Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
What this show covers
LanternsEast of EdenMiami ViceSicario 3mailbagsuperhero TVThe AltruistsSlow HorsesSkydance mergerScreen storytellingZoe KazanJohn SteinbeckTV adaptation
What listeners will find here
Why ‘Lanterns’ Stuck the Landing—and What Comes Next for ‘Sicario’ and ‘Miami Vice’
The episode centers on the ‘Lanterns’ season finale and the case for it as one of the strongest superhero TV seasons around. Chris and Andy then pivot to the ‘Sicario 3’ announcement, Michael Mann’s new ‘Miami Vice’ ending, and a listener mailbag.
Studio shake-ups, an FTX drama trailer, and two TV deep dives in one episode
The episode spans industry news and TV analysis, starting with the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger closing under Skydance. Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald also react to Netflix’s The Altruists trailer, touch on Lanterns, and dig into East of Eden and Slow Horses.
Zoe Kazan unpacks the challenge of bringing East of Eden to the screen
Zoe Kazan joins Chris Ryan to talk about adapting East of Eden, a story she has a deep personal connection to. The episode digs into the pressure of translating a monumental novel, shaping Lee with care, and finding the show's visual identity.
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