Rotten Tomatoes
Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Season 1 – Breaking the Deadlock

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – Breaking the Deadlock May 2025 Special Interest Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 1 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Panelists debate a hypothetical scenario based on real life situations.

Where to Watch

Breaking the Deadlock — Season 1

Critics Reviews

View More
Melanie McFarland Salon.com Oct 22
“Breaking the Deadlock” exists as a model of what a sensible exchange of views should look like while depicting how partisan biases are distorting our discourse. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Breaking the Deadlock — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Aaron Tang

Host

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 20, 2025 A Power Play A panel participates in a hypothetical story around executive power by a pair of fictional, rival U.S. presidents. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 21, 2025 A panel of experts grapple with disinformation about a controversial school board decision spreading rapidly on social media. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2026 A Matter of Life and Death Aaron Tang and a panel of experts take on a hypothetical scenario regarding reproductive rights and the right to die. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2026 Gambling With Your Life Panelists explore the challenges and dilemmas around online sports gambling and its impact on young men. Details
View All

Breaking the Deadlock — Season 1

Breaking the Deadlock View more photos

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 20, 2025