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  • S25 · E4
    Today · 1 hr 1 min

    '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.

  • S25 · E3
    Friday · 1 hr 8 min

    '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.

  • S25 · E2
    November 2 · 1 hr 2 min

    '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.

  • S24 · E26
    October 21 · 50 min

    '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.

  • S24 · E25
    October 16 · 54 min

    '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.

  • S24 · E23
    October 7 · 1 hr 2 min

    'Last Seen' Finale and Thoughts on 'East of Eden'

    We recap and review the season finale of Apple TV’s Australian thriller Last Seen, along with a few digressions on fall foliage trips and upcoming podcast plans. We discuss whether the finale feels satisfying, why a second season seems unlikely, and how the show resolves an intentionally messy premise with an ambiguous but emotionally devastating ending, including Henry killing his father, Sarah protecting Ian, Henry’s selfish final choice, and the family’s complicated reunion amid Bill’s funeral. We also question some police-procedural realism, praise the acting—especially the young actor playing Sarah/Maggie—and consider what a non-thriller Season 2 focused on aftermath might look like. We briefly recommend Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation, tease covering HBO Max’s War, and touch on Ted Lasso and Bill Lawrence shows like Rooster, Scrubs’ reboot, and Bad Monkey. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:46 Fall Foliage Chat 05:28 East of Eden Recommendation 10:12 War Podcast Plans 11:31 Finale Thoughts Season Two 14:28 Plot Walkthrough Begins 16:32 Police Procedure Questions 19:50 Road Trip Tension 26:43 Compound Showdown 30:16 Aftermath and Truths 32:40 Henry’s Selfish Myth 34:40 Escape and Shootout Chaos 36:47 Ian Confronts Henry 39:13 Henry’s Final Choice 41:28 Reunion Aftermath 45:42 Funeral and Parenting Metaphor 49:28 Season Two Possibilities 53:23 Why It Works 54:56 Ted Lasso Detour 57:08 Bill Lawrence Watchlist 01:00:25 Bad Monkey Season Two 01:02:40 Wrap Up and Next Episode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E22
    October 6 · 1 hr 17 min

    'Lanterns' Season 1 Finale: Halograms and Secrets Revealed

    Victor welcomes Alan as guest co-host on Needs Some Introduction to discuss the Season 1 finale of HBO Max’s Lanterns, while noting Darren is on vacation and previewing upcoming coverage of Last Seen, War, and eventually Dark Matter and Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation. They agree Lanterns has been uneven, citing a clunky John Stewart backstory episode and a placeholder-feeling later episode, and discuss reports that HBO reordered episodes. On the finale, Alan finds it exposition-heavy with little Green Lantern action and questions the killer reveal and emotional beats, while Victor likes many individual scenes, especially Kyle Chandler’s work, but also sees structural flaws. They recap major plot points: Noah revealed as a Manhunter, Sinestro’s underuse and claim he can bring Hal back, Carrie’s pregnancy and involvement in Hal’s death, John letting Carrie and Noah go while warning of catastrophic risk, the Guy Gardner handoff, and a largely pointless blackmail subplot. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Welcome and Co-Host Alan 01:39 Podcast Updates and Upcoming Shows 03:18 Dark Matter Detour 05:52 Netflix East of Eden Talk 09:49 Back to Lanterns Season Overview 13:01 Episode Order Shuffle Mystery 18:19 Finale First Impressions 22:56 Finale Breakdown Begins 27:39 Noah Revealed as Manhunter 31:56 Sinestro and the Missing Backstory 36:42 Car Scene and Thematic Payoffs 39:38 Carrie Covers Noah 40:10 Manhunter Power Speculation 41:16 Noah Wants Mercy Kill 43:08 Suicide Themes Hit Home 45:19 Fear And Lantern Lore 47:25 Noah Origin Virgin Birth 49:47 Nature Versus Programming 53:09 Carrie Killed Hal Debate 01:00:04 Guy Gardner Takes Earth 01:05:51 Hologram Hal I Love You 01:10:23 Blackmail Plot Falls Flat 01:15:17 Automat Tangent And Wrap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E21
    September 30 · 1 hr 6 min

    'Last Seen' Episode 5: Flashbacks, Moral Lines, and a Dangerous Next Move

    In this episode of Needs Some Introduction, we check in on the nor’easter, preview upcoming coverage of HBO Max’s War and the Lanterns finale, and note the Montclair Film Festival lineup and Patreon plans. We then break down Last Seen’s flashback-heavy episode, revealing how Jenna and Henry met, Jenna’s prior relationship with Donald, and how Henry’s controlling upbringing shaped him. We discuss the devastating death of Henry and Jenna’s young daughter, Henry’s calculated abduction of Ian and Deb’s child, and how the show frames reality-TV-style manipulation and ethical boundaries around grief and children in peril. We also revisit key plot mechanics (including Henry’s ricochet shot hitting Jenna) and debate Deb’s anger at Ian as he escalates toward a risky, potentially suicidal confrontation to get Mags back. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:24 Nor'easter Check In 01:39 Storm Impacts Nearby 04:46 Next Show War Preview 07:48 Lanterns Finale Plans 08:41 Film Festival And Patreon 10:11 Reality TV Catch Up 14:04 Reality TV Ethics Talk 16:30 Predators Doc Recommendation 21:52 Last Seen Flashback Setup 23:56 Jenna And Brothers Reveal 25:18 Cult Compound Dynamics 27:46 Henry Kidnapping Details 30:18 Jenna Complicity Questions 32:33 Ricochet Shot Clarified 33:39 Henry Looks Worse 33:54 DNA and Blood Type 35:14 Deb Blames Ian 41:39 Son Guilt and AirPods 44:33 Brainwashing a Toddler 46:49 Flashback Breakdown 54:31 Ian Goes Rogue 59:31 Will Jenna Survive 01:02:07 How Should It End 01:06:29 Wrap Up and Next Episode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E19
    September 23 · 1 hr 38 min

    'Last Seen' Ep. 4 “The Truth” + Sona watched 'Widow's Bay' and Family TV Recommendations

    We recap and discuss “The Truth,” episode four of Last Seen, including how the show keeps suspense high while answering questions quickly, and we debate frustrations with Ian’s choices and the detectives’ handling of key evidence like the birth certificate. We break down major developments: Henry’s unexpected cooperation, the police visit to the farm, Sarah/Maggie’s growing doubts, Jenna’s guilt and confrontation with Deb at the flower shop, Donald’s conflicted loyalty, and the escalating endgame that culminates in a violent shootout where Bill is badly wounded, Jenna is hit, and Henry flees with his family despite a damaged gas line. We note next week’s flashback structure, then pivot to a propofol vs. propranolol correction, talk about finishing Widows Bay, and briefly discuss Ted Lasso plus family-friendly viewing picks like Long Way Home, The Amazing Race, and Taskmaster. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Show Intro and Guest 00:23 Weather and Nor'easter Banter 02:07 Drug Talk Retraction 06:10 Widows Bay Reactions 12:58 Last Seen Setup 13:57 Episode Impressions 16:20 Dumb Cop Debate 19:32 Henry and Donald Meet 21:45 Cult Backstory Speculation 25:32 Shootout Questions 27:59 Ian Car Chase Critique 30:30 Police Station Logic Gaps 32:33 Jenna Actress Recognition 33:28 Jenna Under Pressure 34:38 Did Jenna Kill Sarah 36:57 Police Miss Red Flags 39:18 Pena Versus Ian 41:59 Off Grid Farm Logistics 43:32 Henry Walks In 48:48 House Visit Tension 51:06 Sarahs Inner World 56:28 Birth Certificate Debate 01:02:57 Flower Shop Confrontation 01:07:33 Redundant Drama Setup 01:08:52 Jenna Teases The Truth 01:09:41 Treehouse Coming Of Age 01:10:57 Running On Empty Tangent 01:12:36 Hospital Showdown Fallout 01:14:21 Jenna Confronts Henry 01:16:11 Tragedy And Rationalization 01:18:02 Ted Lasso Catch Up 01:21:37 Watching With Kids 01:27:20 Amsterdam Episode Debate 01:30:25 Long Way Home Recommendation 01:34:39 Taskmaster Family Pick 01:37:37 Wrap Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E18
    September 22 · 1 hr 36 min

    'Lanterns' Episode 6 “Bad Optics” , Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' + 'Reacher' Finale & 'MobLand' S2 Premiere

    Victor previews a packed “Need Some Introduction” episode covering Lanterns, Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film, the MobLand Season 2 premiere, and the Reacher season finale, with Darren joining later. Victor explains the blended-format approach with timestamps and upcoming October coverage, then breaks down Lanterns episode 11, “Bad Optics,” set 10 years after Rushville: John Stewart and his brother pitch modular disaster bunkers, Hal Jordan is revealed to have served prison time for the massacre, and Hal is murdered on the bleachers, prompting Guy Gardner’s arrival, Sinestro’s jailbreak news, and a sparsely attended funeral featuring Hal’s self-written eulogy. John uses the ring’s remaining charge to manifest a backup Hal, setting up the final episodes, before the show transitions to Darren’s reactions on Reacher, Resident Evil, and MobLand. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Show Rundown 01:58 October Watchlist 02:56 Resident Evil Hype 05:00 Lanterns Ratings 08:35 Bad Optics Recap 12:17 Ten Years Later 18:10 Who Killed Hal 22:39 Guy Gardner Arrives 25:54 Funeral and Halogram 32:18 Darren Joins In 34:02 Reacher Finale Talk 37:55 Reacher Season Outlook 38:39 Senator Wife Setup 39:39 No Returning Characters 39:50 Why See Resident Evil 41:22 Darren Loved It 44:09 Cregger Tone Mastery 49:45 Video Game Movie Breakthrough 54:23 Spoiler Warning Grossness 57:42 Rat King Spoilers 58:13 CGI Notes Practical Effects 01:01:41 Horror Levels Theory 01:04:34 Family Anxiety Subtext 01:08:17 Ending Tone Debate 01:09:07 Sequel Speculation 01:10:55 Cregger Next Projects 01:12:36 IMAX Worth It 01:15:01 Gore And Laughs 01:15:29 MobLand Season Two Setup 01:18:15 Camp Versus Grit 01:22:20 Guy Ritchie Style Talk 01:24:22 Who Is Pulling Strings 01:29:41 What We Cover Next 01:31:24 Carrie Modern Bullying 01:34:03 Flanagan Homework And Emmys 01:36:02 Wrap Up And Schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E15
    September 10 · 1 hr 19 min

    'Last Seen' (Apple TV+) Episodes 1–2 Plus: Rewatching 'The Sopranos'

    In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we discuss the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s six-episode Australian series Last Seen (often mistakenly called “Last Call”), including the confusing title change from The Dispatcher. We talk about how the show subverts expectations by delaying the central phone call until episode two, revealing a discovered child’s body in episode one, and then pivoting into a coming-of-age storyline for the missing girl, with strong performances—especially from the actress in her first role. We cover the psychological fallout for dispatcher Ian Ridley (six months sober, family estrangement, addiction relapse risk), the vigil, and the implications of the call, plus questions about casting lookalikes, Donald’s suspicious connection as Ian’s sponsor, and the mystery of the pajamas found with the body. We also briefly discuss Sona’s North Fork trip and finish with a conversation about a Sopranos rewatch, including its episodic storytelling, themes, and interpretations of the finale and Adriana’s death. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Welcome and Show Name Mixup 01:07 Why This Series Now 02:17 Short Season Expectations 04:08 Australian Cast Appeal 04:52 North Fork Catch Up 07:43 Lead Actor Connections 12:49 Episode One Twist 14:37 Watching Child Trauma Stories 18:49 Psychology and Fallout 21:41 Episode Two Coming of Age 29:51 The Call and Vigil Setup 31:25 Lookalike Casting Confusion 34:08 Donald and Kidnapping Theory 40:20 Release Schedule Next Steps 40:56 Australia Sense of Place 41:38 Darren Follow Up 42:49 Sopranos Rewatch Begins 45:23 Old School TV Craft 49:30 Id Ego Superego Reading 52:54 Finale Debate Setup 55:40 Evidence Tony Dies 01:01:55 POV Anxiety Interpretation 01:05:47 Tony and Carmela Reassessment 01:08:03 Adriana Tragedy Explained 01:12:30 Women and Therapy Threads 01:19:04 Wrap Up Next Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • S24 · E12
    August 31 · 1 hr 9 min

    'Furious' Season Finale: “Hart Island” (and Season 2 Announcement) + Upcoming Show Coverage

    In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we break down the season one finale of Furious, “Heart Island,” and react to Hulu renewing the series for season two—apparently decided early enough that the writers’ room is already underway. We discuss why the finale works as both a season and potential series ending, balancing grim subject matter with humor, suspense, and emotional closure while leaving major threads open. We unpack key plot reveals and character turns, including the DNA match pointing to Emma, the confrontation at the family house, Catherine’s recovered memory that she mercy-killed her friend, and the show’s ongoing focus on complicity and cover-ups. We also talk through the fallout (Marshall’s “hero” narrative, Catherine jailed and married to Alden, Alice’s unsettling final beat) and speculate on a season two direction involving the video download list and Alice’s possible vigilante path. We close by previewing upcoming podcast coverage, including The Dispatcher/Last Call next, and War in October, with Darren and I also covering Lanterns and Mob Land. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction 00:00 Finale Kickoff 00:32 Season Two Renewal Talk 02:49 Did The Finale Deliver 05:07 Why Hart Island Matters 07:20 Emma And Her Dad 11:15 Cover Up Momentum 14:31 DNA Match Revealed 15:59 Catherine Confronts Emma 19:23 Security And Police Delay 21:43 Poppy Tattoo And Rationalizing 28:29 Safe Room Showdown 31:33 Memory Twist And Arrest 36:05 Alice Plays It By Book 37:14 Pacing Praise 37:55 Tight Finale Praise 39:08 Marshall Hero Coverup 40:23 Winter Shore Romance 43:11 Easton Confrontation Fallout 48:41 Coda Check Ins 53:29 Chilling Ending Song 56:33 Season Two Speculation 01:00:34 Renewal Concerns Cast 01:05:41 Next Podcast Shows 01:09:24 Final Sign Off 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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