The hosts discuss the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and its multiple mystery plotlines. They share their pleasant surprise with 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' after its long road to production. They briefly mention the premiere of the final season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

Joanna Robinson joins Andy to discuss the strength of big IP franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. They also talk about the new Amazon show 'Expats' starring Nicole Kidman and preview the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country'.

Chris and Andy discuss the lack of easter-egging in 'True Detective' and the dynamic between Danvers and Navarro. They explore the dense plotline of 'Monsieur Spade' and its balancing act between mystery and absurdity. The chapter concludes with a humorous discussion on divorce and a sponsor ad for a Peacock original series.

The hosts discuss the finales of 'The Curse' and 'Fargo' and whether prestige television can still be made. They also talk about John Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' through the election.

The hosts discuss callbacks to 'True Detective' Season 1, the increasing horror and paranormal elements this season, and the role of the environment in the plot. They also explore engaging with subtext in TV shows, observations on high prices and smoking, and the intriguing aspects of 'True Detective: Night Country'.

Clive Owen discusses his decision to take on the iconic detective character Sam Spade. The hosts also talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys and what the sweep of awards says about the state of the TV industry. They break down the first episode of 'Monsieur Spade' and discuss its ties to 'The Maltese Falcon'.

Creator Issa Lopez discusses the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and how it differs from previous iterations. They also talk about the setting's constant nighttime and its impact on the story. Lopez shares how she came up with the idea for the show and working with Jodie Foster.

Carrie Coon and Parker Posey are cast in the next season of ‘White Lotus’. The hosts discuss the possibility of a Mandalorian movie and its impact on a potential Season 4. They also dive into the struggles faced by the new Marvel TV show ‘Echo’ in setting the right tone.

Jason Mantzoukas discusses his favorite things he consumed in 2023, including 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'The Other Two'. He talks about the newest season of 'Reacher' and working on 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'.

Chris and Andy discuss TV and movies they consumed over the holidays. They talk about the impact of strikes on upcoming 2024 TV shows. They share their most anticipated shows of the year. They reminisce about acting classes and their love for theater. They discuss upcoming show release dates, Netflix's content release strategy, and upcoming shows on Apple TV. They delve into behind-the-scenes maneuvering of highly anticipated shows. They talk about Sarah Paulson's viral video reaction and their anticipation for an upcoming show. They discuss a profile of Scott Frank and rate the film Night Swim.