SFP-Now TV Reviews: The Mandalorian, Picard, Wolf Pack, Gotham, and School Spirits

Every other week Ian and I review TV shows! More details on this episode below.

SFP-NOW TV REVIEWS SHOW: Marx & Ian Talk About Silo and Citadel SciFiPulse Radio

In this episode, Ian & Marx give their initial thoughts on the new CW series Gotham, which is a show set in a universe where Batman has been killed. Our initial thoughts are that the show is kind of meh and has room for improvement. So tune in to hear exactly what we have to say.

Moving on. We also give our first thoughts on School Spirits and focus on the show’s pilot episode ‘My So-Called Death’, which introduces us to the tone and characters of the series. In this discussion, Marx compares this show to ‘Dead Like Me’ only with less sarcasm.

Staying on the theme of supernatural series. We also discuss Wolf Pack and zoom in on the penultimate episode titled ‘Lion’s Breath’ which has a few big plot reveals when it comes to Ramsay and her true nature. We also discuss how gorgeous the show’s cinematography is when it comes to one shot in particular.

Moving into the realm of science fiction and fantasy. We discuss the new season of The Mandalorian and recap events from ‘The Mines of Mandalore’ and ‘The Convert’. We also briefly discuss a few shows from Star Wars past as well as touch on the infamous Holiday Special via a discussion about a new documentary film about that. So set your lightsabers to maim as many Ewoks were sacrificed to make this episode.

We close out this month’s show with a recap of Star Trek: Picard’s fifth episode ‘Imposters’, which not only saw the return of Ro Laren from TNG. But also used her character as a means to link the A and B plots together as more is revealed about The Changeling Plot to undermine Starfleet and The Federation. We also speculate somewhat as to where this could go and discuss how Paramount Plus could use this season of Picard as a Springboard for other series that could reintroduce characters from TNG, DS9 & Voyager as well as continue the adventures of some of the new characters such as Captain Shaw and Ensign Sydney LaForge.

So please tune in for another packed reviews episode and feel free to comment about any of the shows we cover or even suggest shows and movies you’d like us to discuss.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 3

I had another great time being a panelist for Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. This time we chatted about season 3 of this ground breaking TV series! What did we think of the season premiere and finale? Who had the best character arc this season? What were our most favorite and least favorite episodes? There were new characters (Anya, Faith), returning characters (Spike, Ethan Rayne), and memorable characters (The Mayor, Mr. Trick, Vampire Willow), and so much more. Many of the episodes were layered with powerful themes and topped with funny moments and fast-paced action. We had a great time discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 2

I had a great time being a panelist for the second episode of Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. We discuss season 2 of this ground breaking TV series! What made the season finale so strong? Who had the best character arc this season? What was our most favorite and least favorite episodes? We had a great time chatting and debating about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 1

The Supernatural Rewind may have ended, but not our rewatching! I had an awesome time being a panelist for the first episode of Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. We discuss season 1 of this ground breaking TV series! What made the pilot so strong? Who had the best character arc this season? We had a great time chatting and reminiscing about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind Season 14

Had a great time being a panelist again for a new edition of the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind. This time we discussed season 14! This season had Dean being controlled by Michael, monsters getting powered up, Jack becoming human, a family reunion only possible on Supernatural, something bad happens to Mary, and so much more.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind Season 13

I had another great time being a panelist for the newest edition of the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind. This time we discussed season 13! This season we are introduced to Jack, have some dimension hopping, the Wayward Sisters backdoor pilot, more Apocalypse World (and many alternate versions of characters), more Mr. Ketch, ScoobyNatural (Scooby Doo meets Supernatural), Lovecraftian monsters, and so much more.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind Season 12

Another fun time being a panelist for a new edition of the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind. This time we discussed season 12! This season had two big storylines brought to us by a new showrunner. Some of loved parts of the season and disliked (some with a passion) other parts of the season: Mary is back (but not a great mom), Castiel is on a mission, Lucifer becomes a rocker (courtesy of Rick Springfield), Lucifer becomes the President of the United States, Lucifer becomes a father, everyone’s after Lucifer’s baby, the British Men of Letters shake things up in America, Mr. Ketch joins the show, Dean loses his memory, more Jody & Claire, more Crawley & Rowena, Apocalypse World Bobby, alpha vampire, and so much more.

Guest on… ConTinual: The Comics Lair – Superman & Lois and Supergirl

Had a great time being a guest on The Comics Lair! “Marx Pyle (MarxPyle.com), Marisa Wolf (MarisaWolf.net), and host Nancy Northcott (nancynorthcott.com) talk about the denizens of Krypton and the CW shows Superman & Lois, Supergirl, influences from the comics, and even some of the other screen versions of the superheroes.”

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind Season 8

Had a fun time being a panelist on another edition of Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Supernatural Rewind. This time we discuss season 8! Benny, Garth, Charlie, Kevin Tran, Bobby, the demon trials, looney cartoon hijinks, Men of Letters, the spin-offs that could have been, and more.