
Still Watching
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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Jun 15, 2023 • 34min
Ranking The 5 Best Sex and the City Episodes of All Time, Part 2
In the second episode of our two-part special, Vanity Fair dissects the most memorable moments from two iconic Sex and the City episodes: "Splat!" and "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice." Hollywood editor Hilary Busis and executive editor Claire Howorth (resident SATC analysts) join Still Watching host Chris Murphy to discuss, with a top-five ranking reveal at the end!
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Jun 8, 2023 • 49min
The 5 Best Sex and the City Episodes of All Time, Part 1
Who do you like least: Big, Berger, or Aidan? Was Bradley Cooper or Lucy Liu the better cameo? And why is Miranda always suffering? Vanity Fair dissects the most memorable moments from three iconic Sex and the City episodes; "The Shoot Single People, Don't They?" along with "Hot Child In The City" and "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda." Still Watching host Chris Murphy joins Hollywood editor Hilary Busis and executive editor Claire Howorth (resident SATC analysts). Next week we'll return to recap two more episodes and definitively rank our top five.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 30min
Succession Director Mark Mylod Had to “Walk a Tight Rope” To Nail the Finale
On a special bonus episode of Still Watching, Mylod reveals how he shaped the Roy family's demise: “It's about the cruelty of hope.”
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May 30, 2023 • 54min
Saying a Final Farewell to the Roys with Jeremy Strong
On Still Watching, hosts Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy and TV correspondent Joy Press unpack the tragic ending for the Roy family. Plus, an in-depth conversation with Jeremy Strong about filming the finale.
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May 29, 2023 • 16min
Succession Episode 10: We Have A Successor
Richard and Chris share their initial impressions of the series finale.
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May 22, 2023 • 57min
Succession Episode 9: What Is Logan Roy’s Legacy?
On the penultimate episode of Succession, the series presents conflicting views of Logan as the Roy patriarch is laid to rest. Plus, a conversation with Alan Ruck.
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May 15, 2023 • 49min
Succession Episode 8: Succession’s Unbearable Election Episode Felt Like 2016 All Over Again
Still Watching hosts Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy break down the PTSD-triggering “America Decides,” while David Canfield chats with Justin Kirk about playing neo-fascist Jeryd Mencken.
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May 8, 2023 • 54min
Succession Episode 7: Can Shiv and Tom Come Back From This?
On this week’s episode of Still Watching, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy unpack Shiv and Tom’s epic fight, Kendall’s poor parenting skills, and the fallout of Roman’s big moves. Plus, interviews with Peter Friedman and David Rasche.
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May 1, 2023 • 57min
Succession Episode 6: Kendall Is Cringe, But Is He Free?
On this week’s episode of Still Watching, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy unpack Kendall’s corny but effective product launch for Waystar Royco’s newest venture. Plus, an in-depth interview with the episode’s director, Lorene Scafaria.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 54min
Succession Episode 5: Are Kendall and Roman Failing Upwards?
On this week's episode of Still Watching, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy break down the winners and losers of “Kill Lists.” Plus, a conversation with J. Smith Cameron.
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