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Stranger Things… More Like Boring Things | SWYK 039

It’s the end of an era — again. We wrap up Stranger Things once and for all, digging into the second half and finale of season 5, talking nostalgia, overexplanation, retcons on retcons, fake-out danger, and D&D – the Duffer brothers, that is. There are things we liked and a lot we didn’t! Then we switch worlds and check in on the premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (aka The Adventures of Dunk & Egg), the latest *Game of Thrones* spinoff — and one that immediately feels different. Smaller scale, dirtier boots, and maybe some clearer storytelling? We break down why following one knight through one tournament might be exactly what this universe needed, and why this first episode gets more done in 40 minutes than most prestige fantasy does in an hour. It’s a farewell to Hawkins, a cautious welcome back to Westeros, and a reminder that sometimes less really is more. The post Stranger Things… More Like Boring Things | SWYK 039 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/stranger-things-more-like-boring-things-swyk-039/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

Hollywood Drama & Stranger Things 5 | SWYK 038

The media world is melting down again, so of course we’re here for it. We kick things off with the escalating Netflix–Warner Bros.–Paramount corporate knife fight, where Netflix’s $72 billion deal for WBD is suddenly being ambushed by Paramount’s $108 billion hostile takeover bid – complete with sovereign wealth funds, Ellison family money, Jared Kushner lurking in the fine print, and promises of “strengthening Hollywood” right before they axe half of it. We break down the numbers, the spin, and why every outcome feels like bad news for creative workers. Then we jump into final thoughts on The Lowdown, a sun-bleached Tulsa noir, and Chief of War, which grows into something richer than its early episodes suggest. We talk Mr. Scorcese, Squid Game: The Challenge, and the surprisingly breezy pleasures of Slow Horses—which somehow turns spycraft into perfect comfort TV without losing its bite. Some quick thoughts on Sean Combs: The Reckoning as well before we get to the main course: Stranger Things 5 (Volume 1): the heist-heavy, superhero-leaning, nostalgically lit, occasionally clunky lead-in to the end of Netflix’s biggest phenomenon. It’s a stacked episode full of messy corporations, messy characters, and messy finales – so, business as usual. 00:00 Intro 01:30 NEWS: Netflix / Warner Brothers / Paramount Merger Drama 20:59 The Lowdown – Final Thoughts 24:58 Chief of War – Final Thoughts 28:06 Mr. Scorcece – Final Thoughts 31:27 Squid Game… The Challenge 41:16 Slow Horses 48:09 Sean Combs: The Reckoning 53:15 Stranger Things 5 (Volume 1) The post Hollywood Drama & Stranger Things 5 | SWYK 038 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/talking-hollywood-drama-stranger-things-5-swyk-038/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms & Mr. Scorsese | SWYK 037

There is a new trailer for the upcoming Game of Thrones spin off, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. The boys react to it and Jim is surprised by his reaction. Jim has been watching Halloween television episodes, specifically the Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 2 Episode 6 episode Halloween. This gives Jim and Jakob another excuse to rant about the good ol’ days of television. Jakob has been watching the Apple TV+ Owen Wilson golf show Stick. Is this show scratching the Ted Lasso itch? Is this another promising Apple TV+ show that no one else is talking about? Jim has finished season 2 of Peacemaker and he has some thoughts. Jakob has completed House Of Guinness and we discuss the self awareness around the creators vision of actual Irish history. Both Jim and Jakob have been watching the Apple TV+ documentary series Mr. Scorsese, covering arguably one of the greatest filmmakers of all time Martin Scorsese. Did Daniel Day Lewis’s wife do the life and career of Martin Scorsese justice? The post A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms & Mr. Scorsese | SWYK 037 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-mr-scorsese-swyk-037/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

House of Guinness & The Lowdown | SWYK 036

The Stranger Things creators have flipped the table upside down: the Duffer Brothers are leaving Netflix for a big new deal at Paramount. We talk about their plans for original movies, their philosophy on “event TV,” and what to expect from Stranger Things 5. Jakob checks in with first impressions of Netflix’s House of Guinness, a period drama from the creator of Peaky Blinders with big beer money but some… odd choices in music and history. Jim takes on Survivor US Season 49, breaking down how it stacks up against the ever-strong Australian edition. Then it’s time for The Lowdown, the latest from Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs) with Ethan Hawke leading a Tulsa-set noir full of conspiracy walls, bad dads, and bursts of Tarantino energy. We’ve watched the first two episodes and give you the goods on whether it’s worth your time! All served with your usual side orders of tangents and despair. 01:10 Duffer brothers leave Netflix for Paramount 19:47 House of Guinness (Spoiler Free) 34:20 Survivor 49 44:55 The Lowdown (Spoiler Free)     The post House of Guinness & The Lowdown | SWYK 036 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/house-of-guinness-the-lowdown-swyk-036/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

Summer TV Catch Up | SWYK 035

We’re back with a stacked lineup of TV talk from around the world (and a couple alternate dimensions). First up, Jason Momoa storms onto Apple TV+ with Chief of War, a sweeping historical epic that has us wondering if “Game of Thrones with boats” is actually a lot better than we gave it credit for. Then it’s over to Survivor Australia, where the gameplay is bigger, messier, and somehow more intense than the U.S. version. We make a detour to Traitors Ireland, the latest international spin on the reality deception format, and then check back in on The Paper, the Office sequel we were braced to hate but might… actually kind of like? James Gunn returns with Peacemaker season 2, bringing back John Cena’s violent manchild for another round of heartfelt chaos, and we finally take a look at Netflix’s Wednesday season 2 and see if everyone’s favourite goth icon holds up to scrutiny. All this plus tangents, rants, and a lot of chat about Muppets! The post Summer TV Catch Up | SWYK 035 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/summer-tv-catch-up-2025-swyk-035/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].