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SciFi TV Rewatch

A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
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Episode 168 The Librarians S01E10 And the Loom of Fate

Showrunner/writer/creator John Rogers explores the multiverse theory of reality as Eve experiences different timelines and different versions of her team after Flynn returns from his search for the missing Library. Any questions we've had about the Librarians' readiness for solo work disappears as the episode's events lead Flynn, Eve, and Jenkins to present the three with diplomas in the form of mini clippings books. But it's the showdown between Galahad and Lancelot that opens the door to a wea...

Sep 09, 201648 minEp. 1

Episode 167 The Librarians S01E07 And the Rule of Three

The Librarians return to high school to investigate strange goings on at the annual STEM fair. Cassandra, Dave, and Wayne relate their experiences as the parents attempt to outdo each other, but it's the revelation of the true identities of Jenkins and the contest's sponsor that highlight the episode. In the end, Cassandra and Stone both provide an understanding ear and some sage advice to two young people on the cusp of adulthood. Episode Grade: A

Sep 02, 201659 minEp. 1

Episode 166 The Librarians S01E09 And the City of Light

In a departure from previous episodes, the team investigates a missing person's case that turns out to be science related, not magic. With Colonel Baird out of the picture for most of the story, Cassandra, Ezekiel, and Jacob must process the scene and make some of the most difficult choices they've yet faced. Stone's protective wall begins to come down as he falls for one of the locals in a town whose residents have been trapped for 100 years after a Nicolas Tesla experiment went awry. Episode G...

Aug 19, 201659 minEp. 1

Episode 165 The Librarians S01E05 And the Apple of Discord

Someone has woken the dragons and the earthquakes plaguing the world have sent the Librarians into overdrive as they research who or what might be behind this non-magic event. Flynn returns and takes Stone, Cassandra, and Eve with him to Rome to search for a stolen pearl while Jones stays behind at the Annex with Jenkins patiently waiting for his pizza with extra cheese. Needless to say, the theft is only a diversion, and the Apple of Discord provides a window into the worst side of each individ...

Aug 12, 201653 minEp. 1

Episode 164 The Librarians S01E04 And Santa's Midnight Run

Arguably one of the finest Christmas episodes to ever air, Cassandra's favorite holiday gets temporarily cancelled when Dulaque ( Matt Frewer ) kidnaps Santa ( Bruce Campbell ) in order to steal a year's worth of goodwill. Despite her best efforts, Eve's attitude changes and the others have their Christmas wishes fulfilled. Episode Grade: Dave A+ Wayne A+

Aug 05, 201651 minEp. 1

Episode 163 The Librarians S01E08 And the Heart of Darkness

Colonel Baird, Stone, and Jones encounter a girl with blood on her clothes wandering down a country lane, but this episode really belongs to Cassandra Cillian who faces her fears head on and ends the day a new woman. In a take off of the House on Haunted Hill story, the House of Refuge never considered that it would be forced to defer to a family of serial killers. Episode Grade: Dave A Wayne A-

Jul 29, 201647 minEp. 1

Episode 162 The Librarians S01E06 And the Fables of Doom

For a variety of reasons, TNT aired the episodes out of John Rogers ' intended order, so though it actually aired as the sixth episode of season 1, "And the Fables of Doom" was meant to air fourth. Employing the plot device of "weaponized fairy tales," writer Kate Rorick takes viewers on a playful romp as recognizable stories turn dark, and the librarians' personalities become affected providing a look into another side of each. Check out John Rogers' blog for some fascinating insight into each ...

Jul 23, 20161 hrEp. 1

Episode 161 The Librarians S01E03 And the Horns of a Dilemma

On their own for the first time, the new Librarians find themselves trapped in the Labyrinth which is now being used by the CEO of an agra company to grow the firm's profits. Guest star Tricia Helfer appears as Karen Willis, the CEO, who provides 14 cultic sacrifices each year to appease the minotaur who is still trapped in the maze. Episode Grade: A

Jul 15, 201652 minEp. 1

Episode 160 The Librarians S01E01-02 And the Crown of King Arthur/And the Sword in the Stone

We all know that magic exists, but who bears the responsibility for watching over it, keeping it out of the hands of those who look to use it for nefarious means? The Librarians of course. Based on the three TNT movies centered on Noah Wyle's character Flynn Carsen, the new television series adds a guardian and three new librarians that allow Carsen to roam the world in search of the library which has lost its tether. Renewed for a third season, the show is expect to return this winter. Episode ...

Jul 09, 20161 hr 2 minEp. 1

Episode 159 Stargate SG-1 S01E01 Children of the Gods

One of only three genre shows to produce ten or more seasons, Stargate SG-1 debuted in 1997 on Showtime where it aired for five season before moving to SyFy. Starring Richard Dean Anderson , Amanda Tapping , Michael Shanks , and Christopher Judge , the show explored the notion that intelligent life in the universe stretches much farther than just Earth and Abydos. We also discuss the season 6 finale of Game of Thrones , the Saturn Award winners, and the YA novel The Age of Miracles . Episode Gra...

Jul 01, 20161 hr 15 minEp. 1

Episode 158 Alias S01E01 Truth Be Told

Juggling graduate school with international espionage, Sydney Bristow has her world turned upside down when she learns that she doesn't actually work for the CIA, but instead its enemy, a covert organization SD-6. Jennifer Garner stars as a talented field agent who's gone undercover as a double agent to bring down this rogue organization. Bradley Cooper plays Sydney's best friend Will, Michael Vartan her CIA handler, and Legends of Tomorrow's Victor Garber (Professor Stein) appears as her father...

Jun 24, 201653 minEp. 1

Episode 157 Life on Mars UK S01E01

The series opens as Detective Sam Tyler works a serial killer case, but when his estranged detective girlfriend follows a hunch of her own, he's drawn into a surreal world and experience. Hit by a car, we follow Sam as he finds himself in 1973 still working as a detective as he struggles for answers about his current state. Did he time travel? Is he dreaming? We don't know in a show that lasted two seasons of eight episodes each. Episode Grade: Dave B Wayne A...

Jun 17, 201647 minEp. 1

Episode 156 The 4400 S01E01 Pilot

Apparently the disappearances began in 1946, but suddenly on the heels of an incoming comet, 4400 individuals who had mysteriously vanished during the past 60 years, appear with no memory of where they'd been, who took them, and what they'd been doing. Oh yeah, they also haven't aged. The pilot episode follows four of this group as they make the difficult transition back into a world that for some now holds little meaning. Airing on the USA Network between 2004-2007, the series ran for 44 episod...

Jun 10, 201650 minEp. 1

Episode 155 Hemlock Grove S01E01 Jellyfish in the Sky

The 2013 Netflix release Hemlock Grove sets the scene for the mystery and intrigue surrounding a Pennsylvania steel town that appears to be populated by werewolves and vampires. At the center is the gruesome murder of high school cheerleader Brooke Bluebell as we're introduced to a series of potential killers. The series concluded after 33 episodes spread over three seasons. The guys also discuss issues they have with The Flash and Arrow as well as analyzing pilots . Episode Grade: Dave B- Wayne...

Jun 04, 201649 minEp. 1

Episode 154 Charlie Jade S01E01 The Big Bang

We take a look at the Candadian/South African collaboration that explores parallel universes and the impact each has on the other. Centered around private investigator Charlie Jade, the a secret experiment to ship water from gammaverse to alphaverse meets with opposition, and an explosion sends characters to verses unknown. Originally, airing on Space in 2005, the series later appeared in 2008 on SyFy US . Watch Charlie Jade here . Episode Grade: Dave B+ Wayne C+...

May 27, 201647 minEp. 1

Episode 153 Dark Angel S02E21 Freak Nation

As the series comes to a close, Max reluctantly accepts the responsibility of transgenic savior, and though their situation remains bleak, some hearts and minds have softened. Original Cindy delivers the most impassioned speech of the series, and the raising of Joshua's flag at the end provides hope that there may be light at the end of the road. What does it mean to be human? Hard to believe that Normal says it best; "they're just like you and me." Episode Grade: A+

May 21, 201659 minEp. 1

Episode 152 Dark Angel S02E20 Love Among The Runes

Hysteria regarding transgenics has reached a fever pitch, and when Alec's pal Biggs is captured by vigilantes, strung up and killed, Max and the others have some decisions to make. Sketch finds himself in the middle of a moral crossroads, and despite his best efforts, Alec can't convince Logan that Max still cares for him. Trying to stay one step ahead of the government, the ordinaries and Ames White, the freaks and the Xs have banded together at Terminal City. Episode Grade: A...

May 13, 201648 minEp. 1

Episode 151 Dark Angel S02E19 She Ain't Heavy

Max encounters her clone who was on a deep cover mission when Manticore fell. When Ames White's men locate 453 and he realizes she's a clone, he pits her love for her husband and step-son against any loyalty she might have for Max. Also down for the count is Eyes Only, and Joshua's attempt at living on his own comes to a screeching halt as well after they all recognize the value of family. Episode Grade: Dave A- Wayne B+

May 06, 201656 minEp. 1

Episode 150 Dark Angel S02E18 Dawg Day Afternoon

Prejudice, paranoia, and fear appear at the core of this episode as Joshua is forced to go underground not only to protect himself, but also to repair the damage he's done to his relationship with Annie. Though he tries to help, Logan remains on the outside looking in as Max, Alec, and Joshua protect and comfort each other in one of the series' most heartbreaking episodes. Dave and Wayne also discuss the new Doctor Who companion Pearl Mackie , J.C. MacKenzie 's role on the HBO series Vinyl, and ...

Apr 29, 201645 minEp. 1

SFTVR Rewind 01 Genre Women We Love

First released August 2, 2013, Dave and Wayne continue to discuss their favorite female genre heroines. However, it always seems to come down to Dave pushing Amanda Tapping while Wayne continues to champion Summer Glau . Regardless, there are a plethora of strong women characters in the science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, and horror fields.

Apr 22, 20161 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 149 Wynonna Earp S01E01 Purgatory

Developed by Lost Girl 's Emily Andras , Beau Smith's comic series comes to the SyFy network as Wynonna Earp 's demon killing debuts. In the pilot Wynonna returns to her home to attend her uncle's funeral, but the mystery surrounding his death and the arrival of her 27th birthday signal that things are about to get real. Played by Melanie Scrofano , Wynonna reunites with her sister Waverly ( Dominique Provost-Chalkey ) who has been patiently waiting for her older sister's return. Federal agent D...

Apr 08, 20161 hrEp. 1

Episode 148 Dark Angel S02E17 Hello, Goodbye

After yet another virus scare that lands Logan in the hospital, Max decides that to protect the man she loves, she needs to break off their relationship. Joshua meets Annie ( Kandyce McClure ), a blind woman who sees him for who he really is, but because he's a transgenic, his relationship is doomed before it even begins. Max and Alec draw closer, but to what end.

Mar 31, 201653 minEp. 60

Episode 147 Lost Girl S05E16 Rise

In the series finale the clubhouse burns, as Jack tries to draw Bo into his plan to rule the world. Though it's touch and go for awhile, love reigns over all as Kenzi is able to stop Bo from going full on dark queen. Tamsin gives birth to Bo's half-sister, but it's Kenzi who takes her, raises her, and eventually returns her to the center of Fae life, The Dal. And in the end, Bo and Lauren reconcile leaving Doccubus fans everywhere satisfied.

Mar 25, 201652 minEp. 59

Episode 146 Lost Girl S05E15 Let Them Burn

Bo and Kenzie find the midwife at Bo's birth, and in doing so learn the identity of the Pyrippus. Dyson must assume a leadership role as the Light and Dark agree to join forces against Hades who plans to raise Tamsin's child as his own.

Mar 17, 201650 minEp. 58

Episode 145 Lost Girl S05E14 Follow the Yellow Trick Road

Dave and Wayne discuss the 2016 Saturn Awards nominees, and as usual, have their share of disagreement. The episode pays homage to The Wizard of Oz as Bo's dream state parallels real time while the team figures out how to snap her back into the real world. Dyson continues to mourn Trick's death, and the reading of the Ash's will helps to assuage some of the guilt each feels.

Mar 12, 201655 minEp. 57

Episode 144 Lost Girl S05E13 Family Portrait

Looking for her mother, Bo finds Aife drinking a before dinner glass of wine with her apron sporting, dinner preparing father Hades. Convinced at first that her father's to blame for her mother's psychological problems, Bo sets off to confront him. But when the Lord of the Underworld informs her that it was actually her grandfather Trick, the episode is thrown into a chaos that ends with two dead and one pregnant.

Mar 03, 201646 minEp. 56

Episode 143 Lost Girl S05E12 Judgement Fae

Is it better to have loved and lost? Lauren, Bo, Tamsin, and Dyson each must deal with the painful emotions associated with having ones heart broken. This close to the end we still don't know Hades' end game, and we're introduced to yet another god. And he's the ugly one?

Feb 25, 201634 minEp. 55

Episode 142 Lost Girl S05E11 Sweet Valkyrie High

Through a series of flashbacks, we're introduced to Tamsin's teenaged backstory at Valkyrie school under the tutelage of Freya and later Acacia. The plan to return Hades to Tartarus is complicated by the fact that his desire to assemble an army is now out in the open. Will Tamsin lead the armies of Hell? What is Jack really up to? Will Dr. Lewis eventually be able to return Evony to her greatness as The Morrigan?

Feb 18, 201648 minEp. 54

Episode 141 Lost Girl S05E10 Like Father, Like Daughter

The effects of Lauren's science experiment come to light, but the implications remain clouded as we await the fae colony reaction. Alicia discovers Dyson's secret, and Kenzie returns to help Bo acquire a painting needed to send Hades back to Tartarus.

Feb 11, 201653 minEp. 53

Episode 140 Lost Girl S05E09 44 Minutes to Save the World

Having released her father Hades from the music box, Bo must now work with him as the fae try to prevent Zeus from carrying out his end-of-the-world scenario. Moral and ethical decisions abound in this episode as Dyson must decide how to tell Alicia the truth about her husband, while Lauren's latest lab project presents far reaching consequences.

Feb 04, 201650 minEp. 52
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