The Case of the Week Quotient Returns!
How does a TV series change over time? And can we measure it?
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The Golden Age Of Television on Overthinking It
Episode 371: Dream-Like Camp State
On the Overthinking It Podcast we tackle “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” as well as reflect on sixteen years of the Daily Show.
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Episode 361: The Golden Age of Television is Over
The Overthinkers tackle the demise of the Golden Age of Televsion, including shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” and “Bloodline.”
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Episode 352: Axel Foley Waits on No Man’s Pleasure
The Overthinkers and guest Jordan Harbinger from “The Art of Charm” discuss success, authority, and Coach.
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Episode 343: The 800-Pound Benedict Cumberbatch in The Room
The Overthinkers tackle deflate-gate, “Mozart in the Jungle,” and the Alan Turing biopic “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
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The Case of the Week Quotient
On TV, you can’t just tell a story and stop—which is why we have the “Case of the Week.” But can we quantify it? And what does it look like when we do?
The Madness of Frank Underwood
Frank Underwood is possibly the least crazy person on television. So why does he keep talking to people that no one else can see?
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One For The Money, Two For The Money
How much of our favorite TV storylines can be reduced to one simple explanation?
The Lawful Good: A Defense
Think characters have to be dark to be interesting? Think again. All hail the Lawful Good.
5 Reasons to Bring Back The West Wing
NBC needs it. I need it. The American people need it. Five good reasons why now is the time to reboot the First Family in Prime Time.