This week's episode kicks off with the crew discussing the troubling sexual abuse allegations against Neil Gaiman. The team dives into their thoughts on the fallout, including the swift decision by several comic book companies and movie studios to sever ties with him.
Next, the conversation shifts to the recent resurgence of Universal Monsters across various entertainment platforms, including TV, movies, and comics. The hosts share their theories on why these iconic creatures are making a comeback after so many years.
The discussion then turns to Hulu's upcoming Alien series, Alien: Earth, set to premiere this summer. After learning the premise, the team shares their predictions on whether the show will be a hit or miss, and explores how it fits within the broader Alien movie canon.
To close out the episode, the hosts weigh in on the "Question of the Week"— Name a horror, sci-fi, or fantasy film whose ending completely took you by surprise.
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