Namaste and welcome back to The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus. At least three corpses, a few failed poison smoothies, and a $5 million hush deal later, Thailand’s most cursed resort delivers a finale that’s equal parts bloodbath and bewilderment (why, Rick?!). Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The White Lotus!

We start our recap discussion at the [15:10:00] mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about piña coladas (and possibly getting caught in the rain).

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus is 6.100.

Network: HBO / Max

Genre: Black comedy; Comedy-drama; Tragicomedy; Satire

Created and written by: Mike White

Starring: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Pataravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood, Jon Gries, Sam Rockwell, Scott Glenn

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The Finale Pod waddles into Gotham this week, unpacking the ruthless rise of Oswald Cobb. We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. While Oz solidifies his place as Gotham’s kingpin, we get revealing flashbacks, aggressive Mommy & Me therapy, backstabbing murders galore, and the ominous na-na-na-na Batman signal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Penguin!

We start our recap discussion at the (17:50:00) mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the hottest Batmans to grace our screens.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of The Penguin is 8.50.

• Network: HBO.
• Genre: Crime drama.
• Developed by: Lauren LeFranc.
• Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz

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All rise for this week’s episode of The Finale Pod! Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty’s murder trial may be over, but the drama is far from settled. We learn the twisted truth behind the death of Carolyn and the distinction between a pitchfork and a fireplace poker. Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Presumed Innocent!

We start our recap discussion at the (15:50:00) mark if you want to skip past our Co-host Catch-up, Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether you’ve ever been falsely accused.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent is 7.97.

Network: Apple TV+
Genre: Legal thriller
Based on: Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of The Penguin. Colin Farrell shines as Gotham’s waddling crime lord (and mommy’s boy) and we obsess over the wardrobe of Sofia Gigante, née Falcone.

Unlike Stephen DeMarco, we aren’t telling you lies, cause the Finale Pod is back! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies. Stephen’s revenge brings chaos to Bree and Evan’s wedding, Lucy’s love life gets messier than a frat party, and Wrigley faces a devastating loss that breaks our hearts. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Tell Me Lies!

The overall TFP rating for the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies is 7.30.

Network: Hulu
Genre: Drama
Based on: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering
Starring: Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal, Alicia Crowder

We start our recap discussion at the (12:30:00) mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about what you’d do with a juicy secret if you were Stephen.

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick and she chose the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty’s courtroom drama hits harder than a 10-minute version of All Too Well, as the once-revered prosecutor finds himself on trial for the shocking murder of his coworker.

Step out of Vault 33 and into The Finale Pod’s radioactive wasteland. Today we are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Fallout. When Lucy learns about her father’s shady Vault-Tec past, Hank escapes the birdcage and goes all “Viva New Vegas" on us. Meanwhile, The Ghoul dazzles, Maximus becomes a Brotherhood legend, and a brain-on-a-Roomba traps Norm in a Vault. Okie dokie? Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Fallout!

We start our recap discussion at (10:20:00) if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about choosing to live in a bomb shelter.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Fallout is 8.27.

Network: Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Action, Drama, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi Western

Based on: The role-playing video game franchise Fallout by Bethesda Softworks

Starring: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Walton Goggins

The next finale we will review is Lauren’s pick, and she chose the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies... Love. Gaslighting. Revenge. What more could you ask for in an early aughts, dark, toxic romance show?

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The Finale Pod with Deborah Vance’s big late-night comeback! (Ok, we’ll leave the jokes to Deborah and Ava.) Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Hacks. While Deborah preps for her show’s debut, Ava gets some fly headshots, and Jimmy and Kayla turn an airplane into a dramatic (coworker) proposal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Hacks!

We start our recap discussion at (18:20:00) if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about asking your former enemy for a favor.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Hacks is 8.37.

Network: HBO Max
Genre: Comedy Drama
Created by: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Fallout. Get ready for wasteland wanderings, vault villains, and ghastly ghouls.

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This week, The Finale Pod unpacks Baby Reindeer’s unforgettable finale and the tearjerker reveal behind Martha's pet name for Donny by the same name.

Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, mental health struggles, stalking, and emotional distress.

We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer. Donny's life takes a tumultuous turn as he confronts the fallout from his viral YouTube video confession and the relentless harassment from Martha. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Baby Reindeer!

We start our recap discussion at the 14:20 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the London “tings” we got all nostalgic about in Baby Reindeer.

The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer is 7.83.

Network: Netflix
Genre: Drama, Psychological Thriller
Starring: Richard Gadd

The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick, and she chose the Season 3 finale of Hacks. It’s all lights, cameras, and cutting remarks—Deborah’s out for the late show spotlight!

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Today, The Finale Pod is diving into London's high-stakes finance world. We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Industry. Yasmin’s choice between love and legacy leads her down a surprising path to Net-a-Porter, while Eric says a tearful farewell to Pierpoint’s London sales floor during its inevitable closure under new ownership. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Industry!

We start our recap discussion at the 15:00 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether we’d ever work in finance (“trust fund - blue eyes”).

The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Industry is 7.90.

Network: HBO/Max (US), BBC One (UK)
Genre: Drama, Financial Thriller
Starring: Marisa Abela, Myha'la Herrold, Harry Lawtey, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington, Sarah Goldberg

The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer… “Don’t forget to listen next week, love. I’d hate to have to peek through your curtains again. Sent from Martha’s iPhone.” We couldn’t resist!

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