Murderbot Is Fine, Everyone Else Is Screwed
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dig into episode 4 of Murderbot, where everyone’s favorite emotionally repressed robot finally snaps—soap opera hallucinations included. Then it’s time to kick off Movie Summer 2025 with early buzz (and warning signs) around Superman and Fantastic Four, plus some movie messiness that smells like panic reshoots. And finally, we take a steel chair to WWE’s latest release spree—R-Truth, Carlito, and maybe even The Miz? Say it ain’t so.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07 WWE Releases: 7:40 Murderbot: 25.25 2025 Summer Movies: 35:15
WWE Releases
WWE Releases Veterans R-Truth And Carlito https://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-releases-veterans-r-truth-and-carlito
Murderbot – Episode 4: “Escape Velocity Protocol” (Apple TV+)
Summary: In this intense installment, Murderbot is captured by a rogue SecUnit and fitted with a control module designed to override its autonomy. As the reprogramming takes hold, Murderbot experiences disorienting hallucinations, including scenes from its favorite soap opera, Sanctuary Moon. Dr. Mensah intervenes, rescuing Murderbot with the help of her team. However, realizing the danger it poses under the influence of the override, Murderbot makes a drastic decision to protect its human companions.  Director: Toa Fraser  Writers: Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz  Cast: • Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot • Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah • Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee • Akshay Khanna as Ratthi • Tattiawna Jones as Arada     Airdate: May 30, 2025
Rating: Out of 5 dramatic self-sacrifice that left us questioning the nature of free will in AI.  Darryl: 3/5 Brian 3.05/5
Summer Movies
June: – From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – 28 Years Later – How to Train Your Dragon – Dogma: Resurrected (re-release Fuck YOU Harvey!) – F1 – Megan 2.0 July – Jurassic Word: Rebirth – Superman – Fantastic Four: First Steps August – Shin Godzilla – Nobody 2 – Weapons – The Toxic Avenger – Eden
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