We continue to journey through Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass, this week chatting about the penultimate episode, "Acts of the Apostles." We discuss Rahul Kohli's incredible monologue, why Ali makes the choice he does, and how much this show actually has to do with 'Salem's Lot. Plus a whole lot more.

Discussion Question: What is your favorite scientific explanation of something supernatural?

Next week, Midnight Mass reaches its conclusion with "Revelation."

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Our time with Midnight Mass contines as we get to Book V: "Gospel." Riley and Father Paul have THE conversation as the former wrestles with what he has become and what to do next. As he leads Erin out into the dark on a rowboat it all culminates in one of the greatest moments in TV history.

Discussion Question: What is your favorite vampire death?

Next week, Midnight Mass continues with the penultimate episode in Book VI: "Acts of the Apostles"

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Hey everyone!

We are so unbelievably excited to share this with you all. Last Saturday, Matt and I got the opportunity to virtually sit down with Mike Flanagan for a lengthy chat about... pretty much everything.

We talked about the miracle that was Midnight Mass, his time with Netflix and what he learned, adapting Henry James, why he decided to take on Carrie, and, of course, some of his feelings about his forthcoming Dark Tower adaptation.

This was such an absolute joy for us, and we thank Mike and everyone on his team who helped make it happen. And of course, all of you guys for being with us on this journey. Hope you enjoy it!

Make sure you don't miss Thursday's episode covering Midnight Mass Book V: "Gospel"

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Midnight Mass continues as we reach Book IV: "Lamentations" and one of the greatest one-two punch monologues either of us have ever witnessed. As Father Paul struggles with his newfound vampirism, Riley and Erin debate the mysteries of life.

SPOILERS FROM 1:57:06 - 2:06:38

Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of absolute horror?

Next week, Midnight Mass continues with Book V: "Gospel"

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We continue with Midnight Mass as we discuss book III: "Proverbs."

Miracles are happening in the Crock Pot! Leeza is walking. Ed and Annie Flynn are dancing. And Bev is... well... still being Bev! Father Paul finally lets us in on the events that led to his arrival on Crockett Island...and the thing he brought with him.

SPOILERS FROM 1:51:31 - 2:05:42

Discussion Question: What is your favorite "miracle" in fiction?

Next week, Midnight Mass continues with Book IV: "Lamentations."

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Our coverage of Midnight Mass continues with Book II: "Psalms." They're songs! So we SING... about how freaking good this show is.

SPOILERS FROM 1:55:44 - 2:13:48

Discussion Question: We all know of the Bev Keane type character. What's your favorite Bev Keane in storytelling? Or maybe least favorite? I dunno...

Next week: Midnight Mass continues with episode 3: "Proverbs"

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It's a new year, and we are jumping into a new show! We begin our 8-week coverage of Midnight Mass this week, chatting about the first episode "Genesis." We discuss our own history with Catholicism and how this show brings back so many memories and feelings. Also... it rules

Note: Due to Matt and me both having seen this before, we decided to do an all-spoilers section at the very end of the episode to chat about our reaction to certain parts with full knowledge of the show. These should be noted via audio and visual clues, but here are the timestamps:

SPOILERS FROM 1:47:40 to 2:00:11

Discussion Question: What is your favorite instance of a prodigal son (or daughter) in storytelling?

Next week: Midnight Mass continues with episode 2: "Psalms"

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Merry Christmas! We're posting this a day early this week so you can spend Christmas Eve celebrating our Lord Mike Flanagan. This week, we celebrate the end of Bly Manor as we take one final look back at the show and at the entire first year of Flanagan's Wake!

Then we answer mailbag questions from our wonderful audience.

We'll be off next week but back on 1/8/26 for the first episode of Midnight Mass!

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And just like that we find ourselves at the end of The Haunting of Bly Manor. This week we chat about episode 9: "The Beast in the Jungle," a beautiful, tragic end to this wonderful series

Discussion Question: None this week

Next week: In our final episode of 2025 we take one more look at Bly Manor, the Haunting duolog, and our year of Mike Flanagan.

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It's the penultimate episode flashback! Only...done right! Matt and Scott chat about episode 8 of Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manor: "The Romance of Certain Old Cloths." It's a unique and wonderful episode that just so happens to be one of the closest adaptive stories of the show so far!

Discussion Question: It's Mailbag time. Send your questions to us!

Next week: It's the end as we get to the finale of The Haunting of Bly Manor: "The Beast in the Jungle"

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