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The Prestige TV Podcast

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The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.

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Episodes

  1. ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Premiere: Bustle Up

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney dress up to recap the Season 4 premiere of ‘The Gilded Age.’ (0:00) Intro (12:58) Previously on ‘The Gilded Age’ … (36:12) Instant reactions (01:15:16) The corkboard returns! (01:23:17) Rob’s belle of the ball (01:26:37) Jo’s belle of the ball Email us!...

  2. Mailbag: Comfort TV, Prestige Animation, and Post-Show Depression

    Jo and Rob open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on finales that gave them the most post-show grief, their favorite performances of the year (so far), which TV characters would benefit from having bangs, which animated shows qualify as prestige television, and much more. (0:00) Intro...

  3. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale: Moscow Rules

    Jo and Rob take themselves off the board to recap the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 finale. (0:00) Intro(1:42) Instant reactions(10:53) Did we like Season 6?(14:07) Mailbag check-in(29:40) The showdown(39:21) Jackson Lamb(46:37) Emma Flyte’s fate(1:02:22) What’s next? Email us! [email protected]...

  4. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 5: A River Runs Through It

    Jo and Rob burn down the haystack to recap ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 5. (0:00) Intro (2:49) Mailbag check-in (8:21) Instant reactions (16:17) Our favorite romantic declarations (24:06) Diana Taverner’s competency (28:23) Damien Cantor and Peter Judd (35:05) Frank Harkness (40:02) Why we…

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  5. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 4: Ready, Set, Coe

    Jo and Rob crank up the bisexual lighting as they dive into ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 4. (0:00) Intro (5:46) Mailbag check-in (16:11) Putting the plot together (23:57) River and Sid (25:19) Best spycraft (26:39) Worst spycraft (31:49) Jim and Jane (34:38) Coe’s fate (46:17) Showdown at the...

  6. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 3: A Petri Dish of Intrigue

    Jo and Rob meet at Blake’s grave to recap ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 3. (0:00) Intro (5:57) Revisiting our top-10 lists (13:03) Instant reactions (21:15) Sid’s return (26:41) Louisa’s back! (29:13) What happened to Moira (34:59) Lamb shank of the week (42:29) Best spycraft (44:00) Worst...

  7. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2: Recap. Plus, Our Top 10 Shows of the Century!

    Jo and Rob go dark to recap ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2. Later, they share their personal top 10 shows of the 21st century, inspired by The New York Times' "100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century" list. (0:00) Intro(3:41) Instant reactions(6:20) Mailbag check-in(25:38) Roddy Ho’s greatest…

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  8. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Premiere: The Saddest Horse

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney head back to Slough House to recap the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 premiere. (0:00) Intro(4:13) Anglophile corner(6:23) James Bond casting news(13:04) Instant reactions(20:38) The best assassin duos(23:20) Best (and worst?) spycraft of the week(24:44) River and his...

  9. ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Breakdown With Creator Michael Waldron

    In our first (!) Showrunner Special episode, Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin are joined by ‘Chad Powers’ cocreator Michael Waldron to talk about why he’s so interested in centering flawed characters, how writing Season 2 was different from the first, the NIL era of college football, advice for...

  10. ‘Furious’ Season 1 Finale: Unearthed

    Jo and Rob go to the beach to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Furious.’ (0:00) Intro(0:26) Instant reactions(1:08) Mailbag check-in(15:54) Alice confronts Jay Easton(21:02) Emma Easton(26:48) Catherine and Alice(33:50) Catherine’s trauma(44:16) Greek mythology corner(53:29) Will there be a Season…

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  11. ‘Furious’ Episode 7: Revenge, Rihanna, Repeat

    Jo and Rob sound off on karaoke, last meals, and finale fears as they recap the penultimate episode of ‘Furious.’ (00:00) Intro(2:30) Finale fears(5:01) Mailbag check-in(18:59) Nora and Alice(24:58) Marshall’s mom(29:54) Frank Choi vs. Ed vs. the NYPD(33:30) Danny and Alice’s moment(43:18) Nora…

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  12. The Best TV of the Year (So Far): Shows, Episodes, Performances, and More!

    Live from Televerse, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney look back at the year in TV (so far) by drafting their favorite dramas, comedies, scene stealers, and more. (0:00) Intro (1:00) The rules (3:16) Has this been a good year for TV? (4:50) The draft Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG...

  13. ‘Furious’ Episode 6: Food, Showers, and the Holy Ghost

    Jo and Rob break a pen in half to recap the sixth episode of ‘Furious.’ (0:00) Intro (1:04) Instant reactions (9:19) Catherine and Alice meet (16:02) The big reveal (23:25) Systems at play (36:11) Nora and Ed’s confrontation (38:49) “Waiting for Godot” (47:00) The shower showdown Email us!...

  14. ‘Furious’ Episode 5: Cat Meets Mouse

    Jo and Rob run a targeted search to recap the fifth episode of ‘Furious.’ ⁠Click here to get tickets for our live show at Televerse!⁠ (0:00) Intro (2:10) Instant reactions (11:00) Mailbag check-in (23:19) Character parallels (32:28) Alice and Marshall (38:21) Campbell Scott! Email us!...

  15. ‘Furious’ Episodes 1-4 Recap

    Joanna Robinson is joined by Yasi Salek to recap the first four episodes of ‘Furious,’ a Hulu crime thriller starring Emmy Rossum. Click here to get tickets for our live show at Televerse! (0:00) Intro (3:23) The score and needle drops (11:28) How the characters are portrayed (14:55) The story so...

  16. ‘Cape Fear’ Finale: All Rise

    Jo and Rob break free to recap the finale of ‘Cape Fear.’ Intro (0:00)Instant reactions (3:27)The Cady family cookout (7:04)The Bowdens (24:51)Max’s mock trial (30:04)The ending (37:14)The ‘Cape Fear’ corkboard! (43:17) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on...

  17. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 9: Risk It for the Biscuit

    Jo and Rob get down in the swamp for the penultimate episode of ‘Cape Fear.’ Intro (0:00)Mailbag check-in (2:08)What is going on with Anna? (5:47)Tom’s burner phone (9:17)Timeline (11:07)Cady family showdown (12:29)Max’s hospital stay (14:42)The biscuit incident (17:31)Crystal and Anna…

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  18. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 8: Going Under

    Jo and Rob dive into the deep end as they break down Episode 8 of 'Cape Fear.' Intro (0:00)Anna’s free? (2:12)Mailbag check-in (4:08)Therapy hour with Zack (12:37)Natalie and the pool (15:30)The shooting (19:15)Natalie and Nevaeh (21:03)Noa and Anna (23:05)Detective Grayson (23:48)Anna’s shitty…

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  19. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 7: Family Matters

    Jo and Rob unlock the safe to recap the seventh episode of ‘Cape Fear.’ Intro (0:00) "Mongrel" (1:52)RIP Ray (3:31)Scopolamine Watch (6:03)Zack’s Possession (9:15)Color Call Out (12:40)Max Cady Never Misses (13:57)Unhinged Line Reads (15:40)Paul (17:05)The Car Ride (20:30)Max Cady Goes Home...

  20. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 6: The Bowden Backrooms

    Jo and Rob take a trip to recap the sixth episode of ‘Cape Fear.’ (0:00) Intro (2:56) Mailbag check-in (7:54) The black-and-white flashback (14:14) What’s happening with Zack? (17:30) New characters (21:43) Max Cady (34:20) Macrodosin’ (52:30) There’s something in the walls (58:25) The ‘Cape…

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  21. ‘The Bear’ Season 5, Episodes 5-8: Every Second Counts

    Van and Charles keep the volume down to recap the final four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 5. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Instant reactions (7:25) Carmy’s ending (9:40) Marcus and Syd (16:15) Did the series run for one season too long? (22:29) The lasting legacy of ‘The Bear’ (26:45) The Claire of it all...

  22. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 5: The Lawyer's Secret

    Jo and Rob recap Episode 5 of 'Cape Fear,' where "weirder than last week" seems to be the guiding principle. Intro (0:00)Mailbag check-in (1:42)‘Faith’ (9:37)Anna and Naveah (15:03)Color coding (20:31)Juliette Lewis (22:12)Paul Schneider (26:37)Lexi and Tom (30:34) Natalie’s drinking problem...

  23. ‘The Bear’ Season 5, Episodes 1-4: Let It Rip

    Van Lathan and Charles Holmes plug the drain to recap the first four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 5. (0:00) Intro (1:03) Previously on … (7:57) Instant reactions (15:33) Is Carmy better off without The Bear? (20:54) Syd as a leader (22:14) Why Richie is such a fascinating character this season...

  24. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 4: Dude, Where’s Your Toe?

    Jo and Rob stop by the pop-up to recap the fourth episode of ‘Cape Fear.’ (0:00) Intro (3:49) Mailbag check-in (16:26) Santería Watch (23:31) Max and Tom (27:21) Anna and the mystery woman (35:58) The Bowden kids (48:55) Our Natalie theory (54:49) Awards (01:01:34) The ‘Cape Fear’ corkboard!…

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  25. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 1 Finale: For Whom the Bell Tolls

    Jo and Rob accept their fate to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Widow’s Bay.’ (0:00) Intro (3:49) How the message got lost (6:40) The rules (11:26) The trolley problem: Ruth and Tom (24:10) Bechir’s role (26:19) ‘Lost’ references (28:47) The teens (31:39) What’s next? Email us!…

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  26. ‘Cape Fear’ Episode 3: Who Stalks the Stalkers?

    Jo and Rob wait out the storm to recap the third episode of ‘Cape Fear.’ (0:00) Intro (3:35) The big reveal (14:14) Witch stuff (18:44) What is the show trying to say? (21:54) Max and Anna’s connection (29:06) Lexi and Tom (38:02) (Bad) Parent Corner (40:09) Cape Fear River (44:12) AngelX...

  27. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 9: Cloudy With a Chance Of …

    Jo and Rob shelter in place to recap the ninth episode of ‘Widow’s Bay.’ (0:00) Intro (4:15) Mailbag check-in (26:20) Let Rosemary cook (32:25) Parallels to Stephen King’s ‘Storm of the Century’ (44:46) Finale predictions Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to…

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  28. ‘Cape Fear’ Series Premiere Recap: A New Terror

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney use a complex string of emoji to recap the two-episode premiere of 'Cape Fear,' an Apple TV crime thriller starring Amy Adams and Javier Bardem. (0:00) Intro (4:24) Source Material (11:40) Should This Be a TV Show? (25:44) Max Cady (29:26) Anna Bowden (33:56) Tom...

  29. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 8: Stalking Season

    Jo and Rob pack their bags to recap the eighth episode of ‘Widow’s Bay.’ (0:00) Intro (3:08) Mailbag check-in (20:05) Timeline of the island’s many incidents (24:05) Episode 8 breakdown Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here…

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  30. 'Euphoria' Season 3 Finale: In God We Trust

    Jo and Rob deliver their final testament on the 'Euphoria' Season 3 finale. (0:00) Intro (0:58) Instant Reactions (07:38) Rue (14:45) Lack of Jules (21:48) Homestead finale (35:10) Meaning behind the episode title (42:15) Fez (54:00) Will Euphoria return? Email us! ⁠[email protected]⁠…

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  31. ‘Friday Night Lights’ Revisited

    Jo and Rob head back to Dillon to cheer on the Panthers as they revisit the pilot of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Say it with us: “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.” Intro (0:00)A look back (2:19)The adults who held it together (3:25)The show’s weakest points (14:15)Breaking down the pilot...

  32. 'Widows Bay' Episodes 6-7: Generational Trauma

    Jo and Rob brave stormy waters, family trauma, and possibly a kraken in their 'Widow’s Bay' recap. Intro (0:00)Mailbag Check-In (2:56)‘Our History’ (17:08)The Door-Chair Set Up (22:40)Favorite Bit of Lore (26:15)‘Seasickness’ (32:15)Best Bit of Lore Round 2 (38:27)Favorite City Employee...

  33. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 7: Only Fangs

    Jo and Rob shadowbox to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 7. (0:00) Intro (2:24) Mailbag check-in (25:23) [Redacted]’s death (31:04) Where is Jules? (59:20) Who survives the finale? Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the…

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  34. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes 4-5: The Witching Hour

    Jo and Rob serve the punch to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay.’ (0:00) Intro (27:23) Episode 4 breakdown (38:49) Episode 5 breakdown (39:30) Classic drug-trip episodes (49:06) Categories Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV...

  35. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6: Mama’s Got a Brand New Mule

    Jo and Rob improvise their lines to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6. (0:00) Intro (1:22) Expectations for the finale (4:12) Is Rue already dead? (16:19) The Bible (19:33) The Alamo cold open (23:56) Maddy at the club (25:09) Cassie’s role on 'L.A. Nights' (and Lexi’s disapproval) (31:46)…

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  36. ‘Skins’ Revisited

    Jo and Rob head back to school to explore the chaotic and iconic 2007 classic ‘Skins.’Intro (0:00)The ‘Euphoria’ Comparison (5:09)Did They Really Understand Teenagers? (6:52)First Impressions (9:14)Where Were the Adults? (13:43)Love Triangles (15:27)How Far Should Teen Shows Go? (17:22)Why…

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  37. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 5: Toe to Toe

    Jo and Rob put their best foot forward to recap 'Euphoria' Season 3, Episode 5. (0:00) Intro (1:24) ATX TV Festival (3:51) Euphoria S3E5 overall impressions (5:17) Mailbag check-in (8:25) Cassie (12:04) Attack Of The 50 ft. Woman (16:08) What is Cassie’s business model? (17:14) People stealing...

  38. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes 1-3: The Island Wakes Up

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney stay at the local inn to recap the first three episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ an Apple TV comedy horror starring Matthew Rhys. (0:00) Intro (2:24) Why we love the show so far (11:50) Cottage horror (18:31) The incredible lineup of directors (29:31) Best bit of lore...

  39. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4: Fairytale’s Over

    Jo and Rob go all in to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4. (0:00) Intro (6:58) Are the religious elements of this season working? (11:11) Maddy, Cassie, Rue, and Lexi (13:14) Nepo baby roll call (16:35) Let’s talk about Nate (24:17) Return to (visual) form (25:51) Kitty’s tragic introduction...

  40. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 3: Little Miss Legit

    Jo and Rob raise their glasses to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 3. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Mailbag check-in (15:12) Is the show missing Labrinth? (21:09) Cassie and Nate’s wedding (26:23) Is the show underserving Jules this season? (31:14) Rue’s new job (38:47) Maddy’s emotional reaction (44:14)...

  41. 'Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 7-8: Burnt Ends

    Jo and Rob digest the final two episodes of 'Beef' Season 2 Intro (0:00)Mailbag check-in (2:37)Did this season come up short? (12:56)Eight years later… (18:23)Worst decisions (29:57)Whitest white nonsense (35:42)A24iest moment (36:51) Diabolical manipulation (41:43)Realistic shots fired...

  42. ‘Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6: Against the Grain

    Jo and Rob sink their teeth into Episodes 4–6 of ‘Beef’ Season 2, unveil a brand-new top 13, and debate the true importance of Gatorade flavors. Intro (0:00) DoesTheDogDie.com? (3:16)Reshuffling the alliances (5:25)Gatorade preferences (12:31)Bimbo-iest moment (14:19)LetterBoxd debate...

  43. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2: Round 2, Baby

    Jo and Rob grab their furs to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Reactions to the Season 3 premiere (17:50) The show’s complicated relationship with Sydney Sweeney (24:44) Maddy’s episode (34:53) What’s going to happen to Angel? (40:44) Chekhov’s safe(s) (42:34) Laurie vs....

  44. ‘Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 1-3: A Prime Cut of Chaos

    Jo and Rob unpack the new cast and unravel the upscale mess of Netflix’s highly anticipated 'Beef' Season 2. Intro (0:00) Season 1 overview (2:54) Three years later…we're back! (6:17) Favorite performances by the cast (9:02) The Josh and Lindsay fight (11:56) ‘Beef’ top 13 (21:27) Worst decisions...

  45. ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Finale: Dance Through the Darkness

    Jo and Rob hit the karaoke bar to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Pitt.’ (0:00) Instant reactions (1:55) Mailbag check-in (18:21) McKay had less to do this season (20:52) Should Al-Hashimi still work as an attending physician? (31:33) Mohan’s ending felt unsatisfying (39:21) Javadi’s bright...

  46. ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere: Leap of Faith

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney reinvent themselves to recap the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere. (0:00) Intro (1:57) Is this the final season of ‘Euphoria’? (5:26) Previously on… (28:08) Reactions to the S3 premiere (31:55) Rue’s reintroduction (38:23) Lexi, Maddy, and L.A. Nights (43:58) Cassie…

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  47. ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 14: A Bang, Not a Whimper

    Jo and Rob fix up their bikes to recap ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 14. (0:00) Instant reactions (2:22) Mailbag check-in (10:03) The pop culture references in ‘The Pitt’ (12:23) An eventful episode for Langdon (22:12) Mohan’s tough day continues (25:56) Duke and Robby’s heart-to-heart (34:57)...

  48. ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13: Back Online

    Jo and Rob debrief Episode 13 and share spoiler casting news for the upcoming third season of ‘The Pitt.’ Intro (0:00) Mailbag check-in (2:17) Breaking down the night shift (8:30) How the outage worked as a story line (16:00) Nurse Jesse check-in (19:26) What still needs resolving before the…

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  49. ‘Love Story’ Finale: Closing Time

    Jo and Rob close out all things ‘Love Story,’ unpacking the tragic season finale and looking ahead to what’s next for the series. Intro (0:00) Finale overview (0:37) Constance Zimmer’s performance (3:35) Grace Gummer’s dialogue challenge (4:42) The trouble with Caroline Kennedy as a character...

  50. ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12: Amor Fati

    Jo and Rob brush up on their Latin to recap ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12. (0:00) Instant reactions (2:11) Mailbag check-in (12:36) Who left first? (16:19) Code Hula Hoop (23:06) Dana vs. Robby (30:26) Should the Pitt have two attending physicians? (36:55) MAGA Monica (39:15) Mateo’s back!...

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About this show

The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.

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How many episodes does The Prestige TV Podcast have?

The Prestige TV Podcast has 658 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 2, 2026.

What is The Prestige TV Podcast about?

The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they...

How often does The Prestige TV Podcast release new episodes?

The Prestige TV Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 658 episodes since April 2020.

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The Prestige TV Podcast is created and hosted by The Ringer.
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