The Fall TV We’re Most Excited For. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ E4 and ‘Lioness’ After Dark.
Summary
Andy and Kaya discuss the recent Creative Arts Emmy wins, noting *Widow’s Bay*’s dominance and the industry shift toward limited series. They preview fall TV, ranking *The Lowdown*, *Slow Horses*, and *Black Doves* as top returning shows, while also highlighting new series like *Small Profits*, *Tiptoe*, and *Youth*. The duo debates the upcoming Marvel series *Vision Quest* and touches on a new *Elizabeth Holmes* documentary, reflecting on their evolving relationship with television criticism.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and intro banter
Fall TV preview strategy and ranking approach
Emmy Awards results and creative arts awards
Streaming trends and show cancellations
Personal anecdotes and Nathan Fielder discussion
Analysis of current TV landscape and fatigue
Top 3 returning shows: Black Doves, Slow Horses, The Pitt
New shows: Small Profits, Tiptoe, Youth
Lower ranked shows: In May Style, Secret Invasion, others
Sponsorship and transition to Lanterns discussion
Lanterns Episode 4: Plot twists and structure
Lanterns Episode 4: Visual set pieces and lore
Lanterns Episode 4: Character dynamics and humor
Lanterns Episode 4: Performance and engagement
DC Universe TV shows and MCU comparison
Lioness episode discussion and political themes
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