Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+)
06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox)
12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)
18:47 - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out!

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox)
06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
12:14 - Steal (Prime Video)
18:17 - Ponies (Peacock)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025!

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? Tune in to find out!

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock)
06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix)
12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix)
18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tune in to find out!

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV)
07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix)
13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+)
18:50 - Stumble (NBC)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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