Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the significance of Henry’s visions during her seizure driven coma and her mother’s admissions regarding her less than stellar parenting. The teleportation narrative gathers steam as Nikolai enters the picture, and Jenna steps up to protect He...
Jan 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 359
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the rebound of Impulse after last week’s less than stellar offering. Separating the episode into three clearly dilineated sections works to great advantage, and Lucas’ grappling with the consequences of the murder of Amos Miller weighs heavy o...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 356
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the episode’s failings which include shoddy dialogue, questionable character decisions, and a failure to significantly advance the overall plot. Still, we both like the addition of Henry’s former boyfriend Josh, and consider the first stages o...
Jan 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 355
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the Lucas Boone’s involvement in Amos Miller’s death and his decision to visit her mother and her new husband. Henry revisits her childhood home and searches for clues about her father, but she continues to ignore the feelings of others as she...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 353
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the meaning behind Henry's new teleportation destination, and Cleo's attempt to help Jenna through an anniversary related to her mother's death. We also discuss the horrors that lead Dominick to make such a drastic decision rather than allow h...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 351
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the impact of Clay Boone’s memory loss regarding the accident involving Henry. However, the most important story line in this episode involves Henry, Jenna, and Townes testing the theory that her body will physically protect her from harm by t...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 348
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the challenges Henry faces as she processes her sexual assault at the hand of Clay Boone and the teleportation ability that she seems to possess. Clay comes out of his coma, but this only complicates things for Henry, but fortunately she has J...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 345
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the pilot episode of YouTube’s science fiction series Impulse . We enter a world in which teleportation is not only possible but begins to change the life of teenager Henry Coles as she attempts to navigate a new home and a new family. It appe...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 343
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the series finale and consider how England will react to the re-emergence of magic. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave suggests checking out the Apple TV + literary series Dickinson whose use of anachronistic dialog...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 342
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the Jonathan’s stay in Venice and his desire to employ his own madness as a means to make a connection with a fairy. Norrell’s feelings about Jonathan’s new book and the fact that he’s left lead him to use a spell that no...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 341
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the impact the Battle of Waterloo has on Jonathan’s state of mind as he tries to resume his life with Arabella. We still don’t understand the Gentleman’s end game, and also discuss the morally ambiguous Stephen who seems ...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 339
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the challenges Arabella and Jonathan face coping with the newness of marriage and the strained relationship with Mr. Norrell. Does Mr. Segundus have Lady Pole's best interests at heart, and how will Jonathan's discovery ...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 335
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch Fred Petrij (Fred from the Netherlands) joins Dave and Wayne live in the studio for a discussion of Fred's experiences at the St. Louis Earp-a-palooza, a Wynonna Earp fan convention and a behind the scenes look at television in The ...
Nov 01, 2019•44 min•Ep. 334
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Jonathan's experience in war as he offers his services to Lord Wellington in the battle against the French. Arabella faces a number of obstacles in her attempt to free Lady Pole from the confines of her bedroom. In our W...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 333
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss The Gentleman’s role in the return of magic to England and how Lady Pole’s predicament will affect not only her but those around her as well. Jonathan begins to make a name for himself, much to Mr. Norrell’s consternatio...
Oct 18, 2019•59 min•Ep. 332
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we begin our discussion of the seven part mini-series based on a novel by Susanna Clarke in which magic returns to England after a 300 year absence. A prophecy states that two men will bring magic back to England, but there will be ...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 331
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode revisit of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss whether old Helge actually tries to stop his middle age self from working with Noah by causing the car crash that ultimately kills him. While time traveling young Jonas certainly plays a key role in the battle between Adam and Clau...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 329
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, What We're Watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episodes of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch hones in on the negative space surrounding both characters and story lines. Why don't we know more about Peter Doppler, and why did he not arrive in Winden until 1987? How did young Tronte Nielsen get those burns on his arm, and who is Regina's father? In our What We're Wa...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 327
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a What We're Watching segment, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode revisit of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Peter Doppler's role in the Winden kidnappings, whether teenaged Katharina and Ulrich should be forgiven for their anti-social acts, and the early clues of Martha's importance to the multiverse narrative. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 324
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, What We're Watching, commentary and analysis of two episodes of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch Dave and Wayne go back to rewatch episodes three and four of season one to search for clues, instances of foreshadowing, and just plain cool details. Of particular note are the circumstances surrounding the early stages of the Franziska and Magnus' relationship, and middle aged Hel...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 322
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch Dave and Wayne revisit the first two episodes of Season 1 of Dark titled "Secrets" and "Lies" as they look for details missed the first time around as well as clues that now have added meaning. In our Tip of the Week segment, Wayne recommends the series finale The CW's iZombi...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 321
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the 2010 BBC production Dirk Gently titled “Pilot,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we fulfill Patreon supporter Michael Jacobs' request for a discussion of the first attempt to bring Douglas Adams' quirky detective Dirk Gently to the small screen. Following his mantra that "everything is connected," Dirk and his friend Richard MacDuff investi...
Aug 30, 2019•42 min•Ep. 320
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and a final analysis of Season 2 of the German Netflix production Dark , and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we examine each of the means by which characters travel through time to one of the five temporal destinations. Is it possible to travel more than one thirty-three year interval in one jump? Will Katharina end up in 1954 for an awkward reunion with Hannah and Ulrich? What form wil...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 318
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark titled “Endings and Beginnings,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the revelation of the Many-Worlds Interpretation that now appears to exist within the Dark world of Winden. Has Martha 2.0 taken young Jonas to her world, and will season three offer a glimpse into this parallel universe? We're partic...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 316
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark titled “The White Devil,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch Dave and Wayne discuss whether the future can actually be changed within the world of Winden and focus on the changes in how Egon's death plays out in 1987. For some inexplicable reason, Magnus and the Scoobie Gang decided it's a good idea to allow Kat...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 314
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark titled “An Endless Cycle,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we journey back to the day before Michael Kahnwald's suicide and watch as Jonas time travels from 1921 to prevent his father from setting the cycle into motion. We discuss the Nielsen's 25th anniversary party and the impact the evening's events have o...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 311
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark titled “Lost and Found,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the fact that Charlotte finally learns the identity of her father, and even though it's probably not sitting well with her now, that's one Winden mystery solved. Now that Adam has revealed his true identity to his teenaged self, young Jonas e...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 308
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a Tip of the Week, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the German Netflix production Dark titled “The Travelers,” and our listener feedback segment. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we learn Adam’s true identity, and while it comes as a shock to teenaged Jonas, most of us saw this one coming. Jonas finds himself in 1921, and we discuss his meeting with young Noah and Adam who introduce him to the beginnings of the Sic Mundus movemen...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 306
The introduction of the Bootstrap Paradox theory into the story raises several questions not the least of which addresses the true creator of the time travel device. From whom did Claudia obtain the original blueprints she gives to H. G. Tannhaus in 1953? Dave and Wayne break down season two’s third episode “Ghosts” which narrows the focus to 1954 and 1987. While the episode centers itself on the activities of Claudia Tiedemann and her father Egon, it’s the side of the policeman we’ve rarely see...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 305
Jonas cracks the God Particle problem in 2053 and looks to return to his time, hoping to prevent the looming apocalypse. Jonas shows his mother the truth about Michael's past, and 1987 Claudia now has one of the time machines in her possession. However, it's the insertions of Adam and Clausen into the mix that adds to an already complex mystery. Episode Grade: A
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 302
