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In this episode, the crew discusses movie franchises that continued longer than they should have. We explore how and why the quality of these franchises declined and debate which ones should never release another project moving forward.
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In this episode, we review the second season of the Netflix original series One Piece, based on the popular anime TV series of the same name. We discuss whether the show is moving in the right direction now that the characters are established, and we debate how much longer the live-action concept can successfully continue.
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In this episode, we continue our recaps of the hit HBO Max original series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. We review Episodes 6–10 and discuss how the Fourth of July weekend brings an influx of new patients while highlighting social issues surrounding the cost of quality healthcare, the overlooked challenges of mental illness, and the intense stress doctors and nurses face during every hour of their shifts.
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In this episode, we review the first season of the new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We discuss why this spin-off feels very different in tone from the original series and even from House of the Dragon. We also debate whether this series could end up being the best since the original run of Game of Thrones.
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In this episode, we do a classic rewatchable review of the 1996 crime thriller Fargo, directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi. We discuss whether the film still holds up after all these years, and we debate whether the TV series that followed has heightened the film’s legacy or is even better than the original.
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