The Darius Show, hosted by me , Darius Cook, self porclaimed media and entertainment connoisseur, as I set out to discuss and analyze the shows, movies and whatever else I find interesting to talk about. I embrace my uninformed and strong opinions, and in
On this episdoe we breakdown the first two episodes of the third season of the hit Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. This series certainly delivers on its third round of unique charm and optimism. Sit bck, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched.
On this episode we discuss Amazon Prime Video's new series, Swarm. Written and directed by Donald Glover, this series is fresh, inventive and engaging to the viewer. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the second, and presumed final, season of Gendy Torakovsky's; Primal. This series shocked me at every turn, while maintaining its emphasis on non dialouge based story telling, and its signature artistic lense. Primal was one of my favorite viewing experiences of the year. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I dive into the anime adaptation of the hit video game IP; Cyberpunk. This anime, while having many familiar tropes, delivered on big surprises and managed to captivate my attention for its entire run. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode we breakdown the first season of breakout comedy series; Abbott Elementary. This series is a mocumentary style, sit-com following the every day lives of teachers, at an under served elemntary school. I found this series to be an inventive breath of fresh air, with some similarities in structure to other series. Sit back, relax, and lsiten to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode, after previously covering part one on this podcast, we discuss the newest installment to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure; Stone Ocean, part two! This season had ups and downs but more than anything, delivered that JoJo charm we've all come to know and love. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I dive into the topic of bucket list. I discuss the origin of the phrase, as well as cover its place within society and the value I believe it can bring. I also share the items on my own bucket list that I have crossed off, as well as the items I have yet to.
On this episode I take a look at how the relationship we share with technology continues to grow and evolve, and ask the question; does technology have a greater capacity to connect or disconnect us from eachother. To explore this concept I refer to my perosnal experience, as well as turn to the HBO documentary, "We Met In Virtual Reality" to see what the insightful film has to say on the matter. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about this movie I just watched, and explore the concepts presented in it. :)
The Sandman is a Netflix series, and is adapted from the comic book series by the same name, written by Neil Gaman. This show has a dreamy, dark, and aloof tone, following the lord of dreams himself; the Sandman. The Sandman, is a mire of surrealism and may be a bit out of the comfort zone of many, however it does deliver on many profound conversations about humanity at large. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I share my enthusiams for the newest addition to the line up of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series'. Rise of the TMNT is not only the latest telling of the turtle's adventures but it breathes new life into the lore and makes as many bold chnages to it as possible, while still honoring the roots of the charcters. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. Turtle power! :)
On this unique episode of The Darius Show, I highlight my favorite podcasts that I look forward to listening to every week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these podcast reccomendations.
On this episode I breakdown and review seasons 1 and 2 of Upload, on Amazon Prime Video. With an emphasis on mortality blended with a light hearted quirky tone, this series delivers on the charm and quality that Greg Daniels, ccomplished show runner, is known for. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show i just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the newest installment of Star Wars Disney+ programs; Obi-Wan Kenobi. This series was a mixed bag of high-highs and low-lows , as well as some iconic moments to the Star Wars world. Join me as we go through the good, the bad, and the ugyl of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about this show I just watched. :)
On this episode I review the Netflix limited series, Midnight Mass, directed by Mike Flannigan. Join me as I dive into the plot, charcaters, and themes as well as discuss how it stacks up to fllannigan's other installments. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I discuss the first season of Shoresy, a spin-off of the hit comedy series; Letterkenny. As a big fan of this series I had a great time watching this installment to it's world, and had even more fun breaking it down. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I invite you to take a glimpse into my perspective on the religion i've grown up with and experenced throughout my life. From being riased a christian, to what I currently believe, and everything in between. The purpose of this episode is to lay out the complicated feelings I have for religion and to hopefully start a conversation about the meaning of life.
Join me in my discussion of the all new Bobs Burgers Movie. On this episode I discuss the plots, charcaters, and my overall thoughts on this thaetrical apatation of the beloved series. Grab your coopy koko nightlight, strap in, and listen to me talk about the movie I just watched. :)
On this epsiode I breakdown "Diabolical", a spin-off of The Boys, on Amazon Prime Video. Join me as I discuss how this series surprised me with its anthology style short stories, each showcasing different meiudms of animation. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this epsiode I breakdown the final three epsidoes, of season 2, of HBO Max's Euphoria. I discuss the plots, themes, characters as well as highlight how this series makes such a strong cultural impact. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the first two episodes of the return of the Proud Family series, on Disney Plus. Join me as I discuss the plots, themes, and how these first episodes reintroduces the beloved characters to a new generation of viewers. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the second season of Hulu's Dollface, as well as disucss the series at large, and how it breaks new ground in its approach to story telling. Join me as I attempt to analyze the unique voice and a dynamic cast this series has to offer. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this epsidoe I breakdown the fifth epsiode, of season 2, of Euhporia. As always I discuss the characters, plots, and themes, as well as explore the many dark implications that this episode provides. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the first three episodes, of The Book of Boba Fett. Join me as I explore how this series breaths new life into the Star Wars Universe, as well as discuss the characters, plots, and themes. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode we mix things up with a first impressions/ reaction to the firt episode of How I Met Your Father, starring Hilary Duff. This series is based off of the successful sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which ran for 9 sesons. In this episode I highlight the characters, plots, themes, and try to tackle how this show stacks up as a spiritual predicessor to the prior beloved series. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode I breakdown the frist 4 episodes of Euphoria season two. Join me as I talk all things characters, plots, and themes, as well as discuss how this show uses its unique artistic point of view to elevate the teen drama genre. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown Amazon Prime Video's new series, As Wee See It. This story follows the point of view of three young adults in their twenties, who are each on the spectrum. The series explores their daily struggles as they navigate a neurotypical world. Join me as I dive deep into the characters, plots, themes and disucss how the show handles the topic of autism and being on the spectrum. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breakdown the final installment, part 5, of Money Heist. Money Heist is the first series I have covered each installment for and its been one wild ride. This series always managed to keep me on my toes, and part 5 is no exception. As always, I talk all things characters, plots, and themes. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode, I mix things up with a movie review. Encanto is a Disney animated feature following a diverse cast, taking place in Columbia. Join me as I breakdown the charcaters, themes and music of this story, as well as discuss how it stacks up as the newest release of a Disney film. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the movie I just watched. :)
In this episode I breakdown the third season of After Life, starring Ricky Gervase. I also discuss the previous two seasons and how their themes and characters all work itogether to deliver a strong message of grief, love, and community. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode I continue my review series of Netflix's hit series, Money Heist, with its fourth installment. I breakdown the plot, as well as discuss the characters and themes. Part 4 turns in another excellent chapter to the adventure our team faces. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this epsiode I breakdown the 4th season of Netflix's hit revival series, Cobra Kai, building on the lore established in the Karate Kid trilogy from the 80s. I talk all things plots, chracters, and themes as well as discuss how Cobra Kai delivers what I believe to be a proper expansion to the Karate kid world. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
Join me in my breakdown of the 10th season of LetterKenny. LetterKenny utalizes its unique apporach to humor and story telling to encapsulate the esence of community, relationships, and most importantly, Canada! I talk all things pots, characters, and themes. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
Join me as I breakdown the Apple TV series, The Shrink Next Door, starring Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and Kathryn Hahn. This true crime / drama series explores the relationship between a therapist and his patient, as it slowly morphs into one of manipulation and exploitation. In this episode I talk all things plots, characters and themes. Sit back, relax and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
PART 3 to my coverage of Money Hesit. Part 3 introduces new characters and increases the stakes as our team finds themselves facing a new heist on their hands. In this episode I disucss how the show evolves and continues to keep the audience wanting more. Listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode I continue my coverage of each part of Money Heist, with part 2! I discuss charcaters, plots, and themes, as wel as speak to how this season stands along side part 1. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about this show I just watched. :)
On this episode I breadkown the limited Disney Plus series, Hawkeye. Hawkeye is the newest installment of the Disney plus series that are tied into the cinematic universe. I discuss plots, themes, charcaters as well as talk about the darker implications that the series has to offer. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode, I Breakdown Part 1 out of 5, of Netflix's hit series, Money Heist. The series follows a group of wmorally grey criminals, with nothing to lose, as they set out to pull off the biggest heist ever. I discuss plots, themes, and characters, as well as make predictions for the next 4 chapters to the story. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. :)
In this episode, we shake things up a bit, as I breakdown the 4th book of the fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, written by Robert Jordan spanning decades and 14 different titles. The Shadow Rising comes in as my favorite installment of the series so far, and expands the world and plot in big ways. Had a lot of fun doing ths different kind of breakdown. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the book I just read.
On this epiosde, I breakdown the first 12 episodes of the 6th installment of JoJo's Bizzarre Adventure, a highly acclaimed series spanning decades that follows the different generations of heroes of the Joestar bloodline. I discuss the characters and plots as well as draw comparisons to the other installemts to the series. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched.
On this epsiode I breakdown the first season of Netlfix's new anime series, Super Crooks, a adaptation of the comic book series of the same name written by Mark Millar. I discuss plots themes and charcatsers as well as provide my opinion on the series as a whole. Sit back, relax ad listen to me talk about the show I just watched.
In this episode, I discusses the second chapter to HBO Max's anthology series, Love Life. I breakdown plots, characters and themes, as well as noting the differences and similarities from season 1 and 2. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about this show I just watched.
In this Episode I discuss the first three epsiodes of Amazon Primes new series, The Wheel of Time, based off of the famous book series of the same name, written by Robert Jordan. I breakdown the plots and characters as well as comparing the differences from the book to the streaming series.
In todays episode, Darius breaksdown the conclusion to the third act of season of Netflix's Arcane, based off of the riot games video game series. Darius discusses the various plots, themes, and characters as well as predict where the series will go in the future.
In todays episode, I breakdown the events occuring in act 1 and act 2 of Netflix's new hit animated series, Arcane, based on the lore of the popular video game series League of Legends. I discuss major plots, themes, characters and do my best to predict what will unfold in the cocnlusion of the season releasing soon.
Strap in for a quick chat about the shows I have started, and plan on watching and reviewing in coming months. Follow along as we take a look at the big shows coming out from Netflix to Hbo and Amazon Prime for the reaminder of 2021. Let me know what shows I missed, and what shows YOU plan to watch for the rest of the year.
Season 1 of HBO's anthology series, Love Life, Starrs Anna Kendrick follows Darby Carter as she navigates her personal and professional life while experiencing all the ups and downs that love and reationship shave to offer. Darius discusses the mejor themes, plots, and charcters of this first season. Sit back, relax, and listen to me talk about the show I just watched. SPOILER WARNING!!
Recap , review and dicussion of Hulu's original series called "Only Murders in the Building" Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. In this podcast about a show, about a podcast, about murder, covers major themes and topics as well as the characters and plots explored in the first season of this series. Sit back, relax and listen to me talk about this show I just watched. :)
Part 3 of the coverage of Netflix's hit show Squid Game. I discusses major themes, plots, and characters present in the series. As well as covering overall thoughts of the season as well as predictions for a potential second season. Sit back, relax and listen to the show I jsut watched:)
Part 2 of my coverage of the Hit Netflix Show, Squid Game. In this episode I discuss episodes 2-5, discuss my overall thoughts, and impressions of the show so far. As well as analyze the themes, characters and motivations to predict how the show will conclude. Sit back, relax and listen to me ramble about this great show!
Part one of my covergae of the Netflix hit show Squid Game. Quick chat about my initial reaction and breakdown of the first epiosde. I discuss plots, themes, characters, and predicitons for the rest of the season.