Series Regular

Series Regular is a podcast that follows a hit TV show through its current season. Josh Wigler, for the Hollywood Reporter, will break down the most recent episodes and give you his insight and opinion as to what may come next. First and foremost, Series Regular will be following the final season of Game of Thrones. Stay tuned and subscribe to be the first to find out what show we will break down for you next.

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After Shows
Film Interviews
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Westworld | Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: "Genre"
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into season three episode five of HBO's "Westworld," the genre-bending drama about killer robots in a killer world. Directed by Anna Foerster and written by Karrie Crouse and Jonathan Nolan, "Genre" is as advertised: a genre-bending ride — at least, that's what it strives for. Whether it succeeds is another question, one that's addressed over the course of the podcast. Beyond the promise of its premise, "Genre" delivers some major story movements in the war between Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and Engerraund Serac (Vincent Cassell), while raising new questions about Aaron Paul's Caleb. Wigler recaps all these events and more, with the help of this season's Series Regular co-host, The Hollywood Reporter senior producer Marya Gullo.
32 min
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Westworld | Season 3, Episode 4 Recap: "The Mot...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into season three episode four of HBO's "Westworld," the genre-bending drama about killer robots in a killer world. Directed by Paul Cameron and written by Jordan Goldberg and Lisa Joy, "The Mother of Exiles" answers one of the biggest questions currently on the "Westworld" board: who is Charlotte Hale? Wonder no more — but along with the answer about who Tessa Thompson is playing this season, come so many more questions about Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and her dark intentions. Beyond the big reveal, season three's fourth outing also includes the first appearance of Ed Harris as the Man in Black since season two, plus a showcase for Maeve (Thandie Newton) and some of the skills she learned once upon a time in Shogun World. Wigler recaps all these events and more, with the help of this season's Series Regular co-host, The Hollywood Reporter senior producer Marya Gullo.
29 min
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Westworld | Season 3, Episode 3 Recap: "The Abs...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into season three episode two of HBO's "Westworld," the genre-bending drama about killer robots in a killer world. Directed by Amanda Marsalis and written by Denise Thé, "The Absence of Field" shines the spotlight on Tessa Thompson's Charlotte Hale — as well as whoever is currently running around parading as Charlotte Hale, an identity that remains unrevealed, even if it's brought into closer focus. Away from Charlotte's web, there's Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and Caleb (Aaron Paul), drawn closer together as the revolutionary robot makes a major move on her crusade against mankind. Wigler recaps all these events and more, with the help of this season's Series Regular co-host, The Hollywood Reporter senior producer Marya Gullo.
31 min
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Westworld | Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: "The Win...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into season three episode two of HBO's "Westworld," the genre-bending drama about killer robots in a killer world. Directed by Richard J. Lewis and written by Matthew Pitts & Lisa Joy, "The Winter Line" shines the spotlight back on Thandie Newton as Maeve, who experiences some strange anomalies in her new reality. Elsewhere, Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) returns to Westworld proper, and makes the acquaintance of an old friend. Wigler recaps all these events and more, with the help of special co-host and The Hollywood Reporter senior producer Marya Gullo.
34 min
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Westworld | Season 3, Episode 1 Recap: "Parce D...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the season three premiere of HBO's "Westworld," the genre-bending drama about killer robots in a killer world. Directed by Jonathan Nolan and written by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, "Parce Domine" introduces Westworld viewers to a strange new world: our own, albeit a few decades down the line. Aaron Paul's Caleb Nichols becomes the viewer's eyes and ears on the ground as he and we are once again on a collision course with Evan Rachel Wood's Dolores, herself colliding with a powerful corporate entity and mankind writ large. THR's TV critic and TV's Top Five podcaster Daniel Fienberg joins Wigler on the podcast this week for his critical take on the Westworld premiere, following Wigler's recap of the episode. Plus, Wigler answers listener questions and sets the deck for season three's second episode.
27 min
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Westworld | Welcome to The New World
Series Regular host Josh Wigler announces the podcast's new subject of focus for the next several weeks: HBO's "Westworld," created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, and starring Evan Rachel Wood ("Dolores"), Thandie Newton ("Maeve"), Jeffrey Wright ("Bernard") and more. Wigler will return with a full-scale preview of season three soon, with full deep dive podcasts coming your way when "Westworld" returns on March 15.
2 min
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Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 9: "See How They Fly"
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the season finale of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode nine, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro get egg on their face as they talk about the final scene, what may be next for Angela Abar (Regina King), the fates of Doctor Manhattan (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), Laurie Blake (Jean Smart), Adrian Veidt (Jeremy Irons) and the rest, and much more. Josh and Antonio will return for one final "Watchmen" podcast, answering listener questions and speculating about the series' future. Send all questions and comments in to seriesregular@thr.com.
53 min
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Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 8: "A God Walks In...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the penultimate week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode eight, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro dissect the Doctor Manhattan of it all in free-for-all, non-linear fashion — exactly as the doctor himself would prescribe it. How does the series change now that Cal Abar and Jon Osterman are one and the same? What does it set up for the final episode of the season, and potentially the series? Josh and Antonio dig into all of that and more, including the post-credits scene. Yes, there was a post-credits scene!
68 min
9
Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 7: "An Almost Reli...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the seventh week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode seven, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro process that massive ending — an ending so big we dare not spoil it here in text! Suffice to say, major developments in the world of Angela Abar (Regina King), who we come to understand through trips down memory lane and one mighty drop of a hammer.
52 min
10
Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 6: "This Extraordi...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the sixth week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode six, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro follow Angela Abar (Regina King) down memory lane as she trips on "Nostalgia," learns more about her grandfather Will Reeves (alternately played by Louis Gossett Jr. and King's The Leftovers co-star Jovan Adepo), and much more.
51 min
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Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 5: "Little Fear of...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the fifth week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode five, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro unmask the "squid pro quo" and look directly in the eye of Looking Glass, the masked detective played by Tim Blake Nelson, who finds himself sucked into the heart of a vast and insidious conspiracy. Plus, the latest escapades of Adrian Veidt, some theories about Doctor Manhattan, and much more.
62 min
12
Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 4: "If You Don't L...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the fourth week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode four, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro take the time to discuss Lady Trieu, the mysterious new character played by Hong Chau. Even more mysterious: "Lube Man," the new costumed avenger sliding around Tulsa. These characters, plus more on Sister Night and Adrian Veidt, are front and center in the latest episode of the weekly "Watchmen" coverage.
83 min
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Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 3: "She Was Killed...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the third week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's drama based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode three, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro break down the most "Watchmen-y" episode yet, including the reveal of Jeremy Irons' character's true identity, the arrival of Jean Smart as Laurie Blake (formerly known as the Silk Spectre), and much more.
69 min
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Watchmen | Season 1, Episode 2: "Martial Feats ...
"Series Regular" host Josh Wigler dives deep into the second week of HBO's "Watchmen," Damon Lindelof's new series based in the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel. In their discussion of episode two, Josh and co-host Antonio Mazzaro uncover skeletons in the closet, explore "Lower Manhattan," and otherwise devour all the nuts in the glove.
86 min
15
Watchmen | Series Premiere: "It's Summer and We...
“Series Regular” host Josh Wigler launches weekly coverage of HBO’s “Watchmen,” digging into the series premiere of creator Damon Lindelof’s remix of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ classic graphic novel of the same name. Wigler is joined by co-host Antonio Mazzaro as they dive deep into the alternate history Tulsa, Oklahoma setting, new characters like Regina King as Sister Night, the copious callbacks and Easter eggs to the comic book, and more. Plus, Lindelof himself weighs in on the dangers associated with tackling “Watchmen.”
93 min
16
"Mr. Robot" Final Season Premiere with Sam Esmail
"Series Regular"  host Josh Wigler sits down with "Mr. Robot"  creator Sam Esmail for a closer look at the final season premiere, and what lies ahead after that heartbreaking series of twists and turns. Be warned: major spoilers from the final season premiere are ahead.
37 min
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'The Walking Dead' Season 10 with Angela Kang
Series Regular host Josh Wigler speaks with The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang about the new season of the AMC zombie drama, which premieres October 6th. As The Walking Dead arrives at its tenth season, Kang looks back on the legacy of the franchise, what's ahead in the first full season without Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, what to expect from the exit of Danai Gurira's Michonne, and much more — including a possible ending, as laid out by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's own Walking Dead comic book series.
33 min
18
'Survivor: Island of the Idols' with the First ...
Series Regular host Josh Wigler sits down with the first player eliminated from Survivor: Island of the Idols, in a raw interview conducted mere hours after the first Tribal Council of the season took place. Major spoilers from the Survivor  premiere are ahead. 
38 min
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'Emergence' with Michele Fazekas and Tara Butte...
Series Regular host Josh Wigler speaks with Emergence creators Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters about the new ABC drama, starring Allison Tolman and premiering September 24th. Following the interview, Josh celebrates the 15 year anniversary of ABC's LOST presenting the "LOST Binge Diet," a list of 15 essential episodes from the ground-breaking drama for those of you who don't have time for a full-fledged return to the island, but still feel like you "have to go back."
37 min
20
'Survivor: Island of the Idols' with Jeff Probst
*Series Regular* host Josh Wigler takes a step away from genre television for a quick trip to Fiji alongside *Survivor* executive producer and host Jeff Probst. In this week's episode, Probst pulls back the curtain on *Survivor: Island of the Idols*, the 39th season of the CBS reality franchise, premiering September 25. What exactly is the Island of the Idols, and what is up with those massive statues of Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine? Probst delivers answers to those questions and more.
22 min
21
'Carnival Row' with Marc Guggenheim
*Series Regular* host Josh Wigler sits down with *Carnival Row* showrunner Marc Guggenheim to talk about the new Amazon Prime Video series, which drops its first eight-episode season on August 30th. Set in a faraway fantasy land in which humans and mythical creatures live in varying degrees of peace, *Carnival Row* stars Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne as Rycroft Philostrate and Vignette Stonemoss respectively, two star-crossed lovers separated by cultural and emotional distance. In this episode, Guggenheim provides an overview of the *Carnival Row* universe, allowing new viewers to hop right into the Burgue with ease.
21 min
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'The Terror: Infamy' with Alexander Woo
*Series Regular* host Josh Wigler sits down with "The Terror: Infamy" co-creator and showrunner Alexander Woo to discuss the newest season of AMC's horror anthology series. In their conversation, Woo explains the genesis of "Infamy," which stems from the internment of Japanese Americans in the 1940s and brings in ghosts from Japanese folklore for an added element of horror. What terrible fate awaits Chester Nakayama (Derek Mio) and his loved ones? Woo provides some hints at the answer and much more in this discussion of "The Terror: Infamy."
28 min
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'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 3 Finale with Bruc...
The season 3 finale of "The Handmaids Tale" is finally here! Series Regular host Josh Wigler is joined again by Bruce Miller, the creator of "The Handmaid's Tale", to go in depth on the events that unfold in the dramatic finale as well as talk about what is next for the controversial protagonist.
30 min
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'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 3 Recap with Bruce...
Series Regular host Josh Wigler takes a closer look at season 3 of "The Handmaid's Tale" leading up to next weeks season finale. This week Josh is joined by Bruce Miller, the creator of "The Handmaid's Tale", to break down everything that has happened so far in season 3 and look forward at what could be in store for June Osborne.
21 min
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Marvel's Phase Four, Explained
Series Regular host Josh Wigler enlists Heat Vision heroes Aaron Couch and Patrick Shanley for a lengthy discussion about Marvel Studios' Comic-Con announcements, in which Marvel's Kevin Feige revealed a slate of ten new projects with which to follow "Avengers: Endgame." The catch? The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding beyond the cinema, as five of the next Marvel phase's projects are television series exclusively created for Disney+: "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "WandaVision," "Loki," "What If?" and "Hawkeye." In this week's episode, Josh, Aaron and Patrick survey the impact of the announcement, the increasingly blurring line between film and television, and a whole lot of general Marvel nerdery.
46 min