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SciFi TV Rewatch

A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
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Episode 367 Dark S03E08 The Paradise

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the series finale “The Paradise,” and examine the Tannhaus twist that introduces the third and decisive world. Dave argues that Dark should be viewed as an allegory, and though Wayne agrees with that interpretation, he also introduces another religious connecti...

Jul 28, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 410

Episode 366 Dark S03E07 Between the Time

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Bartosz’s tragic journey with Silja in the early 20th century and the revelation that they are the parents of Noah and Agnes. Meanwhile, adult Noah and young Elizabeth begin their journey together as they struggle to reopen the passage. However, as we discuss, ...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 409

Episode 365 Dark S03E06 Light and Shadow

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss yellow coat Martha’s quest to prevent the apocalypse in the alternate world, and try to make sense of the meeting of the Marthas in Eva’s lair. We also examine possible reasons that the writers continue to address Mads’ death and the accompanying investigation ...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 408

Episode 364 Dark S03E05 Life and Death

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the increasing frustrations involving the truths and lies told by both Adam and Eva. Does Adam truly represent the dark side and Eva the light, and what will the worlds look like should either prevail? However, in an episode rife with irony, the murder of Katha...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 406

Episode 363 Dark S03E04 The Origin

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch the show’s recurring symbols and motifs make up much of the discussion as we revisit the yellow coat, yellow dress, and yellow barrels in addition to the “For Charlotte” pocket watch, St. Christopher medal, and the bracelet that young Tronte gives to Jana. Though we spend...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 403

Episode 362 Dark S03E03 Adam and Eva

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss alt Martha’s developing relationship with Jonas and the impact meeting her future self will have on the overall narrative. Adam’s motives remain unclear, and the provenance of the “For Charlotte” pocket watch adds even more mystery to the story. We also contemp...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 402

Episode 361 Dark S03E02 The Survivors

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the third and final season of Dark , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Alt Martha’s journey to 1888 and the reaction she receives not only from adult Jonas but the rest of the group as well. Has the identity of Regina’s father finally been revealed, and will young Noah play a role in Peter’s impending death? In our What We're Watc...

Jul 06, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 400

Episode 360 Dark S03E01 Deja-vu

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the Dark season 3 premiere, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the return of Dark for its third and final season which appears to now center on Jonas and Alt Martha and their attempt to save both their worlds from disaster. Will the Adam and Eve motif ultimately lead to a Garden of Eden scenario that allows both universes to surviv...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 399

Episode 359 Dark Season 3 Official Trailer

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the Dark season 3 official trailer, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we examine the just over two minutes long official trailer for the third and final season of the German Netflix phenomenon Dark . Does it contain way too many voiceovers for Wayne, and do scenes from the new season constitute major spoilers? Is Wayne correct in his thinkin...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 398

Episode 358 Andromeda S01E01 Under the Night

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the Andromeda pilot episode, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we finally break down the pilot episode of Andromeda, examine the captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, and make comparisons to other science fiction shows set in space at the turn of the 21st century. Once Dylan Hunt learns that he’s been in stasis for over 300 years and now must ...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 397

Episode 357 Patreon Reward : Ten of our Favorite Canadian Genre Actors

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for a top ten list, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we address Patreon Supporter Fred Petrij’s (aka Fred from the Netherlands) request to discuss our top ten list of Canadian actors who’ve appeared in multiple genre series and/or films. Needless to say some important individuals failed to make the final cut. Check out some of these interviews ...

Jun 12, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 396

Episode 356 Ragnarok S01E06 Yes, We Love this Country

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the season one finale of the Netflix fantasy series Ragnarok , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss whether the season finale leaves us with enough to ponder as we wait for the resumption of Thor’s battle with the Giants. Interestingly, Gry emerges as the conscience of the audience, but once the smoke clears, she’ll have some dramati...

Jun 05, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 393

Episode 355 Ragnarok S01E05 Atomic Number 48

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the fifth episode of the Netflix fantasy series Ragnarok , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the turmoil within the Jutul family as Vidar and Ran engage in a brief knife fight, but it’s the well designed clash between brother and sister that highlights the episode. Is Fjor’s affection for Gry true, and will she be collateral damag...

May 29, 202059 minEp. 390

Episode 354 Snowpiercer S01E01 First, the Weather Changed

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for the pilot episode of the TNT series Snowpiercer , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the long awaited TNT addition to the world of Snowpiercer starring Daveed Diggs as Layton and Jennifer Connelly as Melanie, the voice of the train. Wayne mentions initial difficulties divorcing the events of the pilot episode from those of the film...

May 22, 202059 minEp. 389

Episode 353 Ragnarok S01E04 Ginnungagap

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the Netflix production Ragnarok , and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the long awaited revelation of Magne’s true identity and that of the Jutul family. As both sides begin jockeying for position in the coming battle, a new character enters the picture, and Gry takes her relationship with Fjor to the next leve...

May 15, 202058 minEp. 387

Episode 352 Ragnarok S01E03 Jutulheim

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts 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 long range implications of the visual reveals that take place during dinner at the Jutul home, and the role Gry might play as the story unfolds. We consider who’s in charge of the Jutul family anyway, and speculate about what they buried ...

May 08, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 386

Episode 351 Ragnarok S01E02 541 Meters

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts 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 episode 2 of the Norwegian Netflix fantasy series Ragnarok . It seems fairly clear to both of us that Magne’s transformation into the god Thor has nearly reached a tipping point, and a large scale act can’t be far behind. Enough hints are als...

May 01, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 383

Episode 350 Ragnarok S01E01 New Boy

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts 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 premiere of the Norwegian Netflix fantasy series Ragnarok . Now that Magne and his family return to Edda, life begins to change as he adjusts to his newly discovered powers. Is he Thor brought to life, and his brother the trickster Loki? ...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 382

Episode 349 Impulse S02E10 Making Amends

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts 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 season and series finale in which Henry learns some painful truths about Nikolai and her father. However, it’s the final scene in a Barcelona square that raises the most questions, not only about Henry’s future, but also about the lost st...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 380

Episode 348 Impulse S02E09 A Moment of Clarity

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts 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 Henry’s decision to temporarily remove Anna Hulce from the narrative equation, and whether she truly intends to return her to safety. Wayne contends that Thomas has committed the biggest relationship blunder a man of his standing can make, an...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 378

Episode 347 Impulse S02E08 The Tether

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 Henry’s attitude changes and her decision to open up a bit to not only her work colleague but Nikolai who continues to shepherd through this difficult transition. As Henry gets better, Jenna appears to be entering a downward spiral as the life...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 376

Episode 346 Impulse S02E07 The End of the World

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 appearance of Zoe and her possible impact on the group dynamic should Townes read her in on the activities of Team Henry. More puzzling, however, is Lucas’ stunning admission and proposal regarding Henry and her role moving forward. In our...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 374

Episode 345 Impulse S02E06 Seven of Hearts

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 evolving relationships in “Seven of Hearts,” an episode which forces Henry to accept that Nikolai is truly trying to help her evade the people who want to explore her powers. The Mennonite story arc continues to flounder, and Anna doggedly...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 372

Episode 344 Impulse S02E05 Crossing the Threshold

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 awakening several of the characters contend with in “Crossing the Threshold,” an episode which forces Henry, Jenna, and Townes to acknowledge the dangerous world in which they find themselves. More to the point, however, is whether Nikolai...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 370

Episode 343 Impulse S02E04 The Moroi

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 rare bottle episode that provides a detailed view of Nikolai’s origin story and the connections he has to the woman running the teleportation tests. We also examine the conclusion of Doctor Who Series 12 and the meaning of The Master’s rev...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 369

Episode 342 Impulse S02E03 For Those Lost

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 Henry’s behavior toward and relationship with her mother during their road trip to Massachusetts. Leaving no stone unturned, Nikolai learns that Henry travels to Sri Lanka, and we consider, as does he, how much of a threat Anna Hulce poses to ...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 368

Episode 341 Impulse S02E02 Fight or Flight

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 introduction of Nikolai into Henry’s life and her resistance to accepting the help he offers. We get a glimpse into the shadow organization that’s conducting clandestine tests that require advanced teleporters, and it appears Henry has bec...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 366

Episode 340 Impulse S02E01 Mind on Fire

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 season two premiere titled “Mind on Fire.” In the aftermath of the incident with Bill Boone, Cleo, and Henry, Henry faces the realization that her life has irrevocably changed beyond anything she could imagine. But it’s not only Henry that...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 364

Episode 339 Impulse S01E10 New Beginnings

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 season one finale in which Henry must now confront individuals who are beginning to realize the powers she possesses. Nikolai returns but it’s still unclear whether he’s here to help Henry or turn her over to a dark corporation. In our Wha...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 362

Episode 338 Impulse S01E09 They Know Not What They Do

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 showdown between Bill Boone and Jeremiah Miller and whether Lucas begins a redemption arc after releasing Cleo. Of course, the episode’s final scene in which Henry saves Clay’s life by teleporting him from the burning house to the safety o...

Jan 31, 202053 minEp. 360
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