The Case of the Week Quotient
On TV, you can’t just tell a story and stop—which is why we have the “Case of the Week.” But can we quantify it? And what does it look like when we do?
The Golden Age Of Television on Overthinking It
The Madness of Frank Underwood
Frank Underwood is possibly the least crazy person on television. So why does he keep talking to people that no one else can see?
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One For The Money, Two For The Money
How much of our favorite TV storylines can be reduced to one simple explanation?
The Lawful Good: A Defense
Think characters have to be dark to be interesting? Think again. All hail the Lawful Good.
5 Reasons to Bring Back The West Wing
NBC needs it. I need it. The American people need it. Five good reasons why now is the time to reboot the First Family in Prime Time.
Episode 257: Arrested Development: A New Start
The Overthinkers tackle the fourth season of Arrested Development.
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Episode 249: WrestleMania is Being Undertaken
The Overthinkers tackle the meaning of Game of Thrones Season 3, WrestleMania, and Rudyard Kipling.
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Overthinking The “Platinum” Age of TV
That’s one small step for print journalism, one giant leap for our little Internet concern.
Overthinking Lost: The Epilogue
What lessons have television executives learned from the successes and failures of Lost?
The Global Gossip Girl Conspiracy
Sheely, Belinkie, and I watched the most recent episode of Gossip Girl together. It was Belinkie’s first time, and he was not amused. I wish, actually, that we had recorded it. He kept annoying our other guest by pointing out … Continued
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