It’s another short podcast this week, as a work commitment forces Kate to keep things (comparatively) concise. There’s still plenty of TV to discuss, however, and Noel and Kate kick things off with a quick check-in on the penultimate episode of Top Chef: South Carolina before diving in with the comedies. This week, that includes the season premiere of The Detour, fun episodes of Speechless, black-ish, Superstore, and Jane the Virgin. Next up are the drama and genre offerings, including a preview of next week’s event series When We Rise, the much-anticipated premiere of The Good Fight, an intense Steven Universe, Supergirl’s middling Valentine’s Day episode, and another dream and memory-focused Legion. Afterward, Noel and Kate briefly chat about how various late night shows are handling the Trump administration, which shows and hosts are best suited to covering President Trump, and which are currently falling flat.
Covering President Trump in Late Night (1:00:46)
Our Week in Reality and Comedy
Top Chef: South Carolina (5:45)
The Detour premiere (7:59)
Speechless (12:20)
black-ish (15:41)
Superstore (19:30)
Jane the Virgin (22:44)
Our Week in Drama and Genre
Preview When We Rise (33:18)
The Good Fight premiere (37:00)
Steven Universe (41:02)
Supergirl (45:43)
Arrow (49:44)
Legion (51:01)
Music Featured: “Just To Get a Rep” by Gang Starr; “You Were Right About Everything” by Erin McKeown
Clips Featured: “Trump’s Nuclear Plan: It’s Like The Cold War All Over Again” from the Friday, February 24th, 2017 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; “Hey! Transgender Kids” from the Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers
With Noel under the weather, we keep things on the shorter side this week on the podcast. First we talk through a handful of our high―and low―lights of the week’s TV, including the Doubt premiere, a Lena-filled Supergirl, a Very Special Arrow, a potentially promising Legion, a mixed Superstore, and a time-jumped Jane the Virgin. Afterward, inspired by the upcoming ClexaCon, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with acclaimed Canadian web series Carmilla.
DVD Shelf: Carmilla (58:46)
Our Week in TV
Doubt premiere (4:08)
Supergirl (11:31)
Arrow (22:19)
Legion (27:25)
Superstore (37:04)
Jane the Virgin (45:28)
Music Featured: “Fresh” by Kool & The Gang; “Love Will Have Its Sacrifices” by SOLES
Between season finales, premieres, previews, and a surprise shake-up on Jane the Virgin, it’s been a big week in TV. First up this episode, Noel and Kate talk comedy, looking at the premiere of Comedy Central’s Detroiters and some of ABC’s Valentine’s Day comedies before having an unusually contentious discussion of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s season two finale. Next up are the drama and genre offerings, with Noel previewing CBS All Access’ The Good Fight, Kate joining in on Noel’s skepticism over Legion, and both enjoying the role reversals on this week’s Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow. Afterward, it’s time to spotlight Jane the Virgin, which closed out Part Two with the lovely and emotional “Chapter Fifty-Four.” Spoilers abound, so wait to listen to the spotlight until you’re caught up.
Chime in with your thoughts in the comments, and let us know who to look out for at ClexaCon!
Spotlight on Jane the Virgin (1:39:16)
Our Week in Comedy
Detroiters premiere (12:27)
ABC Comedies Valentine’s Day Roundup: Fresh Off the Boat, black-ish, The Middle (18:26)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend finale (32:48)
Our Week in Genre and Drama
Preview The Good Fight (1:02:48)
Legion premiere (1:11:59)
Supergirl (1:25:38)
Legends of Tomorrow (1:30:14)
Music Featured: “Rebecca’s Reprise” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; “Pauvre Lola” by Serge Gainsbourg; “Moody Jane” by Jane the Virgin composer Jared Forman
Chime in with your thoughts in the comments, and let us know who to look out for at ClexaCon!
This week on the podcast, Steven Universe is back with another StevenBomb and Adventure Time takes a second stab at the miniseries format with Islands, so Noel and Kate resurrect the Spotlight, diving in with both animated series in lieu of the DVD Shelf. Before this, however, we talk comedy, including the premieres of Powerless and Santa Clarita Diet, Superstore, Jane the Virgin, the penultimate Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and an energizing Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, followed by a look at the genre and drama entries, including Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, and a refreshing change of pace from Elementary.
Spotlight on Steven Universe (1:07:36)
Spotlight on Adventure Time: Islands (1:19:09)
Our Week in Comedy
Powerless premiere (15:00)
Santa Clarita Diet premiere (18:59)
Superstore (23:02)
Jane the Virgin (26:18)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (31:35)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (37:28)
Our Week in Genre and Drama
Supergirl and The Flash (44:48)
Legends of Tomorrow (55:06)
Arrow (58:08)
Elementary (1:00:22)
Music Featured: “(Tell Me I’m Okay) Patrick” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; “Tropics (Ease Traces)” by My Morning Jacket; “What’s the Use of Feeling (Blue)” from Steven Universe