The Le Domas family legacy continues! This week for our Patreon family, Nick and Les are diving into the high-stakes, high-adrenaline world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. We were huge fans of the first film, so the bar was set pretty high.

We are happy to report that this sequel is a win. It delivers all the Samara Weaving we could possibly ask for while keeping that balance of dark humor and intense action. We spend this episode breaking down the new "rules" of the game and why this follow-up feels like such a natural extension of the story we love.

This week, Nick and Les are scrubbing in for the long-awaited return of Scrubs on ABC! We dive into the tenth season of the Sacred Heart saga to see how J.D. and Turk are handling the new class of interns. It is a heartfelt reunion that really hit the spot for us.

In our TV Diaries, Les finally set sail with the One Piece live action series on Netflix and has some thoughts on why this adaptation actually works. Plus, we’re checking the pulse on the high-stakes medical drama The Pitt, the intense underground world of Paradise, and the monster-sized legacy of Apple TV’s Monarch. Join us as we figure out what makes these shows tick!

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Our Patreon supporters get an extra treat this week! We are stepping into the dark, cinematic world of Ridley Scott’s Hannibal (2001). While it’s a big departure from Silence of the Lambs, we had a blast breaking down the visuals, the Italian setting, and Anthony Hopkins' iconic performance. It’s a wild ride of a movie, and we’re dissecting exactly why it remains such a fascinating piece of the Lecter legacy.

This week on the TV Dudes, Nick and Les are heading back to the 32nd century! We are diving deep into Starfleet Academy, a special Patreon Showrunner Tier request. We absolutely loved the fresh, optimistic energy of this new chapter in the Trek universe. It is a beautiful look at the next generation of cadets finding their footing, and we have plenty to say about that stunning production design.

In our TV Diaries, Nick gives us the lowdown on the highly anticipated second season of One Piece on Netflix. Did the live-action Grand Line continue to thrill? We also break down the season finale of The Stumble on Peacock. It was a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt finish for the Candy Buttons. Plus, Nick has a confession: he really wants to stop watching Invincible, but he's a masochist at heart.

For our Dessert Shows, we’re treating ourselves to the titan-sized action of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the gripping bunker mysteries of Paradise. Both of these shows are hitting all the right notes for us lately! Let's gooooooooo!!

1:00-33:05 TV Diaries
1:00-8:45 Invincible S04
8:45-13:48 One Piece S02
13:48-16:15 Ted S02
16:25-20:30 Stumble finale
26:15-28:18 Monarch
28:18-33:05 Paradise
34:45-Starfleet Academy

#StarfleetAcademy #InvincibleSeason4 #OnePieceSeason2 #Ted #Stumble #RollButtonsRoll #WeCanWeWillWeMust #MonarchLegacyOfMonsters #ParadiseHulu

For our latest Patreon bonus episode we’re talking about Netflix’s War Machine. Come for Alan Ritchson doing Army Ranger things, stay for the moment it turns into a total sci-fi horror movie. It’s loud, it’s violent, and we had an absolute blast with it!!

#WarMachineNetflix #AlanRitchson #PatreonBonus #MovieReview

This week’s lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we’re breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It’s a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now!

1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries

10:55-26:42 The Rookie
26:42-39:10 Paradise
39:10-1:12:55The Pitt

1:12:55- Monarch S02

#MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview

Happy Friday the 13th, Patrons!

To celebrate this ominous date on the calendar, we are diving deep into the murky waters of 1989’s Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.

Is it the worst entry in the franchise? Probably. Is it a cinematic masterpiece of teleporting serial killers and questionable geography? Absolutely.

What’s in this Bonus Episode:

We discuss the bold decision to spend 70% of a movie titled Jason Takes Manhattan on a slow-moving cruise ship.

A breakdown of the legendary rooftop scene. Can you really punch a slasher’s head off? (Spoiler: In this movie, yes).

Also - Why does NYC’s sewer system look like it’s filled with glowing green Mountain Dew?

The Fun & The Dumb: We sift through the logic gaps to find the heart of why this movie is still a blast to watch with friends.

Grab your hockey masks and life vests! We're headed to the Big Apple!!

Join the inner circle at patreon.com/tvdudes for this week’s movie bonus! We are diving deep into the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. This movie is a total ten out of ten for us. We talk about the incredible satirical bite that critics missed back in the day, Parker Posey’s legendary performance as Fiona, and why these songs are still absolute earworms twenty-five years later. Your support on Patreon keeps our lights on and our mics hot, and we’d love to see you in the comments!

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint.

Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously!

#ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus 

This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix’s Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn’t quite make its case with us. It’s certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we’re breaking down exactly where the spark was missing.

Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but the big question remains: does it glide as smoothly as the previous seasons, or is it starting to catch an edge? We talk about the evolution of the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs into the NOSHO North Stars, and whether the heart of the show is still beating as strong as ever.

Plus, we’ve got our weekly TV Diaries featuring the shows that kept us glued to the couch this week. This week, we talk about The Rookie, and how it's really two sitcoms in a trenchcoat pretending to be a drama!

1:05-33:05 TV Diaries
10:00-20:12 The Rookie
20:12-33:05 Strip Law
34:00-Shorsey S05