In Season 5: Politics, #GBB will be exploring political dramas that give us a peek into the inner workings and behind-the-scenes of U.S. politics, with a heavy dose of addictive drama! We cover a host of complex, morally-ambiguous, and downright evil characters along the way! If you want more, join 1 of our 3 patron tiers at patreon.com/goodbadbasic. Enjoy!

Season 5: Politics

ABC's Scandal is a show which revolutionized how we discuss and consume television. Despite a short and very rocky first season, Scandal because a the cultural artifact and managed to survive 7 seasons on the network. What made Scandal so addictive, what did we love and hate about the series, and how well has it aged? Stay tuned as we discuss the first 4 seasons!

Scandal, Part I

28: Scandal, Part I

Scandal was truly a force of nature, despite a lot of convoluted writing and plots that we hanging on by a thread. In this episode, we dive into seasons 4-6 of this groundbreaking political drama and try to get to the heart of what made this series so addictive! Enjoy!

Scandal, Part II

29: Scandal, Part II

House of Cards is the series that put Netflix on the map as a serious contender in creating original content, and is arguably responsible for the success that the streaming giant enjoys today. So what was it that made this political drama so bingeworthy? Check out what we had to say on the first three seasons of this unexpected online hit!

House of Cards, Part I

30: House of Cards, Part I

House of Cards is a show which quickly curated a loyal fan base, but who was the series really for; what was the magic formula? What was it that made House of Cards so riveting for so many viewers? In discussing the back half of the series, Alex and I will dive a bit deeper on what House of Cards got right, what it got wrong, and how behind-the-scenes shenanigans ruined the final season of the show. Stayed tuned!

House of Cards, Part II

31: House of Cards, Part II

The Good Wife, CBS' award-winning legal/political drama, is praised by many critics as the last great network television drama. This series, about a wealthy stay-at-home mom who must re-enter the workplace and finally use her law degree after her husband is arrested, is captivating, but why? Find out as we discuss the first 4 seasons of this memorable series!

The Good Wife, Part I

32: The Good Wife, Part I

Hello, world! This Alex and Em! Welcome to our corner of the Internet! The Good. The Bad. The Basic. is a podcast where two Black Millennials wax nostalgic on the TV shows and movies we grew up on as well as intellectualize and throw shade at what we're watching now! Join us for obscure pop culture references and organic, fair trade teas as we analyze what makes all of our faves good, bad, and mildly problematic! Enjoy, and check out our Patreon for more exclusive content!