TV's Top 5
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 TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe. Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg
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Quibi launch and April TV preview; inside Apple...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Have you seen TIGER KING? (5:45)2. All about Quibi with Natalie Jarvey (16:12)3. April TV preview (25:35)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Dana Fox ("Home Before Dark") (33:40)5. Critics Corner (1:10:42)
78 min
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‘One Day at a Time’ and its uncertain future; C...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Olympics postponed and how it impacts NBCUniversal (5:17)2. What shows are still going strong (12:18)3. Mailbag! (16:41)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Gloria Calderón Kellett ("One Day at a Time") (29:53)5. Critics Corner (1:01:36)
69 min
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The larger impact of coronavirus on the TV indu...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. The impact of coronavirus on the TV landscape (2:13)2. How late-night hosts are coping (14:39)3. How coronavirus is impacting streamers (20:15)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Tigelaar ("Little Fires Everywhere") (32:49)5. Critics Corner (1:08:56)
80 min
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Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment indust...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Coronavirus updates with Chris Gardner (3:40)2. Catching up from last week (16:43)3. 'Westworld' is back with Josh Wigler (25:21)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Pamela Adlon (32:49)5. Critics Corner (1:04:56)
74 min
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‘Better Call Saul’ bosses on season five and wh...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Disney changes (2:54)2. Dick Wolf’s new deal (13:05)3. Unscripted TV boom (19:22)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (“Better Call Saul”) (27:34)5. Critics Corner (59:41)
68 min
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Inside Amazon's Nazi-hunting drama series 'Hunt...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The year in TV so far with Inkoo Kang (4:14)2. How the growing need for content is impacting TV studios (18:42)3. Mailbag!!! (26:10)4. Showrunner Spotlight: David Weil (38:49)5. Critics Corner (1:17:09)
84 min
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‘Locke & Key’ creators on the long road to Netf...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. How the broadcast networks are prepping for the upcoming season (3:29)2. The network perspective on pilot season with Fox Entertainment president (12:28)3. How networks and streamers are preparing for a potential strike with THR's senior writer, Bryn Sandberg (28:40)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill (37:23)5. Critics Corner (1:10:59)
76 min
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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' boss interviewed; Disney's...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Disney has reported its first-quarter earnings (6:29)2. WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH... Showtime (15:50)3. Moooooookie (22:08)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Goor (27:59)5. Critics Corner (1:03:31)
74 min
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'BoJack Horseman' creator on ending his Netflix...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The Big Game is this Sunday (5:09)2. 'True Detective' creator Nic Pizzolatto is on the move (11:18)3. Streamers are investing in animation (15:02)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Raphael Bob-Waksberg (20:57)5. Critics Corner (1:03:08)
73 min
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'Better Call Saul' creators Vince Gilligan and ...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. New Netflix "Data" (5:04)2. Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould talk about ending "Better Call Saul" (10:58)3. Mailbag! (25:24)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Michael Chabon (37:06)5. Critics Corner (55:30)
58 min
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Peacock's Streaming Strategy Decoded, Breaking ...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Peacock unveils its launch plans2. So much news from TCA3. What's new with The CW4. Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King5. Critics Corner
70 min
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FX CEO on Hulu partnership, ‘911: Lone Star’ pr...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. FX has released its annual Peak TV update2. A chat Whit John Landgraf3. ABC came armed with a ton of news4. Showrunner Spotlight: Tim Minear5. Critics Corner
68 min
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'Party of Five' creator on Freeform’s immigrati...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The most anticipated scripted series2. Big narratives to keep an eye on in 20203. Golden Globes preview with Scott Feinberg4. Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Lippman5. Critics Corner
73 min
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2019 in review: biggest stories of the year, be...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The highs and lows in the streaming wars with Natalie Jarvey2. The shows we said goodbye to3. What stood out in 20194. An interview with Ramy Youssef5. Critics Corner featuring Emily VanDerWerff
92 min
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'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators on season thre...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Golden Globe and SAG nominations2. It's the end of a chapter at Marvel3. Survivor and the turmoil surrounding it4. Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino5. Critics Corner featuring Josh Wigler
74 min
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'America’s Got Talent,’ Gabrielle Union and NBC...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. News over the holiday break2. NBC launches investigation into AGT3. CBS and Viacom's re-merger has officially closed4. Showrunner Spotlight: Nichelle Tramble Spellman5. Critics Corner
50 min
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An interview with ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Mor...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Talking Baby Yoda with Aaron Couch2. Apple is digging a hole for itself3. Mailbag!4. Showrunner Spotlight: Peter Morgan5. Critics Corner
59 min
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“Friends” reunion, Hallmark’s programming chief...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. "Friends" Reunion?2. Hallmark's holiday plans with Bill Abbott3. Executive turnover4. Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker5. Critics Corner
74 min
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The Little Mermaid and ABC’s Live success; FX o...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. A big week for ABC's live events department2. FX (has the movies) on Hulu3. Another streaming service launching this week4. Showrunner Spotlight: John Wells5. Critics Corner
73 min
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‘Game of Thrones’ pickups and passes, what to e...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Game of Thrones’ weird week2. HBO Max unveiled3. AMC cancels "Lodge 49"4. Showrunner Spotlight: Kerry Ehrin5. Critics Corner
70 min
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An interview with “Watchmen” showrunner Damon L...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Big change at Marvel TV2. CBS gives vote of confidence to all five fall freshman shows3. Let's go to the MAILBAG!4. Showrunner Spotlight: Damon Lindelof5. Critics Corner
61 min
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Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The V...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The first casualty of the new broadcast season2. Countdown to Apple TV+3. Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings4. Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec5. Critics Corner
77 min
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Ronan Farrow’s new bombshell, a “Breaking Bad” ...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Ronan Farrow's upcoming book is the talk of the town2. NBCUniversal's forthcoming streamer3. "El Camino" is out today4. Showrunner Spotlight: Scott Gimple5. Critics Corner
64 min
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Netflix cancellations, the status of scripted a...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Four is the new six2. Network check-in: TNT, TBS and HBO3. Baseball and Sports4. Showrunner Spotlight: Kit Steinkellner5. Critics Corner
56 min
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The Emmys, new and returning shows and an inter...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The Emmys are officially in the books2. Looking to the future Emmys3. High-profile new and returning shows premiering in October4. Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Levitan5. Critics Corner
51 min