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Still Watching

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Join Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, and Hillary Busis as they recap and analyze the most exciting series on TV and streaming, and get the inside story on how they came together through interviews with television stars and creators. 

Get in touch, email us at stillwatching@vanityfair.com

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Episodes

Can The Crown Stick the Landing?

Next up on Still Watching, we'll be tackling the final season of The Crown, Netflix's sumptuous series about the British royal family. But what have we thought of the series so far, and what are we hoping to see from its last run of episodes? Here, Richard, Chris, and Hillary break it all down, and explain how Still Watching’s Crown episodes will be rolling out. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 10, 20236 min

Inside Vanity Fair’s Real Housewives Story

Contributor Anna Peele spent months speaking to ‘Real Housewives’ cast members, crew, and people on set to understand the dynamics on and off screen. Here, she takes Chris and Hillary through her explosive story and the history of the Bravoverse. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 02, 202342 min

What Makes a Perfect Drama Episode?

Richard, Chris, and Hillary discuss their favorite TV drama episodes of the past 25 years—from a left-field Sopranos choice to a soapy network favorite to what might be the quarter-century's undisputed best episode ever. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 12, 202338 min

What Makes a Perfect Comedy Episode?

In this week's episode, Hillary, Chris, and Richard discuss what qualities make a sitcom episode "perfect," and then present their choices for the best half-hours of the last 25 years. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 05, 202342 min

For The Morning Show, “Whatever Is Juiciest Is the Answer”

On a special bonus episode of Still Watching, executive producer Michael Ellenberg and consulting producer Brian Stelter dish on the headlines that inspired season three and why “morning shows might be the last man standing” in broadcast TV. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 28, 202329 min

Sex Education's Final Season Ends with a Bang

On a bonus episode of Still Watching , executive producer Jamie Campbell chats with VF about the demolition of Moordale, introducing Dan Levy, and saying goodbye to Sex Education. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 21, 202331 min

How The Other Black Girl Executive Producers Turned the Office into a Horror Story

On a special episode of Still Watching , Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey, co-executive producers on Hulu's new horror-comedy series The Other Black Girl chat with VF's Chris Murphy about the challenges of adapting a complicated novel into a television series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 14, 202328 min

Introducing: Tiny Huge Decisions

We have a special episode for you today. We're sharing an episode of the new podcast from APM Studios and Chalk & Blade called Tiny Huge Decisions . This is a story about two best friends, Mohsin and Dalia, as they make a life-changing decision: will she be the gestational surrogate for Mohsin and his husband? It’s emotional, intimate, and more than a little complicated. Here is episode 1! Subscribe to Tiny Huge Decisions now to catch each new episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.p...

Sep 07, 202334 min

And Just Like That Season 2 - Interview with Michael Patrick King

It looks like it won't be Carrie Bradshaw's last supper after all. On the heels of the news that And Just Like That was renewed by MAX for a third season, Still Watching wraps up its season with a bonus episode featuring an interview with writer, executive producer, and director Michael Patrick King. A fan of the podcast , King has a lively chat with host Chris Murphy about directing the season finale, the return of Samantha Jones, the fan response to Che Diaz, and what might be in store for sea...

Aug 31, 202342 minSeason 41Ep. 13

And Just Like That Season 2: "The Last Supper Part Two: Entree"

On the final episode of And Just Like That… season two, Miranda gets closure with both her exes, Samantha Jones returns for an all too brief phone call, and Aidan finally steps into Carrie's old apartment and out of her life—at least for now. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 24, 202343 minSeason 41Ep. 12

And Just Like That Season 2: "The Last Supper: Part 1"

On the penultimate episode of And Just Like That... season two, Charlotte asserts her independence, Che makes jokes at Miranda's expense, and Carrie prepares for a Michelin-star dinner party to say goodbye to her old apartment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 17, 202337 minSeason 41Ep. 11

And Just Like That Season 2: "There Goes the Neighborhood"

On the ninth episode of And Just Like That… season two, Miranda and Charlotte attempt to figure out if their teens are more than old friends, Seema and Nyah entertain new lovers, and Carrie commits to Aiden by letting go of her old apartment. Plus, a conversation with VF editor in chief Radhika Jones. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 10, 202346 minSeason 41Ep. 10

And Just Like That Season 2: "A Hundred Years Ago"

On the eighth episode of And Just Like That season two, Miranda and Charlotte rejoin the workforce with varying degrees of success, as Carrie and Aiden continue to rekindle their romance, leading Carrie to ask herself a big question about her relationship with Big. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 03, 202342 minSeason 41Ep. 9

And Just Like That Season 2: "February 14"

On the seventh episode of And Just Like That , Miranda dives back into the dating scene with mixed results, Charlotte has a profound pot-brownie induced revelation, and Carrie finally comes face-to-face with her old flame, Aidan Shaw. Still Watching covers all that and more, plus real New Yorkers weigh in on their feelings about season two thus far. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 27, 202342 minSeason 41Ep. 8

And Just Like That Season 2: "Bomb Cyclone"

On the 6th episode of And Just Like That , a rare winter storm shakes up the Sex and the City universe, sending Charlotte on a snowy quest to buy condoms for her daughter, Carrie emailing her ex-fiancé Aidan, and Miranda reckoning with the end of not one, but two romantic relationships. Still Watching covers all that and more, plus Cynthia Nixon stops by to discuss 25 years of playing Miranda Hobbes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jul 20, 202350 minSeason 41Ep. 7

And Just Like That Season 2: "Trick or Treat"

On the fifth episode of And Just Like That season two, Carrie finally reenters the dating pool, Charlotte enters her stage parent era, Miranda can’t sleep, and we finally learn whether Che’s pilot is supposed to be any good Still Watching recaps all that and more, plus costume designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago stop by to talk Met Gala looks and Carrie's sweatshirt collection. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jul 13, 202348 minSeason 41Ep. 6

And Just Like That Season 2: "Alive!"

On the fourth episode of And Just Like That , Carrie wonders if she's ready to write for a senior audience, Miranda considers a threesome, and Charlotte and Harry contend with a post-bang whimper. Still Watching recaps all that and more, plus Nicole Ari Parker stops by to talk about Lisa Todd Wexley's dud of an anniversary party. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 06, 202349 minSeason 41Ep. 5

And Just Like That Season 2: “Chapter Three”: Carrie Gets Covid, Sort Of

On the third episode of And Just Like That , Carrie fakes COVID while Miranda and Che get into a potentially relationship ending fight. Who? Weekly co-hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber drop by Still Watching and share their unadulterated thoughts and feelings on the Sex and the City revival. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 29, 202352 minSeason 41Ep. 4

And Just Like That Season 2: "Met Cute" and "The Real Deal"

Still Watching hosts Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, and Hillary Busis head back to Carrie Bradshaw's New York to break down the first two episodes of And Just Like That 's sophomore season, with special guest Radhika Jones— Vanity Fair 's editor-in-chief, who chats about how Sex and the City changed Manhattan and whether the show's take on the Met Gala rings true. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jun 22, 202358 minSeason 41Ep. 3

Ranking The 5 Best Sex and the City Episodes of All Time, Part 2

In the second episode of our two-part special, Vanity Fair dissects the most memorable moments from two iconic Sex and the City episodes: "Splat!" and "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice." Hollywood editor Hilary Busis and executive editor Claire Howorth (resident SATC analysts) join Still Watching host Chris Murphy to discuss, with a top-five ranking reveal at the end! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 15, 202334 minSeason 41Ep. 2

The 5 Best Sex and the City Episodes of All Time, Part 1

Who do you like least: Big, Berger, or Aidan? Was Bradley Cooper or Lucy Liu the better cameo? And why is Miranda always suffering? Vanity Fair dissects the most memorable moments from three iconic Sex and the City episodes; "The Shoot Single People, Don't They?" along with "Hot Child In The City" and "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda." Still Watching host Chris Murphy joins Hollywood editor Hilary Busis and executive editor Claire Howorth (resident SATC analysts). Next week we'll return to recap two mor...

Jun 08, 202349 minSeason 41Ep. 1

Saying a Final Farewell to the Roys with Jeremy Strong

On Still Watching, hosts Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy and TV correspondent Joy Press unpack the tragic ending for the Roy family. Plus, an in-depth conversation with Jeremy Strong about filming the finale. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 30, 202354 minSeason 40Ep. 11

Succession Episode 9: What Is Logan Roy’s Legacy?

On the penultimate episode of Succession , the series presents conflicting views of Logan as the Roy patriarch is laid to rest. Plus, a conversation with Alan Ruck. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 22, 202357 minSeason 40Ep. 9

Succession Episode 7: Can Shiv and Tom Come Back From This?

On this week’s episode of Still Watching, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy unpack Shiv and Tom’s epic fight, Kendall’s poor parenting skills, and the fallout of Roman’s big moves. Plus, interviews with Peter Friedman and David Rasche. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 08, 202354 minSeason 40Ep. 7

Succession Episode 6: Kendall Is Cringe, But Is He Free?

On this week’s episode of Still Watching , Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy unpack Kendall’s corny but effective product launch for Waystar Royco’s newest venture. Plus, an in-depth interview with the episode’s director, Lorene Scafaria. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 01, 202357 minSeason 40Ep. 6

Succession Episode 5: Are Kendall and Roman Failing Upwards?

On this week's episode of Still Watching , Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy break down the winners and losers of “Kill Lists.” Plus, a conversation with J. Smith Cameron. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Apr 24, 202354 minSeason 40Ep. 5
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