Needs Some Introduction
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'Nocturne' Ep. 3 + 'Book of Mormon', 'Blue Ruin', and New York Docs
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‘The Pitt’, 'Euphoria', ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ and all your latest TV addictions. https://letterboxd.com/needsintro/Deep dives into your favorite showsMailto:[email protected] recommend music, movies and TV and discuss current TV shows in depth.We appreciate any fandom, so let us know what topic you may want to learn more about.
Episodes
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- 'Nocturne' Ep. 3 + 'Book of Mormon', 'Blue Ruin', and New York Docs · 1 h 1 min · Season 25 Episode 4Victor and Darren discuss episode three of Apple TV+ thriller Nocturne, noting its popularity and strong ratings while debating the show’s stylish direction, confusing mysteries…
- 'Dexter: Resurrection' Episode 2 - Midlife Crisis, Legacy, and Too Many Killers · 1 h 8 min · Season 25 Episode 3Victor and Sona open with brief reactions to U.S. election results, volatile stock market moves tied to AI, and how they think about retirement amid potential bubbles, then shift…
- 'Nocturne' Episode 1 and 2 + 'Wildwood' and Patrick Stewart in 'Green Room' · 1 h 2 min · Season 25 Episode 2In this episode, Darren and I catch up on Halloween and dive into what we’ve been watching. We talk costumes and trick-or-treating, what the kids dressed as, and the costumes we…
- 'Dexter Resurrection' S2 Premiere: Midlife Crisis, Ghostly Consciences, and the New Five Borough Killer · 58 min · Season 25 Episode 1Guess who's back, back again? Dexter's back, tell a friend.
- 'Clayface' Spoiler Conversation plus 'Carrie' Renewed for Season 2 and more 'Crystal Lake' · 1 h 9 min · Season 24 Episode 27Another horror roundup before the holiday. Next week we have a new season of Dexter and Nocturne.
- 'You Can See Everything', 'Whalefall' + 'Carrie' Finale & 'Crystal Lake' · 50 min · Season 24 Episode 26Darren and I kick off a spooky-season episode of Need Some Introduction by discussing what we’ve been watching, including Darren finishing Carrie, catching up on the Peacock/A24…
- 'War' (Ep. 3) Check-In: Slow Burn Stakes, Johnny the Mole, and 'Dexter' Preview · 55 min · Season 24 Episode 25In this episode, we’re back on Needs Some Introduction to check in on HBO Max/BBC’s War through episode three, with Sona returning after a tough couple of weeks that included…
- Mike Flanagan’s 'Carrie' Adaptation (Eps 1–5) + Catching Up: Lanterns Finale Reactions · 1 h 0 min · Season 24 Episode 24We get into the first 5 episodes of Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' adaptation, the mostly good and the bad.
- 'Last Seen' Finale and Thoughts on 'East of Eden' · 1 h 2 min · Season 24 Episode 23We recap and review the season finale of Apple TV’s Australian thriller Last Seen, along with a few digressions on fall foliage trips and upcoming podcast plans. We discuss…
- 'Lanterns' Season 1 Finale: Halograms and Secrets Revealed · 1 h 17 min · Season 24 Episode 22Victor welcomes Alan as guest co-host on Needs Some Introduction to discuss the Season 1 finale of HBO Max’s Lanterns, while noting Darren is on vacation and previewing upcoming…
- 'Last Seen' Episode 5: Flashbacks, Moral Lines, and a Dangerous Next Move · 1 h 6 min · Season 24 Episode 21In this episode of Needs Some Introduction, we check in on the nor’easter, preview upcoming coverage of HBO Max’s War and the Lanterns finale, and note the Montclair Film…
- Lanterns’ Penultimate Episode, 'PrimeTime' vs. 'Predators', and 'Mobland' · 1 h 11 min · Season 24 Episode 20Lanterns approaches it's conclusion plus Primetime, and Avengers rerelease.
- 'Last Seen' Ep. 4 “The Truth” + Sona watched 'Widow's Bay' and Family TV Recommendations · 1 h 38 min · Season 24 Episode 19We recap and discuss “The Truth,” episode four of Last Seen, including how the show keeps suspense high while answering questions quickly, and we debate frustrations with Ian’s…
- 'Lanterns' Episode 6 “Bad Optics” , Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' + 'Reacher' Finale & 'MobLand' S2 Premiere · 1 h 36 min · Season 24 Episode 18Victor previews a packed “Need Some Introduction” episode covering Lanterns, Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film, the MobLand Season 2 premiere, and the Reacher season finale…
- 'Last Seen' Episode 3 “The Lie” + Emmy Chat, and What’s Next on the Podcast · 1 h 4 min · Season 24 Episode 17Last Seen continues, apace. We are quickly moving through the plot in surprising ways. We anticipate the flashback episode that provides all that context.
- 'Lanterns' Episode 5 “Lights Out” + 'Reacher' Thoughts and TV/Movie Catch‑Up · 1 h 7 min · Season 24 Episode 16Lanterns hits a new peak of entertainment and really feels like a sci-fi noir. The plot seems to resolve but there are so many remaining mysteries.
- 'Last Seen' (Apple TV+) Episodes 1–2 Plus: Rewatching 'The Sopranos' · 1 h 19 min · Season 24 Episode 15In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we discuss the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s six-episode Australian series Last Seen (often mistakenly called “Last Call”)…
- 'Lanterns' Episode 4: "The Weenie", a Deepening Conspiracy Emerges · 59 min · Season 24 Episode 14Lanterns hits its stride with a mysterious episode 4. This is all set up for a thrilling episode 5 to come.
- 'Lanterns’ Episode 3: John Stewart's Origin + 'Reacher' Nears the Finale · 1 h 9 min · Season 24 Episode 13It's Reacher and Lanters, again, this week. Plus we discuss upcoming shows.
- 'Furious' Season Finale: “Hart Island” (and Season 2 Announcement) + Upcoming Show Coverage · 1 h 9 min · Season 24 Episode 12In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we break down the season one finale of Furious, “Heart Island,” and react to Hulu renewing the series for season two—apparently decided…
- 'Lanterns' Episode 2 Heats Up, Reacher’s Femme Fatale Twist, + 'Motor City', 'Don’t Say Good Luck' · 1 h 11 min · Season 24 Episode 11Victor and Darren check in on what they’ve been watching, then break down Reacher and HBO Max’s Lanterns episode 2. They discuss Reacher’s latest twists—especially the reveal…
- 'Furious' S1E7 “Some Days It Don’t Come Easy” + Sopranos Rewatch, 'Adults' S2 · 1 h 30 min · Season 24 Episode 10We have nearly reached our destination. But where is that exactly? When will the Fury's converge?
- 'Lucky' Finale, 'The End of Oak Street' Praise, and HBO’s 'Lanterns' Debut + 'Reacher' · 1 h 1 min · Season 24 Episode 9'Lucky' gets lucky again in this season finale. Plus we talk about a whole bunch of other things we have been watching.
- 'Furious' - "They Make a Noise Like Feathers" (Episode 6) · 1 h 5 min · Season 24 Episode 8Nora knows 'Waiting for Godot'. This series just seems to get better each week.
- 'Lucky' Nears the Finale: Olyphant’s Origin Story, + 'Reacher' Season 4 and 'Leviticus' · 1 h 8 min · Season 24 Episode 7Well, Here we are. With one episode to go, the show provides it's best episode.
- 'Furious' Episode 5 “Pick a Sticker” + Movie Recommendations from the Patreons · 1 h 6 min · Season 24 Episode 6Furious keeps getting better. This is a gripping episode.
- 'Lucky' Episode 5 + 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' AND Spider-Man Rankings · 1 h 32 min · Season 24 Episode 5We rank the Spider Man films and we put a Lucky recap right in the middle.
- 'Furious' Episode 4 “Flash Flood”, Medusa/Dickinson Themes, and Nora’s Buried Case + 'Spider-Man' · 1 h 22 min · Season 24 Episode 4We break down the latest episode of Furion on Hulu and Disney. When it rains it pours, as they say and we get a Flash Flood of information.
- 'Cape Fear' Season Finale (Finally): “The Executioners” (and Updates on 'Furious') · 1 h 11 min · Season 24 Episode 3We break down the season finale of Apple TV’s Cape Fear, “The Executioners,” and question why it’s labeled a season—not series—finale. We also share quick notes on our new FX…
- 'Lucky' Ep. 3–4 + Comic-Con News, and Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' Rankings · 1 h 7 min · Season 24 Episode 2Darren and I discuss lots of entertainment news before breaking down the latest episode of AppleTV's 'Lucky'.
- 'Furious' (Hulu) Episodes 1–3 Breakdown: Medusa, Trauma, and a Growing Conspiracy · 1 h 43 min · Season 24 Episode 1The net is already tightening by episode 3 but the criminal is the one leaving the clues. Who is the "Cat" and who is the mouse?
- Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey': IMAX Impressions, Box Office Phenomenon, and Spoiler-Filled Breakdown · 1 h 6 min · Season 23 Episode 16We discuss the giant banquet that is 'The Odyssey', all the good and the bad. It is certainly a feast for the senses even if it beats you senseless.
- 'Cape Fear' Ep. 9 “The Scar”, Plus: 'Furious', 'Lucky', and 'Ride or Die' · 1 h 3 min · Season 23 Episode 15Victor and Sona referee the latest Jerry Springer-adjacent episode of Cape Fear. Will be ever find out what all that Santeria imagery was about? Will anyone ever find Neveah's…
- 'Cape Fear' Episode 8: "Los Tiempos De Dios Son Perfectos" · 57 min · Season 23 Episode 14A catch-all conversation covering episodes 7 and 8, with a title that translates to "God's timing is perfect." Sona joins to talk about the show finally narrowing its focus to…
- 'Lucky' Episodes 1 and 2 (AppleTV) + Summer Streaming Guide · 58 min · Season 23 Episode 13Victor flies solo this week (Darren's on vacation) for a mid-summer catch-up: a big batch of streaming recommendations you may have missed, plus a first look at the new Apple TV+…
- 'Cape Fear' Recap (“Mongrel”) and a 'Gone Girl' Rewatch · 1 h 21 min · Season 23 Episode 12In this episode of Need Some Introduction, I recap the latest Cape Fear episode “Mongrel,” describing escalating chaos around Zach’s drug use, Navia’s threats, Tom’s…
- Christopher Nolan Rankings (Worst to First) + Emmy Nominations Reaction · 1 h 15 min · Season 23 Episode 11We count down all the Christopher Nolan films and rank them. It's a surprising amount of overlap and divergence (apropos of Nolan) but first we react to the Emmy Nominations.
- 'Cape Fear' Episodes 5–6: LSD Iced Tea, a Possum in the Wall, and What Even Is This Show? · 1 h 22 min · Season 23 Episode 10Neveah may have been bitten by that possum and these folks are way to calm about the possible drugging and brainwashing of their children.
- 'The Agency' Finale (Eps 7-10): Pawns, Moles, and a King Sacrifice · 1 h 18 min · Season 23 Episode 9There better be a new season because this cliffhanger is killing me. At least we can watch Le Bureau (also on Paramount Plus) if we can't get this version.
- 'The Bear' Final Season Breakdown (Episodes 5–8): Caramel Candles, Chaos Service, and Carmy’s Next Move · 1 h 20 min · Season 23 Episode 8Did Carmy quit being a chef for real? We try and figure it out.
- 'The Bear' Final Season (Episodes 1–4): Too Much Setup, Then a Great Pivot · 1 h 4 min · Season 23 Episode 7In this episode of Need Some Introduction, Sona and I recap and react to the first four episodes of the eight-episode final season of The Bear, discussing the unusual release…
- 'The Agency' Season 2 Binge Check-In (Episodes 1–6): Double Agents, Mole Hunts, and World Cup Hydration Breaks · 1 h 21 min · Season 23 Episode 6Darren still agreed to talk to me this week despite the Australian team defeat. We talk about the first 6 episodes of the Paramount+ series 'The Agency'. Why does it have to be a…
- 'Cape Fear' Episode 4 "Pierced" Plus: 'The Bear' "Gary" and Knicks Fever, World Cup · 1 h 34 min · Season 23 Episode 5The Knicks did it! Now its on to the World Cup and a potential rivalry with Australia (and Darren). Then we preview the final season of 'The Bear' (for real, this time) by…
- 'Widow’s Bay' Finale Breakdown, Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' and What’s Next: 'The Agency' & 'The Bear' · 1 h 21 min · Season 23 Episode 4So we have arrived at the end of the season and most of our island friends survived. The stakes couldn't be higher for season 2, however. I hope it comes sooner rather than later.
- 'Cape Fear' Episode 3 “Phantom Sensations”: Tech Paranoia and a Surprise Guest Star · 1 h 13 min · Season 23 Episode 3Juliette Lewis must be carrying around the VHS players that she brought with her from the 'Yellowjackets' set. Those are hard to come by now days.
- 'Widow’s Bay' Episode 9 “Emergency Shelter” + 'Backrooms' · 1 h 9 min · Season 23 Episode 2Have we truly found the ONLY surviving Warren? We have to wait until next week for that answer. Pull up a chair, Rosemary needs all of our attention.
- 'Cape Fear' Episodes 1 and 2 Review and Recap · 1 h 46 min · Season 23 Episode 1Hang on you your fingers and toes, everyone. We are headed on a dark ride down to Cape Fear. How does this star-studded adaptation compare to previous versions? It's a mixed bag…
- 'Your Friends & Neighbors' S2 Finale + 'Cape Fear' Preview · 1 h 0 min · Season 22 Episode 23Sona liked this more than me. Coop finally wonders what is the cost of trying to keep up with the Jones's.
- 'Widow’s Bay' Episode 8 'Your Baggage' (Plus Darren's 'Euphoria' Finale Reactions and the Rise of Backrooms/Obsession) · 1 h 19 min · Season 22 Episode 22We finally get our slasher episode and it is a silly and scary as we expected. Tom makes a breakthrough with Evan. Btw, What's in the Basement!?
- 'Euphoria' Series Finale Breakdown + 10 Thoughts on the Finale of 'Half Man' · 1 h 5 min · Season 22 Episode 21Was 'Half Man' too much? Was the 'Euphoria' finale too little AND too much? I share my opinions.
