New episode out now! We watched the pilot episode/movie of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. We discuss the unique challenges Precious faces in opening her detective business, think that the characters all feel fleshed out despite some initial stereotyping, and love that the entire series was shot on location in Botswana. We get into how this is less a ‘murder mystery’ series with a body-of-the-week and more of a detective helping the commity and cleverly taking advantage of being underestimated. We also praise the excellent costume design but share apprehensions about the fact that the writer/screenwriters/director are all white British men. Katy loves a school play, Carrie critiques typewriter practices, Maddy had nothing to roast, and Mack shares his struggles as a straight white man. We also discuss the different experiences one can have based on gender and age, postulate on what kind of national health services exist in Botswana, and love the delightful little touches of humor scattered throughout. Listen for our thoughts on cringy seduction attempts, buying perfume, and how 2008 it was! Enjoy!

TW: Fatphobia, racism, homophobia, domestic abuse, pregnancy loss, discussion of the effects of colonization