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Episodes Monday Rundown July 20–26 2026
This week: Moana, the new Charli XCX, and that damn Avengers trailer.
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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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?
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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!
Mailbag
July mailbag!
This month: outdoor summer events, writing process deets, and the Great Phones-at-Concerts Discourse!
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Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026 (preview)
In Vince Gilligan's world, a rise must always precede a fall. Is that true anymore in our world?
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Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026
In Vince Gilligan's world, a rise must always precede a fall. Is that true anymore in our world?
Infinite Jest
Coming July 28: Our first Episodes Book Club!
Read along with us, won't you?
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Episodes Monday Rundown July 6–12 2026
This week: Excalibur, Supergirl, and a David Lynch double feature.