Kate calls together a meeting of the Trixie Fan Club as Allison and Noel join her to discuss Lucifer, season two episode 15, “Deceptive Little Parasite.” Trixifer bonding, Maze’s active listening face, and Ethan’s hilarious drawing, this episode has a lot to love, plus some dramatic heft right at the end. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back as we welcome back LaToya Ferguson to wrap up week six Streaming In Place with season two, episode 16, “God Johnson.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Kayla, Keenan, Lurker, Marcus, S.B., and Scottie! Thanks for your thoughts on the episode, Luci vs. Lulu, and a certain upcoming guest star’s beard. It’s always a pleasure chatting with you.

Friend of the show LaToya Ferguson is back, helping Noel, Allison, and Kate break down Lucifer’s latest zag, in season two, episode 14, “Candy Morningstar.” From Candy herself to Chloe undercover to the show’s filming locations, there’s lots to discuss. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season two, episode 15, “Deceptive Little Parasite.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners: Kayla, Lurker, Marcus, S.B., and Scottie. Always a pleasure chatting with you!

The dramatic conclusion! LaToya Ferguson is back this episode, helping Allison, Noel, and Kate talk Lucifer season two, episode 13, “A Good Day to Die.” There’s lots to break down, from the pure delight of a good pratfall to the show’s conception of hell to Maze and her ability to rock even the boxiest of scrubs. Take a listen for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for our reaction to season two, episode 14, “Candy Morningstar.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners today, Kayla, Keenan, and Marcus!

It’s the start of a new week Streaming In Place, and we’re kicking it off right with Lucifer season two, episode 12, “Love Handles.” Noel, Allison, and Kate dive in with Maze’s popcorn, Chloe’s flirting, and Lucifer’s discussion of free will. How will they get out of this one? Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for our take on the conclusion of this mini-arc, season two episode 13, “A Good Day to Die.”

We had a full house in the Zoom today- shout out to our listeners, Keenan, Lurker, Marcus, SB, Scottie, and Tanya! It’s always a pleasure chatting with you.

It’s the end of another long week, but fortunately this time, Kate’s up her viewing as well as Noel, and there’s lots of interesting TV to discuss. We kick things off with our weeks in drama and comedy, with catch-ups from Kate on The Good Fight and Mrs. America. Then both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore went out with strong season finales, and we checked in again on DuckTales and What We Do in the Shadows. For reality, we start with a look at the We’re Here premiere, before a few thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., and we round out the week with genre, with the returns of The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Afterward, it’s time for the DVD Shelf, and this episode we spotlight Briarpatch, the Rosario Dawson-led noir that just finished its ten-episode run on USA. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, and where you fall on the femme fatale debate.

DVD Shelf: Briarpatch (1:10:55)

Our Week in Drama and Comedy
The Good Fight catch-up (8:26)
Mrs. America (16:48)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine finale (20:23)
Superstore finale (24:19)
DuckTales (29:04)
What We Do in the Shadows (33:08)

Our Week in Reality and Genre
We’re Here premiere (37:51)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (51:17)
Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. (54:21)
The Flash (57:49)
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (1:00:33)

Video Referenced: Stunt performers take the #CUCchallenge

LaToya Ferguson is back to help Noel, Allison, and Kate round out week five Streaming In Place. Today we’re talking Lucifer season two, episode 11, “Stewardess Interruptus,” which means plenty of Maze delightfulness to explore, plus Lucifer’s parade of exes, and for some reason, a heated debate about ketchup. Take a listen, then come back next week for season two, episode 12, “Love Handles.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Marcus, SB, Scottie, and Tanya. Thanks for sticking with us through week five. Hope you’ll be back for week six!

It’s another episode of reveals and transitions, so Noel and Kate are excited to welcome back friend of the podcast LaToya Ferguson. We continue our fifth week Streaming In Place with Lucifer season two, episode 10, “Quid Pro Ho.” Charlotte gets her court debut, Maze makes her point to Amenadiel, and we get movement on the long-teased question of why Chloe is immune to Lucifer’s abilities. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season two, episode 11, “Stewardess Interruptus.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Marcus, SB, and Tanya

Noel, Allison, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Lucifer season two, episode nine, “Homewrecker.” Between OTPs, timing, and Maze Moments, there’s plenty to enjoy, and we even stop off for some brief Perry Mason chat. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow or season two, episode 10, “Quid Pro Ho.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan, Marcus, SB, and Scottie. Always appreciate hanging out and hearing your thoughts.

Our journey through Lucifer continues here in week five of Streaming In Place. Today Noel, Allison, and Kate talk season two, episode eight, “Trip To Stabby Town,” most importantly Dan, Dan’s pudding, and the labeling of said pudding, and the other revelations of this episode. Tune in for our thoughts, and join us tomorrow for our thoughts on season two, episode nine, “Homewrecker.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Thanks for your thoughts on the episode, and Amenadiel’s new Dave Matthews look.

We’re already to week five, Streaming In Place, and Allison, Noel, and Kate are continuing our journey through Lucifer season two. Today we pick up with season two, episode seven, “My Little Monkey,” celebrating Maze the bounty hunter, Trixie the life-coach, and Dan doing improv. We also come down firmly in favor of Douchifer, and have our first big disagreement of the podcast. Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for season two, episode eight, “Trip to Stabby Town.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan, Marcus, SB, and Tanya! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Shelter in place carries on, but luckily there’s a lot of new TV dropping to keep us distracted. Noel and Kate kick off a full week in TV by catching up with last week’s DuckTales premiere and this week’s What We Do in the Shadows premiere, then Kate mentions some YouTube content that’s gotten her focus recently. Next we move to drama and the premieres of Killing Eve and Mrs. America, as well as a new The Good Fight. Then we round out the week with reality, with a quick preview of HBO’s upcoming We’re Here and a look at RuPaul’s Drag Race’s latest Rusical. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the latest charming season of Kim’s Convenience, now available on Netflix. Listen in for our thoughts, then reach out with your picks for the TV we should be seeking out as we all bunker down.

Season Spotlight: Kim’s Convenience Season 4 (1:07:48)

Our Week in TV
DuckTales premiere (6:25)
What We Do in the Shadows premiere (13:41)
What Kate’s Watching (16:24)
Killing Eve premiere (30:12)
Mrs. America premiere (35:47)
The Good Fight (43:10)
We’re Here preview (49:55)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (58:10)

Song Referenced: “Maskmaker, maskmaker” by Abby Goldfarb

Well that got dark. Noel, Allison, and Kate wrap up week four Streaming In Place with the most intense Lucifer yet, season two, episode six, “Monster.” From the heights of Maze’s swing and trick-or-treating with Trixie to the devastating end of the episode, there was plenty to dive into, and we went long breaking down the episode’s challenging emotional turns. Tune in for our thoughts, and come back next week for season two, episode seven, “My Little Monkey.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan, Lurker, Marcus, SB, Scottie, and Tanya! It was a pleasure chatting with you this week.

It’s guest-star-palooza on Lucifer as Noel, Allison, and Kate continue Streaming In Place. Today we’re talking season two, episode five, “Weaponizer.” Lucifer and Dan are action flick bros, Chloe and Maze are getting settled into their new place, and a new angel is in town. Tune in for our take, and come back tomorrow for season two, episode six, “Monster.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan, Marcus, and Tanya. Thanks as ever for hanging out and sharing your thoughts!

Allison, Noel, and Kate’s adventure through Lucifer season two continues, and friend of the show LaToya Ferguson is back, so you know it’s a big one. Today we talk season two, episode four, “Lady Parts”: Chloe, Maze, girls’ night, and the healing power of tequila. Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for season two, episode five, “Weaponizer.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners: Keenan, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya

The Lucifer season two drama keeps unfolding, here at Streaming In Place. Today, we’re talking season two episode three, “Sin-Eater,” which is mostly an excuse to sing the praises of Tricia Helfer, D.B. Woodside, and Vik Sahay, plus of course check-ins with our favs Trixie, Maze, and Dr. Linda. Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for season two, episode four, “Lady Parts.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya!

It’s week four here at Streaming In Place, which means it’s time for more Lucifer season two. This episode, Noel, Allison, and Kate dive in with season two, episode two, “Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire.” Tune in for our thoughts on Tricia Helfer, Maze’s potential influence on Trixie, and the return of Amenadiel’s office. Then come back tomorrow for season two, episode three, “Sin-Eater.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Lurker, Marcus, and Tanya! Thanks for listening in and sharing your thoughts.

It’s been another challenging week, but thankfully there was some terrific TV to take our minds off of things. We kick things off with the high-concept premiere of The Good Fight before diving in with the emotional Schitt’s Creek finale, an Outlander-themed One Day at a Time, another informative Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and the latest Snatch Game, over on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to the spotlight section and break down the first season of Netflix’s international crime drama, Giri/Haji.

Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Schitt’s Creek, Snatch Game, and more, and come back next week for Noel, Kate, and Allison’s continuing journey through Lucifer season two with Streaming In Place.

Season Spotlight: Giri/Haji Season 1 (59:50)

Our Week in TV
The Good Fight premiere (4:58)
Schitt’s Creek finale (14:11)
One Day at a Time (28:47)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (35:29)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (40:47)

Song Referenced:  “All Day Long” (The Coronavirus Song) by Chloe Langford

We’re finishing our third week Streaming In Place, but it’s only the beginning for Lucifer season two. Noel, Allison, and Kate dive in with season two, episode one, “Everything’s Coming Up Lucifer,” discussing the new characters, storylines, and look for season two. What do we think of Ella, and the show’s latest musical selection? Tune in for our thoughts, and come back next week for Lucifer season two, episode two, “Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan, Marcus, SB, Scottie, Tanya, and wujo! Thanks for listening in and sharing your thoughts on the premiere.

We’ve finished our Lucifer season one daily binge, and here at Streaming In Place, that means we party. This episode, Noel, Allison, and Kate open up the chat to our Zoom regulars, talking with Tanya, Scottie, Lurker, Keenan, and Marcus about their thoughts on the show and their experience watching or re-watching season one. SB also shares some of her thoughts, though we’re unable to get her on the horn, and we even get a dramatic reveal of our own. Tune in for our picks for the best characters and performances of the season, what has worked and what hasn’t, and what our spoiler-free hopes for future viewing. Take a listen, then come back tomorrow as we embark on Lucifer season two with episode one, “Everything’s Coming Up Lucifer.”

After much drama and build-up, we’ve arrived at the season one finale of Lucifer, season one episode 13, “Take Me Back to Hell.” Noel, Allison, and Kate discuss the conclusion of the Palmetto arc, whether the show ever sold Palmetto or Dan, and what’s yet to come. Plus, Amenadiel’s office! Take a listen, then come back tomorrow to hear from our friendly Zoom regulars, which today included Keenan, Marcus, SB, Scottie, and Tanya, and get their thoughts on season one.

We’ve arrived at the penultimate episode of Lucifer season one, and things are ramping up for an exciting third week Streaming In Place. Allison, Noel, and Kate give their thoughts on season one, episode 12, “#TeamLucifer” and talk part ones, therapy, and the gory new twists in the Palmetto case. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode 13, “Take Me Back To Hell.”

Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. We’ll see you tomorrow for the finale!

Week three begins here at Streaming In Place with the start of the endgame of Lucifer season one. Today, Noel, Allison, and Kate discuss season one, episode 11, “St. Lucifer,” and ponder the answers the show has begun to dole out, here at the end of season one. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on Chloe as Lucifer, Lucifer as Jenna Maroney, and of course, guest appearances by Grayson and Nancy Drew. We’ll be back tomorrow for season one, episode 12, “#TeamLucifer.”

Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Keenan, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya! Always a treat hanging with you guys.

It’s a difficult and strange time, and things are only just beginning for many in the United States. The death rate from COVID-19 continues to climb, and this week that hit a bit closer to home here at The Televerse with the news that musician Adam Schlesinger had passed away at age 52 from complications due to coronavirus. Among his many credits, Schlesinger was the executive music producer and one of the main musical forces behind Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, so it only felt right to welcome back friend of the show Allison Shoemaker to discuss Schlesinger and his work, and pay tribute to his accomplishments and unique musical genius.

This episode, Noel and Kate also celebrate the finale and look back on an emotional season of Steven Universe Future, and talk through a full week in TV, from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Chihayafuru to Miracle Workers: Dark Ages to Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. and RuPaul’s Drag Race and more. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, your favorite Schlesinger songs, and more.

And don’t forget to stop by next week as Noel, Kate, and Allison continue their journey through Lucifer with week three of Streaming In Place.

Tribute to Adam Schlesinger with Allison Shoemaker (1:36:35)

Season Spotlight: Steven Universe Future (1:07:45)

Our Week in TV
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! S1 (6:29)
Chihayafuru S3 (12:14)
Miracle Workers: Dark Ages finale (17:05)
Comedy Round-up (24:01)
     Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
     Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
     Late Night with Seth Meyers
     A Late Show with Stephen Colbert
     Schitt’s Creek
     Brooklyn Nine-Nine
    One Day at a Time
Castlevania S3 (37:25)
Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. (43:46)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (50:11)

Music Featured:  “Pretend to be Nice” from Josie and the Pussycats, “Another Christmas Song” from A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!, and “That Thing You Do” from That Thing You Do!, written by Adam Schlesinger

It’s the end of our second week here at Streaming In Place and to celebrate, we’re happy to welcome back friend of the podcast and Lucifer expert LaToya Ferguson. We’re talking season one, episode 10, “Pops,” which features several much-anticipated Lucifer firsts and turns the corner on the endgame of season one. Tune in for our thoughts on this, Malcolm Palmetto, and what’s yet to come as we head to the finale, and come back next week Monday for season one, episode 11, “St. Lucifer.”

Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya! Thanks for your thoughts, and for cooing with us over Grayson.

Noel, Allison, and Kate tackle tropes, performance, and fun with language as they discuss Lucifer season one, episode nine, “A Priest Walks into a Bar.” Check out our thoughts, then join us tomorrow for our final installment of week two of Streaming In Place, looking at Lucifer season one, episode 10, “Pops.”

Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Thank you for the fun and for sharing your perspective!