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Outlander Cast: 7.01 – “A Life Well Lost”

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review the Outlander season 7 premiere – episode 7.01 ” A Life Well Lost”.

In this episode, we discuss how Jamie finally has to make a real choice and what that means about his character, why Mark Lewis Jones is the adult at the table, and why William is now a Jedi…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.06 – “Crown Jewels” | SERIES FINALE

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.06- “Crown Jewels”.

In this episode we discuss how Shonda threaded the needle with Brimsley and Reynolds, if the choices each of our characters make carry enough emotional weight in the narrative, and why Blake was a sobbing mess by the end…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.05 – “Gardens In Bloom”

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.05- “Gardens In Bloom”.

In this episode, we discuss the differences of intent when crafting a story, why we feel a little icky about the Lord Ledger/ Danbury relationship, and Mary’s genius brain for marketing.

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Queen Charlotte: 1.04 – Holding The King

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.04- “Holding The King”.

In this episode, we discuss why Blake loves flashy filmmaking, why the character of Dr. Monro works in this context, and why one of our kids went missing mid recording!

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Queen Charlotte: 1.03 – “Even Days”

Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.03- “Even Days”.

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.03- “Even Days”.

In this episode, we discuss why the Venus scene works, the tonality of Lord Danbury’s death, and why our cat is assaulting Mary…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.02 – “Honeymoon Bliss”

Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.02- “Honeymoon Bliss”.

In this episode, we discuss whether or not Queen Charlotte the show is the “anti-Bridgerton”, the different visual language between timelines, and why  Blake thinks that the actor who plays the king is the lovechild of Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 6 – The Noble And Most Ancient House Of Black | The Order Of The Phoenix

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 6 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Noble And Most Ancient House Of Black.

In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss why the struggle and motivation revealed in this chapter make Sirius a great character, the plot being very simple for a reason, and why Mary couldn’t help but do the Different Perspective RIGHT AWAY. 

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Outlander Cast: Season 7 Full Trailer Breakdown & Analysis

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Outlander season 7 trailer.

In this episode, we discuss the natural arc and narrative of trailers, a newly cinematic look, an update on the WGA strike and the effect it might have on Outlander, the Lord John gift giving extravaganza, and why Blake thinks a certain character is totally going back to the future by the end of the season.

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The Potterverse: Chapter 5 – The Order Of The Phoenix | The Order Of The Phoenix

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 5 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Order Of The Phoenix.

In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the need for tonal balance and characters like Tonks, the implications behind the decisions made for Harry by his Godfather and his adoptive mother, and why Blake LOVES the idea of a bow on a brand new car….

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Queen Charlotte: 1.01 – A Queen To Be

Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.01- “The Queen To Be”.

In this episode, we chat about why the show doesn’t care about what you think about it’s historical accuracy and why thats a good thing, why the character Queen Charlotte is very different, but also very much the same in both timelines, and Mary has a fantastic prediction about the royal family within the Bridgerton-verse. 

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