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In this episode, we’re handing out superlatives for the upcoming fall TV lineup. Join us as we award the Emmy Master Baiters, The Clear Pepsis, and the Low Key MVPs of fall TV. From buzzy premieres guaranteed an award-show appearance to shows already inspiring irrational optimism, we’re breaking down what actually deserves a spot on your watchlist. Plus, Knox and Jamie share a rare mutual green light.
Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/678 We have a brand new, exclusive collection in the shop: Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Book. Get it now at knoxandjamie.shop Only want last week’s Movies Better Than Books: Little Women in full? Get it for only $3 at patreon.com/popcast Rewind: Ep. 660 Summer TV Previews Netflix: The Diplomat |The Great British Baking Show | The Hunting Wives | East of Eden | Emily in Paris | The Altruist | Below Paramount +: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage | MobLand (see also: set feud) | Yellowjackets | Survivor S51 Hulu/FX/Disney +: Percy Jackson & The Olympians S3 | The Lowdown S2 | VisionQuest Amazon Prime Video: Maxton Hall S3 | Rings of Power S3 HBO Max: War Peacock: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins | The Traitors (see also: Traitors Pilot Program) | The Good Daughter | Crystal Lake | DIG Apple TV +: Hijack | Bad Monkey | Stick S2 | 12 12 12 | Small Prophets | Nocturne Other: Abbott Elementary (abc) | Kill Jackie (AMC+) | Tip Toe (Starz) | Eternally Yours (CBS) Fact Check: Does Drew Cheek (aka Young Meghann Fahy in The Good Daughter) look like Cameron Diaz? | What’s Encanto? Asides: Scott Foley IMDb | Harry’s Teleprompter Loss | Sentimental Value | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | Mackenzie Crook IMDb | Natalie Portman book Controversy | Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes movie Red Light Mentions: Bri Mckoy | Michelin Seafood Restaurant | Milo’s Tea | Botanical Gardens | Arby’s Steak Nuggets | Starbucks PSL ad with Martha Stewart vs. Dunkin Pumpkin Spice ad | Belmont Cameli IMDb
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