Needs Some Introduction - Task / Alien Earth

'Dexter Resurrection' reaches a satisfying conclusion with this week's episode. Victor and Sona break it down and discuss all the fan service and plot-holes. First, Victor previews the upcoming 'Task' series on HBO Max and also reviews the new Spike Lee/Denzel Washington film 'Highest2Lowest' that premiers on AppleTV+. It's a bumpy film that eventually arrives at a fun conclusion.

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This week's episode of Alien:Earth is quite the opposite of last week, giving us lots of action. This could have served as an alternate pilot for a very different show. Victor and Darren discuss the surprising backstory to Morrow's deepened character and are rooting for the Eye-lien to be a good guy (or gal or it).

Also, Victor breaks down the summer movie box office now that the season has ended.

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Victor and Sona breakdown this tense (but funny) episode of Dexter. The walls are closing in on this kill room. But first, they react to a listener email and discuss how this season of Dexter enriches and/or contradicts our forensic profile of this killer. 

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In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor previews the new series 'Alien Earth' from FX on Hulu, touching on its themes of AI, humanity, and capitalism. He also recaps the penultimate episode of 'Smoke,' highlighting the intense scenes and shocking plot twists. Victor is joined by Darren to discuss the horror blockbuster 'Weapons,' directed by Zach Crager. They break down the film’s unique structure, ch...

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts break down the events of the sixth episode of Dexter, titled 'Cats and Mouse.' They discuss the confusion over the episode count and title, reflecting on the show's themes and character dynamics. The conversation includes insights into Dexter's interactions with other characters, such as blessing and Harrison, and an exploration of whether Dexter is truly a sociop...

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor and co-host Darren discuss the latest episode of the Apple TV series 'Smoke,' titled 'Whitewash Tombs.' They analyze the intense scenes featuring Taron Edgerton, focus on key plot points, and speculate about the upcoming episodes. Additionally, they review the show's layered narrative and its interconnected subplots. The duo also touch on other TV series and fil...

Victor and Sona break down the latest episode of the fun and funny Dexter sequel series Dexter: Resurrection. Before then, Victor recommends some movies you may want to catch up on, this week before getting into the episode breakdown.

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Victor and Darren return on the latest episode of 'Needs Some Introduction,' where they delve into their current TV show focus, 'Smoke' on Apple TV. The hosts discuss the unfolding events of 'Smoke' Episode 6, titled 'Manhood,' highlighting the humorous, intense, and emotional moments, including a scene that hints at a possible break in the show's fantastical narrative. The revealing investigation moments, captivating...

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts Victor and Sona delve into the third and fourth episodes of 'Dexter Resurrection.' They discuss their hiatus due to a family vacation and the excitement around breaking down two episodes at once. The conversation covers plot developments, including Dexter infiltrating a serial killer club, Harrison's moral struggles, and Dexter's evolving methods and risks. They a...

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts discuss the fifth episode of 'Smoke' along with other shows and movies they've been watching. They also address their recent break from covering the Dexter show due to personal commitments. This episode features an in-depth analysis of the themes and character developments in 'Smoke,' particularly the chaos surrounding Dave and the shocking events that unfold. Add...

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor, along with co-host Darren, delve into episode 4, titled 'Strawberry,' of the Apple TV series 'Smoke.' They analyze the episode's complex narrative, exploring the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Victor emphasizes his theory that much of what we see may be fabricated from the protagonist Dave's book. Key moments discussed include Dave's inappropriate b...

In this episode of Needs Some Introduction, hosts Victor and Sona delve into the first two episodes of Dexter Resurrection on Showtime/Paramount Plus. They discuss the show's confusing production origins, the return of Dexter as he navigates his relationship with his son Harrison in New York City, and the introduction of a new ride-share serial killer. They also touch on the themes of character evolution, compare Dext...