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Episode 443 Fringe S01E05 Power Hungry

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we examine Olivia’s connection with John Scott and the impact it has on her and her work on the team investigating The Pattern. Though it’s the weakest of the first five episodes, “Power Hungry” makes deft use of bits of dialogue and personal exchanges to drive the narrative.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne recommends the documentary Class Action Park on Netflix. Dave finally gets around to watching the S2 premiere of The Witcher and gives high marks to the British drama Line of Duty.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands enjoys the scifi drama Alphas even though it received only two seasons.
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Episode Grade: B
 

Episode 442 Fringe S01E04 The Arrival

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we examine the introduction of The Observer, his previous encounter with Walter and Peter, and the purpose of his visits to incidents related to The Pattern. We also discuss whether or not time travel may be in play with The Observer and/or the man with the pulse rifle who’s in pursuit of the beacon. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne talks about his rewatch of the film Looper after he and Dave lambast Covid vaccination holdouts.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands reaches the 24 hour mark in his SFTVR feedback, and Gail highlights the numerous arrivals that populate the narrative.
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Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-
 

Episode 441 Fringe S01E03 The Ghost Network

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the relationship Broyles and Nina Sharp have with each other, but more importantly, their intentions as they become more involved in Olivia Dunham’s personal and professional life. Will the encounter Peter has with the photographer in the diner become important later in the story? Has Olivia earned her way into Broyles’ inner circle? 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave binges The Matrix trilogy before watching the fourth installment of the franchise, The Matrix Resurrections. While Dave viewed Resurrections from the comfort of his home, Wayne ventured out to see the film in the theater, and both give it a thumbs up.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders why the bad guys speak Latin on the Ghost Network, and Gail mentions several tasty details in the Spoiler Zone.
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Episode Grade: B+
 

Episode 440 Fringe S01E02 The Same Old Story

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the developing relationships between Walter and Peter and Olivia and Peter as they all navigate their dark pasts. Walter’s responsibility for incidents related to The Pattern can’t be ignored, and scientific accountability becomes an issue.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne starts watching the Beatles documentary Get Back, and Dave reminds listeners that The Matrix Resurrection will become available in theaters and HBOMax. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands notices that there may be more to the cabal than initially meets the eye. In her email feedback, Gail points out another piece of critical visual foreshadowing
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 439 Fringe S01E01 Pilot

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series premiere of Fringe that features FBI agent Olivia Dunham working with fringe scientist Dr. Walter Bishop and his son Peter. Here we discuss The Pattern and how much knowledge Broyles actually has about these worldwide events and what kind of connection he actually has to Massive Dynamic.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne reminds listeners of the great narrative qualities of Lost in Space Season 3. Dave completes Season 2 of his Battlestar Galactica rewatch and Series 13 of Doctor Who.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Olivia feels doubly betrayed by John Scott. 
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Episode Grade: A+
 

Episode 438 Hemlock Grove S01E04 In Poor Taste

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss S01E04 of Hemlock Grove and hone in on the multiple story arcs that are presented. Most intriguing are Olivia’s eye drops and a foreboding comment about Shelley. However, it’s Dr. Chasseur’s interactions with the sheriff that reminds us of their great chemistry. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne once again gets drawn in by the Netflix series Money Heist. Dave keeps listeners up to date with Doctor Who and the upcoming specials that will mark the end of Jodie Whittaker’s run as the Doctor.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands suggests doubling up on Hemlock Grove episodes next year.
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Episode Grade: Dave B  Wayne B+
 

Episode 437 Foundation S01E10 The Leap

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation, and our listener feedback. 
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Brother Day’s seemingly inconsistent approaches to his future rule and the punishment he assigns to Azura. How will the series approach the time differences between the story lines as we now watch Salvor and Gaal 138 years in the future?
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne checks out the first episode of Hawkeye and gets caught up on Dickinson. Dave finishes The Americans and has high praise for Part 1 of the Beatles documentary Get Back. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions how the Anacreons activate Hari Seldon inside The Vault. 
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Episode Grade: B+
Season Grade: B+
 

Episode 436 Foundation S01E09 The First Crisis

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the season’s penultimate episode and the final showdown between warden Salvor Hardin and the Anacreon huntress Phara. Wayne turns out to be correct in his distrust of Azura, but it’s still not clear whether Brother Dusk is involved in some way. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave continues to love The Americans, and Wayne warns about the excessive violence in the compelling Netflix series Squid Game.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether the Dawn clone would have changed his approach once inside the palace, and in her Facebook post, Linda Bond suggests we may have been too harsh with our assessments of Gaal’s behaviors. 
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Episode Grade: A
 

Episode 435 Foundation S01E08 The Missing Piece

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss “The Missing Piece,” the power struggle between Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick, and whether her reactions to his manipulations are warranted. However, it’s Brother Day’s quest to complete The Spiral that generates the most significant narrative details. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne learns there’s an additional season of Dickinson available, and Dave finally gets around to watching the Series 13 premiere of Doctor Who. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands clues the US audience in on Europe’s use of QR codes in its battle against Covid 19. 
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 434 Foundation S01E07 Mysteries and Martyrs

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Hari Seldon’s plan and how Gaal’s role in the Foundation seems to have changed. Should Salvor and the other captives have sacrificed themselves once they learn Phara’s plan is to totally destroy Trantor? 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave wonders whether he’s a bad person for rooting for the KGB in the FX series The Americans. Wayne is loving the Apple TV+ semi-historical series Dickinson which looks at the 19th century American poet through a 21st century lens.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands enjoys the developing power play going on between Brother Day and Zephyr Halima.
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Episode Grade: A-