The Penguin Episode 3 Shines, Joker 2 Disappoints, Agatha Episode 4 Underwhelms & More TV Insights

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Greetings, nerds! This week, Sarah Belmont and Will Polk kick off the episode by reminiscing about the recent premiere of "Superman and Lois" and the decade milestone of "The Flash." They dive into the bittersweet feelings surrounding these events and the social media buzz accompanying them. (0:00)

Next, Sarah and Will delve into the box office performance of "Joker 2," discussing the film's lackluster reception and marketing. Sarah shares her spoiler-free thoughts on the movie, highlighting its missed opportunity by not focusing on Harley Quinn's perspective. She critiques the film's execution and reflects on the potential it had. (2:00)

Sarah then transitions to her latest binge-watch, "Tell Me Lies" on Hulu, describing it as an R-rated version of classic teen dramas. She shares her frustrations with the main character, Lucy, and her thoughts on the show's narrative structure and character development. (9:45)

In comic book shows, the duo breaks down episode four of "Agatha All Along." They discuss the show's template elements and the intriguing character dynamics, particularly between Agatha and Rio. They speculate on the potential twists and turns in the storyline. (14:40)

Finally, they discuss "The Penguin," episode three, exploring the complexities of Vic's character and the unfolding power dynamics in Gotham. They analyze the narrative structure and the potential alliances forming between characters like Sophia and Nadia. (24:10)

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