The stakes couldn’t have been bigger inside the story—or outside in the fandom, for that matter! For the last-ever Voltron: Legendary Defender panel on TeeVee, we wade into the controversies over Season 8 with fans and critics of how the series ended. Plus, at least one regular panelist takes a victory lap regarding vehicle mecha…

Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth, Moisés Chiullán, Dan Moren and Antony Johnston

Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth, Moisés Chiullan, Dan Moren and Antony Johnston.

We’re not sure whether Moisés is flying the Black Lion or the IGF-Atlas, but either way it’s his turn to lead our largest panel ever as we dissect Voltron’s darkest season. We discuss the Garrison’s unfortunate approach to succession planning; the merits of Garfle, Warfle, AND Snick; the Paladins’ shipping forecast; and more!

Host Moisés Chiullán with Shannon Sudderth, Chip Sudderth, Antony Johnston, Alyssa Franke and Kyle Anderson

Host Moisés Chiullan with Shannon Sudderth, Chip Sudderth, Antony Johnston, Alyssa Franke and Kyle Anderson.

Going through bad guys like a Blazing Sword through butter, seasons 5 and 6 of Voltron: Legendary Defender featured high stakes and serious consequences for the entire cast, culminating in three perfect words. Did it make sense to split the 13 episodes into two seasons? How heavy can a kids’ show get? How many RPG references did YOU catch during “Monsters and Mana”? And what the heck happens next?

Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth, Moisés Chiullán and Kyle Anderson

Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth, Moisés Chiullan and Kyle Anderson.

What probably should have been the second half of Season 3 was released in October as Season 4, but the status quo changes kept on coming! Four brave rebels in the Voltron Coalition debate the merits of Power Rangers tours, muse upon the challenges of marrying Action for Kids with Complex Political Storytelling, and wonder just what the hell Lotor is up to.

Host Shannon Sudderth with Chip Sudderth, Dan Moren and Alyssa Franke

Host Shannon Sudderth with Chip Sudderth, Dan Moren and Alyssa Franke.

The Netflix series about five young pilots who have been swept up into an intergalactic war continues with a new season that dropped in early August. The team is in disarray after the events at the end of last season and there are new opponents to contend with. And then there’s the fact that this season was just a bit shorter than the previous two. Shannon and Nerdist associate editor Kyle Anderson are back and joined by Tony Sindelar to talk it all out.

Host Shannon Sudderth with Kyle Anderson and Tony Sindelar

Host Shannon Sudderth with Kyle Anderson and Tony Sindelar.