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Our combined best and worst movies and shows of 2025, along with surprises, let-downs, honorable mentions, and a long "still need to watch" list.

The finale episode of Pluribus season 1.

We cover a lot of ground over episodes 6, 7, and 8 heading into the finale this week!

Another nearly-solo performance from Rhea Seehorn in the first episode of the back-half of Season 1. As she learns more about the Joined, is it at the expense of her own personal growth in this situation?

Carol begins testing the Joined, seeking answers from Zosia but with unintended consequences. In our opinion, the best episode yet since the premiere!

"Join" us as we dig into the new Apple TV+ show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan.

The 2010 sequel/reboot - also ahead of its time?

Sean's first viewing of TRON (1982) and Aaron's rewatch of the original and TRON: Legacy (2010) ahead of the release of TRON: Ares. We discuss how far ahead TRON was for it's time, but it's increasing relevance to today and the return of its now-vintage style.

Our thoughts on the final two episodes of Alien: Earth and the show overall.

We cover the first six episodes of Alien: Earth (Hulu/FX), including the two-part premiere, flashback episode 5, and finale set-up episode 6 when it all starts coming together.

Alien Earth brings classic franchise elements like practical creature effects, body horror, cosmic dread, hubris, and "space marines" action, but the series also weaves in more timely themes like artificial intelligence/post-humanism and corporatism.

Stay tuned for Part 2 covering the finale episodes.

We start a review of Apple TV's "The Studio", but get on a classic rabbit train about AI. Part 2 coming later!

The fourth and final season. Is this one of the best shows ever made?

We digest Aaron's recent binge of HBO's "Succession" heading into his viewing of the rest of the final season.

The Apple TV+ adaptation "Murderbot" is a springboard for our continued P(doom) discussion woven throughout our conversations any time AI comes up (which seems to happen a lot lately...). Mild spoilers for the first five episodes of Season 1.

*Full Spoilers Ahead* With a big, bold swing early on, does Season 2 hold up to Season 1? We dive in, with Sean's take being familiar with the game story, and Aaron going in without any knowledge of the second game's twists and turns.

"Don't be sad that it's over; be happy that it happened." So comes the (sort of) end of Andor, seamlessly transitioning directly into the opening moments of Rogue One after paying off everything ("EVERYTHING!") Luthen has built up since before season 1. We are joined once again by Justin Gray for a cross-over Trench Run Report recording.

The weightest and most profound pair of episodes of the series ("Messenger" and "Who Are You?"), concluding with the most thrilling episode ("Welcome to the Rebellion"). Might this be peak Star Wars?

Another crossover episode with Trench Run Report, we cover the Ghorman set piece and story arc, Cassian and Bix on Coruscant, and Saw unhinged.

Note: This episode, and our discussion, contains adult themes and situations; parental discretion is advised.

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THE prestige Star Wars show is finally back for an epic second (and final) season! Our friend Justin "Boots" Gray joins us to discuss the first 3-episode arc which takes place one year after season 1 and four years before Rogue One and A New Hope.

We cover the rest of Black Mirror Season 7, episodes 2-6: "Bete Noire", "Hotel Reverie", "Playthings", "Eulogy", and "USS Callister: Into Infinity".

'Black Mirror' returns with a trademark dark look at alternate near-future ramifications of streaming platforms, health care business models, and the gig economy.

The epic Season 2 finale. Choreography and Merriment!

Every set of characters advances toward the finale next week!

A unique episode with a big revelation and further maneuvering heading into the final two episodes of Season 2!

A masterpiece of storytelling! We learn more of what Lumon's been up to on the "Testing Floor" with Gemma, connections to MDR's work, and set the stakes for this season's final set of episodes.

New revelations, discoveries, and awkward dinner parties.

Note: We mistakenly refer to this as episode 7 at the beginning and end of this episode.

Fallout from the ORTBO, Milchick's no-good-very-bad day complete with Annual Performance Review, and the return of (Innie) Helly.

The most surreal episode yet! Major moves for the Innie's as the mysteries compound.

A stage-setting episode moving both Innies and Outies into position, introducing some new characters, the return of a mysterious stranger, and the start of Mark's re-integration.

Now we learn what the "outies" have been up to in the immediate aftermath of the Season 1 finale! We also discuss the fascinating new title sequence. "Please try to enjoy all episodes equally"

Season 2 is finally here! We break down our impressions of the premiere and theories for what's to come. What is Lumon up to?

We are HYPED for Season 2 of "Severance" airing on January 17 after a LONG wait! Will our theories from the Season 1 finale in April 2022 pan out?

Our top picks of 2024 movies and shows, honorable mentions, 2025 hype, and hate-watches.

Is Star Wars at its lowest point since the 90s? Is the new media ecosystem keeping Star Wars alive or tearing the fandom apart?

Our out-of-the-theater reaction and review of Joker 2.

Join us for an extended discussion of the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale and season review.

Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of season 2. Where will allegiances lie? Will the dragon riders behave?