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Dave and Wayne discuss the ending of the Netflix cyberpunk series Altered Carbon, and Fred from the Netherlands checks in with feedback from season one of The Librarians. Nicole Noone (Rachel Nichols) returns to collect hidden artifacts, but when it turns out that the Romanov dynasty's svengali Rasputin (Christopher Heyerdahl) wants them for himself, Eve and Nicole work together to bring down the evil immortal. In the end, the characters must reevaluate their committments to the Library and decide whether or not they wish to continue this relationship.

Episode Grade: A

Flynn comes face to face with his 19th century hero Librarian Darrington Dare as the two fight to stop Ambrose Gethic from wreaking havoc in the 21st. After an entire town wakes up to find itself significantly aged, the Librarians swoop in to figure out whether or not magic plays a role.

Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne C+

Hoping for a night away from the Library, Eve and Flynn take in a movie, but their date ends up taking an unexpected turn. They find themselves as characters in one of Eve's favorite film noir classics, and when Cassandra, Ezekiel, and Jake come to the rescue, the young ones find themselves trapped as well.

Episode Grade: A-

With Flynn, Eve, and Jenkins away enjoying a tropical vacation with Santa, the young Librarians watch over Santa's sleigh, and as usual, things don't turn out as planned. Ezekiel uses the Magic Door to visit his mother and sisters, but his mom takes time out from celebrating Thankstaking Day to do a little taking on the side. Unfortunately, she steals a painting from the Bank of Thieves, and the team unites to return it to its "rightful" place. Along the way, Jenkins comes to the rescue, and not only does he save the young Librarians but Santa's sleigh as well.

Episode Grade: A

I sat down with Christian Kane aka Jacob Stone for a conversation that covered a look at the season ahead, his love of action sequences, and his respect for former NFL quarterback Bret Favre.

 

When a Roman goddess escapes her confinement, the Librarians are called in to find out who's been stealing luck. In an episode that examines the individual commitment each Librarian must make to the job, a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment helps Cassandra, Jake, and Ezekiel make peace with the lives they've chosen.

Episode Grade: B

The Librarians calls back to the first film in the trilogy by reintroducing Nicole Noone, Flynn's first guardian. Having been sent 500 years in the past, Nicole puts her anger aside and helps the team recover the cornerstones from the first library. Rachel Nichols stars as Nicole, and John Noble appears as Monsignor Vega. Dave and Wayne answer another Travelers question and touch on the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

Episode Grade: B+

Dave and Wayne comment on listener feedback for the last few episodes of season two of Travelers. Will the loved ones of the travelers forgive the lies they've been told, and will the travelers program remain intact? And what of the Director?