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‘The Pitt’, 'Euphoria', ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ and all your latest TV addictions. https://letterboxd.com/needsintro/Deep dives into your favorite showsMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.comI recommend music, movies and TV and discuss current TV shows in depth.We appreciate any fandom, so let us know what topic you may want to learn more about.

  1. 1 day ago

    'Nocturne' Ep. 3 + 'Book of Mormon', 'Blue Ruin', and New York Docs

    Victor and Darren discuss episode three of Apple TV+ thriller Nocturne, noting its popularity and strong ratings while debating the show’s stylish direction, confusing mysteries (The Sandman, symbols, missing Felicia, Jurick’s hidden stash), and frustrations with implausible plot mechanics; they agree the series works best with more Steven Graham and hope for clearer answers as the season continues. Before that, Darren recaps seeing The Book of Mormon with his wife and 16-year-old son on an Australian tour, praising its fast pace and boundary-pushing humor, and they compare it to other musicals and a failed Beetlejuice tour. They also talk Jeremy Saulnier’s Blue Ruin (and related films), a Shudder thriller The Cycle (recommended blind), John Wilson’s A History of Concrete and New York’s cultural shifts, plus quick reactions to Wild Horse 9 and Godzilla Minus Zero, and they consider sampling Apple’s heist series 12 12 12. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Podcast Intro and Nocturne Buzz 00:39 Book of Mormon Night Out 03:28 Touring Shows and Beetlejuice Flop 05:15 Blue Ruin Deep Dive 10:58 Saulnier Themes and Next Films 14:43 Shudder Surprise The Cycle 17:37 John Wilson Concrete and Old New York 26:01 Wild Horse 9 McDonagh Review 29:24 Godzilla Minus Zero Theater Blast 33:56 Finally Nocturne Episode 3 35:26 Missing Steven Graham 36:53 Supernatural Teases 37:20 Spoiler Talk Setup 37:56 Sandman Reveal Ending 38:52 Horror Cold Open Debate 41:39 Car Crash Mystery 43:04 Who Is Sandman 46:01 Carl Under Jurek Spell 48:51 Jurek Secret Build 51:09 Prison Setup Questions 52:49 Necklace Hack Nonsense 56:43 Episode Count Update 57:15 Apple Heist Pick 01:00:07 Final Thoughts Next Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 4 days ago

    'Dexter: Resurrection' Episode 2 - Midlife Crisis, Legacy, and Too Many Killers

    Victor and Sona open with brief reactions to U.S. election results, volatile stock market moves tied to AI, and how they think about retirement amid potential bubbles, then shift to what they’ve been watching, including Percy Jackson, The Amazing Race, The Traitors, and curiosity about Survivor changes. They discuss Dexter: Resurrection episode 2 as fast, overstuffed, and overtly framed around Dexter’s serial-killer “midlife crisis” and desire for legacy, contrasting it with Harrison’s path as a new cop. They cover Uma Thurman’s expanded role, Quinn’s return as a PI for victims’ families and possible covert suspicions about Dexter, and confusing scenes suggesting the “New York Ripper” may be misattributed. They break down the Five Borough Killer’s Broadway threat, the bizarre shutdown response, Dexter and Charlie’s trap house/kill room and “Slice of Life II” boat, and Harrison’s complicated workplace hookup with his trainer who is also the boss’s daughter. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Podcast intro and Dexter returns 00:36 Election and market chatter 04:15 What are you watching 04:53 Reality TV and family viewing 10:50 Dexter episode two reactions 11:49 Midlife crisis and legacy themes 18:24 Uma Thurman and serial killer club 20:39 Quinn returns and suspicion lingers 24:38 New York Ripper strip club scene 30:03 Basement trap house and Five Boroughs killer 36:15 Broadway’s Lenape Origins 38:31 Threats and Theater Plans 40:21 Risk Math and Legacy 44:15 Union Square Crime Scene 45:18 Dexter and Charlie Chemistry 46:31 Ghost Dad and Missing Angel 47:44 Harrison’s Overstuffed Plot 49:00 Donut Callback and AC Filter 53:06 Too Many Mysteries to Track 55:09 Slice of Life II and Kill Room 57:17 Sixth Sense vs TikTok Brains 01:03:52 Theater Energy vs Home Viewing 01:06:36 Nocturne Tease and Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 2 Nov

    'Nocturne' Episode 1 and 2 + 'Wildwood' and Patrick Stewart in 'Green Room'

    In this episode, Darren and I catch up on Halloween and dive into what we’ve been watching. We talk costumes and trick-or-treating, what the kids dressed as, and the costumes we did (and didn’t) see in the streets. Darren reviews LAIKA’s new claymation epic Wildwood, describing its incredible handmade visuals, darker PG-13/M-rated tone, and intense violence, while I share my LAIKA favorites and we discuss why some parents reacted badly. We reflect on Patrick Stewart’s career and Darren’s first watch of Green Room, praising its performances, shocking matter-of-fact violence, and renewed relevance around white nationalism, plus we mention Jeremy Saulnier’s other films. We then discuss Apple TV+ serial-killer thriller Nocturne (two episodes), highlighting the Hannibal-like setup, strong cast (Stephen Graham, Liev Schreiber, Bill Camp, Culkin, Zazie Beetz), convoluted backstory, and the episode-two reveals and symbols that deepen the mystery. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Podcast kickoff and new shows 00:48 Halloween costumes and candy haul 03:37 Trending costumes and movie hype 07:34 Movie releases and Godzilla buzz 09:47 Wildwood Laika stop-motion review 14:44 Stop-motion craft and audience warnings 19:24 Patrick Stewart tribute and Green Room 24:37 Why Green Room hits harder today 28:10 Green Room plot rundown and final thoughts 31:16 Saulnier Cast Shoutouts 32:21 Nocturne First Impressions 34:08 Performances And Style 34:41 Hannibal Setup And Hospital Logic 41:24 Case Backstory And Accents 45:53 Episode Two Clues And Book Context 54:42 Becky Reveal And Rune Symbol 01:00:10 Final Thoughts And Next Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 31 Oct

    'Dexter Resurrection' S2 Premiere: Midlife Crisis, Ghostly Consciences, and the New Five Borough Killer

    In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we break down the season two premiere of Dexter Resurrection (effectively more Dexter) with Sona, plus a detour into an Elizabeth Holmes documentary the host saw and Sona is curious about, described as a three-hour, compelling, self-reflexive examination of complicity, interpretation, and filmmaking (with Nathan Fielder), with Holmes’s husband Billy framed as a major villain. We recap season one: Angel tracked Dexter to NYC and died; Dexter killed Peter Dinklage’s Prader and most of Prader’s serial-killer club; Uma Thurman’s Charlie is expected to return; Dexter still lives with Blessing’s family and Harrison is in the police academy. The premiere jumps three years ahead, opens with Dexter’s Angel fantasy, montages him finishing Prader’s files, reintroduces the escaped Rapunzel Killer (who Dexter kills in a suicide-like setup), introduces Dan Stevens’s “Five Borough Killer,” and advances the New York Ripper plot with Brian Cox’s wheelchair-bound suspect. We discuss the show’s aging/midlife themes, crowded “ghost” advisers (Angel and Harry), needle-drop-heavy soundtrack, Harrison’s new haircut and dating, Quinn’s return, and how a two-episode premiere might have helped. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Welcome Back Dexter 00:52 Elizabeth Holmes Doc Talk 05:21 Premiere First Impressions 06:19 Midlife And Eyesight 10:31 Soccer Glasses Detour 12:33 Season One Recap 15:04 New Killer Threads 17:08 Two Episode Premiere Debate 19:00 Harrison Hair Upgrade 19:59 Ghosts In Dexters Head 23:25 Opening Fantasy Sequence 24:54 Montage And Celebrity Kills 25:53 Brian Cox Interrogation 27:07 Desert Island Song Tangent 27:47 Stats And Living Situation 29:45 Dexter’s Better Self 30:14 Meet the Five Borough Killer 33:52 Killer’s Motive Theories 37:07 Three Years Later Jump 38:42 Skipping Graduation to Kill 44:34 Suicide Setup Plot Holes 49:44 Harrison’s New Cop Circle 52:10 Ripper Accomplice Questions 53:26 Quinn Returns to NYC 55:38 Wrap Up and Next Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 26 Oct

    'Clayface' Spoiler Conversation plus 'Carrie' Renewed for Season 2 and more 'Crystal Lake'

    In this free-range horror catch-up, Darren and I talk Halloween culture, haunted houses, and an A24/Jeremy Saulnier haunted-house film teased for Halloween but releasing in January. We cover Darren’s recent theater trips, including a mixed reaction to Street Fighter, and we share box office notes. We confirm Carrie has been renewed for season two, then wrap up Crystal Lake, with Darren praising the flashback and finale, the performances (including Linda Cardellini and Hamish Linklater), and the late-season kills despite a flat midseason. We dive into Clayface (including spoilers), comparing it to The Substance and The Fly, discussing its body-horror highlights, rushed opening/editing, and mixed emotional payoff, while noting its rare A- CinemaScore. We close by trading 2026 horror favorites and disappointments and preview upcoming coverage of Dexter Resurrection season two and Apple TV’s Nocturne. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Horror Grab Bag Setup 01:00 Halloween Traditions Talk 03:44 Decorations and Haunted Houses 05:19 A24 Haunted House Tease 07:05 Theater Trips Street Fighter 09:57 Carrie Renewed Season Two 10:37 Crystal Lake Finale Reactions 13:11 Surf Dracula Streaming Meme 17:39 Sex and Slashers Debate 20:45 Clayface First Impressions 26:57 Clayface Spoiler Context 29:36 Clayface Opening Problems 34:06 Comparing to The Fly 36:01 Missed Acting Potential 38:14 CGI Versus Practical Effects 38:52 Practical Effects Praise 39:59 Eye Trauma Standouts 41:27 What Worked vs Rushed 44:16 Nanobots Power Leap 45:46 Mild Recommendation 46:08 Clayface Future in DC 50:54 Batman 2 Production Talk 51:56 Ranking Horror of Year 01:00:38 More Picks and Misses 01:03:18 Worst of the Year 01:07:40 Podcast Schedule Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 21 Oct

    'You Can See Everything', 'Whalefall' + 'Carrie' Finale & 'Crystal Lake'

    Darren and I kick off a spooky-season episode of Need Some Introduction by discussing what we’ve been watching, including Darren finishing Carrie, catching up on the Peacock/A24 Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake, and seeing the survival thriller Whale Fall starring Austin Abrams, which he praises for its claustrophobic practical whale sets, father-son framing with Josh Brolin, and a slightly mystical ending. We then dive into You Can See Everything, a buzzy three-hour A24 documentary involving Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes that’s selling out screenings and provoking debates about performance, reality, and what can be trusted on camera. Finally, we spoil the Carrie finale—liking the season overall but criticizing the fragmented prom climax and heavy season-two setup—and assess Crystal Lake as entertaining but uneven, increasingly conspiracy-driven, and held together by Linda Cardellini’s performance. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Spooky Season Setup 00:48 Whale Fall Reactions 03:04 Inside the Whale 06:20 Practical Effects Buzz 09:45 You Can See Everything Hype 14:07 Mind-Bending Documentary Breakdown 18:56 Reality, Spoilers, and Aftertalk 23:05 Carrie Finale Spoiler Talk 25:55 Flanagan Carrie Debate 26:49 Finale Choices Critique 28:05 Binge Edit Fixes 29:59 Season Two Setup Talk 31:24 CGI Versus Practical 32:20 Crystal Lake Overview 33:21 Friday the 13th History 37:54 Tone Conspiracy Issues 39:08 Kills And 80s Vibe 41:52 Backstory Filler Complaints 45:46 Season Two Landing Point 47:07 Next Week Watchlist 47:45 Nocturne Series Preview 49:27 Wrap Up And Goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 16 Oct

    'War' (Ep. 3) Check-In: Slow Burn Stakes, Johnny the Mole, and 'Dexter' Preview

    In this episode, we’re back on Needs Some Introduction to check in on HBO Max/BBC’s War through episode three, with Sona returning after a tough couple of weeks that included unexpected deaths in our circles and conversations with our kids about grief. We lay out the show’s basics (George Kay, anthology plans, and the two rival law firms) and talk through the central divorce plot with Dominic West and Sienna Miller, including the honey-trap setup, mediation/arbitration mechanics, and whether infidelity and changing circumstances (money and a child/stepchild) shift prenup leverage. We agree the show is well made but paced slowly, with unclear stakes in a billionaire divorce, while Johnny as the mole is the most compelling thread. We also preview our upcoming switch to Dexter, plus other podcast plans. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Podcast Welcome and Agenda 01:21 Personal Loss and Parenting 03:22 Show Background and Anthology Setup 05:46 Lawyer Show Comparisons 07:22 Cast Trivia and Nepo Babies 09:51 Plot Recap and Key Players 14:03 Is the Show Too Slow 15:54 Stakes Problem and Succession Parallels 23:41 Class and Career Questions 27:03 UK vs US Divorce Process 28:41 Why Mediation Works 31:08 Prenup Bias and Optics 32:27 Picking Arbitrators Strategy 34:46 Episode Three Kid Fallout 38:08 Money Stakes and Sympathy 39:50 Succession Comparison 45:05 Morgan Hides Wealth 47:33 Switching to Dexter 49:14 Dexter Season Two Teases 51:48 Other Shows and Wrap Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 15 Oct

    Mike Flanagan’s 'Carrie' Adaptation (Eps 1–5) + Catching Up: Lanterns Finale Reactions

    In this catch-up episode of Need Some Introduction, Darren and I talk about why the podcast schedule has been irregular lately, including unexpected family losses that delayed our planned coverage of War. Darren shares highlights from a recent vacation and a trip to Melbourne for his wife’s 11th marathon, plus seeing Resident Evil in a small theater. We discuss the divisive Lanterns finale, praising performances (especially Kelly Macdonald) while questioning some story choices and underused characters, and we note strong HBO viewership numbers suggesting a likely renewal. We then dig into Amazon Prime’s Mike Flanagan Carrie series (through episode five), comparing it to the De Palma film and Stephen King’s novel, focusing on its contemporary social media bullying angle, expanded characters (especially Carrie’s mother and the bully Chris), and the episode-five twist about Carrie’s “friend,” while teeing up a spoiler-heavy continuation next week and potential coverage of Crystal Lake. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Welcome Back and Updates 00:49 Darren Vacation Recap 01:36 Melbourne Marathon Weekend 03:19 Jet Lag and Running Talk 06:19 Anniversary and Resident Evil 07:17 Podcast Delays and War 08:39 Lanterns Finale Reactions 12:33 Lanterns Ratings and Future 15:25 Carrie Series Intro 16:52 Stephen King and De Palma 19:01 Modernizing Carrie and Flanagan 28:00 Should You Watch the Movie 29:28 Episode One Changes Setup 30:55 Margaret Reimagined 33:03 Social Media Spiral 35:25 Chris The Bully 37:56 Carrie Red Goes Viral 39:46 Teachers And Counselors 41:06 Episode Five Twist 50:11 Real World Teen Bans 54:16 What To Watch Next 55:53 Digger Debate 01:00:09 Wrap Up And Teasers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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‘The Pitt’, 'Euphoria', ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ and all your latest TV addictions. https://letterboxd.com/needsintro/Deep dives into your favorite showsMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.comI recommend music, movies and TV and discuss current TV shows in depth.We appreciate any fandom, so let us know what topic you may want to learn more about.

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  • Creator
    Needs Some Introduction
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    414
  • Rating
    Explicit
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