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The Talk Show With John Gruber

404: ‘Curiously Short Episodes’, With John Moltz

Jul 1, 2024
John Moltz discusses recent prestige streaming content and Apple TV+ on the podcast. They delve into Japanese monster movies, the unique world of Severance, and alternate history in sci-fi shows. The conversation also touches on Apple TV shows, family dynamics in films, and realistic portrayals in TV series.
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  • Counterpart explores parallel universes during the Cold War era with mysterious interactions between doppelgangers.
  • Dark Matter balances dark themes with family dynamics and moral dilemmas for an engaging show.

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Exploring Alternate Realities and Government Secrets in Counterpart

Counterpart delves into the intriguing premise of a secretive physics facility causing a split between two universes during the Cold War era. Every individual born before 1988 has a counterpart in the other universe, leading to complex interactions between parallel versions of people. The series unfolds as a tale of mystery and government secrecy, where very few are aware of the existence of the alternate world.

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