On this episode of Take Five, we look at ten of our favorite non-genre shows produced (mostly) and aired in the United States. The Muppet Show? Really, Wayne?

Take Five #30 Favorite American Non-Genre Shows

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the mysteries of Vaults 31, 32, and 33, and what level of involvement Betty and Stephanie have in the secrets lingering in the background. When, if ever, will Maximus reveal his true identity, and will he and Lucy be allowed to return to the surface to find the head?
In our What We're Watching segment, surprisingly, Dave really enjoyed the Greek Netflix drama Maestro in Blue, and Wayne praises Tales of the Empire.
In Listener Feedback, Alan in England brings up a classical mythology allusion, and Fred from the Netherlands starts a rewatch of Jessica Jones. 
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 561 Fallout S01E05 The Past

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Norm’s initial investigation of the Vault32 mystery and whether he’ll take charge of Vault 33 or leave for the surface. However, the central story revolves around Lucy’s transformation and her relationship w/The Ghoul. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne begins reading Agency, the second book in William Gibson’s Jackpot series. Dave notes the fascinating language details in the Indian legal drama Guilty Minds. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions the ratings many viewers give individual shows, and Alan in England finds the finger reattachment scene a bit too much. 
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 560 Fallout S01E04 The Ghouls

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss possible next moves within Vault 33 and whether Norm and Stephanie stage a coup and decide to leave the vault and go to the surface. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finally listens to Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and Wayne finally finishes the novel Tree of Smoke.
In Listener Feedback, Travis finally gets his wish re: Looper, Fred from the Netherlands finishes Agents of SHIELD, and Alan in England asks whether states in the US align themselves in groups of three. 
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 559 Fallout S01E03 The Head

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the Wizard of Oz allusions and Lucy’s Hero’s Journey as she searches for her father. Wayne suggests that The Ghoul might end up more protagonist than antagonist. 
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave praises the Netflix film Don’t Look Up, and Wayne rediscovers Star Trek: Discovery. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands reveals his distaste for 1899, and Alan in England, like Dave, sees a physical resemblance between Maximus (Aaron Moten) and Denzel Washington. 
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 558 Fallout S01E02 The Target

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series’ premiere of the video game based Prime Video series Fallout starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Big questions include how the raiders gain access to the vault and why Overseer Hank is kidnapped and taken to the surface.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finally completes season one of 3 Body Problem, so he and Wayne discuss the show’s strengths and whether Netflix will greenlight a second season. 
In Listener Feedback, Alan in England brings up the concept of retro futurism, Fred from the Netherlands wonders about the levels of violence and gore, and Susanne acknowledges that she’s a hardcore Black Mirror fan. 
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Episode Grade: A

Take Five #30 Favorite American Non-Genre Shows

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