthrough scenes, like the diner sequence, feel profoundly earned.
