RHAP: We Know Scripted TV

Rob Reacts to Paradise Season 2 Ep 4 Paradise Season 2, Episode 4 sends Xavier on a dramatic journey that leaves both the characters and listeners with plenty to unpack. Host Rob Cesternino teams up with Chappell to break down the latest events, including family turmoil, life-and-death decisions, and haunting glimpses of what lies ahead. The emotional stakes are raised as Xavier navigates a world where trust is scarce, and every choice could mean survival or heartbreak. Rob and Chappell dive in as Xavier searches for his missing wife, Terry, only to find himself caring for a newborn and wrestling with tough questions about family loyalty and responsibility. The episode sprawls out across both the bunker and the battered landscape outside, with the hosts tracing Xavier and Annie’s journey and the larger consequences of the world’s devastation. The flashbacks and time jumps serve up twists, as both discuss how events tie together, from a mixed family forming in Paradise, to President Bradford trying to rally hope inside the bunker, and Annie’s tragic fate after childbirth. Explore these highlights: Xavier and Annie’s uneasy partnership, sparked by a medical emergency and the need to survive, and their tense negotiations over travel plans. The emotional impact of Annie’s death, with Rob relating the childbirth scenes to real-life anxiety and Chappell connecting medical details to TV drama. President Bradford’s optimistic push to name the bunker baby “Hope” while exploring the value of symbols for morale. Speculation about Sinatra’s evolving role and mysterious motives, including hints at scientific innovation and possible space travel or time manipulation. Moments of humor and skepticism, as Chappell questions “work husband” dynamics and the trustworthiness of several key characters. Paradise takes a sharp turn as Xavier inherits a new “holy charge”—caring for Annie’s child and hunting for answers about Terry’s disappearance. Is trust really possible in a fractured world, or are the survivors destined to repeat old mistakes as they move forward? Chapters: 00:00 Xavier’s Surprising New Family 06:36 Annie’s Unexpected Tragic Demise 14:04 Xavier’s Visions and Sci-Fi Hints 21:20 Baby Names and Graceland Connections 27:06 Emotional Farewell to Annie 33:05 Terry’s Disappearance Shocks Xavier 38:01 Space or Time Travel Theories 41:00 Dan Fogelman’s Survivor Ambitions 43:02 Shailene Woodley’s Early Exit Never miss a minute of RHAP’s coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the podcast feed! WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | The Winters Olympics Was a Mess Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder welcomes Kirsten MacInnis on to talk about the winter Olympics. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Scream 7 is Not Bad Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder welcomes Ariel and Chappell on to discuss Scream 7. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Rob Reacts to Paradise Season 2 Premiere Week Paradise returns for season 2, and Rob Cesternino and Chappell take on the massive triple episode drop, covering the first week of episodes. The show launches viewers into Graceland, Mayday, and Another Day in Paradise, weaving together new character backstories, tense flashbacks, and the unfolding bunker drama. From Annie’s survival challenge in Graceland to Xavier’s journey with the Lost Boys and the power plays inside the bunker, this week’s discussion uncovers the tangled motivations and evolving alliances driving the series forward. Rob and Chappell dive deep: Annie’s two-year survival inside Graceland, the emergence of Link, and a surprising decision not to join the Colorado mission. Xavier’s tough encounter with a group of resilient kids and the tense battle for supplies during his journey from Colorado to Atlanta. The introduction and significance of the Alex project, Elliot Stemple’s memorable final monologue, and Link’s pivotal role as the protégé. Flashbacks revealing Terry and Xavier’s emotional bond and how their story shapes the stakes of the present timeline. The rise and fall of President Baines, Sinatra’s secret scheme, and Jane’s calculated moves to frame Agent Robinson after the latest presidential assassination. This discussion unpacks Paradise’s blend of character-driven storytelling and dystopian stakes, as the hosts weigh whether the bunker power struggles and outside survival tactics can shift the future. With the show signaling even bigger twists ahead, will Link’s plan reach the bunker in time, and whose interests will Sinatra truly protect? Chapters: 0:00 Paradise’s Triple Episode Premiere 06:36 Annie’s Graceland Flashback Unfolds 14:24 Apocalypse Group Bonds Over Graceland 19:00 Mets, Survivor, and Apocalypse Regrets 25:00 Annie and Link’s Pregnant Gamble 32:12 Xavier Fights for Survival with Kids 36:14 Xavier and Terry’s Hospital Backstory 41:34 Sinatra Unveils Second Catastrophe Warning 46:45 Sinatra and Jane’s Revenge Flashback 53:15 Billy’s Deal, Link’s Purpose Revealed 59:54 Bunker Power Grab, Jane’s Plot 01:06:20 Robinson Framed, Kids Plan Rebellion Never miss a minute of RHAP’s coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the podcast feed! WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | The Game of Thrones Sequels We Want to See Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace are joined by Rich (DM Philly), Mari, and Chappell to break down the finale, and the future, of A Night of the Seven Kingdoms and the wider Game of Thrones universe. The panel digs into how A Night of the Seven Kingdoms has unexpectedly punched back into the cultural mainstream. With critical acclaim, strong word of mouth, and even an IMDb ratings skirmish with Breaking Bad fans, the show has reminded audiences what made Westeros compelling in the first place: intimate stakes, rich characterization, and storytelling rooted firmly in George R.R. Martin’s voice, something many felt was missing in House of the Dragon. From there, the group opens the writers’ room and pitches smart, restraint-first spinoff ideas designed to avoid franchise burnout. Concepts include a tightly focused Robert’s Rebellion political drama, a sequel-style Great Council series meant to reckon with the original show’s divisive ending, and an ambitious anthology in the vein of Black Mirror or Star Wars: Visions. Genre swings follow with spy thrillers inspired by Andor, offbeat buddy comedies, romances, and even grounded crime stories set in the shadows of Westeros. To close things out, the hosts share what they’re watching now, from The Pit and Hacks to new films like The Phoenician Scheme and Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet. If you’re craving thoughtful franchise talk with big ideas and sharp takes, this episode delivers.  Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Wuthering Heights and Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie Reviews with Haley Strong and Brian Scally Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Grace Leeder welcomes Haley Strong on to talk about Wuthering Heights and Brian Scally on to talk about Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie.  Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Baldur’s Gate 3 and Brandon Sanderson Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace discuss the news on a possible Baldur’s Gate 3 television series before diving into what they’ve been watching. Chapters: 00:00 Intros 03:00 Brandon Sanderson series 21:15 Baldur’s Gate 3 series 30:00 What we’ve been watching Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is So Hot Right Now with Mary Kwiatkowski Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Grace Leeder welcomes Mary Kwiatkowski onto the podcast to discuss Heated Rivalry. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Catching Up on The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Skyscraper Live Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder discuss the latest that HBO has to offer in The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Industry. Chapters: 00:00 Intros 02:30 The Oscars 14:00 The Pitt (HBO) 19:20 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) 25:00 Industry (HBO) 31:30 Ponies (Peacock) 33:50 Skyscraper Live 40:45 Task (HBO) 45:30 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 52:00 Sentimental Value 55:00 Train Dreams 01:05:00 What’s coming up Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Golden Globes Reactions & Pluribus Review Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Grace Leeder welcomes Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz onto the podcast to discuss the Golden Globe winners and all of Pluribus Season 1. Chapters: 00:00 Intros 01:00 Golden Globe reactions 19:10 Pluribus Season 1 Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Stranger Things Vol 2 & Vol 3 Recap Today, Grace Leeder and DM Filly discuss volumes 2 and 3 of Stranger Things Season 5. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Top 10 TV Shows & Movies of 2025 Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder talk through the top 10 TV shows and movies of 2025. Spoilers for the lists below! Top 10 TV Shows of 2025 The Pitt The Rehearsal Andor Adolesence The Devil’s Plan The Bear Severance The Last of Us The Wheel of Time Squid Game Top 10 Movies of 2025 Sinners One Battle After Another Weapons Bugonia Sentimental Value Hamnet KPop Demon Hunters Bring Her Back Wicked: For Good The Life of Chuck Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Breaking Down the Netflix Purchase of Warner Brothers Discovery Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder discuss the Netflix purchase of Warner Brothers Discovery before jumping into what they’ve been watching. Vote for the Top 5 TV Shows & Movies of 2025: https://forms.gle/rAcw5mAANSUymmeY8 Chapters: 00:00 Netflix purchases Warner Brothers Discovery 17:32 The 2025 Golden Globes 37:00 The Death of Rob Reiner 39:00 Dexter: Resurrection (Showtime) 40:00 Spartacus: House of Ashur (a theater near you) 47:15 Wake Up Dead Man (Netflix) 50:00 Marty Supreme (a theater near you) 55:00 Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+) 56:50 It: Welcome to Derry (HBO) 1:00:00 Pluribus (Apple TV) 1:10:00 What’s coming up Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Hallmark Movie State of the Union Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Grace Leeder is joined by special guests, Nora Leeder, and Jennifer from the Do You Watch What I Watch podcast to talk through Hallmark Christmas movies! Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Stranger Things Season 5, Vol. 1 Recap Today, Grace Leeder and Mike Bloom discuss Season 5 Volume 1 of Stranger Things. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Stranger Things Took Too Long Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder discuss Stranger Things Season 5 before jumping into what they’ve been watching. Chapters: 00:00 Intros 01:00 Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (Netflix) 24:15 The Mighty Nein (Amazon Prime) 36:00 Task (HBO) 37:00 The Diplomat Season 2 (Netflix) 38:00 The Beast in Me (Netflix) 40:00 A Man on the Inside Season 2 (Netflix) 41:52 Pluribus (Apple TV) 46:00 Heated Rivalry (HBO) 48:00 All Her Fault (Peacock) 52:00 It: Welcome to Derry (HBO) 57:00 Death by Lightning (Netflix) 58:00 Boots (Netflix) 59:00 Zootopia 2 (a movie theater near you) 01:04:40 Wicked: For Good (a movie theater near you) 01:11:00 Bugonia (a movie theater near you) 01:12:00 What’s coming up Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Wicked: For Good… Is it Good? Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Grace Leeder and special guest, Shannon Guss, discuss what they’ve been watching before diving into Wicked: For Good. Chapters: 00:00 Intros 02:00 Man on the Inside Season 2 (Netflix) 06:00 The Assassin (Amazon Prime Video) 07:00 Train Dreams (Netflix) 09:20 Keeper (a theater near you) 10:00 The Running Man (a theater near you) 11:00 What’s coming up 22:30 Wicked: For Good FULL SPOILERS Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | What Has Been Worth Watching Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace discuss Pluribus and Stranger Things before diving into what’s coming up. Chapters: 04:20 Pluribus (AppleTV) 07:55 Stranger Things (Netflix) 13:30 The Beast in Me (Netflix) 14:40 All Her Fault (Peacock) 15:00 All’s Fair (Hulu) 16:30 Death By Lightning (Netflix) 19:00 The American Revolution 19:30 I Love LA (HBO) 27:00 Nobody Wants This (Netflix) 31:00 The Death of Bunny Munro 32:00 The Chair Company 34:00 Die My Love 35:00 Twinless 38:00 Now You See Me: Now You Don’t 41:29 The Running Man 46:00 Predator: Badlands 47:00 The Mighty Nein (Amazon Prime Video) 49:00 What’s coming up Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers | Catching Up and What’s To Come Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace discuss tv news before diving into what else they’ve been watching Chapters: 04:15 TV News 18:00 The Witcher (Netflix) 20:00 Nobody Wants This Season 2 (Netflix) 21:20 Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+) 22:45 It: Welcome to Derry (HBO) 25:25 Rosemary’s Baby 27:30 Bugonia (a movie theater near you) 29:30 A House of Dynamite (Netflix) 31:45 Blue Moon (a movie theater near you) 34:00 If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (a movie theater near you) 36:00 What’s coming up Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Tastemakers: Black Phone 2 Review Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace discuss Black Phone 2. Chapters: 01:00 Catching up with Taran 15:55 The Chair Company (HBO) 23:45 Mr. Scorsese (AppleTV) 26:30 Monster (Netflix) 27:30 What’s coming up 30:30 Black Phone 2 (a theater near you) Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!