

Still Watching
Vanity Fair
Join Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, and Hillary Busis as they recap and analyze the most exciting series on TV and streaming, and get the inside story on how they came together through interviews with television stars and creators. Get in touch, email us at stillwatching@vanityfair.com.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 44min
The Regime, Episode 1: Palace Intrigue
Richard, Chris, and Hillary dive into The Regime, a satirical dramedy from the mind of Succession alum Will Tracey. Plus, star Kate Winslet joins to break down the similarities between her and autocratic chancellor Elena.
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Feb 25, 2024 • 6min
Next on Still Watching: The Regime
Kate Winslet returns to HBO but this time tries her hand at comedy with The Regime. Chris, Hillary and Richard discuss what they’re looking forward to in this six part limited series.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 45min
True Detective: Night Country, Bonus Episode: Going Deep with Issa López
Night Country's showrunner, Issa López, discusses True Detective season four, revealing surprising Easter eggs and character backstories. Topics include character naming process, evolution of murderer identification, symbolism of oranges, severed tongue mystery, and legacy of director John Ford. Insights on themes like the night country, ancient sea creatures, spirals, and flat circle time concept. Teaser for upcoming project The Regime starring Kate Winslet.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 6: So, Who Killed the Tsalal Scientists?
Richard, Chris, and Hillary discuss how Night Country reveals both what happened to the scientists and who really killed Annie K. Plus, Jodie Foster joins to dig into how the ending reinforces all of the show's themes, filming her big underwater scene, and why time, truly, is a flat circle.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 49min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 5: Let's Get Oedipal
As episode five premieres early on Max to avoid the Super Bowl, Richard, Chris, and Hillary break down Night Country's biggest twist yet, while John Hawkes stops by to talk about writing Hank's unbelievably bleak song and staging a very tense standoff.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 49min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 4: The Worst Christmas Ever
Richard, Chris, and Hillary discuss Ennis's incredibly depressing holiday, complete with death, breakdowns, and a heart-wrenching romantic diss. Plus, Kali Reis joins to talk all things Evangeline Navarro, and how this episode's major tragedy will drive her going forward
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Jan 29, 2024 • 44min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 3: What Really Happened in the Wheeler Case
Richard, Chris, and Hillary dig into the reason behind Danvers and Navarro's rift, Hank's hillibillies, and a theory that climate change could be responsible for the Tsalal deaths. Plus, Isabella LaBlanc joins to talk about bringing Leah Danvers to life.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 43min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 2: All Aboard the F--k Trailer
Actor Christopher Eccleston joins the hosts to discuss a sex scene with Jodie Foster. They delve into cliffhangers, mysterious relationships, and season four's connection to True Detective. Topics include character dynamics, hidden relationships, and the impact of Black Twitter on American political culture.

Jan 15, 2024 • 47min
True Detective: Night Country, Episode 1: What's Really Haunting Ennis, Alaska?
Actor Finn Bennett joins the hosts to discuss playing the character Peter Prior on True Detective. They explore the small-town setting in Alaska, character dynamics, and climate change concerns. The podcast also delves into the acting journey of Finn Bennett and speculations on suspects in the mystery plot.

Jan 8, 2024 • 6min
Next on Still Watching: True Detective: Night Country
Can a new showrunner and Jodie Foster reinvigorate one of prestige TV's most beloved franchises? Richard, Chris, and Hillary are about to find out with an all-new season of Still Watching dedicated to True Detective season four.
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