SciFi TV Rewatch

Episode 524 Foundation S02E03 King and Commoner

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the introduction of Hober Mallow as this swashbuckling character whose importance to the Foundation has yet to be revealed. And while we’ve heard about General Bel Riose’s exploits that not only won a critical battle but also got him exiled to a penal colony, we weren’t prepared for the powerfully complex character that agrees to serve Empire once again.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne begins the Star Wars series Ahsoka, and Dave continues with the crime thriller Absentia. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders about the lack of clarity with Kalle,  and Alan in England, to Wayne’s delight, references The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Life on Mars.
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Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-

Episode 523 Foundation S02E02 A Glimpse of Darkness

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the plan Cleon has to change the parameters of the royal dynasty, effectively ending their reign as we know it.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne returns to the Max drama Succession, and Dave says goodbye to the Netflix series To the Lake which produced one trope too many. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands praises the interplay between Brother Day and his bride,  and Alan in England raises the possibility that cryo sleep could be in the offing for a narrative that already has moved over a hundred years in the future.
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Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne A-

Episode 522 Foundation S02E01 In Seldon’s Shadow

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the moral ambiguities related to Brother Day’s sexual relationship with Demerzel, and what Hari Seldon plans now that he’s escaped from the Prime Radiant.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne watches S2 of Good Omens. Dave checks out the Netflix post-apocalyptic series out of Russia, To the Lake.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands and Alan in England check in w/audio feedback, and Susanne in German loves the fact that we’ll continue w/Fringe.
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Episode Grade: B+

Episode 521 Fringe S02E22 Over There Part 2

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the challenges Fauxlivia faces as she begins to make her way in the Prime universe. How long will it take for Peter to realize Olivia remains in the alternate universe?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finishes up with The Witcher and Silo, while Wayne completes some rewatching to prepare for S2 of Good Omens.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands watches The Princess Bride for the first time, and Alan in England notes a call back to Spock’s sacrifice in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. 
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Episode Grade: A+

Episode 520 Fringe S02E21 Over There Part 1

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the stellar acting jobs turned in by Anna Torv and John Noble as both add a new character to their repertoire. We also wonder how it is that Lincoln Lee’s Fringe Division team is only now learning of the parallel universe. 
In our What We're Watching segment, both Dave’s investment in the Scandinavian streaming service ViaPlay pays off again, and he checks out the Swedish series Real Humans. Wayne, once again, tries to sell Dave on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks about the American writers’ strike, and Alan in England wonders whether we have the equivalent of a Show-me here in the States. 
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Episode Grade: A+

Episode 519 Fringe S02E20 Northwest Passage

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the reasons Walternate may have entered this world, and the likelihood that it’s more than simply reuniting with his son, seems high. 
In our What We're Watching segment, both Wayne and Dave get caught up on season three of The Witcher. Dave stays in Scandinavia with the Swedish supernatural mystery Jordskott.
In Listener Feedback, we hear from Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in England, and Meaghan-Ray in Canada via audio feedback.
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Episode Grade: Dave B  Wayne B+

Episode 518 Fringe S02E19 Brown Betty

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the bold approach taken by the showrunner, writers, and actors in an episode that clearly could have taken an easier and more traditional storytelling approach. While there’s a lot of subtext in the dialogue, the heart metaphors and their meaning are impossible to miss. Is Walter Bishop redeemable?
In our What We're Watching segment, both Wayne and Dave, albeit for different reasons, go back and rewatch the first two seasons of The Witcher. Once again, Dave admits Wayne was right and suggests listeners check out the Apple TV+ series Silo.
In Listener Feedback, we hear from Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in England, and Meaghan-Ray in Canada via audio feedback, and Susanne in Germany checks in via email after a brief hiatus.
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 517 Fringe S02E18 The Man From the Other Side

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Peter’s reaction to Walter’s decades long deceptions and what it will take for him to rejoin the Fringe team. Veteran viewers know the identity of the mystery man on the bridge, but we wonder whether it was only Peter that could see the figure. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne has some lukewarm experiences with a film and the new Marvel series, but Dave’s international adventures continue to be positive even though he continues to add streaming services at an alarming rate.
In Listener Feedback, we hear from Fred from the Netherlands and Alan in England via audio feedback, and Meaghan-Ray in Canada checks in through email.
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Episode Grade: A-

Episode 516 Fringe S02E17 White Tulip

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the episode’s themes of forgiveness, redemption, and faith vs science and how each applies to Walter Bishop. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne asks Dave if he’s willing to venture to a theater for the upcoming Gran Turismo film. Dave takes Alan’s suggestion and starts the Danish scifi series Chosen. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands,  Alan in England, and first time contributor Meaghan-Ray in Canada check in via audio feedback.
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 515 Fringe S02E16 Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Olivia’s willingness to seek Sam’s help as her drinking becomes more noticeable. It seems only a matter of time until Peter’s truth forces him to make some serious relationship decisions.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne reminds listeners that owning physical media can relieve a lot of availability anxiety. Oh, yes. He’s on a John Wick kick. See what I did there? Dave recounts his journey to complete his run of the eight seasons of Maria Wern.  
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands thinks the writers went too far with the episode’s premise, and Alan in England completes his first reading of Huxley’s Brave New World.
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Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne B+