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Podcast · 149 episodes

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by Bauer Media · English

Welcome to Pilot TV+. As we're sure you're aware, Pilot TV comes to you from the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, and is your weekly (spoiler free) guide to every show that matters on terrestrial, satellite, streaming and beyond. As a Pilot TV+ subscriber, you'll be able to access our exclusive second weekly podcast covering all the shows we weren't able to talk about on the main podcast due to pesky embargoes, the home of our new spoiler segment (and soon TV spoiler special episodes), and the Pilot TV postbag, where we address all your questions and comments. But that's not all, you'll also get access to all the episodes of the regular podcast entirely ad-free, letting you enjoy the latest news and reviews, interviews with the biggest names in TV, and general chit-chat as we cut through the rubbish and make sure every minute you spend in front of the box is a minute worth spending — all without a single annoying advert. Pilot TV+ — Because you can’t watch *everything*, but you can always listen to more!

All episodes, page 2

The Crow Girl, Ride Or Die, and The Hawk. With guest Anya Taylor-JoyThe hosts preview and discuss several TV shows, then focus on a studio interview with Anya Taylor-Joy about her Apple TV+ series Lucky, plus lighter segments about what they’ve been watching…19 Jul 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 42 chapters
PLUS LuckyPilot Plus discusses Apple TV+ thriller crime series Lucky, focusing on Anya Taylor-Joy’s con-artist heroine, the chase structure across Nevada to California, and the show’s cinematography…15 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 21 chapters
The Westies, Ann Droid, and The Five Star Weekend. With guests JK Simmons and Tom BrittneyThe hosts preview several current TV shows and then do a “shows of the year” half-year ranking, before interviewing JK Simmons and Tom Brittney about MGM+’s The Westies.12 Jul 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 47 chapters
PLUS Little House On The PrairiePilot Plus episode reviewing Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie (a new series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books).8 Jul 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
The Dark, Human Vapor, and X-Men ‘97. With guest Esther SmithPilot TV reviews three shows—Japanese supernatural series Human Vapor (Netflix), ITV’s crime drama set in Scotland (Dark/“in the dark” segment), and Disney+’s X-Men ’97 season 2—then discusses…5 Jul 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 35 chapters
Home On The Range With Steph And James: The Yellowstone seasons 4 & 5 specialRecap and critique of Yellowstone’s Seasons 4 and 5, plus how the series finale resolves the Dutton succession, including John Dutton’s death, Jamie’s betrayal, Beth and Rip’s endgame, and the…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 28 chapters
PLUS The Bear Finale (and spoiler discussion). With guest Lionel BoycePilot Plus discusses The Bear season 5 finale in a spoiler-heavy segment, debating whether the final episode is “superfluous” versus a deliberate emotional denouement after the real-time first seven…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 21 chapters
The Bear, Silo, and ElleThe episode is a wide-ranging “what we’re watching” chat plus a listener Q&A.28 Jun 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 36 chapters
PLUS Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness, with Rivals spoiler discussionReview and debate of HBO Max’s sketch-comedy mini-series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, which uses Larry David’s persona to retell key moments in U.S.24 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 26 chapters
Sugar and The AgencyPilot TV episode “Sugar and The Agency” is a TV roundup and discussion show.21 Jun 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 37 chapters
PLUS I Will Find YouPilot Plus discusses Netflix’s American adaptation of Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You (2023 novel), adapted for Netflix by Robert Hull.17 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
House Of The Dragon and The Light In The Hall: Still Waters. With guest Javier BardemThe hosts review what they’ve been watching and discuss TV/film trends, then interview Javier Bardem about Apple TV’s Cape Fear adaptation featuring Max Cady.14 Jun 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 36 chapters
PLUS Every Year After and James and Steph’s Yellowstone Round-up (Season 3 edition)Pilot Plus discusses Prime Video’s Every Year After (romantic drama based on Carly Fortune’s novel) and then does James and Steph’s Yellowstone Roundup covering Yellowstone season 3.10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Cape Fear, Alice And Steve, and The Witness. With guests Nicola Walker and Jemaine ClementThe hosts review several TV shows and films, then focus on a studio interview about Disney+ comedy-drama Alice and Steve.7 Jun 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 38 chapters
Half-Man spoiler specialSpoiler chat reviewing all six episodes of Richard Gadd’s Half Man (Half Boyd and Half Steph join as spoiler listeners).4 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
For All Mankind Season 5 spoiler special with showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben NediviSpoiler special for Apple’s For All Mankind Season 5, focusing on how the finale sets up Mars’ independence, the generational “Baldwin” character arcs, and the show’s alt-history/science approach.4 Jun 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 34 chapters
PLUS Not Suitable For Work and James & Steph’s Yellowstone Round-Up (Seasons 1 & 2 edition)The hosts review Mindy Kaling’s new comedy Not Suitable for Work (NSFW) and discuss its “Friends”-style premise, raunchy/NSFW content, and why it’s widely seen as unfunny and unoriginal; they also…3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 30 chapters
Tip Toe, Two Weeks in August, and La Brea. With guest Russell T. DaviesPilot TV episode reviewing recent TV watched by the hosts, plus an interview with Russell T. Davies about his Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe.31 May 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 47 chapters
PLUS Star City and James & Steph’s Yellowstone round-upThe episode reviews Apple TV+ spinoff Star City (from For All Mankind) and then does a “cowboy roundup” chat about Yellowstone, plus a post-bag segment with listener questions and TV pet peeves.27 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 28 chapters
Spider-Noir, Dear England, and The Boroughs. With Guests Joseph Fiennes and Jodie WhittakerPilot TV episode mixing entertainment reviews and chat, with heavy focus on football and TV/film recommendations.24 May 2026 · 1 h 53 min · 45 chapters
The Boys series finale spoiler discussionPilot Plus hosts an impromptu spoiler discussion of The Boys series finale (Season 5), debating whether the ending felt earned or “lazy,” with heavy focus on plot consistency, character payoffs, and…21 May 2026 · 44 min · 25 chapters
PLUS Maximum Pleasure GuaranteedPilot Plus discusses Apple TV+ mystery drama Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a “camboy” premise that turns into a Rear Window–style crime investigation.20 May 2026 · 51 min · 21 chapters
PONIES and Falling, with guests Emilia Clarke, Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-BachrachPilot TV episode roundup plus a guest interview about The Bear “Gary” (a surprise gorilla-drop episode), alongside discussion of other current shows and documentaries.17 May 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 50 chapters
PLUS Dutton RanchReview and discussion of Paramount+’s Yellowstone-verse sequel Dutton Ranch, framed by a Taylor Sheridan trivia quiz and followed by “post bag” listener chatter (including Widows Bay and SNL UK).13 May 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters