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In the best episode of the season as of yet, Daredevil: Born Again is taking the gloves off as Bullseye gets his target practice on and he is relentless! Everyone is starting to get sick of Fisk, Mr. Charles included. Vanessa isn't a good listener, Sheila still making faces, BB is getting sloppier, and Matt finally shows up at a church (for info, no recompense). Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Maul is back and he's doing what he does best: getting revenge on his enemies. We're on the planet Janix and the criminal underworld is moving heavy work. Maul is moving like a methodical, thoughtful Sith as he tries to draw out his enemies. We also have a Jedi and Padawan that are vagabonds living in squalor, Maul feels he can take advantage of a young mind to further his exploits. This gritty and violent series is more in line with the Clone Wars and it's looking like Maul, a couple of Zabraks, and the remaining Mauldalorians are going to wreak havoc on Janix.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In this double episode drop of Daredevil Born Again, we have a plethora of plots vying for screen time. We question the direction of the female characters, whether the tone of the show is clear, and if the series should have been a binge drop. Drop your thoughts in the comments.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back and Matt Murdock is dead, alive, or missing at this juncture. Mayor Fisk is doing his best DJT impersonation, AVTF is looking very similar to a certain real life below freezing organization, PTSD abounds, and Matt is still keeping his proverbial eyes on the prize, as Karen is still in the city. In the comments, let us know your favorite moment from the episode. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In the literally explosive season finale of Paradise season two, some plot lines resolve, while others stay alive. We find out about Alex, Sinatra finds peace, time dilations, bloody noses, some dramatic saves, dramatic deaths, and in-show predictions being made. Let us know in the comments what are your prediction for season three?Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In penultimate episode of Paradise season two, episode seven sees the ending of our time with Gary, Teri as our black woman that saves the day, Jane with too much dip on her chip, Sinatra and Link link up (maybe a reunion of sorts), important people kids doing shenanigans, important people doing shenanigans, and President Cal Bradford was actually a prophet.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Ryan Gossling stars in Project Hail Mary, a space adventure about a man who is outward brilliance and inward cowardice are at odds with each other. I don't really wanna say too much about it, because the actual premise feels like a spoiler. If you have seen it, tells us your rating out of 10.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

While Gary is trying to throw Xavier off the scent of his wife, we take a peak into the past and look at the life of a psychopath a.k.a., Jane. She started life as a prophecy that hast yet to be fulfilled, a daughter to a wayward mother, and a person who lives her life longing for the love of a maternal figure. Xavier and Teri's baby girl is getting impatient, while Robinson tries to protect a very disrespectful Jeremy from himself.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In another world building episode of the people outside of Paradise, we find Gary trying to live the fantasy he never could when it wasn't the apocalypse. Teri has to exercise healthy boundaries, Xavier don't trust Gary, Ennis is a jerk (maybe), Link's disciples show up, and then there's a kid named Bean. Paradise season 2 is shaping up to be the first season, but focusing on the people outside of the bunker. Who else would you like to know more about as we enter the home stretch for this season?Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In season two, episode four of Paradise on Hulu, we have a healed up Xavier and Annie on the road to Atlanta to find his wife. Back in the bunker, the convoy comes a knockin' and we get a flashback that gives us further insight into Xavier. The TUFR Question for this episode is what's up with the foggy visions into the future from both Alex and Xavier? Give us your best answer and predictions in the comments!Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Paradise on Hulu Season 2 dropped a three episode premiere and soooooooo much happened. We get a look at our new antagonist, our hero Collins gets in a bit of a predicament on his way to Atlanta, Sinatra wakes up not the president anymore and Paradise looks a lot like present time America irl. In the comments, give us your best theory about anything that happens in any of the three episodes.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In the finale of season one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: A Hedge Knight, everyone has some decisions to make. Egg decides whether he has Targaryen blood running hot in his veins, Raymun Fossaway chooses a new relationship, Lyonel Baratheon is happy with a decision that was made, and Maekar is sad about all four of the living decisions he's fathered. On a scale of 1-10, how successful has this series been to you.We see yall that just joined and welcome to The Westerbros! Be sure to check the rest of our Game of Thrones related episodes.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Dealing with the ramifications of striking a prince, Dunc finds himself in the dungeon contemplating his fate and Egg's betrayal. Daeron does not want to run the fair one and invokes a rule only a lover of rules would appreciate. Egg profusely apologizes, the Fossoways have a rotten apple in the bunch, some old and injured knights want to fight, and our favorite Baratheon (Lyonel) shows up for the Dunc just for the love of the game.We see yall that just joined and welcome to The Westerbros! Be sure to check the rest of our Game of Thrones related episodes.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Dealing with the ramifications of striking a prince, Dunc finds himself in the dungeon contemplating his fate and Egg's betrayal. Daeron does not want to run the fair one and invokes a rule only a lover of rules would appreciate. Egg profusely apologizes, the Fossoways have a rotten apple in the bunch, some old and injured knights want to fight, and our favorite Baratheon (Lyonel) shows up for the Dunc just for the love of the game.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In this episode of Dunk and Egg, we find our protagonist simultaneously figuring out both of their worlds. Dunk is propositioned to do some point shaving, while Egg is trying to manage his only weakness of being small. While Aerion's dad is away, he don't know how to act and cruelty against humanity occurs. A fortune teller gives favorable and ominous portents of the future for our duo, while the homie Lionel is still drinking. This is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In this heartfelt episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, Dunk is determined to get a spot in the tourney, while having to reconcile the life and times of his former knight. The Targaryens finally make their grand entrance to Ashford, Egg is acting real sus, and Lionel is day drinking. Two episodes in and all the storytelling tropes that this show embodies are actually working in concert effortlessly in unison. The only disappointment is that there are only four more episodes left. Oh yeah, we see some of the best jousting this side of A Knight's Tale.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

2025 is really one for the books! We had an amazing time reviewing a variety of shows and movies, so we want to thank everyone who watched and supported us. 2026 is shaping up to be another jam packed year. Let us know in the comments if you have something we didn't mention that you'd like for us to review! We appreciate all of your comments and feedback, because we want to improve to 10k subs this year! SUBSCRIBE!Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Wonder Man on Disney Plus, a “Marvel Spotlight,” is a character driven show that centers around one struggling actor Simon Williams, and our favorite character actor (the Mandarin himself) Trevor Slattery. Simon has a secret and so does Trevor. They both are vying for roles in the same movies and places in each others hearts. This is a tremendously acted, solidly written show that was seemingly dumped all at once. Is Disney afraid to be different and is this stance hindering the creativity of everything under their umbrella? Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley have no business playing these characters with this amount of heart and earnest for an MCU tv show, but they do and they deliver. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Would you believe me if I told you there would be a Game of Thrones spinoff that was equal parts comedy, fish out of water, and a lone wolf and cub story combined? Of course you would think I was a liar, but I'm not. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is a surprisingly funny, positive, and non-cynical look into the world that we've grown accustomed to being lewd, lascivious, and full of lies. Ser Duncan the Tall and his bald-headed buddy Egg are essentially trying to find a place in the world and the pilot episode craftily sets expectations for the rest of the season.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Stranger Things has finished (for now) and the gang has thoughts about Vecna and the Mindflayer, 11 pulling a Pa Kent from Man of Steel, noticeable absences of certain characters, the time jump, the reveal of the Einstein-Rosen Bridge, and much more! In the comments, let us know if you enjoyed the finale!Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

2025 was an amazing year in movies and especially streaming/TV! We over here at TUFR celebrate this year by giving our list of everything we watched this past year and we give our best and most disappointing shows of the year. There are some clear winners and not so clear disappointments that we really wanted to love. Tell us in the comments what your favorite and worst watches for 2025!Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Rian Johnson is back on Netflix with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and this starts off as a bit of a mystery in comparison to the prior iterations of this franchise. This star-studded cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Thomas Haden Church, and of course Daniel Craig, to name a few. This mystery centers around a Catholic Church in a small town, where a young, but troubled, upstart priest gets sent there to pay recompense and mature as a man of the cloth. Mystery ensues and our favorite guy Benoit shows up to figure out the killer in this surprisingly introspective whodunnit. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

In the season one finale, Manousos and Carol do the most expected thing in their first in-person meeting: hate each other. The hive is dong an effective job keeping Carol busy, as they find new ways to propagate the RNA into the remaining 12. Manousos proves to be an agent of chaos, with a purpose and is not understanding why Carol is choosing the girl over the world. If you started watching The Upon Further Review via Pluribus, let us know in the comments, because we are happy to have you kick it with us!Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

The Hive is trying to butter up Carol with some booty, while Carol is trying to individuate Zosia to the point of having her believe in her own personhood. Meanwhile, Manousos still doesn't want any help, as his trek to meet Carol in person draws closer. This was the penultimate episode of this highly intriguing and entertaining Apple TV+ series. Keeping the end of the episode in mind, who currently has the upper hand: the Hive or Carol?Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

The gap between Carol and Manousos closes in distance, but widens in ideology as these two want the same thing and are going about it in drastically different ways. Carol is starting to feel the effects of prolonged isolation, while Manousos is rejecting the notion that the hive provides and still managing to utilize his time wisely. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

What happens in Vegas, well, the hive knows. Carol is reeling after we see what she discovers in cold storage, while Diabaté is living the life he always wanted. The main takeaway from this episode is clearly you get so much more out of life (people, too) when you kind. Carol still is struggling with this, as cynicism and skepticism are melded with the privilege she once had. Manousos down in Paraguay gets Carol's message and finally gets activated.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

The Netflix franchise that has been successful beyond shareholders wildest dreams is back in its finale season. Of course, they can't drop this all at once, so we get four episodes, aka, chapter one. The crew is split up doing covert missions, visiting the upside down, and some other random place that seems to be to mindful. My question to you is who is currently on deathwatch after watching the first of the last of Stranger Things?Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Carol proves that she has other human emotions than rage, as the Hive makes some changes about its “arrangement” with Carol. Nature is running its course and Carol fires up the proverbial Mystery Machine and plays Scooby-Doo trying to uncover something that's hiding in plain sight. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Episode four of the outstanding Pluribus on Apple TV+ has Carol play detective and part time experimenter, as she tries to seek the truth of what's happening with the hive. We get a minor flashback to establish one of the non-hive humans, and Carol plays fast and loose with her hypothesis derived from said experiment. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

We are back in the Vince Staples world and boy did it get weird. This show is making a case that we need to have more shows like this, because it does all the things weird shows do, namely making you think. Centered around the death of a loved one, Vince and his family have to deal with the ramifications of death and grief that challenges them in inconceivable ways.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Carol finds herself in a world with no one else, a non-conformist attitude, and a killer sense of sarcasm that has her understanding that even a grenade is not off limits. Zosia, Carol's hive representative has to learn boundaries, while Carol has to wrestle with the loss of Helen.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Pluribus on Apple TV+ is a show that quickly devolves into chaos, as the world violently falls into what can be only described as a utopia. Our main character Carol is going through it, as she tries to wrap her mind around the events that are happening. The twist of this pseudo post-apocalypse is one that should be seen and not told, so if you haven't watch this yet, it's definitely worth the price of admission. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

Predator: Badlands is the current entry into the firmly cemented Weyland-Yutaniverse and we get a coming of age story about how proving yourself to parental figures isn't just a problem for humans. Both Yautja and synths are wanting to please their parent (or Mother) and not divert from their separate missions, but Dek and Thia realize they stand a better chance of survival if they work together.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

As season 2 of Peacemaker on hbo max comes to a cliffhanger of a conclusion, we're left to ask but one main question: does it live up to the hype? James Gunn promised that he would be doing some things that have never been done before and to put it mildly, they kinda did that. The gang does get back together, albeit short lived, Rick Flagg is still the worst, and Vigilante needs to treat his moms better.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

It feels like it's been a long time since we got some GOT, but here we are! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms drops 1/18/26 and during NYCC we got the official teaser trailer! The tall tale that became a legend is the tagline, as we see Sir Duncan the Tall and another Aegon making their way through one of our favorite worlds to explore. With HOTD S3 dropping next summer, this six episode series will be a great holdover until we get to see the Dance of the Dragons.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

One Battle After Another is a movie that packs so much stuff in it, that you would think it would be doing way too much. However, this movie balances nearly every current issue we are dealing with in America in this fictional masterpiece. Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wood Harris, Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Tony Goldwyn, and Chase Infiniti, are among the many players in this movie that are giving some of their best on-screen performances! Along with Sinners, this is definitely in the run for movie of the year.Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

We reviewed Peacemaker Season 2, episodes 5 and 6 together, and Chris is very ignorant of his surroundings. The alternate dimension secret gets revealed, Vigilante likes to save things, Adebayo thinks she's Jill Scott and wants to take a long walk, Economos can't keep a secret, and Harcourt takes a ride. In the comments, let us know if the twist actually surprised you.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#peacemaker #johncena #jamesgunn

In the season finale, we actually have cliffhangers and unanswered questions! The Lost Boys are finally growing up, Morrow looks like Martin when he fought The Hitman Hearns, Kirsch and Eins get put in their place, and the biggest Boy has been off his meds. In the comments, let us know what them to explore in season two. Will get some reference to the greater franchise, Predator sighting, will the xenomorphs leave the island? Will they all not leave the island? Can't wait!www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

Him (2025) dropped and we discuss what we liked, disliked, and were totally confused by when it come to this MonkeyPaw Production joint. Great acting can't make up for some obvious storytelling shortcomings and visual can't outweigh the verbal. We also get into some news from Spider-Man Brand New Day, FCC nightmare via Jimmy Kimmel and Disney, and some DC news.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#him #spidermanbrandnewday #thebatman2

In the penultimate episode of Alien: Earth, we have the emergence of a new chest-burster, Yutani Seal Team 6, what Kirsch's plan was all along, and what could easily mark the demise of our favorite trillionaire, Boy Kavalier. The odds are clearly not in anyone's favor, as the Lost Boys all experience their loss of innocence at the same time. In the comments, let us know who's the bigger menace: Kirsch or Wendy?www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

These two episodes of Peacemaker are two drastically different pieces of work, that are still aligned with the overall premise of the show so far: will Peaemaker give in to his wants to be loved or his need to deal with his hurt. From a competent Chris getting showered with love in the alt-dimension, to his love (allegedly) dropping a dime on him in the real world. In the words of Paramore, “Ain't it fun living in the real world,” and Peacemaker has to decide which one will real to him.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#peacemaker #johncena #jamesgunn

In another awesome episode of Alien: Earth, the disrespect is being doled out on many fronts. Wendy is upset, Boy plays with his feet in a meeting, her brother suddenly would like to leave the island, Morrow is whispering to Slightly, toodles to Tootles (Arthur too), and Kirsch is the real threat!www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

This flashback episode of Alien: Earth gives us what we all wanted: on Alien movie on the small screen. We finally get some backstory for our favorite company man Morrow, we get to see how the crew meets their untimely demise, and new Yutani has cool, futuristic praetorian guards.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

This show toes the line with humor and heart, because there are some incredibly funny bits. Some scenes are very hard to watch, but James Gunn strikes a balance between ridiculous and serious. Peacemaker is still cleaning up from his super fun adult time and altercation with his alternate universal self. The 11th St Gang have the most odd kickback ever. Tim Meadows is still the goat of deadpan comedy!www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#peacemaker #johncena #jamesgunn

While episode four is light on action, it's heavy on plotting, because everyone is trying to jockey for position. The Lost Boys are simultaneously finding their way and losing their minds. Boy Kavalier and Morrow have one terrible thing in common. Meanwhile, Kirsch is probably the smartest and most clever being on this show. www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

The premiere of Peacemaker Season 2 did it's best “The Boys” impression, while showing us the crew is (or not) handling the ramifications of how season one concluded. Peacemaker aka Chris Smith can only handle his brokenness is by ostensibly cosplaying as himself.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#peacemaker #johncena #jamesgunn

Episode 3 of Alien: Earth pulls back and explains what's happening to the best character on the show, Morrow. Boy Kavalier is upping the creep factor, we have our first inkling of a sibling rivalry and the adults on the show (Kirsch included) voices are not being fully heard. Oh yeah, we get a Yutani update from Yutani herself.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

Alien: Earth on FX is a demonstration on how to correctly expand the lore of a franchise. With a cast of all new characters, we embark on the return of the Maginot and trouble is afoot. The species are the mission and they just happened upon a xenomorph. Of course, people are going to meet their maker.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#alienearth #alien #aliens #predator

Eyes of Wakanda chronicles the story of the War Dogs, as they have been the ones to retrieve vibranium that has slipped into the hands of “outsiders” over the millennia. We have four uniquely different stories that act as a through line, until they all end up converging “What If” style. Which episode was your favorite of the series.www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#eyesofwakanda #wakandaforever #blackpanther

It's been 10 years since the debacle that was fan4stic and we thought Micheal B. Jordan would never be in a comic book movie again. Fantastic Four: First Steps is a celebration of Marvel's first family in a way that honors the legend of Jack Kirby and illustrates the determination of Kevin Feige. Matt Shakman (friend of the pod) directs this visually stunning homage to the space race 60's, world of tomorrow-esque look into this alternate universe's idealism, that's anchored by Sue Storm and the rest of the Fantastic Four. With everything this movie does right, there is one thing we get into that was surprisingly left out. In the comments, give us your rating for Fantastic Four: First Steps!0:00 - Cold Open0:17 - Intro0:55- Look are NOT Deceiving4:15 -Michael Giacchino Appreciation Post7:04 - Like an actual comic book9:08 - A Real First Family15:06 - A Fantastic Marriage21:43 - Sue, the MVP of First Steps 26:18 - That THING Look Good!29:00 - Shout out Sarah Niles!30:12 - The Utopia 82833:03 - The “Villains”39:28 - Rashad's Favorite Scene42:16 - Johnny

The MCU had a very uneven phase 5 and with phase 6 upon with Fantastic Four: First Steps, we decided to come together and rank each property from the current phase. Starting with Quantumania and ending with Ironheart, we ranked them all! If you have an S-tier rank for phase 5, or if you disagree, put your rankings in the comments!www.theuponfurtherreview.comIG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#mcuphase5 #ironheart #guardiansofthegalaxy #deadpoolandwolverine