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Episode 335 Impulse S01E06 In Memoriam

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. 
This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the episode’s failings which include shoddy dialogue, questionable character decisions, and a failure to significantly advance the overall plot. Still, we both like the addition of Henry’s former boyfriend Josh, and consider the first stages of Jenna’s exploration of her sexual identity.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s five episodes into Netflix’s The Witcher and points out one of the more intriguing Netflix offerings that’s dropped in the past few weeks – the Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt interpretation of the Dracula tale. Not surprisingly, Wayne talks about the return of Doctor Who and gives the Series 12 premiere high marks.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders how Josh’s introduction affects Henry’s attitude and whether Townes’ sister might play a role in Jenna’s search.
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Episode Grade: Dave B  Wayne C-
 

Episode 334 Impulse S01E05 The Eagle and the Bee

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the Lucas Boone’s involvement in Amos Miller’s death and his decision to visit her mother and her new husband. Henry revisits her childhood home and searches for clues about her father, but she continues to ignore the feelings of others as she makes decisions clearly in her own self-interest.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s gives high marks to Season 1 of HBO’s His Dark Materials now that he’s finished and is now engrossed in the Netflix psycho-drama You whose second season just dropped. Wayne gives his opinion on the just completed Star Wars series The Mandalorian.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands celebrates his 100th SFTVR feedback.
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Episode Grade: A-

Episode 333 Impulse S01E04 Vita/Mors

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the meaning behind Henry's new teleportation destination, and Cleo's attempt to help Jenna through an anniversary related to her mother's death. We also discuss the horrors that lead Dominick to make such a drastic decision rather than allow himself and his son to fall into Nikolai's hands.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s checks out two new Netflix offerings: The Witcher and V Wars, while Wayne gives his thoughts on the new Star Wars film.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Henry will ever change her attitude and treat those around her with respect. 
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 332 Impulse S01E03 Treading Water

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the impact of Clay Boone’s memory loss regarding the accident involving Henry. However, the most important story line in this episode involves Henry, Jenna, and Townes testing the theory that her body will physically protect her from harm by teleporting her out of danger.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s remarks address the third season of the Netflix juggernaut Stranger Things while Wayne finishes The Man in the High Castle.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Henry’s father may be a teleporter himself and abandoned his family as means of keeping them safe from individuals like Nikolai.
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 331 Impulse S01E02 State of Mind

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the challenges Henry faces as she processes her sexual assault at the hand of Clay Boone and the teleportation ability that she seems to possess. Clay comes out of his coma, but this only complicates things for Henry, but fortunately she has Jenna and Townes in her corner.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave talks about His Dark Materials and his desire to check out the Facebook Watch series Limetown. Wayne finally completed watching the current season of The Man in the High Castle.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks about whether Henry will learn to control her powers, and Richard poses some questions about the basic premise of the Dollhouse.
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 330 Impulse S01E01 Pilot

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the pilot episode of YouTube’s science fiction series Impulse. We enter a world in which teleportation is not only possible but begins to change the life of teenager Henry Coles as she attempts to navigate a new home and a new family. It appears that physical and emotional trauma may trigger Henry’s “jumps,” but even that’s not clear at this time.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave has just about completed the first season of the Apple TV + alternate history For All Mankind, while Wayne finally abandons The Walking Dead in favor of multiple viewings of HBO’s Watchmen.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands make a visual connection between Impulse’s central character played by Maddie Hasson and a young Amanda Schull from 12 Monkeys.
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 329 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01E07 A Spell to End Magic in England

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the series finale and consider how England will react to the re-emergence of magic.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave suggests checking out the Apple TV + literary series Dickinson whose use of anachronistic dialogue helps drive the half hour episodes. Wayne disagrees with many critics as he touts the HBO series Watchmen and asks viewers to consider there's more to a show than rigidly following the source material.
In Listener Feedback, Fred's wife makes an appearance, but he can only give Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell a passing grade. Not bad, but not great.
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Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne A
Series Grade: B+
 

Episode 328 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01E06 The Black Tower

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the Jonathan’s stay in Venice and his desire to employ his own madness as a means to make a connection with a fairy. Norrell’s feelings about Jonathan’s new book and the fact that he’s left lead him to use a spell that not only prevents the public from reading about magic but puts on display his own prowess as a magician.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave returns to the Royal Family in The Crown while Wayne sings the praises of the new Disney + streaming service and the opportunity to revisit favorites from his childhood.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders about the tear Mr. Norrell sheds and whether madness is truly the key to making a physical connection with the fairy world. 
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 327 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01E05 Arabella

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the impact the Battle of Waterloo has on Jonathan’s state of mind as he tries to resume his life with Arabella. We still don’t understand the Gentleman’s end game, and also discuss the morally ambiguous Stephen who seems to be torn about his association with the faerie at the center of the tale. Did Dave really compare Jonathan to Lamar Jackson?
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne, once again, claims he’s done with The Walking Dead, but continues to love HBOs Watchmen and the associated source material. Continuing with his love of historical dramas, Dave has been watching the Catherine the Great mini-series and looks forward to season three of The Crown.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks whether Jonathan Strange suffers from PTSD and notices a connection between Arabella 2.0’s demand that Jonathan renounce all wives and the requirement that a vampire must be invited into a home. 
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Episode Grade: B+
 

Episode 326 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01E04 All the Mirrors of the World

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This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the challenges Arabella and Jonathan face coping with the newness of marriage and the strained relationship with Mr. Norrell. Does Mr. Segundus have Lady Pole's best interests at heart, and how will Jonathan's discovery of the King's Roads impact English magic moving forward?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave returns to the Netflix drama Atypical as its third season drops, and Wayne tackles all things Watchmen while still finding time for the new Jack Ryan series.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands agrees that the interplay between Bell and Jonathan remains the strength of the episode.
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Episode Grade: B+