In this first part of our deep dive into Licence to Kill, Javi Trujillo leads the discussion with co-hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh, along with special guest Eoghan Lyng. We kick things off by sharing our personal experiences of seeing Licence to Kill for the first time and reflecting on our initial reactions to Timothy Dalton’s darker, grittier take on Bond.

As we revisit our first impressions, we explore how the film's unique tone and departure from the traditional Bond formula impacted our views over time. From Bond’s quest for vengeance to the film’s raw action sequences, we begin to unpack why Licence to Kill remains one of the franchise’s most divisive entries.

Join us for an engaging conversation as we relive our first encounters with this bold chapter in 007’s history, setting the stage for more analysis in Part 2.

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Eoghan Lyng

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Javi Trujillo

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Bill Koenig

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David Leigh