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TV Reviews

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TV Reviews

TV Reviews

Updated weekly
TV Reviews

TV Reviews

Updated weekly
TV Reviews

TV Reviews

Updated weekly
TV Reviews

TV Reviews

Updated weekly
TV Reviews

TV Reviews

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TV Reviews

TV Reviews

Updated weekly

03/04/2025

The Wheel of Time - S03E06 - The Shadow in the Night

Elysia and John test Rand's strength in Season 3 Episode 6 of The Wheel of Time. They recap new players in the Two Rivers, the schemes of the Forsaken, and the music of Tanchico. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

03/04/2025

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1hr 52min
22/03/2025

Severance - S02E10 - Cold Harbor

David, John, Anthony, and Steve enter Cold Harbor as they wrap up Season 2 of Severance. They give their vastly different opinions on the finale, discuss the emotional impact of the 78 minute episode, and talk about what mysteries remain. Severance Season Pass Caroline's GoFundMe Mentioned by Anthony Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22/03/2025

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2h 6m
01/02/2025

Severance - S02E03 - Who is Alive?

David, John, Anthony, and Steve visit Mammalians Nurturable in their coverage of Season 2, Episode 3 of Severance on Apple TV+. Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass for $5 Severance Season Pass linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at severance@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

01/02/2025

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1hr 47min
10/11/2025

Pluribus - S01E01-02 - We Is Us & Pirate Lady

David and Nichole from Nevermind the Music kick off their weekly coverage of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus on Apple TV Plus, discussing the show's intriguing premise where a biological phenomenon causes worldwide happiness with devastating consequences. They explore the series' central character Carol, the nature of "the joined" versus the non-infected, and Gilligan's distinctive approach to storytelling that blends science fiction with social commentary. The conversation examines the show's deliberate pacing, its weird and unsettling tone, and the many questions raised by these opening episodes. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: pluribus@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10/11/2025

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1hr 60min
16/08/2023

Snips: An Ahsoka Retrospective - Part 2 - Rebels

David and John continue their preparation for the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+. They discuss the Twilight of the Apprentice and final arcs from Star Wars Rebels, speculate on the timeline placement of the Ahsoka series compared to the epilogue of Rebels, and break down Ahsoka's motivations and allies in the search for Ezra and Thrawn. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Watch Order Part 1 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars S05E17 - SabotageS05E18 - The Jedi Who Knew Too MuchS05E19 - To Catch a JediS05E20 - The Wrong JediS07E09 - Old Friends Not ForgottenS07E10 - Phantom ApprenticeS07E11 - ShatteredS07E12 - Victory & DeathPart 2 - Star Wars: Rebels S02E21 - Twilight of the Apprentice: Part IS02E22 - Twilight of the Apprentice: Part IIS04E13 - A World Between WorldsS04E14 - A Fool’s HopeS04E15 - Family Reunion and Farewell: Part IS04E15 - Family Reunion and Farewell: Part II Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16/08/2023

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1hr 27min
21/05/2025

Andor - BONUS - Military Strategy w/ML Cavanaugh

In this special bonus episode, David welcomes military strategist Matt Cavanaugh to discuss Andor from a unique perspective. Matt, a former Lieutenant Colonel and military instructor, shares insights on how the series portrays rebellion, conflict, and the human cost of war. They explore Luthen's role as a rebel leader, comparing him to historical figures, and analyze how Andor succeeds in bringing authentic military strategy to Star Wars. Matt also discusses his upcoming book "Best Scar Wins" about his journey from kidney donation to ultramarathon champion, and reflects on what makes Andor such a compelling addition to the Star Wars universe. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21/05/2025

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40 min
29/07/2022

The Rings of Power - Comic Con Trailer Reaction

David and John discuss the new trailer from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power which premiered at San Diego Comic Con. We take you through a shot by shot breakdown with lore details and wild speculation. Watch the trailer on YouTube here. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord Server. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien’s writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien’s academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien’s wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29/07/2022

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57 min
17/03/2023

The Mandalorian - S03E03 - The Convert

David and John head to Coruscant in the Disney+ Original Series, Andor - whoops -The Mandalorian. After discussing who the episode title is referring to, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the attack on Kalevala, the New Republic Amnesty Program, and the status of Bo-Katan's religious affiliation. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe. Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17/03/2023

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1hr 15min
19 MAR

Oscars 2026 – Ceremony, Winners, & Best Picture rankings

David joins Elysia for their now traditional Oscars' season wrap! After talking through the highs and lows of the show itself, they share their own rankings of the Best Picture nominees, and discuss where some other high-profile awards-season snubs and other nominees would fit into that list. Ceremony reactions (00:01:43)Winner reactions (00:30:19)Best Picture rankings (01:00:26) – full spoilers, this section onlyRanking recap & extra movies (01:38:40) – back to spoiler-free Links discussed: Conan O’Brien’s Aunt Gladys opening It’s a tie! Watch “The Singers” (Netflix) & ”Two People Exchanging Saliva” (YouTube) Doug Orleans’s Best Picture commentary Best Picture nominees: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein (our coverage), Hamnet (our coverage [subscribers]), Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another (our coverage: pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3), Sentimental Value (our coverage [subscribers]), Sinners (our coverage), The Secret Agent, Train Dreams Other films discussed: No Other Choice, The Blue Trail, Manas, The Smashing Machine, Jay Kelly, Weapons (our coverage), If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, It Was Just an Accident, Sirāt, Project Hail Mary (2026, coverage soon), Hoppers (aka Jumpers [EU], 2026), 28 Years Later (our coverage), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026, coverage next week) Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features Animated Features Score & Original Song Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings (this episode) Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Hamnet – WhachaWachin (with spoilers) Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, Arco) Additional awards coverage BAFTA shorts BAFTA features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

19 Mar

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1hr 57min
25/11/2025

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E05 - 29 Neibolt Street

Elysia, John, and Mark enter the sewers to explore the growing references to Stephen King's legendarium. They discuss Dick Halloran's powers, the limitations and feeding needs of It, and new possible connections to the original timeline. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25/11/2025

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1hr 34min

The Lorehounds Network includes a variety of hosts led by David, John, and Elysia, as Your Guides to Great Stories. From reviews of blockbuster movies and TV to deep discussions of music, there's something new every week.