The Prestige TV Podcast

The hosts discuss the return to form in 'Fargo' Season 5 and how wives are at the center of the story. They explore recurring 'Fargo' archetypes and their favorite needle drops. They analyze power dynamics and manipulation in the show, as well as strong female characters. They also discuss unpayable debts, character development, memorable scenes, and horror elements in the show.

Jo and Amanda return to recap Episode 3-4 of Season 6 of ‘The Crown,’ including their thoughts on “memory Diana,” the show’s portrayal of Charles, the moral ambiguity in depicting Diana’s death, and how they position Prince William as the main character of the second half of the season, which drops on December 14.Check back in on the feed in December for our recaps of the second half of this final season of ‘The Crown.’Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson joins Sean to break down the second episode of 'The Curse'. They discuss the sparse use of comedy, voyeuristic filmmaking, and heightened discomfort. They unpack Asher and Whitney's motives and relationship dynamic. They react to Benny Safdie's performance and his character's arc so far.

Season 6 of ‘The Crown’ has finally arrived! Jo and Amanda sit down to recap the first two episodes of the four-episode drop on Netflix, including all the great performances and a beat-for-beat breakdown of the real-life controversies that inspired the show.Check back in the feed Monday for our recap of episodes 3 and 4.Hosts: Jo Robinson and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In anticipation of the November 16 drop of the first half of ‘The Crown’ Season 6, Jo and Amanda discuss their favorite performances and moments in Season 5 and where the show leaves off, before previewing everything we know about the final season so far.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Fennessey and Bill Simmons discuss 'The Curse' TV show, the melding of tones, Emma Stone's role, and the strangeness of the TV streaming landscape. They also talk about uncomfortable moments, slimy characters, changing TV release schedules, and the impact of streaming movies on TV shows. The hosts also discuss the return of 'The Prestige TV Podcast' and their show selection.

In anticipation of the next and final season of ‘The Crown,’ Jo and Amanda dig into the best episode (according to us) of the series, “Tywysog Cymru,” in which a young Prince Charles travels to Wales to assume his royal title of Prince of Wales.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Chris join together to honor Matthew Perry by celebrating the success of the ‘Studio 60’ pilot. They discuss the impressive chemistry between Perry and costar Bradley Whitford, highlight the end of a television era with the shift from 22-episode seasons to more unscripted content, and explore the complicated history of Aaron Sorkin’s work.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Chris RyanProducer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JoVanna makes their triumphant return to the feed with Netflix’s spooky season miniseries ‘The Fall of the House of Usher,’ which they recap in full. They break down Mike Flanagan’s body of work and their love for Edgar Allen Poe’s work, and talk about their favorite horror short fiction.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Amanda discuss the first two episodes of 'The Morning Show' Season 3, praising the lighting and special effects. They highlight the acting performances of Reese Witherspoon, Jon Hamm, and Billy Crudup. The hosts make predictions on how the season will end.