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TV's Top 5

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Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at [email protected]. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe. Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
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Episodes

March TV Preview and the End of 'Succession'

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (5:11) March TV Previews (14:57) The End of 'Succession' (24:57) On Set Turmoil at 'The Idol'? (31:37) Critics Corner (41:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 204

Mailbag Edition: All Your TV Burning Questions Answered

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:45) The Fellowship of the Mailbag (8:39) The Two Mailbags Return of the Mailbag Critics Corner (43:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 203

‘You’ Showrunner on Season 4 and the Netflix Hit’s Future

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (2:22) Disney Reorg (10:51) More Showtime News (19:02) Showrunner Spotlight: Sera Gamble ('You') (33:12) Critics Corner (1:14:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 201

Episode 200: A conversation with Peacock and NBC boss Susan Rovner

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (3:45) The Future of DC TV (10:13) The End of Showtime? (19:25) Showrunner Spotlight: Susan Rovner (NBCUniversal TV and Streaming) (29:13) Critics Corner (1:30:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 200

‘Shrinking’ Creators on Harrison Ford, Therapy and ‘The Muppets’

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:41) Justin Roiland is Out (10:47) Big Changes at ABC Shows (16:16) Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein ('Shrinking') (20:50) Critics Corner (1:24:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 199

Lesley's Back! COVID Be Damned

This Weeks Top 3 Topics: Headlines (4:03) TCA Wrap (30:20) Critics Corner (48:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 198

Winter Press Tour Roundup and a 'The Last of Us' Review Roundtable

TV's Top 5 host Daniel Fienberg is joined by Gamespot's Chris Hayner, Salon's Hanh Nguyen and Decider's Kayla Cobb to discuss the return of in-person TCA press tour, the Golden Globes and HBO's new "The Last of Us." This Weeks Top 4 Topics: Headlines (2:48) Golden Globes Recap (9:54) TCA Press Tour Thoughts (20:36) "The Last of Us" First Impressions (50:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 197

A Deep Dive Into the Best Shows of 2022

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (5:33) HBO Max Cuts (12:28) Season in Review with Jackie Strause: 'The White Lotus' (32:33) 2022's Best TV with Angie Han (50:46) Critics Corner (2:02:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 196

Why ‘Andor’ Is One of the Year’s Best Shows

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (6:47) Executive Carousel (13:31) New and Returning Scripted Originals (24:07) Season in Review: Alan Sepinwall on 'Andor' (32:39) Critics Corner (1:03:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 194

'Fleishman Is in Trouble' Author on Breaking Up the Modern Marriage for Hulu

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:59) Netflix Solidifying Murphy's Future (14:45) 'Westworld' Axed (19:55) Showrunner Spotlight: Taffy Brodesser-Akner ('Fleishman is in Trouble') (31:22) Critics Corner (1:21:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 193

Meet Nicole Lecky, the Breakout Creator and Star of BBC's 'Mood'

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (2:46) The Future of The CW (14:41) Releases Around the Holidays (22:53) Showrunner Spotlight: Nicole Lecky ('Mood') (34:49) Critics Corner (1:13:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 192

Inside Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Addams Series

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (3:03) TV Musical Chairs (17:17) Season in Review with Josh Wigler (30:58) Showrunner Spotlight: Al Gough & Miles Millar ('Wednesday') (56:13) Critics Corner (1:44:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 191

‘From Scratch’ Creators on Cooking Up a Very Personal Netflix Series

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:00) Broadcast Highlights (4:53) Season in Review with Angie Han (12:55) Showrunner Spotlight: Attica and Tembi Locke ('From Scratch') (36:04) Critics Corner (1:24:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 190

Clea DuVall on Bringing Tegan & Sara’s ‘High School’ to TV

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:17) Layoffs at Warner Bros. (17:08) Mailbag! (31:17) Showrunner Spotlight: Clea DuVall ('High School') (48:52) Critics Corner (1:29:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 189

Inside TV’s Latest Exec Shuffle; ‘Big Bang’ Secrets Revealed

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (2:02) Executive Carousel: David Nevins is Out (16:55) The CW and Nexstar (26:31) 'The Big Bang Theory,' with Jessica Radloff (41:11) Critics Corner (1:07:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 188

A Discussion About the 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:48) Another "Plus" Streamer (7:56) 100 Greatest TV Shows, with Alan Sepinwall (15:08) Season 2 of 'Reservation Dogs' (42:06) Critics Corner (55:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 187

'Reboot' Boss on Pressures of Following Up 'Modern Family'

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:34) What the **** is up with: Bad Robot (9:29) Mailbag! (22:58) Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Levitan ('Reboot') (48:22) Critics Corner (1:31:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 186

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Boss on the Pressures of Perpetual Relevance

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (0:55) 'House of the Dragon' Renewed (8:13) Fall Premieres (17:02) Showrunner Spotlight: Bruce Miller ('The Handmaid's Tale') (26:24) Critics Corner (1:23:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 183

Meet 'This Fool' Star Chris Estrada

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Nexstar purchases The CW (1:34) Restructuring at HBO/HBO Max (12:18) Mailbag! (21:01) Showrunner Spotlight: Chris Estrada ('This Fool') (39:24) Critics Corner (1:18:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 182

‘A League of Their Own’ Creators on Their Amazon “Reimagining”

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (2:02) Disney beats Netflix (6:22) Emmys details and Golden Globes return (18:47) Showrunner Spotlight: Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson ('A League of Their Own') (32:39) Critics Corner (1:17:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 181

A Trip Inside Peacock's Mystery Comedy 'The Resort'

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:25) Comic-Con Headlines (9:30) WWE changes with Chris Hayner (20:48) Showrunner Spotlight: Andy Siara ('The Resort') (36:43) Critics Corner (1:20:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 179

What to expect from ‘House of the Dragon’ and Netflix’s future

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (3:13) Netflix update with Alex Weprin (12:12) Desus & Mero break up (27:06) Westeros check-in with James Hibberd (38:35) Critics Corner (55:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 174

‘Ms. Marvel’ Boss Unpacks the Finale

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:01) Emmy Nominations Are In! (11:20) Emmy Numbers (33:29) Showrunner Spotlight: Bisha K. Ali ('Ms. Marvel') (44:50) Critics Corner (1:26:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 177

Breaking Down the Past and Future of ‘Stranger Things’

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (0:53) Pre-Holiday Cancellation Spree (10:34) To the Upside Down (16:07) 'Stranger Things' continued, with Alan Sepinwall (27:04) Critics Corner (1:02:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 176

How FX/Hulu Cooked Up ‘The Bear’; Plus the Best TV of 2022 (So Far)

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Headlines (1:24) WTF is up with "T-Nets" (6:46) Best TV of the Year, with Angie Han (16:20) Showrunner Spotlight: Joanna Calo ('The Bear') (46:44) Critics Corner (1:18:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 175
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