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A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
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Jul 27, 2018
Jul 27, 2018
1hr 2 min
As the search for the missing Mikkel gathers momentum, the mysteries surrounding Erik, Mads and the recently discovered dead teenager only complicate the situation. On the other hand, it now becomes abundantly clear that we're dealing with time travel on some level, and when Mikkel finds himself in 1986, The Stranger's notation "When is Mikkel?" begins to make sense. Dark Netflix.
Episode Grade: A


Jul 20, 2018
Jul 20, 2018
1hr 18 min
"Secrets," the pilot episode of the German Netflix series Dark introduces four families, the small town of Winden, and the dark past that no one seems to want to talk about. Already renewed for a second season, the series combines elements of science fiction, horror, and the supernatural to weave a fascinating tale.
Episode Grade: A


Jul 13, 2018
Jul 13, 2018
1hr 16 min
As the world's technology develops at a lightning pace, science fiction television continues to explore both the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence. Is it inevitable that those mankind creates will eventually rebel against the creators? Series like Battlestar Galactica, Humans, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Westworld, and Dollhouse intelligently explore these complex ideas as the reality looms just around the corner.


Jul 6, 2018
Jul 6, 2018
59 min
The newest science fiction creation from the mind of Mickey Fisher (Extant), Reverie explores the rapidly developing world of virtual reality and both the problems and benefits inherent in this technology. Starring Sarah Shahi (Person of Interest), Dennis Haysbert (24), and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Heroes), the pilot examines what happens when users of the Reverie software program become trapped inside the program.
Episode Grade: Dave B- Wayne B


Jun 29, 2018
Jun 29, 2018
1hr 10 min
In the series finale, Echo and Paul return to the Dollhouse so that Topher can attempt to put things right and gain some semblance of redemption for his role in the present apocalypse. Priya and Anthony resolve their differences and set out to remake the world after Topher's pulse bomb returns the Dumbshows and Butchers to their original selves. Is the ending hopeful? That's up to the viewer to decide.
Episode Grade: A+


Jun 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018
1hr 6 min
Echo makes a final attempt to bring down the Rossum Corporation despite Boyd and Clyde's efforts to further a plan whose end game still appears rather murky. Episode highlights also include Anthony and Priya putting aside their personal aspirations to enter the fray, and Paul Ballard and Mellie enjoying a brief moment together before a jarring decision takes hold.
Episode Grade: Dave A+ . Wayne A


Jun 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
51 min
Through a series of flashbacks, we learn the backstory of Caroline's relationship with Bennett Halverson (Summer Glau), and their attempt to bring down the Dollhouse. However, in arguably the series' biggest reveal, the identity of the "man behind the curtain" finally becomes known.
Episode Grade: A


Jun 8, 2018
Jun 8, 2018
1hr 4 min
We finally learn the truth about what really goes on in The Attic, and it's up to Echo figure out how to bring down the Rossum Corporation's mainframe computer that runs on human brain power. Glimpses of the apocalyptic future shown in "Epitaph One" appear, and one of Rossum's founders works with Echo and the others to prevent that future from occurring.
Episode Grade: A

