Summary
Overview
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball discuss Taylor Sheridan's new drama series The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell. The series follows a wealthy New York family dealing with profound grief after a tragedy forces them to relocate to rural Montana. The hosts praise the show's authentic portrayal of grief, stunning cinematography, and strong performances, noting how it explores different generational responses to loss while mixing heartbreak with humor.
Introduction and TV Consumption Habits
The hosts open with a discussion about their different relationships with television. Jo admits to being obsessed with TV since childhood, calling herself like the dog from 101 Dalmatians who just watches TV constantly. Zoe acknowledges she fits TV into her life when possible but leans more toward sci-fi and fantasy. They both emphasize how television provides essential escapism, especially during difficult times in the world.
- Jo has been obsessed with TV since watching with her great-grandmother as a child, loving it as escapism and being a hopeless romantic
- Viewers now message them with recommendations, creating a community around shared TV experiences
- Zoe gravitates toward sci-fi and fantasy rather than whodunits, while Jo loves various genres
" I don't think there is such a thing as too much TV because we are blessed with such a vast array of things "
The Madison: Setting and Creator Background
The discussion shifts to The Madison, created by acclaimed writer-director Taylor Sheridan, known for Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Sicario, and Hell or High Water. The show is set primarily in Montana and stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell as the matriarch and patriarch of a wealthy New York family. Despite initial assumptions, the series is not connected to Yellowstone but stands as a completely separate story about privilege, tragedy, and transformation.
- Taylor Sheridan, creator of Yellowstone and writer of Sicario and Hell or High Water, created The Madison
- The show stars Michelle Pfeiffer, who Jo has loved since Scarface and Grease 2, as the matriarch
- Kurt Russell plays the father in this story about a wealthy family whose life changes dramatically after tragedy
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