Still Watching

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson are taking time before a new season of Still Watching to survey the Fall TV landscape and catch up with some returning favorites. This week, American Vandal, Season 2 is on Netflix. The Peabody Award winning series follows up the mystery of who drew the dicks with another true crime story from high school. This time Peter and Sam head to a private Catholic High School to solve the poop-related crimes. This week's interview is with actor Tyler Alvarez, who plays Peter Maldonado in both seasons.Interview begins at 21 minutes and 36 seconds.This episode is brought to you by The Sinner. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson are taking time before a new season of Still Watching to survey the Fall TV landscape and catch up with some returning favorites.This week, Richard introduces Joanna to Ozark, the Netflix crime series that follows the Byrdes (Jason Bateman and Laura Linney) who move to the Missouri Ozarks and become entangled in shady business like money laundering and drug cartels.This episode is brought to you by The Sinner. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Milk" the eighth and final episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. Camille offers herself to Adora to try and save Amma. The solution to the mystery is revealed. This week's episode includes three interviews - series creator Marti Noxon, actor Eliza Scanlen (Amma), and series director Jean Marc Vallee.Marti Noxon interview begins at 13 minutes and 38 seconds in.Eliza Scanlen interview begins at 50 minutes in.Jean Marc Vallee interview begins at 1 hour, 26 and a half minutes in Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Falling" the seventh episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. Consequences from last week's party begin to reveal a dark secret at the heart of Camille's family. This week's interview is actor Patricia Clarkson who talks about dancing and bringing Adora to life without having read the book.Interview begins at 52 and a half minutes in.Spoilers begin at 1 hour, 13 minutes in.This episode is brought to you by The Sinner. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Cherry" the sixth episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. The mystery deepens. John Keene gets taunted. Jackie is questioned. Camille and Amma spend some quality time together. This week's interview is actor Eliza Scanlen who discusses roller skating and making "nice girl Amma" different from rebellious Amma.Interview begins at 1 hour, 15 minutes.Spoilers begin at 1 hour, 40 minutes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Closer" the fifth episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. It's time to celebrate Calhoun Day in Wind Gap. Adora forces a shop to open on the holiday. Amma rolls into her performance. Camille and Richard have an encounter. This week's interview is actor Chris Messina who discusses the surprising end scene for Detective Dick, and building up the character of Richard beyond his portrayal in the novel.Interview begins at 1 hour, 3 minutes.Spoilers begin at 1 hour, 37 minutes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Emma Stefansky and Matt Singer discuss the first episode of the new season of the limited series The Sinner in this special limited podcast series, sponsored by USA Network.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Ripe" the fourth episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. Adora's hand is injured, Jackie appears at a boozy lunch, Alan gets Vickery a drink. A tough conversation between Camille and the detective opens up another painful chapter in her life. This week's interview is actor Elizabeth Perkins who delves into how the show's point of view changes how scenes make the final edit, and hitting the pitch perfect balance between comedy and melancholy to portray Jackie. Interview begins at 26 minutes in.Spoilers begin at 1 hour, 31 minutes in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Fix," the third episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. We finally get to learn more about Sydney Sweeney's mysterious Alice who has been popping up in the first couple episodes. Camillie plays two sides against the middle while Adora gets in the way. Amma takes a field trip. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Dirt," the second episode of the HBO original series Sharp Objects. A funeral in Wind Gap reveals that getting to the bottom of the mystery and Camille's family drama is like...pulling teeth. This week's interview is with author Gillian Flynn who is executive producing the series and reveals how the HBO adaptation is adding and accentuating from her original novel.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices