After a solid month with reasonable runtimes, this week’s episode heads back towards the 3 hour mark, as Noel and Kate dive deep on several topics and shows. We kick off the podcast with some talk about TV news, including our thoughts on the James Cameron and Joss Whedon controversies from the past week. Then we move into our week in TV, starting with the comedies. After looking at The Tick season one, the finale of Wrecked, the premiere of Survivor’s Remorse, and more, we move over to the drama and genre offerings, including a lengthy look at the premiere of Halt and Catch Fire and spoiler-filled break down of The Defenders season one, among others. Then, friend of the show Dr. Elizabeth Bridges returns to the podcast to discuss the emotional season finale of Wynonna Earp, along with our takes on the rest of the season.

Season Spotlight: Wynonna Earp with Dr. Elizabeth Bridges (2:02:43)

Our Week in Comedy
The Tick Season 1 (39:41)
Wrecked finale (49:02)
Survivor’s Remorse premiere (54:53)
People of Earth (59:52)
Younger (1:02:43)

Our Week in Drama and Genre
Halt and Catch Fire premiere (1:08:15)
Game of Thrones (1:24:41)
Twin Peaks (1:33:26)
The Sinner (1:35:46)
Wynonna Earp (1:37:37)
The Defenders Season 1 (1:43:00)

Music Featured: “Cherish” by The Association; “Happy Birthday” by Altered Images; Wynonna Earp Theme song

It has been a week here in the US, but fortunately several TV shows (none more so than the new DuckTales) helped us get through it. We kick off the episode this week with the comedies, including looks at the aforementioned DuckTales series premiere, Atypical’s premiere, People of Earth, and Younger. Then we move over to the more serious fare, including the powerful VICE-produced documentary “Charlottesville: Race and Terror,” the middling first season of The Defenders, more charming installments of Wynonna Earp and The Bold Type, and the dramatic season finale of Claws. Afterward, Noel signs off and friend of the show Emma Fraser of TV Ate My Wardrobe, The Observer, and more returns to help Kate break down the series finale, final season, and entire run of the warm and wonderfully human Orphan Black.

DVD Shelf: Orphan Black with Emma Fraser (1:21:26)

Our Week in Comedy
DuckTales premiere (13:12)
Atypical Season 1 (22:06)
People of Earth (27:28)
Younger (32:16)

Our Week in Reality, Genre, and Drama
VICE: “Charlottesville: Race and Terror” (35:59)
The Defenders Season 1 (46:21)
Wynonna Earp (56:29)
The Bold Type (1:01:36)
Claws finale (1:10:03)

Music Featured: “North Korea Polka” by Weird Al Yankovich, as performed on Last Week Tonight; “Tomorrow,” as performed by Nasim Pedrad on People of Earth; Orphan Black Theme song

Photo Referenced: Tatiana Maslany, Kathryn Alexandre, Bailey Corneal, and Heidi Malley filming the Orphan Black series finale

The waves of premieres continue, giving us lots to discuss once again on the podcast. First up are the comedies and reality episodes, including the premieres of Swedish Dicks, Comrade Detective, and Difficult People and the finale of The Great British Baking Show. Next up are the genre and drama offerings, including a quick check in on Orphan Black, before its finale, and lengthier looks at Game of Thrones, Wynonna Earp, Claws, The Bold Type, and more. Then Noel and Kate dive in with the series finale of The Carmichael Show and celebrate its thoughtful, creative, and entertaining three season run.

DVD Shelf: The Carmichael Show (1:37:01)

Our Week in Comedy and Reality
Swedish Dicks premiere (11:02)
Comrade Detective premiere (18:02)
Difficult People premiere (26:05)
Insecure (32:11)
The Guest Book (34:29)
Younger (38:43)
The Great British Baking Show (46:00)

Our Week in Genre and Drama
Orphan Black (56:28)
Game of Thrones (57:58)
The Sinner (1:10:19)
Wynonna Earp (1:14:18)
Claws (1:22:06)
The Bold Type (1:27:56)

Music Featured: “Tired of Talking” by Léon; “Poisonous Moves” by Young Rival; The Carmichael Show Theme song

Anticipating a slower TV week (which then did not materialize), Noel and Kate try something new this week on the podcast: our first summer catch-up, where we sample series our listeners have been buzzing about. For our inaugural summer catch-up, we dive in with the first seasons of BBC Four’s Detectorists and SyFy’s Killjoys. First up, though, is that supposedly slow week in TV. We kick things off with looks at a handful of the comedies and reality series we tuned in for, including the premieres of The Lowe Files and The Guest Book, the return of Rick and Morty, and a squee-inducing Younger. Afterward, we head over to the genre and drama offerings, including the premieres of Sinner and Room 104, Game of Thrones, Wynonna Earp, The Bold Type, and the emotional midseason finale of Queen Sugar. What surprised and delighted us this week, and where did we fall on listener favorites Detectorists and Killjoys? Tune in to find out, then leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Summer Catch-up: Detectorists Series 1 (1:42:59) and Killjoys Season 1 (1:52:17)

Our Week in Comedy and Reality
The Lowe Files premiere (10:28)
The Guest Book premiere (18:43)
Rick and Morty (23:15)
Younger (27:26)

Our Week in Genre and Drama
Sinner premiere (40:51)
Room 104 premiere (50:06)
Game of Thrones (58:18)
Wynonna Earp (1:02:45)
The Bold Type (1:11:17)
Queen Sugar midseason finale (1:16:55)

Music Featured: “Kris Kobach’s Racist Music Man” from this week’s episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee; “Ticking Bomb” by Aloe Blacc