Four Layered Takes

That’s So Raven..err… Helaena: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E8

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 8.

Our takes today...

...should've been called 'hotdogs, microwaves and Aegon'; there could be a big change from the book; Corlys comes up with worst ship name ever; it’s F Aemond all day; Baela had to leave her 'Targaryens for Harris' call to uplift her man; whole episode gave “coming next season” vibes; and Mel gives rave reviews of “Those About to Die.”

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May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E7

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 7.

Our takes today...

...Alicent on her “Eat, Pray, Love”; the inaugural bastard meet-up commences; Corlys is Jesus Shuttlesworth; Marcus advocates for Westeros Homecoming weekend; Oscar Tully is a real one; Rhaenyra to her cousins and half nieces and nephews, "It's above me now"; the ending is giving Power Rangers.

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You Remind Me of a Boy...: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E6

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 6.

Our takes today...

...small folks gone wild; Alicent didn’t even get a severance package; Mel thinks Simon is a putting roots on people; Seasmoke was like “I said dark skin, not Dark-lyn”; Valyrian priests need better work conditions; small folk should do their own research; at this point we only care about the dog; and down goes Marcus.

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No Black Jobs! | Amber Rose-Baela Edition: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E5

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 5.

Our takes today...

...the patriarchy is strong in Westeros and at the RNC; Helaena is a Dave Chappelle skit; there’s inc*st, child unaliving in this story, but relations with a ghost is where Mel draws the line; Corlys' “black job” will soon be gone; Baela Targaryen is giving Amber Rose; if you gon’ treason, don’t do it wearing red; also do we believe Alys Rivers is real?

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Rhaenys and the Atlanta Falcons: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E4

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 4.

Our takes today...

...Christon Cole (2) - Pullout Game (0); Alys Rivers one of them OVOs; Daemon was on that “oohwee”; Marcus gives a Kyle Shanahan take; we compare this episode to other classic Game of Thrones episodes; Corlys Velaryon is the A$AP Rocky of the relationship; and btw, we spoil Game of Thrones HBO in case you’re a rare breed who's watching HOTD first.

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"F’ Them Kids!" by Helaena Targaryen: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E3

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 3.

Our takes today...

...they not like us; why is Rhaenyra treating her cousin-stepdaughter like Hattie McDaniel; we don’t feel a connection to these characters; Gwayne 'Cleophus Wayne' Hightower what they call ‘im; we don’t believe those are Danny’s eggs; and Rick Ross got better security than these Targaryens.

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He a FAN, He a FAN, He a FAN: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E2

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 2.

Our takes today...

Criston Cole is giving MAGA, MiMi hates the treatment of the Nubian Targaryens, Mel has a “ménage” of weapons for protection why don’t Rhaenyra, “if you can make it out of Flea Bottom you can make it anywhere,” Arryk becomes a Black woman from Memphis in our version of the story —Triple Six GOT, plus layered eyelashes on flight attendants makes Mel feel safe (Spirit).  

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The Abbott & Costello of Westeros: Our review of House of The Dragon S2 E1

BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! Our review of Season 2 Episode 1 of “House of the Dragon”

Our takes: The Starks are truly a buzzkill but drippy - Ser Criston Cole is the #1 HOE in Westeros – The Abbott and Costello of Hitmen – We also give our ratings for the episode.

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Space Jesus, Spice Jesus & Space Nazi Witches: Our Review of Dune 2

In today's show, we review (with spoilers) "Dune 2!"

Our takes...

Really enjoyable, 4 out of 5 stars; Mel proclaims membership to the Paul Atreides Church of Spice; Mimi applies the laws of “d*cknosis” to how we can tell Paul ain’t the one; we have questions about how these fantastic worm voyages work; Giedi Prime looks frighteningly beautiful; plus we briefly discuss “Shogun” and “Poor Things.”

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Unexpected Delight (Mostly): Our Review of American Fiction w/ Spoilers

In today's show, we review "American Fiction" and also briefly touch on some pop culture and season 4 of "True Detective."

Our takes today...

Mel says she wouldn’t pay $2K to see Jesus (Usher resale ticket prices); Kim has thoughts on Mo’Nique; "American Fiction" wasn't what we expected as we share our thoughts on what “Black Trauma” is; we also discuss some of the other Oscar contenders along with this season of "True Detective."

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