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Four months! Goodness. 

First of all, I really wanted to say thank you to all of you who were very patient on this tier. I know you got a plethora of content on the other tiers but turns out when you do ten different shows plus Star Trek plus Movies, you get really overwhelmed. Who would have thought? 

In all honesty, I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with this tier for this year. A lot of the stuff I have been doing has not been getting a lot of engagement and I truly would rather put my energy into stuff you will all appreciate. Seeing as a few shows are winding down, I'll have the time to actually sit and figure it all out. For now, we'll stick to what I've been doing all along with a monthly chat. I know I'm doing four whole months (some of that time I wasn't posting sure) but try to be cognizant of that when posting your questions so this doesn't turn into a six hour monthly chat for me. 

Truly and Genuinely, thank you for being so patient with me during all of this. I really appreciate all of the support especially during such a stressful time in my life. 

Okay! Here we go! 

What I will be covering: 

What If: 1x09 

The Walking Dead: 11x07 & 11x08

Fear the Walking Dead: 7x01-7x06

World Beyond: 2x01-2x06 

Midnight Mass: 1x01-1x06 

Hawkeye: 1x01-1x06 

The Clone Wars: 3x05-3x07, 3x02, 3x04, 3x08, 1x22, 3x09, 3x10-3x11, 2x15, 3x12-3x13

Supernatural: 4x20-4x22, 5x01-5x06

The Book of Boba Fett: 1x01-1x05 

The Witcher: 2x01-2x06 

Classic Who: "The Time Monster" Parts 5&6, "The Three Doctors", "Carnival of Monsters", "Frontier in Space", "Planet of the Daleks" Parts 1&2

Doctor Who Flux: 13x01-13x06 

Star Trek: 1x17-1x25

Unbreakable

Split

What We Do in the Shadows 




Comments

Nathan Bower

Hey Jess! I hope the move went well and you are all settled into your new place! First question is a general one, and not about anything you've reacted to as of yet. I'm just wondering if you got a chance to see Spider-Man: No Way Home, and if so what are your general thoughts/feelings/reaction to the movie? If you haven't I'm sure it would make a great movie reaction at some point down the line, but absolutely no pressure at all. The Clone Wars: I remember asking about the subject of Clone Wars reactions on a monthly chat about 2/3 years ago, so when I saw that you had decided to do them I was so excited and have loved your videos and insight on everything so far. For me the real strength of the show is taking the time to give individual personalities and characteristics to the clones themselves. 99 being a heartbreaking example of this. As of right now do you have any favourite clones? I'm very fond of Rex and Fives myself. The Book of Boba Fett: I was born in 93 and grew up with the 'Special Editions' of the original movies, so Boba Fett has always kind of been a joke/pointless character to me personally. He didn't get much time to shine in the OT so I never really understood why he had the reputation and the love he did. I am really enjoying the depth that they are giving to his character with this new series though. His relationship with the Tuskens in particular was a real highlight for me, and I was sad to see it end the way it did. I'm interested to know your thoughts on Boba as a character before this series and Mando and if that has changed at all since the show has been on? (Also I know video games aren't really your thing but you should definitely play or even just watch a few clips from Fallen Order. a certain adorable little type of droid in the latest episode made their debut appearance there!) Doctor Who Flux: Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of the Timeless Child story line, however I am intrigued to see it explored further and see where it goes. Jo Martin as the Fugitive Doctor is a great addition, as is the element of her previous companion, but moments like these seem too few and far between in the grand scheme of the show. There seems to also be a lot of unanswered questions especially when you consider how long we have left with Jodi and Chibnall. I'm hoping they can pull it off and wrap things up in a satisfying way, but I understand it's not possible to please everyone in a show with over 800 episodes, there are going to be some misses. Is there any ongoing story line in particular that you are hoping is wrapped up in a satisfying way before the end of this era? That's all from me. Hope you have a great day!

LatePaul

Welcome back. (feels odd saying that, you've been back since Christmas but you know what I mean!) What If - What If was a bit hit and miss for me, but what redeemed it was the way they brought everything back from individual episodes for the finale. Did you like that they did that? Do you think they should follow that pattern for S2? Midnight Mass - where does this rank with the other Mike Flanagan shows for you? Do you like that he uses the same actors in different roles, or does it make it harder to see them as a new character? How do you feel about what Riley did at the end? I give him credit for sacrificing himself but I think he could have done it in a way less likely to traumatise Erin. The Witcher - apart from Geralt-Jaskier which relationship do you want to see more of? I think there have been some interesting pairings in S2 such as Francesca/Fringilla or Geralt/Istredd. People you wouldn't necessarily put together but work. But then I love to see Geralt grow as a father to Ciri too, and I'm still rooting for him and Yennifer to work it out. So I like seeing those relationships develop too. Doctor Who Flux: best new side character? One you'd most like to see again? Clone Wars/Boba Fett - any characters from Clone Wars you'd like to see in live action? Classic Who - now that the Doctor is able to travel freely again, how do you feel about the period when we had mainly Earth-based stories? Do you think it went on too long or they managed to find enough different ideas and you would be happy to see more? More or less UNIT? That's enough for now - hope it's not too many questions.

Thomas Corp

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Question 1: There is a fairly popular theory amongst the fandom regarding Korkie. The theory is that rather than being Satine’s nephew, he is in fact her son and Obi-Wan is the father. Personally, I don’t buy it. Do you have any thoughts on the matter? Question 2: Two-part question regarding 99, One: How would you sum up your overall feelings about 99? Second: Any further thoughts on how Filoni, the writing staff, and Dee Bradley Baker’s skills are such that 99 is only in the two episodes, yet we become so emotionally invested in his character to the point that, and I don’t say this lightly, his death is one of the saddest scenes in the entirety of Star Wars? Question 3: The attack against Kamino was a victory for the Republic as the clones successfully defended Kamino against the separatist attack just as Darth Sidious planned, presumably. There remains, however, the question of what exactly would happen had Ventress and Grievous succeeded in the attack. Personally, I have one or two theories; I’m not going to say what they are at this point due to spoilers. Do you have any thoughts or theories as to what plans Sidious would have had if the attack on Kamino was a separatist victory, or are you waiting to see if the show addresses the matter in any way? The Book of Boba Fett: Question 1: One of the main draws of this show has been exploring the partnership between Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. This is a two-parter: one, how would you describe your thoughts on their dynamic thus far, and two, do you have any thoughts or comments on the outstanding chemistry between Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen as Boba and Fennec on this show? Question 2: Given the fact that Boba’s eyebrows have grown back it implies that he deliberately keeps his head shaved. A personal theory that I have, is that like the clones, Boba does this to assert his own identity, but he also does this so that his appearance is different than that of Jango. Because otherwise it would be too painful to even so much as look in the mirror because he’d see his dad looking back at him. Your thoughts? Question 3: Great as it was that we got more of a focus on Tusken Raider culture on The Mandalorian, it’s even better here on The Book of Boba Fett that we really dived into the culture and showcased that they are far more than the vicious brutes that they seem to be. How would you say you feel regarding the spotlight on the culture of Tusken Raiders? Question 4: It’s a nice detail that Boba keeps wearing the Tusken cloak along with his dad’s Mandalorian armor. I find it a very effective bit of characterization that showcases that in addition to his continuing to wear the armor to honor his dad he now also wears the Tusken cloak to honor his family that he formed with the Tuskens. Just any specific thoughts or comments on the wardrobe-based characterization? Question 5: Though I confess that I keep wishing that the Boba Fett theme that John Williams composed would be utilized, I love the primary theme for The Book of Boba Fett. What are your thoughts on the theme for the show, and how good a job would you say it does on setting the tone for the show? Midnight Mass: Question 1: Much like with Bly Manor, the only meaningless complaint that I have with the show is that there’s not a character that I love as much as I loved Shirley in Hill House. At this point, I’m starting to think Shirley simply set the bar way too high. As I recall you loved Hannah and Owen as much as you loved Shirley, albeit, without the relating to Hannah and Owen on a deeply personal level as you did with Shirley. I’m curious therefore if there’s any character or characters in Midnight Mass that you love as much as Shirley, Hannah, and Owen, if so, who would they be and why? Question 2: Father Paul mentions at one point that he saw his older sister die of polio when he was a child and that it severely affected him and led to his becoming a priest. Do you feel that his obsession with the Nosferatu is fueled, at least in part by the death of his sister? Related to that, do you feel that it does factor into his obsession, but he himself is unaware, or perhaps won’t admit that his sister’s death is fueling his obsession with the Nosferatu? Hawkeye: Question 1: You’ve often stated that Hawkeye is often overlooked and/or not talked about in a particularly favorable manner. Therefore, a major highlight of this show is that the show spends a lot of time acknowledging that, like how you even pointed out in your reactions, Hawkeye seems unused to being called a hero. Would you say that this is one of your favorite aspects of this show and/or just in general, how would you summarize your thoughts on that aspect of the show? Question 2: Two-part question regarding Kingpin: one, though I have yet to see Netflix's Daredevil, (and I know I really need to) I have to say that Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin made such an impression that he could very well make his way on my list of top ten MCU characters. How would you compare and contrast his appearance here to that of his appearance on Daredevil? (Please do keep spoilers to a minimum) Second, there’s debate of was Kingpin a victim of the Snap. I’ve heard that Vincent D’Onofrio has stated that he believes that Kingpin survived the Snap, but that he lost some control over the city. Do have any idea and/or preference about if Kingpin survived the Snap or not? Question 3: In the finale, Elanor makes the statement that the debt that was owed to Kingpin was repaid tenfold. This carries an implication that she could have left Kingpin’s empire quite some time ago, which calls into question how much of her actions on the show are truly for Kate’s benefit as she claims and how much are her motives self-serving, though she does sound genuine when she tells Kate it was for her benefit. Looking back on it, would you say that Elanor was motivated desire to protect Kate, that her motives were more self-serving, or perhaps there’s a combination of both? Question 4: Given the reveal that Elanor hired Yelena, it implies Valentina is perhaps Yelena’s handler, which just raises further question about who’s she working for and/or whose side is Valentina on. At the moment I suspect she’s largely amoral and neutral, albeit she leans towards shady morality-wise. At this time, do you have any further suspicions about Valentina, or are you going to wait and see how it all plays out, as well as anticipating just how fabulous Julia will no doubt be in the role? Doctor Who: Question 1: She’s made it through three seasons now and there is STILL no real investment in Yaz. Or at least you’ve said, and I wholeheartedly share the opinion that you’ve had difficulty in investing in Yaz’s character. Do you think it’s simply lackluster writing for Yaz that causes this ambivalence, and say for sake of argument she remains on the show for the foreseeable future, what ideas would you have for improving the character? Question 2: Dan Lewis made one of the strongest companion debuts since both Bill and Nardy. How would you sum up your feelings about Dan thus far as well as John Bishop’s performance? Question 3: Two-part question regarding my favorite character who debuted in season thirteen, Professor Eustacious Jericho, One, how would you describe your overall feelings about the character? Second, any thoughts or comments on how Kevin McNally gave such a great performance as Professor Jericho that similar to Richard E. Grant as Classic Loki, despite his relatively minimal screentime, it’s genuinely a very sad moment when he dies? Unbreakable: Question 1: In the years following this film’s release, the realistic superhero genre has become very popular. Notable examples would be The Boys, and Invincible. This film is often viewed as one of the first of its kind, complete with the unofficial tagline, "what if Superman was here on earth, and didn't know he was Superman?" How would you describe your thoughts on how Unbreakable tackled the realistic superhero genre, both on its own merits and compared to shows like The Boys and Invincible? Question 2: I love how the film is vague as to the full extent of how unbreakable David truly is. Particularly the scene where his son tries to shoot him as the film never actually clarifies would the bullet have harmed David or not. Would you have liked a little more clarification or like me, do you love that there is still a lot of mystery regarding how much David can or cannot do as well as the question of how much can he get hurt? Question 3: Elijah Price aka Mr. Glass remains my favorite of the many characters that Samuel L. Jackson has played over the years and maintains a high position in my ranking of favorite characters. Now that you’ve had some time to reflect, how would you sum up how you feel about the character in general, Sam’s masterful performance, as well as his overall goals and motivation? By the way, I agree with your comments throughout the film about his wardrobe being very impressive and would love to know where to go to obtain those outfits, or outfits like them. Question 4: When I rewatched this film with you, a line from Loki sprang to mind. The line being, “You were born to cause pain and suffering and death. That's how it is, that's how it was, that's how it will be. All so that others can achieve the best versions of themselves.” One manner in which it stood out is that whilst Loki ultimately tries to reject that idea, Elijah fully embraces it, if for no other reason than it gives him, in his own mind at least, a reason to exist and that, in his own words, “I’m not a mistake!”. What would you say your thoughts on that line would be and how well would you say that the line applies to Elijah? General MCU question: As I understand it, the consensus view of both critics and fans is that Loki is the best of the Disney+ Marvel shows thus far. So far, that’s the one I’ve enjoyed the least, which means that clearly, I’m missing something, as per usual. Where would you say that the show Loki ranks for you on the list of Disney+ Marvel shows, and in your opinion, why do you think that Loki, for the most part, has been considered the best Disney+ Marvel show by both the critics and the fans? Reacting question: Based on the way your new set-up looks, I would imagine that you no longer have to worry, or at least no longer have to worry as much about the light being too blinding and/or bright past a certain hour whilst you’re filming, is that correct?

Mark McKeown

"Try to be cognizant of that when posting your questions so this doesn't turn into a six hour monthly chat for me. " It seems a lot to be asking 20+ questions considering this request, just my 2c.

Paul Hayes

A Classic Who question for you - what do you make of the portrayal of the Brigadier across the Third Doctor's era so far? There are some fans who think he gradually becomes treated as a less serious character and becomes more of a stereotypical "military buffoon", and he certainly seems quite a different character in The Three Doctors than the serious portrayal of season seven. I wondered if you had a view on this at all?