The Ringer-Verse 'Predator: Badlands' Reaction | The Midnight Boys
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Nov 7, 2025 The hosts dive into 'Predator: Badlands', sharing their immediate reactions and dissecting its fresh take on the iconic franchise. They explore the nuanced portrayal of Yautja culture and the theme of ingenuity over brute strength through the character Deck. Memorable moments include discussions on the lethal setting of Gena and thrilling action sequences. The crew also ranks their favorite 'Predator' films, debating whether 'Prey' holds a candle to the original. Plus, they pitch imaginative crossover ideas that will have fans buzzing!
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Runt Protagonist Drives Empathy
- The film centers on Deck, a runt Yautja who becomes the protagonist seeking belonging and redemption.
- That narrative lets viewers empathize with an alien through family, loss, and growth.
Predator As A Character-Driven Journey
- Dan Trachtenberg gives the Predator franchise a softer, character-driven hero's journey centered on Deck.
- The film reframes Yautja hunting as cultural ritual, not mindless alien invasion.
Hunting As Culture, Not Pure Predation
- The movie humanizes Yautja by making hunting a cultural rite to prove belonging and rank.
- That shift makes Deck's rejection of violence about building new family bonds, not just rebellion.
