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Dave and Wayne
A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
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Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 405 Beforeigners S01E05
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the HBOMax series Beforeigners, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the introduction of the mysterious character who seems determined to assist Lars in his quest to learn the truth behind the killings of the temporal migrant. Is he real and a figment of Lars’ imagination? Now that Tore Hund appears to remember his past, will Urd push him in a more confrontational direction?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave enjoys the HBOMax dark comedy Made For Love starring Cristin Milioti/Ray Romano. Wayne successfully completes his run with Plebs but is less enthusiastic about The Witcher.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands finally looks into lacrosse, and Ben Mason’s Facebook post regarding Maddie’s teeth comes up for discussion.
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Episode Grade: A-

Apr 16, 2021 • 54min
Episode 404 Beforeigners S01E04
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the HBOMax series Beforeigners, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the reveal that time travel to the past may, in fact, be possible. The relationship between Gregers and Lars grows closer, and we also take a look at Alfhildr’s willingness to ask for help when required.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finally gets around to the TNT original series The Alienist, and Wayne finds a hidden gem in the UK comedy series Plebs.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands talks about his journey with season 2 of Dark Angel and the only season of Birds of Prey.
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Episode Grade: A-

Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 403 Beforeigners S01E03
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the HBOMax series Beforeigners, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the significance of the 19th century hacker/ninja woman who takes down Navn and breaks into Alfhildr’s computer. However, it’s Urd and Alfhildr’s acknowledgement that Tore Hund is alive and well in the present that proves the most compelling as we wait to see if they put the raiding, pillaging band back together.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne checks out the Netflix film La Revolution and the little known Nic Cage project Next. Dave talks about the Netflix series The Serpent starring Jenna Coleman and the HBOMax show The Missing.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands mentions the allusions/references regarding Amanda Tapping’s characters in Sanctuary and Stargate SG-1.
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Episode Grade: Dave A- Wayne B+

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 15min
Episode 402 Beforeigners S01E02
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the HBOMax series Beforeigners, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the consequences of Alfhidr's shieldmaiden past and her ability to successfully navigate the intricacies of 21st century life. How much of our disbelief should we be required to suspend relative to Navn’s ability to put together a complex crime syndicate? Wayne offers up another edition of Project X and looks at some of the historical details pertinent to the episode.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave speaks highly of the UK detective series DCI Banks and less so of his experience with The Lost Pirate Kingdom. Wayne sings the praises of the Japanese thriller Alice in Borderland.
In Listener Feedback, we discuss comments from David Haworth, Tobias from Oslo, and Fred from the Netherlands.
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Episode Grade: A-

Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 401 Beforeigners S01E01
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we begin our journey with the HBO Nordic science fiction series Beforeigners, currently airing on HBOMax in the United States. We discuss premise and whether or not the overall arc could be allegorical and dive into some of the metaphorical elements of the episode. Wayne also brings back Project X with a brief rundown of the Norwegian rite of passage embedded in the episode.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave talks about two Netflix series: Formula 1: The Drive to Survive and The Lost Pirate Kingdom. Wayne talks less glowingly about the new Justice League movie which clocks in at four hours.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands has issues with the overall premise of Beforeigners.
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Episode Grade: B+

Mar 19, 2021 • 53min
Episode 400 Stargate SG-1 S02E01 The Serpent's Lair
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we debate whether or not Apophis and Klorel die in the explosion of the two ships. Does the show and SG-1 need a new foe or can the Goa’uld threat continue to play well through subsequent seasons? And who is the most hated internal threat facing Stargate Command: Senator Kinsey, Colonel Maybourne, or Lt. Colonel Samuels?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave adds Croatia to his list of international shows with the HBO Europe crime drama Success. Wayne completes his rewatch of the entire Star Trek movie catalog.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands laments the fact that we don’t see Senator Kinsey admit he was wrong all along.
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Episode Grade: A

Mar 12, 2021 • 55min
Episode 399 Stargate SG-1 S01E21 Within the Serpent's Grasp
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we consider the drawbacks of employing a sharply drawn cliffhanger that forces viewers to wait months for a resolution, but praise the gut wrenching decisions the characters have to make. Will O’Neill recover emotionally after being forced to take out Skaara? But more importantly, how will SG-1 escape what appears to be the mother of all suicide missions?
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues to be amused with Letterkenny, but doesn’t understand the hate directed at Star Trek Into Darkness. Dave dives into yet another UK crime drama with the ultra dark Whitechapel.
To gather some context into our feelings about the film, journey back into the SFTVR vault and check out Episode 50, the October 17, 2013 discussion of Star Trek Into Darkness.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands continues to work his way through the Amanda Tapping led genre show Sanctuary.
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Episode Grade: A-

Mar 5, 2021 • 42min
Episode 398 Stargate SG-1 S01E20 Politics
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we come to terms with the fact that the first season’s penultimate episode falls far short of the established quality we’ve encountered to this point. Though Senator Kinsey comes off as a bit of a jerk, we acknowledge that he has a point questioning the expense and danger of a program like Stargate Command. And like many politicians, his antics seem to be more about him and his lack of foresight than the actual danger posed by Goa'uld.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave works his way through season 2 of A Discovery of Witches and sees promise in the German Netflix post-apocalyptic tale Tribes of Europa. Wayne sings the praises of the Korean scifi series Space Sweepers.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands gives the episode his lowest grade of the season.
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Episode Grade: Dave C+ Wayne C

Feb 26, 2021 • 48min
Episode 397 Stargate SG-1 S01E19 There But For the Grace of God
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the introduction and confirmation of the multiverse theory as Daniel Jackson finds himself in an odd situation. Familiar, yet unfamiliar. Do the leaders of SGC 2 too easily follow Jackson’s request to sacrifice themselves to enable him to save his world?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave is currently watching C.B. Strike, a British crime drama that follows private investigator Cormoran Strike and his assistant and partner Robin Ellacott. The mini-series draws from four Strike novels written by Robert Galbraith aka J. K. Rowling. Having completed his rewatch of the Star Trek films with the original cast, Wayne looks forward to another interaction with the J. J. Abrams offerings. He also talks highly of Letterkenny.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands continues working his way through Sanctuary, but questions the decision of the alternate SGC to sacrifice itself for Daniel Jackson’s timeline.
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Episode Grade: A

Feb 19, 2021 • 57min
Episode 396 Stargate SG-1 S01E18 Tin Man
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis of the classic military science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and our listener feedback.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss moral and ethical considerations as man and machine grow closer together and begin to overlap. In one of the more significant plot developments, the clones of Carter, O’Neill, and Daniel Jackson remain on Altair with Harlen setting up a potential return visit.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne brings up the mystery, supernatural thriller 30 Coins, and Dave takes a break from television watching to check out the Netflix film The Dig.
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands addresses the cloning carried out by Harlen, and provides us with a handy chart examining international grading systems..
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Episode Grade: Dave B+ Wayne B