Why are people watching this?

This week, Justin and Dave watched Dune. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: "To secure his people's future, a young man travels to a dangerous, resource-rich planet — where malevolent forces push him towards a foreboding destiny." Dave and Justin both loved the 2021 version of Dune. Although Dave was not convinced that ornithopters could actual achieve lift with those weirdo dragonfly wings. And Justin required more details on how the Freman stillsuits collected and processed fecal material.

This week, Justin and Dave watched Manifest. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “While investigating a Calling, Michaela finds a mysterious stowaway; Ben clings tightly to his beliefs; Cal comes out of hiding to pursue a lead.” Dave and Justin learned that you can't start watching this series at Season 4 - you really do need to watch it from the start. Dave appreciated how wearing an orange vest allowed people to bypass all security measures. Justin didn't like they way they yelled at the unconscious man.

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched FUBAR. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “A CIA operative on the verge of retirement discovers a family secret and is forced to go back into the field for one last job.” Ashley could not accept the implausibly small size of the laser flashlight or the facial recognition software that worked through concrete walls. Dave was impressed by the small size of the suitcase nuke. Justin was confused by the lipstick vibrator.

This week, Justin and Dave watched Selling Sunset, Season 6, Episode 1. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “Chrishell is head-over-heels in love but may not be ready to face the awkwardness at the office; new agent Bre comes in hot, ruffling a few feathers.” This is the worst thing Dave has ever had to watch for the podcast. Justin was equally as bored and flummoxed. Nothing made any sense. Thankfully, our special guest Ranke has seen ALL SIX SEASONS and was able to explain why this show appeals to people. Or was she?

This week, Justin and Dave watched The Mother. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: "While fleeing from dangerous assailants, an assassin comes out of hiding to protect her daughter she left earlier in life." Both Justin and Dave were flummoxed as to why the bad guys were chasing after Zoe. It seemed to be the premise of the film, yet there was no clear explanation as to their motivations. They agreed that Jennifer Lopez is a great action star, but Justin laughed a lot at the chase scenes. At least Dave enjoyed the ludicrous Ski-Doo action scenes, although he had a real bone to pick with how the wolves were portrayed on screen.

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Here's the official synopsis: "The young queen's marriage to King George of

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Firefly Lane Season 2 (episode 1). Here's the official synopsis: "Kate and Tully are brought together as they contend with an overbearing grandma." Justin was flummoxed by the prolific de-aging. Ashley loved the Tully-Kate dynamic, but didn't enjoy all the extra drama they injected to spice things up. Dave was bummed that there was no follow-up on the horse from Season 1.

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched The Diplomat. Here's the synopsis: "Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a political star." Ashley loved the realistic dialogue. Justin hated the unrealistic dialogue. Dave freaked out about hair continuity.

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Love Is Blind, Season 4, Episode 1: "As singles begin a new round of voice-only dating, intersecting love triangles

This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Chupa. Here's the Synopsis:  “A boy on a family trip to Mexico discovers a young chupacabra hiding in his grandfather's shed." Dave and Justin both agreed that it was a Mexican version of ET, but very much enjoyed the Mexican part of it - including the luchador. Justin had a bone to pick with the flying abilities of the chupacabra. Ashley and Justin both liked the multilingualism. Ashley hated that everyone just expected that poor baby chupacabra to save the boy from the collapsing bridge. Dave couldn't understand why everyone loved the chupacabra but hated the extremely similar-looking cougar.