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THE LEFTOVERS

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:51:45 -0500

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 5 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, THE LEFTOVERS. Created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, this genre-melding series is based on a novel by Perrotta about the aftermath of a global event in which 2% of the world's population suddenly disappears.

SEX AND THE CITY

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:11:21 -0500

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 6 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, SEX AND THE CITY. Created by Darren Star, this romantic comedy-drama stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon as a group of friends living and dating in New York City.

MR. SHOW

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 7 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, MR. SHOW. Hosted by and starring David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, this alt comedy sketch show combines interconnected live performances, monologues, and pre-taped segments.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Mon, 02 May 2022 15:02:35 -0400

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 8 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Created by and starring Larry David, the show follows a fictionalized version of David as he commits one faux pas after another in his life as a writer and producer in Los Angeles.

SUCCESSION

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 9 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, SUCCESSION. Created by Jesse Armstrong, and executive produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, the show centers on the Roy family, the dysfunctional owners of Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate, who are fighting for control of the company amid uncertainty about the health of the family's patriarch.

ENLIGHTENED

Tessa Duke, Matthew Silverman — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:22:13 -0500

Tessa and Matthew discuss the number 10 show on Vulture's ranking of all HBO original series, ENLIGHTENED. Created by Mike White, the show stars Laura Dern as Amy Jellicoe, a self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening and becomes determined to live an enlightened life, creating havoc at home and work.