The Witcher is Netflix’s attempt at filling the Game of Thrones shaped void in the TV landscape, a Herculean feat it may not be up for. Based on the acclaimed fantasy novels and their video game adaptation, this show charts a dangerous course through the source material’s fandom and a more savvy TV audience. Also on Netflix is the completely unrelated Bollywood film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. It puts an unexpected LGBT spin on the romcom format familiar to Indian and American audiences alike, and was a treat to watch.

The Mandalorian gave Star Wars fans what they’ve always wanted: a live action TV series set in the galaxy far, far away. It also gave parents a headache when no Baby Yoda toys hit the shelves before the holidays. Merchandizing aside, we had a lot to talk about here, from callbacks to the Clone Wars and Rebels animated series and the no-longer-canon Old Republic, as well as guest stars galore. And then, in a totally bizarre detour, we discuss Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, a comic based on the pink cartoon mountain lion set during the Red Scare. Intrigued? So were we!

Two epic films released on Friday, December 20: Star Wars and Cats. This week we take on the herculean task of discussing both movies, and there is a LOT to say about both. Whether you loved it or hated it, odds are you have an opinion on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Or, if you haven't seen it yet, maybe skip to after the break when we enter the horror-scape of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s New Nightmare. If you loved or hated either movie, apologies for pissing you off. Regardless after you finish review bombing your least favorite, consider reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Please be gentler with us than you were on Rian Johnson, though.

Who watches the Watchmen? We do! Join us as we discuss HBO's latest masterpiece Watchmen, based on the Alan Moore comic book of the same name. This time around there are more masks, more squids, and more songs from Oklahoma! as the superhero story continues in a dystopic present day. Then, in a much scarier and more distant dystopia, we explore the insanely hilarious world of Gay Future, a narrative podcast based on an unreleased YA novel by Mike Pence that dares to ask the question "what will the gays do when they finally take over?"