SciFi TV Rewatch

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the appearance of Zoe and her possible impact on the group dynamic should Townes read her in on the activities of Team Henry. More puzzling, however, is Lucas’ stunning admission and proposal regarding Henry and her role moving forward. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s hooked on the FX/Hulu series Devs but still finds time to watch the Australian drama Offspring with his wife. Wayne zeroes in on the new season of Westworld.  In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders about Henry’s reaction to Lucas’ pronouncement and whether she’s even more afraid of him than before. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne B+

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the evolving relationships in “Seven of Hearts,” an episode which forces Henry to accept that Nikolai is truly trying to help her evade the people who want to explore her powers. The Mennonite story arc continues to flounder, and Anna doggedly pursues new leads. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave opts for a tip-of-the-week and goes off on a mini-rant about people ignoring CDC social distancing recommendations in the fight against COVID-19. Taking a more traditional approach, Wayne follows up with his thoughts about Altered Carbon’s second season. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands keeps us up-to-date with the Coronavirus in his country and the lost opportunity for a one-on-one with Captain Kirk. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne B  

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the awakening several of the characters contend with in “Crossing the Threshold,” an episode which forces Henry, Jenna, and Townes to acknowledge the dangerous world in which they find themselves. More to the point, however, is whether Nikolai is preparing Henry to escape the clutches of his “sister,” or stay under the radar to avoid getting caught up in her horrific experiments. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave continues with the HBO series The New Pope, and both hosts talk a bit about the third season of the German Netflix series Babylon Berlin and its connections to Dark. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions Nikolai’s feelings toward Henry and keeps us posted on his connection to the Coronavirus. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-  

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the rare bottle episode that provides a detailed view of Nikolai’s origin story and the connections he has to the woman running the teleportation tests. We also examine the conclusion of Doctor Who Series 12 and the meaning of The Master’s revelation of the birth of the Time Lords. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave gets caught up in motorsport as Netflix drops season two of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Wayne takes an emotional journey with Jordan Peele’s Hunters before making his way through Altered Carbon and Babylon Berlin. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether our new found connections to Nikolai are merely setting us up for disappointment down the road. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Henry’s behavior toward and relationship with her mother during their road trip to Massachusetts. Leaving no stone unturned, Nikolai learns that Henry travels to Sri Lanka, and we consider, as does he, how much of a threat Anna Hulce poses to Henry and her power. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave reassesses season two of Lost in Space and admits that on some levels he was wrong to dismiss some of its plot points. Wayne rewatches the first season of Altered Carbon in anticipation of its S2 release on Netflix.  In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands points out that a number of shows he’s currently watching are exploring the theme of parents losing connections with their children. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne B

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the introduction of Nikolai into Henry’s life and her resistance to accepting the help he offers. We get a glimpse into the shadow organization that’s conducting clandestine tests that require advanced teleporters, and it appears Henry has become even more important than previously thought. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave gets caught up on The Magicians Season 5, catches the Season 5 premiere of Outlander, and looks forward to the second season of Altered Carbon. Wayne can’t wait for the next season of Lost in Space and reminds Dave why it’s necessary to have the characters move from one crisis to the next. In Listener Feedback, Richard checks in and explains how Impulse led him to binge watch Impulse in three days, and Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Lucas’ penance is really enough considering he murdered Amos Miller. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the season two premiere titled “Mind on Fire.” In the aftermath of the incident with Bill Boone, Cleo, and Henry, Henry faces the realization that her life has irrevocably changed beyond anything she could imagine. But it’s not only Henry that must accept the ramifications of what’s happened. Jenna and Townes face their own demons, but it’s Henry’s dream sequence that raises the most questions. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave binged the Netflix series The Stranger starring Killjoys alum Hannah John-Kamen and Anthony Head who portrayed Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After Dave’s alert last week, Wayne is nearly caught up with the current season of The Magicians.  In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands explains why he prefers leaving feedback rather than soliciting it.  Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: B+  

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the season one finale in which Henry must now confront individuals who are beginning to realize the powers she possesses. Nikolai returns but it’s still unclear whether he’s here to help Henry or turn her over to a dark corporation.  In our What We're Watching segment, Dave talks about his recent penchant for YouTube content providers including consumer right to repair advocate Louis Rossman and technology mavens Luke Miani and Sara Deitchy. Wayne brings up one of the most intriguing episodes of the Jodie Whittaker Doctor Who era. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks whether the showrunner knew she had a second season before giving viewers a huge cliffhanger.  Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne B+  

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the showdown between Bill Boone and Jeremiah Miller and whether Lucas begins a redemption arc after releasing Cleo. Of course, the episode’s final scene in which Henry saves Clay’s life by teleporting him from the burning house to the safety of her bedroom puts her in a precarious situation now that she has to explain what just happened. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave explains his journey discovering the pop music phenomenon Billie Eilish and vows to watch something with Kristen Stewart. Wayne continues with The Americans but still makes time for the 2019 films Blinded by the Light and Terminator: Dark Fate. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands points out two actor connections with The Expanse. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne A-  

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback.  This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the significance of Henry’s visions during her seizure driven coma and her mother’s admissions regarding her less than stellar parenting. The teleportation narrative gathers steam as Nikolai enters the picture, and Jenna steps up to protect Henry from the man who knows all about her special superhero powers.  In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s experience with the third episode of Doctor Who leaves him in a ranting mood. Wayne takes advantage of the public library and plows through the first three John Wick movies, enjoying them enough to go to Amazon to order the Bluray versions. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands prepares for the release of Star Trek: Picard, and warns Wayne of the icky teen sex in the second season of Sex Education.  Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-