Television

The story’s cocreator Tim Seeley grew up just outside Wausau. “Write what you know,” he told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” “Revival” is running weekly on SyFy and is available to stream on Peacock.

Paul Hunter is the co-creator of the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series, “Government Cheese,” which takes place in California’s San Fernando Valley in 1969.

Showrunners and writers of “The Handmaid’s Tale” talk with WPR’s “BETA” about the importance of following truth in storytelling and balancing the show’s penchant for cliffhangers with hard-earned fan service as the series comes to a close.

Author Susan Morrison talked with WPR’s “BETA” about interviewing SNL creator Lorne Michaels, his start in television and the pressure cooker of SNL’s ambitious live format.

Author Alan Sepinwall takes a look back at the show’s impressive run in his latest book, “Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill: The Complete Critical Companion to Better Call Saul.”

Charlie Brooker recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” host Doug Gordon, where he talked about Cunk’s deadpan naiveté and the similarities between “Black Mirror” and “The Twilight Zone.”

Actor Jim O’Heir spoke with WPR’s “BETA” about his time on “Parks and Recreation, which he illustrates in his recent book.

The creators of the HBO series “Somebody Somewhere” spoke with WPR’s “BETA” bout the show’s vibe and their wholistic approach to character development.

Charles Yu recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” about casting Jimmy O. Yang for the role of Willis Wu, and the challenges of bringing an adaptation of his novel to the small screen.

In its 20 years since premiering, “Lost” has come to be regarded as a hugely influential television series. Many shows have sought to regain or build upon its innovative and expansive storytelling in the last two decades.