Namaste and welcome back to The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus. At least three corpses, a few failed poison smoothies, and a $5 million hush deal later, Thailand’s most cursed resort delivers a finale that’s equal parts bloodbath and bewilderment (why, Rick?!). Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The White Lotus!

We start our recap discussion at the [15:10:00] mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about piña coladas (and possibly getting caught in the rain).

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus is 6.100.

Network: HBO / Max

Genre: Black comedy; Comedy-drama; Tragicomedy; Satire

Created and written by: Mike White

Starring: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Pataravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood, Jon Gries, Sam Rockwell, Scott Glenn

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The Finale Pod waddles into Gotham this week, unpacking the ruthless rise of Oswald Cobb. We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. While Oz solidifies his place as Gotham’s kingpin, we get revealing flashbacks, aggressive Mommy & Me therapy, backstabbing murders galore, and the ominous na-na-na-na Batman signal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Penguin!

We start our recap discussion at the (17:50:00) mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the hottest Batmans to grace our screens.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of The Penguin is 8.50.

• Network: HBO.
• Genre: Crime drama.
• Developed by: Lauren LeFranc.
• Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz

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All rise for this week’s episode of The Finale Pod! Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty’s murder trial may be over, but the drama is far from settled. We learn the twisted truth behind the death of Carolyn and the distinction between a pitchfork and a fireplace poker. Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Presumed Innocent!

We start our recap discussion at the (15:50:00) mark if you want to skip past our Co-host Catch-up, Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether you’ve ever been falsely accused.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent is 7.97.

Network: Apple TV+
Genre: Legal thriller
Based on: Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. Colin Farrell shines as Gotham’s waddling crime lord (and mommy’s boy) and we obsess over the wardrobe of Sofia Gigante, née Falcone.