Where's The Remote?

Steven & Régine
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"Where's The Remote?" delivers your weekly dose of unfiltered reactions and insightful analysis on the latest sci-fi, fantasy, and acclaimed drama TV & films. Join Steven and Régine for episode recaps, standout moments, and predictions. Plus, rewatch deep dives and fun evergreen discussions for the ultimate genre fan! Subscribe now!

  1. 1d ago

    Heroes S1E17–18: “Company Man” & “Parasite”

    How much does learning someone’s backstory change the way we judge them? In Heroes Season 1, Episodes 17 and 18, “Company Man” and “Parasite,” Noah Bennett’s history complicates his role as one of the season’s most suspicious characters, while Sylar’s growing power puts other characters in increasingly dangerous situations. On this episode of Rewind & Analyze, Steven and Regine revisit two pivotal installments of Heroes. With Regine watching the series for the first time, they explore the revelations, character decisions, and storytelling choices that shape the season as it approaches its conclusion. In this episode, we discuss: Noah Bennett’s complicated loyalties: Does “Company Man” make Noah easier to trust, or does his willingness to do almost anything to protect Claire make him even more complicated? Steven and Regine discuss his history with the Company, his partnership with Claude, and the sacrifices he makes for his family. The mystery of the Company: Thompson, the Haitian, Candace, and the organization’s wider purpose raise more questions about who is hunting people with abilities and why. Linderman’s growing influence: His first face-to-face appearance reveals just how much he knows about the Petrelli family and how he might use his resources to shape Nathan’s political future. Mohinder versus Sylar: Mohinder believes he has finally gained the upper hand, but Sylar demonstrates just how dangerous he remains. The hosts discuss Mohinder’s mistakes, Sylar’s abilities, and whether Peter could be powerful enough to stop him. Nathan Petrelli’s contradictions: Is Nathan simply a self-interested politician, or is his guarded exterior hiding a deeper concern for his family and the people around him? Visual callbacks and interconnected storytelling: From the repeated bridge scene involving Noah and Claude to the recurring rooftop location, Steven highlights how Heroes reuses visual details to connect events across the season. Isaac’s paintings and the future: The conversation turns to Isaac’s possible fate, Hiro and Ando’s arrival in a devastated New York, and whether the heroes can change the future they have been shown. Predictions and remote ratings: Steven and Regine revisit their theories about Angela, Linderman, Peter, and Isaac before giving their verdicts on both episodes. “Company Man” earns particular praise for bringing Noah’s history together through flashbacks and emotional callbacks. “Parasite” builds on that momentum with Sylar’s escalating threat and cliffhangers that leave several major questions unresolved. Final ratings: Regine gives both episodes a 3.8 out of 5 remotes. Steven rates “Company Man” a 4 out of 5 and “Parasite” approximately 3.5–3.8 out of 5. Spoiler notice: This discussion contains spoilers for Heroes Season 1, Episodes 17 (“Company Man”) and 18 (“Parasite”). Continue the conversation: Which episode did you prefer, and has learning more about Noah changed your opinion of him?

  2. 5d ago

    RHOSLC: These Women Are MISERABLE

    Régine thinks the RHOSLC women are showing their true colors—and she is not letting them slide. On The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 7, Episode 4, she calls out the group’s bullying behavior, Whitney’s repeated apologies to Kwai, and the way Lisa Barlow and Meredith Marks keep becoming targets. Régine also has concerns about Bronwyn’s relationship with Todd and the financial risks she could face during their separation. Plus, she reflects on Angie’s identity outside marriage and motherhood, and why the Housewives’ personal struggles seem to spill onto everyone around them. Is this ordinary Housewives drama, or has the group crossed into bullying? Listen and share your take. #RHOSLC #RealHousewives #RealityTV

    RHOSLC: These Women Are MISERABLE

  3. Oct 6

    Heroes Season 1: Simone's Tragic Death

    Simone's shocking death forever changes the landscape of Heroes, but it's just the tip of the iceberg in this volatile block. Steven and Régine break down Season 1, Episodes 15 and 16, diving straight into the messy morality of the adults running the show. They debate whether Noah Bennet is genuinely protecting his family or acting as the series' third boogeyman through sheer toxic control. The conversation also tackles Claire's annoying yet entirely understandable teenage rebellion, Ando's recurring savior complex, and why Sylar is becoming way too powerful to stop. Later, Steven points out Nathan Petrelli's highly questionable deportation rhetoric, prompting a hilarious realization about the politician's true leanings. Before handing out their final Remote Ratings, Régine updates her prediction tracker for the final stretch of the season. To catch up on the complete Heroes run and unlock over 150 hours of TV and film deep dives, join the larger WTR archive on Patreon.

  4. Oct 5

    Lanterns Finale: John Stewart on His Own Terms

    John Stewart's journey becomes the real payoff of Lanterns Season 1 as he chooses to become a Green Lantern on his own terms rather than simply follow Hal Jordan's path. Steven breaks down that evolution alongside the finale's biggest revelations, including Noah being a Manhunter, Kerry's role in Hal's death, and Hal's final emotional message to John. Steven also examines Sinestro's limited but effective role, the show's ideas around fear and identity, John's decision to create his own Lantern oath, and the finale's surprisingly quiet approach to resolving a season built around mystery and Hal's death. Ultimately, Steven gives the finale 3.5 Remotes, praising its character resolution while finding the conclusion more anticlimactic than the season's buildup suggested. Find the larger WTR archive of legacy TV and film discussions on Patreon, and share your take on the Lanterns finale.

  5. Sep 29

    Heroes S1 E13–14: Nathan Is Claire's Dad?!

    After 14 episodes, Heroes finally starts making its sprawling cast feel like pieces of the same story. Steven and Régine revisit Episodes 13 and 14, reacting to the reveal that Nathan Petrelli is Claire's biological father while examining the character and family connections that are becoming increasingly important to the series. The conversation gets into Régine's first-watch theories about Noah, Hiro's father, Claire's parents, and the show's evolving mythology, along with Claude's role as Peter's mentor, Sylar's return, Isaac's paintings, and the Peter/Hiro parallel between fulfilling a larger mission and protecting their families. Régine remains tuned in but not fully locked in, while Steven looks at how the show's longer episode order allows these relationships and storylines to develop. More of WTR's long-form TV and film archive is available on Patreon.

  6. Sep 28

    Lanterns Episode 7: Good Episode, Weak Penultimate

    Lanterns Episode 7 gives Steven plenty to like, but not necessarily what he wanted from a penultimate episode. He breaks down why John and Hal-o-gram remain the strongest part of the series, how Hal Jordan's family history adds new context to the character, and why the episode makes him question whether Hal is really gone for good. Steven also looks at the lack of momentum around the central Hal Jordan murder mystery, Hologram's suspicion of Sheriff Kerry, Noah's increasingly mysterious behavior, John's unresolved situation with Maggie, and the return of Sinestro. With only the finale remaining, Steven asks whether Episode 7 actually puts the season in position for a satisfying payoff. Find more long-form TV and film conversations in the WTR Patreon archive, and subscribe and comment with your take.

  7. Sep 23

    Spider-Man: No Way Home — More Than Fan Service

    Spider-Man: No Way Home is remembered for bringing Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield back as Spider-Man, but Steven and Régine find that the movie has more going on beneath the nostalgia. Revisiting the film as part of WTR's Road to Doomsday, they look at how the multiverse finally becomes tangible in live action and how Peter Parker's attempt to save everyone ultimately costs him nearly everything. Steven and Régine get into Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin performance, Peter's ideological clash with Doctor Strange, Aunt May's death, Peter's darker turn, the chemistry between the three Spider-Men, and Andrew Garfield's emotional redemption when he saves MJ. They also examine Peter's eventual return to his street-level roots and what the movie actually establishes for the MCU's larger multiverse storyline—and whether No Way Home is essential to the Road to Doomsday or simply a particularly memorable stop along the way. Listeners can also explore the larger WTR archive on Patreon, featuring 100+ hours of long-form TV and film discussions.

  8. Sep 22

    Heroes Season 1: Peter Is the Exploding Man

    Heroes Season 1 takes a major turn in “Fallout” and “Godsend” as Peter Petrelli discovers that he may be the exploding man at the center of the season’s apocalyptic mystery. Steven and Régine revisit the episodes as the characters finally begin crossing paths more frequently, turning the season’s scattered storylines into a much larger puzzle. Steven and Régine discuss Régine’s reaction as a first-time viewer, including why the growing connections between the characters are making the series more intriguing, how Heroes’ 23-episode structure affects its pacing, and why Linderman has become one of the show’s biggest unanswered questions. They also get into Peter’s visions and possible overload of abilities, the mystery surrounding the invisible man, Hiro’s role as a connective thread between the characters, Claire’s increasingly complicated relationship with Noah, and the question of whether the show’s characters are all trying to be heroes in their own very different ways. The conversation also looks at the production choices that stand out on a rewatch, including Steven’s criticism of Milo Ventimiglia’s performance as Peter and the pair’s discussion of how the show handles its Black characters and the D.L./Nikki storyline. They close with Régine’s predictions about Angela, Linderman, Peter and Nathan’s father, and the invisible man before giving these episodes their Remote Ratings. For listeners who want more of Rewind & Analyze, the larger Where’s The Remote? Patreon archive features 100+ hours of legacy TV and film discussions.

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"Where's The Remote?" delivers your weekly dose of unfiltered reactions and insightful analysis on the latest sci-fi, fantasy, and acclaimed drama TV & films. Join Steven and Régine for episode recaps, standout moments, and predictions. Plus, rewatch deep dives and fun evergreen discussions for the ultimate genre fan! Subscribe now!

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    Steven & Régine
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    2026
  • Episodes
    160
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