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Episode 577 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S02E02 Where the Stars Are Strange

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime VIdeo series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Celebrimbor’s mistake in allowing Halbrand inside the compound despite Galadriel’s warning. It’s still not clear what powers Sauron possesses at this point, but his end game appears clear.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne is nearing the end of For All Mankind, and Dave is still high on the Netflix series Shameless. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands discusses Snowpiercer, Alan in England recommends Those About to Die, and Susanne goes deep into the SFTVR Inception catalog. 
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Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne A

Episode 576 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S02E01 Elven Kings Under the Sky

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime VIdeo series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast Dave and Wayne return to the world of Tolkein and the season two premiere that features the creation of the three rings and the conflicts surrounding the potential misuse of their power. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave completed S1 of Orphan Black: Echoes and really enjoyed it and also found time to complete the final season of Vikings: Valhalla. With school back in session, Wayne found it difficult to find any time for genre television viewing.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands watched a show Dave recommended earlier, the teen time travel tale Paper Girls. Alan in England finds fault w/the “Next time on Rings of Power” clips at episode’s end.
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Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne A

Episode 575 Inception - Second Viewing

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the 2010 film Inception.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast Dave and Wayne give Inception a second look disagree about virtually every aspect of Christopher Nolan’s film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Whether any of it takes place in the real world is at the heart of the discussion, but Dave feels it’s unnecessarily complex when telling a relatively simple story. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues with For All Mankind and Time Bandits, and Dave tries to keep his viewing schedule straight with shows scattered throughout the world including The Split and Murder In.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions whether Cobb’s gestures to his wife may have been misinterpreted, and Alan in England loves Saito’s line about buying the entire airline.
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Film Grade: Dave B-  Wayne A+

Episode 574 Orphan Black: Echoes S01E02 Jules

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the AMC series Orphan Black: Echoes.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the mysteries surrounding Jules’ appearance and her obvious connection to Lucy. Kira’s moral and ethical doubts form the core of the episode, and she makes it clear her clone-based childhood left its scars.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne recommends the Apple TV+ alternate history series For All Mankind, and Dave tackles the first season of the Netflix drama Shameless.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands feels Felix’s character is a bit over the top, and Alan in England wonders about a Tatiana Maslany guest appearance. 
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 573 Orphan Black: Echoes S01E01 Pilot

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the AMC series Orphan Black: Echoes.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series premiere of the latest chapter in the Clone Club universe starring Krysten Ritter of Jessica Jones fame. Though we both think it’s a solid pilot episode that urges the viewer to continue watching, we wonder whether it’s not a bit too derivative from a narrative structure perspective.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne gives the Summer Olympics coverage high marks, and Dave finally gets to see S4 of Babylon Berlin.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands gives some background regarding his podcast listening history, and Alan in England thinks Charlie’s accuracy w/the killshot is a bit hard to believe.
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Episode Grade: A-

Episode 572 Outer Range S02E07 The End of Innocence

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime Video series Outer Range.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series finale that includes Wayne and Amy going into the hole while Perry returns from the past with what amounts to a murder do-over. Has Amy traveled to the past or future? Does Perry’s return alter the timeline or is it now part of an alternate timeline. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave is NOT watching the Summer Olympics, but Wayne finds the field hockey and swimming extremely compelling.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands comments on Deadpool 2, Alan in England wonders about the writers’ plan for the narrative, and Susanne laments the fact that current shows often have fewer episodes in their entire runs than past series had in a single season. 
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Episode Grade: A-
Series Grade: Dave A- Wayne B+/B

Episode 571 Outer Range S02E06 Do-Si-Do

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime Video series Outer Range.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Royal’s attempts to keep Autumn away from Amy and the Abbott’s acceptance that what Autumn says is true. Autumn is Amy. Is there some sort of telepathic connection that ingestion of the mineral causes? There sure seems to be.  
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne finishes S3 of Vikings: Valhalla while Dave begins the second season. Wayne also finishes S2 of The Boys, and Dave returns to music w/his new favorite band The Warning. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands comments on the Tatiana Maslany/Eliza Dushku comparisons, and Alan in England questions the geologist’s approach to the Abbott family in relation to the West Pasture. 
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 570 Outer Range S02E05 All The World's A Stage

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime Video series Outer Range.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Autumn’s attempts to help Cecelia deal with the impending loss of the ranch, the new connection Royal and Joy now possess. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave nears the end of his run w/the Italian drama Love and Sacrifice. Wayne gets to watch Star Wars Rebel Moon Part 2. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands is relieved that the hole is still visible when Royal takes Cecelia to see it, and Alan in England worries that not much is revealed about the different plot lines. 
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Episode Grade: B+
 

Take Five #32 Favorite Bands

We've had this one on the back burner for quite awhile, and while we freely admit the topic has nothing to do with genre television or film, we don’t care. Check out Dave and Wayne’s favorite bands and musicians in this episode of Take Five.

Episode 569 Outer Range S02E04 Ode to Joy

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime Video series Outer Range.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Joy’s decision to rescue Flower despite the expected ramifications, and Wayne posits that because she understands the Shoshone future is grim, it’s worth saving one individual now and accept the consequences later.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave mentions several of the podcasts currently in his rotation, and Wayne renewed his Max subscription and finally screened Dune: Part 2. 
In Listener Feedback, Susanne can’t help but think of Dark when time travel is at play. Fred from the Netherlands points out the lack of actual joy in the episode, and Alan in England speculates how the bison w/two arrows arrived in the present. 
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Episode Grade: A