The Old Man, Loot, and gentle minions

We discuss The Old Man and Loot, two shows about people who have to believe that what they’re doing is righteous. 01:54 The Old Man, streaming on FX on Hulu, is an expertly directed show for all the spy thriller fans out there. 22:27 Loot, streaming on Apple TV+, tries to have its cake and eat it too in its portrayal of a clueless-but-nice billionaire. 36:08 Plus, culture notes about how Minions: The Rise of Gru became one giant Gen Z inside joke. ... Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to [email protected]. Music: REEKAH Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu