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Dedicated to all the shows that get overlooked and deserve more love. Covering multiple shows each season, running through the episodes and creating discussions about some of the most underrated shows in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As Bates Motel reaches its midpoint, the emotional and psychological stakes become almost unbearable. Norman's grip on reality continues slipping away, forcing those closest to him to question whether he can still be saved. Norma is pushed into impossible decisions while Romero finds himself becoming increasingly entangled in the Bates family's complicated world. We'll explore the heart-breaking evolution of Norman and Norma's relationship, Dylan's attempts to create a healthier future, and how the season masterfully balances genuine emotional drama with Hitchcock-inspired suspense. Every revelation pushes the family closer toward an inevitable tragedy—and the tension becomes almost impossible to escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Physical returns with Sheila Rubin riding high after discovering unexpected success, but fame and confidence don't magically silence the voice inside her head. Episodes 1–3 explore what happens when external success collides with internal insecurity, as Sheila attempts to expand her fitness empire while battling the same destructive compulsions that have always threatened to consume her. This week we discuss the show's brilliant portrayal of anxiety, perfectionism, and ambition, the changing dynamics in Sheila's marriage and business relationships, and why Physical continues to be one of television's most honest portrayals of self-image and obsession. It's funny, uncomfortable, empowering, and deeply unsettling—all at the same time. bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102 Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 14 begins with our return to White Pine Bay as Bates Motel enters one of its strongest and most emotionally devastating seasons. Covering Episodes 1–3, Norman's deteriorating mental state becomes impossible to ignore as blackouts, hallucinations, and fractured memories blur the line between reality and delusion. Meanwhile, Norma desperately searches for ways to help her son while unknowingly becoming trapped in the very cycle she's trying to escape. We unpack the introduction of new mysteries surrounding Annika Johnson, Romero's growing involvement in Norma's life, Dylan's struggle to build a future away from the Bates family chaos, and Emma's search for answers about how long her future will truly be. More than ever, Bates Motel becomes a psychological tragedy disguised as a thriller, and we'll discuss how these opening episodes quietly set every major storyline in motion for the season ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the Season 13 finale of A Million Little TV Shows , we conclude our coverage of Extrapolations with Episodes 5–8. As the anthology moves further into the future, the consequences of climate change become impossible to ignore, forcing its characters to confront difficult choices about survival, responsibility, and hope. The series continues to blend emotional storytelling with thought-provoking ideas, bringing many of its themes together in a powerful closing chapter. We'll explore the final interconnected stories, discuss the performances and emotional payoffs, and reflect on whether Extrapolations succeeds as both compelling television and a cautionary vision of the future. Join us as we wrap up one of the most ambitious and timely series we've covered on the podcast. Disaster Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of A Million Little TV Shows , we wrap up our coverage of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen with Episodes 5–8. After spending the first half of the season building tension and dread, the series begins delivering answers—while still finding ways to keep us off balance. As long-simmering conflicts come to a head and hidden truths emerge, the emotional and psychological stakes reach their breaking point. We discuss whether the payoff lives up to the relentless sense of foreboding, the performances that anchor the show's darker moments, and how the series balances mystery with character-driven drama. Most of all, we examine the lingering questions the finale leaves behind and whether the true horror comes from the events themselves or the choices people make when they believe something terrible is inevitable. Join us as we break down a finale that proves sometimes the anticipation is just as terrifying as the event you've been dreading all along. Music Horror by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on A Million Little TV Shows , we begin our discussion of Extrapolations , covering Episodes 1–4 of the ambitious climate anthology. Through a series of interconnected stories set across the coming decades, the show explores how climate change affects every aspect of society, from politics and technology to family, business, and survival. With an all-star cast and thought-provoking storytelling, these opening episodes paint a compelling picture of a future that feels increasingly close to reality. Join me as I break down the key storylines, recurring themes, and standout performances while discussing how Extrapolations balances intimate human drama with global issues. It's an engaging and often unsettling look at the choices we face today—and the world they could create tomorrow. Disaster Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on A Million Little TV Shows , we dive into the unsettling opening half of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen . Covering Episodes 1–4, we explore a series that thrives on tension, uncertainty, and the creeping sense that disaster is lurking just around the corner. From the very first episode, the show makes a promise with its title—and then spends every moment making us wonder exactly how, when, and to whom that promise will be delivered. We unpack the mounting paranoia, the carefully crafted atmosphere, and the way the series uses anticipation as its greatest weapon. As relationships become strained and small moments take on outsized significance, we're left questioning what is real, what is imagined, and whether the characters are heading toward tragedy or creating it themselves. It's a slow-burning psychological thriller that keeps tightening the screws, and we're here to dissect every uncomfortable moment. Music Horror by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes 5–8 of 30 Coins take everything introduced in the first half and crank it up to eleven. The mythology deepens, the stakes become global, and the horror elements get even more intense. We break down the show’s willingness to go all-in on its premise, the increasingly complex web of power and corruption, and whether it manages to hold everything together as the chaos expands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on A Million Little TV Shows , we cover all ten episodes of When the Streetlights Go On , a coming-of-age mystery that blends nostalgia, heartbreak, and small-town secrets into one unforgettable story. Set during the summer of 1995, the series begins with a shocking murder that sends ripples through a quiet community, but what unfolds is about far more than solving a crime. Through the eyes of teenagers struggling to understand the world around them, the show explores first love, grief, loneliness, and the loss of innocence that comes with discovering that the people we admire often have flaws of their own. We dive into the show's unique storytelling style, its dreamlike atmosphere, and the way it uses memory and narration to paint a portrait of a town forever changed by tragedy. Along the way, we discuss the mystery itself, the complicated relationships at the heart of the story, and why the emotional journey often proves more compelling than the search for answers. Equal parts murder mystery, character study, and nostalgic reflection on growing up, When the Streetlights Go On is a hidden gem that lingers long after its final episode—and we're breaking down everything from beginning to end. Title: Demented Nightmare by Darren Curtis URL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45392/ Credits: Demented Nightmare by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we dive into the wild, genre-bending chaos of 30 Coins . In Episodes 1–4, a cursed coin, a disgraced priest, and a small Spanish town collide in a story that blends horror, religion, and conspiracy. We unpack the show’s bold tone, its willingness to go big (and weird), and how it builds an atmosphere that’s equal parts unsettling and intriguing. It’s ambitious, unpredictable, and not afraid to get a little unhinged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final episodes of Physical Season 1 bring Sheila’s journey to a complicated, unsettling crescendo. In Episodes 8–10, ambition, addiction, and identity collide as she leans further into the world she’s created for herself. We talk about whether this arc feels like empowerment, self-destruction, or something in between — and how the show refuses to give easy answers. It’s messy, intense, and hard to look away from. bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102 Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We close out Season 2 of Bates Motel with Episodes 8–10, where everything that’s been simmering finally starts to boil over. Relationships fracture, truths come dangerously close to the surface, and Norman’s psychological decline becomes impossible to deny. We break down the emotional fallout, the escalating stakes, and how the show continues to walk the line between tragedy and horror — all while keeping us deeply invested in characters we know are headed for disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episodes 4–7 of Physical , Sheila’s world expands — and so do the consequences of her choices. What starts as empowerment through aerobics begins to blur into something more compulsive, more isolating, and more dangerous. We explore the show’s evolving tone, the sharp commentary on identity and performance, and how it captures the unsettling feeling of losing control while trying desperately to maintain it. bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102 Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back in White Pine Bay, Episodes 4–7 of Bates Motel push every character closer to the edge. Norman’s condition becomes harder to ignore, Dylan gets pulled deeper into dangerous territory, and Norma finds herself juggling more secrets than she can possibly contain. We talk about how the show balances its thriller elements with deeply human moments, and how every storyline feels like it’s converging toward something inevitable — and probably tragic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We shift gears into the neon-lit, anxiety-fueled world of Physical . Covering Episodes 1–3, we meet Sheila Rubin — a woman unraveling internally while projecting control externally — as she discovers aerobics as both an escape and an obsession. We unpack the show’s biting inner monologue, its unflinching look at body image and self-worth, and how it captures the suffocating pressure of 1980s expectations. It’s uncomfortable, darkly funny, and surprisingly gripping from the jump. bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102 Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 13 kicks off with our return to Bates Motel , and right away, Season 2 wastes no time tightening the psychological screws. In Episodes 1–3, Norman’s blackouts grow more alarming, Norma’s grip on reality (and her son) gets even tighter, and White Pine Bay continues to prove it’s hiding more than its fair share of secrets. We dig into how the show escalates its tension without losing its emotional core, the unsettling co-dependency at the heart of the Bates relationship, and the way dread quietly builds in every scene. It’s a slow burn that’s starting to feel like it could erupt at any moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Even A Million Little TV Shows leave a million little bloopers. In this special bonus episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the moments that didn’t quite make the cut—flubbed lines, tangents that went nowhere, and laughs that went everywhere. It’s messy, it’s unpolished, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Think of it as the director’s blooper reel… but for your ears. Title: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod URL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/39324/ Credits: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 12 closes with the second half of Around the World in 80 Days . In Episodes 5–8, the race against time intensifies as Fogg’s journey hits its most dangerous and emotional turns. We discuss the show’s sense of adventure, the evolving friendships between the trio, and whether the wager — and the journey itself — were worth the cost. Title: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada URL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28027/ Credits: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We finish Season 2 of Friends from College with Episodes 5–8, where lingering resentment, romantic complications, and long-standing grudges finally reach a boiling point. We unpack the awkward humor, the emotional reckonings, and whether this group is actually capable of growing up. Title: Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeod URL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/ Credits: Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we embark on a globe-spanning adventure with Around the World in 80 Days . Covering Episodes 1–4, we follow Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Abigail Fix as their impossible wager kicks off. We talk about the charm, the travel spectacle, and how this adaptation updates a classic adventure tale for modern audiences. Title: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada URL: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28027/ Credits: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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