SciFi TV Rewatch

Episode 156 The 4400 S01E01 Pilot

Apparently the disappearances began in 1946, but suddenly on the heels of an incoming comet, 4400 individuals who had mysteriously vanished during the past 60 years, appear with no memory of where they'd been, who took them, and what they'd been doing. Oh yeah, they also haven't aged. The pilot episode follows four of this group as they make the difficult transition back into a world that for some now holds little meaning. Airing on the USA Network between 2004-2007, the series ran for 44 episodes spread over four seasons. 
 
Episode Grade: Dave C  Wayne D+
 

Episode 155 Hemlock Grove S01E01 Jellyfish in the Sky

The 2013 Netflix release Hemlock Grove sets the scene for the mystery and intrigue surrounding a Pennsylvania steel town that appears to be populated by werewolves and vampires. At the center is the gruesome murder of high school cheerleader Brooke Bluebell as we're introduced to a series of potential killers. The series concluded after 33 episodes spread over three seasons. The guys also discuss issues they have with The Flash and Arrow as well as analyzing pilots.
 
Episode Grade: Dave B-  Wayne A-
 
 

Episode 154 Charlie Jade S01E01 The Big Bang

We take a look at the Candadian/South African collaboration that explores parallel universes and the impact each has on the other. Centered around private investigator Charlie Jade, the a secret experiment to ship water from gammaverse to alphaverse meets with opposition, and an explosion sends characters to verses unknown. Originally, airing on Space in 2005, the series later appeared in 2008 on SyFy US. Watch Charlie Jade here.
Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne C+ 
 
 

Episode 153 Dark Angel S02E21 Freak Nation

As the series comes to a close, Max reluctantly accepts the responsibility of transgenic savior, and though their situation remains bleak, some hearts and minds have softened. Original Cindy delivers the most impassioned speech of the series, and the raising of Joshua's flag at the end provides hope that there may be light at the end of the road. What does it mean to be human? Hard to believe that Normal says it best; "they're just like you and me."
 
Episode Grade: A+
 

Episode 152 Dark Angel S02E20 Love Among The Runes

Hysteria regarding transgenics has reached a fever pitch, and when Alec's pal Biggs is captured by vigilantes, strung up and killed, Max and the others have some decisions to make. Sketch finds himself in the middle of a moral crossroads, and despite his best efforts, Alec can't convince Logan that Max still cares for him. Trying to stay one step ahead of the government, the ordinaries and Ames White, the freaks and the Xs have banded together at Terminal City.
Episode Grade: A
 

Episode 151 Dark Angel S02E19 She Ain't Heavy

Max encounters her clone who was on a deep cover mission when Manticore fell. When Ames White's men locate 453 and he realizes she's a clone, he pits her love for her husband and step-son against any loyalty she might have for Max. Also down for the count is Eyes Only, and Joshua's attempt at living on his own comes to a screeching halt as well after they all recognize the value of family.
Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne B+

Episode 150 Dark Angel S02E18 Dawg Day Afternoon

Prejudice, paranoia, and fear appear at the core of this episode as Joshua is forced to go underground not only to protect himself, but also to repair the damage he's done to his relationship with Annie. Though he tries to help, Logan remains on the outside looking in as Max, Alec, and Joshua protect and comfort each other in one of the series' most heartbreaking episodes. Dave and Wayne also discuss the new Doctor Who companion Pearl Mackie, J.C. MacKenzie's role on the HBO series Vinyl, and the season 6 premier of Game of Thrones.
Episode Grade: Dave A   Wayne B

SFTVR Rewind 01 Genre Women We Love

First released August 2, 2013, Dave and Wayne continue to discuss their favorite female genre heroines. However, it always seems to come down to Dave pushing Amanda Tapping while Wayne continues to champion Summer Glau. Regardless, there are a plethora of strong women characters in the science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, and horror fields.

Episode 149 Wynonna Earp S01E01 Purgatory

Developed by Lost Girl's Emily Andras, Beau Smith's comic series comes to the SyFy network as Wynonna Earp's demon killing debuts. In the pilot Wynonna returns to her home to attend her uncle's funeral, but the mystery surrounding his death and the arrival of her 27th birthday signal that things are about to get real. Played by Melanie Scrofano, Wynonna reunites with her sister Waverly (Dominique Provost-Chalkey) who has been patiently waiting for her older sister's return. Federal agent Dolls (Shamier Anderson) coerces Wynonna to join his X-Fileish team of demon hunters. Wayne brings back Project X with a look at the man behind the legend, Wyatt Earp.
Episode Grade: B+
 

Episode 148 Dark Angel S02E17 Hello, Goodbye

After yet another virus scare that lands Logan in the hospital, Max decides that to protect the man she loves, she needs to break off their relationship. Joshua meets Annie (Kandyce McClure), a blind woman who sees him for who he really is, but because he's a transgenic, his relationship is doomed before it even begins. Max and Alec draw closer, but to what end.