Genreless

Eddy and Chris start their long-awaited exploration of Classic Doctor Who! They start off, unsurprisingly, at the beginning, with William Hartnell's era. Episodes covered: S1E1: An Unearthly Child S1E5-11: The Daleks Streaming in US on BritBox NOTE: After this episode was recorded, a bigot ended up getting the first four episodes pulled from BBC iPlayer, so they might not be available in the UK by the time you're listening to this (Eddy watched them via BritBox). So we added a few minutes to the start to explain all that. Here are the links Eddy references: Reddit thread on the situation Radio Times statement

To celebrate 100 episodes of Genreless, Eddy and Chris took to the Darker Hue Discord and interviewed each other, as well as answering questions from the live audience. And they announce the focus of the upcoming season!

Special guest Matthew Dawkins joins Eddy and Chris as they cover the best, worst, and indeed only show ever made about Vampire The Masquerade: KINDRED THE EMBRACED. Episodes covered: S1E1: The Original Saga S1E3: Night Stalker S1E6: The Rise and Fall of Eddie Fiori Streaming in US/UK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzovi87vDfzLiv_-xg5wV5RO0hY3uNKuC

Eddy and Chris talk about their shared love for a Canadian show about vampires. IN THIS ENDLESS... FOREVER NIGHT. Episodes covered: S1E1: Dark Knight S1E2: Dark Knight The Second Chapter S1E6: Dying to Know You Streaming in US/UK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2i5qRpGieM

Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about Lovecraft Country's blend of horror and Black experiences. Explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding H.P. Lovecraft's legacy and the need for better representation in storytelling. The podcast tackles colorism in media, examines complex character dynamics, and reflects on queer relationships amidst historical oppression. Listeners are invited to consider the balance of trauma and joy in Black narratives while appreciating the ambitious storytelling woven throughout the series.

Eddy and Chris dive into the extensive lore of a long-running supernatural series, examining its surprising impact despite modest ratings. They explore the complexities of character relationships and the evolution of storytelling in modern television. The duo highlights the power of theme music, particularly a beloved classic that captures the show's essence. They also dissect episodes that tackle themes of faith and morality, while reflecting on cultural myths and gender roles in supernatural narratives. It's a thoughtful blend of humor, nostalgia, and critical analysis.

Chris and Eddy talk about the very well-executed first season of Sleepy Hollow, as well as the massive amount of controversy that's since come out from behind the scenes. Episodes covered: S1E1: Pilot  S1E7: The Midnight Ride S1E8: Necromancer Streaming:  US: Hulu UK: Disney+

Eddy and Chris talk about what they've learned from their (very long) last season, a little bit about the mini-season they had in the middle, and what's coming up next. P.S., the podcast Eddy was trying to think of is called True Spies: https://spyscape.com/show/true-spies

Chris and Eddy save the best for last, on several levels. They invite Ariel Celeste to talk about Alan Moore (more), Joseph M. Newman, and the best spin-off of Watchmen, hands down. Episodes covered: S1E6: This Extraordinary Being S1E7: An Almost Religious Awe S1E8: A God Walks into Abar (NOT "A BAR" GOOGLE) Streaming:  US: Max UK: Nowhere. Eddy bought his episodes via Google Play/YouTube

Eddy and Chris talk about the Watchmen movie, and a fair bit about the graphic novel that it's based on to boot. Streaming:  US: Max UK: Netflix