hadestown
Episodes Monday Rundown July 27–August 2 2026
This week: Interview with the Vampire, another take on The Odyssey, and the Hadestown pro shot!
Emily St. James
Emily St. James is a writer and critic whose work has appeared in Vox, The A.V. Club, and the New York Times. She is the co-creator of the podcast Arden and a writer on the TV series Yellowjackets.
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Infinite Jest
Episodes Book Club: Infinite Jest, Week One
In our first-ever book club, Emily and Lily get into what makes the first section of David Foster Wallace's most famous novel enthralling and infuriating.
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On making a deal with Hannibal Lecter in suburban Minnesota (preview)
A sneak peek at this week's 26 Episodes installment!
26 Episodes
On making a deal with Hannibal Lecter in suburban Minnesota
Hannibal's Abigail Hobbs is a razor-sharp portrait of an abused child, tucked into a mesmerizing horror series.
Rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown July 20–26 2026
This week: Moana, the new Charli XCX, and that damn Avengers trailer.
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The City Burners (preview)
A special look at this week's premium Friday newsletter!
the odyssey
The City Burners
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reimagines one of our oldest stories for a world on the brink of ending.
Nevermoor
Nevermoor is the best middle-grade magic school series to read right now
Jessica Townsend's ongoing tale of a super special girl and her super special friends beats the pants off you-know-who
Infinite Jest
What does the Episodes staff know about Infinite Jest?
We're about to embark on a big summer reading adventure! Join us, won't you?
Rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown July 13–19 2026
This week: Interview with the Vampire, Dances with Wolves, and some real weird classics of cinema.
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July mailbag! (preview)
A little preview of this month's mailbag!