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SciFi TV Rewatch

A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
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Episodes

Episode 67 Birds of Prey S01E04 Three Birds and a Baby

This episode reinforces the fun aspect of the show as the three superheroes struggle to take care of one tiny baby who doesn't stay tiny for long. Is Doctor Quinzel ready to make her move? Will the trio be ready? Will Helena find true love?

May 09, 201438 minEp. 39

Clone Wars: Orphan Black S02E03 Mingling Its Own Nature With It

On the run, Sarah, Felix and Kira end up at a remote cabin, and one of the show's enduring mysteries is answered. Unfortunately, Rachel and the Dyad Institute won't let Sarah simply walk away, and in a very Terminatoresque manner, Daniel apprehends Sarah leaving Kira with the man Sarah says is her father.

May 05, 201427 min

Episode 66 Birds of Prey S01E03 Prey For The Hunter

This episode explores the ptifalls surrounding life as a female superhero as we watch Helena struggle with the fact that she'll never enjoy a normal life nor be a normal girl. Her story parallels Barbara's baby step relationship with a fellow teacher while Dinah can't seem to make it through an entire day of high school.

Apr 30, 201448 minEp. 36

Take Five #12 When is Dead, Dead?

I've often thought that the mark of a top-notch writing team and showrunner is that they possess the courage to kill off a major character when the storyline calls for it. But playing fast and loose with the rules that they create, we've had our emotions toyed with, and more often than not, our character miraculously returns. So when is dead, dead?

Apr 27, 20144 min

Clone Wars: Orphan Black S02E01 Nature Under Constraint and Vexed

In a podcast crossover with Liber8: A Continuum Podcast with Mike and Dave, we begin a short form show looking at one of the most dynamic new science fiction series, Orphan Black. With five alive, at least for the time being, Sarah and her "sisters" embark on a quest to find and rescue Sarah's daughter Kira.

Apr 25, 201424 min

Take Five #11 Star Trek the Next Generation

The late 80's and early 90's was a down period for Dave's television consumption, so it's long overdue for him to take a look at the second installment in the Star Trek franchise.

Apr 21, 20145 min

Episode 65 Birds of Prey S01E02 Slick

Dinah does her best to gain the trust of Huntress and Oracle but still ends up getting grounded. Crime fighting 24/7 takes it out of a superhero, so it's nice to be able to have a social life. Wayne shifts Project X into the DC Comics realm with a look at one of our characters.

Apr 02, 201452 minEp. 31

Episode 64 Birds of Prey S01E01

We take a look at the comic book inspired WB Network show Birds of Prey that ran during the 2002-2003 fall season. Starring 16 year old Rachel Skarsten, Dina Meyer, and Ashley Scott, the show follows the exploits of three young women fighting crime in New Gotham City after Batman abandoned it. Like Lost Girl , the pilot gives an indication that the show will also be about the search for identity and search for self-worth of the three main characters who've bonded to help make their city a better...

Mar 24, 201439 minEp. 1

Take Five #10: Lifetime Network Musings

Dave discusses the events causing him to embrace the Lifetime Movie Network despite the lack of genre fare. The appearance of genre actresses Tricia Helfer and Summer Glau spark his interest in LMN and might we have another segment on Faetalists? Also check out Acting Outlaws .

Mar 19, 20144 min

Take Five #09: Viewer Intelligence

Dave takes a look at viewer choices, good shows that struggle, and the disappointment that surrounds smart shows many viewers are too dumb to watch.

Mar 15, 20146 min

Episode 63 Spoiler Etiquette

Dave and Wayne discuss spoiler etiquette in the 21st century. Binge watching, personal responsibility, and even ACC basketball are discussed as we look ahead to how our viewing habits have changed.

Mar 01, 201417 min

Episode 62 Lost Girl S04E13 Dark Horse

In the season 4 finale, finally able to find her destiny within the fae community, Kenzi makes the ultimate sacrifice for Bo. Or does she? Tamsin seems to be absolved of her past sins, and we await her future choices. And what is up with Bo and Dyson? Is Doccubus finished?

Feb 21, 201453 minEp. 1

Episode 61 S04E12 Origin

Kenzi seeks revenge for Hale's death, Lauren gets down and dirty with Evony, a warrior appears ready to defend Bo, and Massimo chows down on the Origin Seed. Some revelations about Vex catch the guys off guard, but it appears we'll be dealing in death for the foreseeable future.

Feb 20, 201436 minEp. 1

Episode 60 S04E10-11 Waves/End of a Line

Ordinarily, I'd be all over a tale about mermaids, but the only redeeming grace here is that the story brings Lauren, Dyson and Kenzi closer together as Bo shuts them out to be with Rainer. Arguably, the most poignant scene in the entire series occurs as Kenzi's heart is shattered when the love of her life dies, due in part to her own hubris.

Feb 12, 20141 hr 14 minEp. 1

Episode 59 S04E09 Destiny's Child

Bo and the audience finally meet The Wanderer, and let's just say, we didn't see that coming. However, the actions of a certain human, no matter how well intended will have to be dealt with, but do we have a new romantic duo in the picture?

Jan 19, 201455 minEp. 1

Episode 58 S04E07-08 La Fae Epoque/Groundhog Fae

Caught in a quantam loop, Dave and Wayne finally emerge to take a look at the two most recent episodes, both of which rely heavily on literary, historical and cultural allusions. While we don't learn much more about The Wanderer, Lauren aka Flora and Dyson bridge the vast gulf that had pushed them away from each other. Have Hale and Kenzi finally consummated their love?

Jan 05, 20141 hr 24 minEp. 1

Episode 57 S04E06 Of All The Gin Joints

While there's minimal movement on Bo's bloodline story arc, an emphasis on duos appears in this episode. Lauren's moving in with her Dark pals, and The Morrigan lets her know that she'll have complete freedom to conduct whatever research she choose and will have no movement restrictions placed on her. After five years with the Light, Lauren's understandably skeptical, but the skeptics finally received some satisfaction when Kenzi and Hale take the first relationship step. She wears his hat....

Dec 22, 20131 hr 2 minEp. 1

Episode 56 S04E05 Let the Dark Times Roll

Before getting to the episode discussion, Dave gives up on Once Upon a Time, and Wayne implies he may be doing the same with Percy Jackson. In this Dark Fae centric episode, the Una Mens background comes more into focus, and Trick's link to them raises more questions than answers. Are Tamsin and Kenzi the new Dynamic Duo? Will Bo and Lauren resume their relationship, or will their differing political philosophies drive a wedge between them?

Dec 12, 20131 hr 8 minEp. 1

Episode 55 S04E04 Turn to Stone

Bo is back, bitches, and she's taking no prisoners. However, the Una Mens end the evening's proceedings with a rather disconcerting revelation. In between Lauren and Tamsin take giant steps forward while Kenzi's regressed to a character full of self-pity and regret. Dave and Wayne actually agree on most of the major plot points, and the guys make three Doctor Who references that are totally salient.

Dec 05, 20131 hr 18 minEp. 1

Take Five #08 The Doctor Who Phenomenon

After nearly 1,000 episodes, 11, or is it 12, or 13 Doctors, companions too many to count, and the omnipresent Daleks, Doctor Who just celebrated 50 years of wondrous adventures throughout the known and unknown universe. It truly is one of a kind.

Dec 01, 20135 min

Episode 54 S04E03 Lovers. Apart

Off the train, Bo finds herself embroiled in a decades old case of familial revenge as a father attempts to protect his family from a malevolent spirit. Dyson and Clio reunite with Bo, but it's Lauren's behavior as her alter ego Amber that garners the most attention in this episode. What role will we see Crystal play as the season unfolds? Here's the copy of the text from one of the newspaper articles in the scrapbook that Julia shows to Bo. Make of it what you will; I have no clue, but feel it ...

Nov 26, 201358 minEp. 1

Episode 53 S04E02 Sleeping Beauty School

Inter-dimensional travel between planes seems to be the only way Bo will become reunited with her family. Tamsin regenerates while Hale insists on taking baby steps regarding a relationship with Kenzie. Wayne displays his medical acumen, and both point out the writers were put in the unenviable position of telling the stories without Anna Silk.

Nov 23, 20131 hr 19 minEp. 1

Episode 52 S04E01 In Memoriam

Well, we're finally back. At least some of us are back as Bo, Lauren and Tamsin are MIA in the season premiere that finds the gang devoid of any memories of Bo, and though it's somewhat disconcerting to be without the archetypal Lost Girl, we do bear witness to a number of new and different relationship dynamics. While Wayne liked the episode a lot, Dave found it lacking in a number of areas.

Nov 16, 20131 hr 7 minEp. 1

Episode 51 World War Z

In the final installment of our zombie pilgrimage, we look at the Brad Pitt blockbuster film World War Z . We never learn the cause, and the hero fails to find a cure or vaccine, but the technical aspects of the film are spectacular. Mireille Enos, from The Killing stars as Pitt's wife, and Peter Capaldi, set to star as the 12th Doctor, round out the cast.

Nov 02, 201356 min

Take Five #07: Genre Fans; A Call to Arms

It seems as if genre television and film fans are continually on edge worrying about whether or not our new favorite show will survive to even see a second season. So why are we so critical?

Oct 25, 20137 min

Episode 50 Star Trek Into Darkness and the Role of Women

After reading and talking about the infamous underwear scene in the latest installment in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek Into Darkness , the guys couldn't stay out of the fray. Not surprisingly, Dave and Wayne disagree on the validity of the scene, and Wayne's son even weighs in briefly.

Oct 18, 20131 hr 25 min

Episode 49 Sleepy Hollow S01E01 Pilot

Forced out of their usual digs, Dave and Wayne battle the forces of nature to finally bring their review of FOX's new supernatural show Sleepy Hollow to fruition.

Oct 04, 201347 minEp. 1

Episode 48 Evil Dead 2

Sam Raimi's cult classic hit the theaters in 1987 and gave the director his entrance into the major movie industry. One of the first comedy-horror films, Evil Dead 2 also provided a break for Bruce Campbell, who's had recurring roles in Xena and Hercules, but a major role in USA Network's Burn Notice . Though Dave and Wayne frequently disagree, it's fair to say they were on polar opposite ends of the spectrum on this one.

Sep 18, 20131 hr 3 minEp. 1

Episode 47 The Others

Wayne and Dave examine the quintessential ghost film The Others starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston and Finnoula Flanagan. Set in a remote house in Jersey on the Channel Islands, we see the struggle for coexistence between the living and the dead.

Aug 31, 20131 hr 16 min
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