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Geektown Radio 464: ‘Ballerina’, ‘Karate Kid: Legends’, ‘St. Denis Medical’, ‘The Institute’, and more!
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We're back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Domingos to review the latest in TV and film, spotlight some exciting new projects, and round up the latest renewals, cancellations, and UK premiere news.
🎙️ In this episode:
00:00 – Intro
Dave welcomes Domingos back to the show.
00:19 – Review: Ballerina
Domingos dives into the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, and more.
07:37 – Review: Karate Kid: Legends
Thoughts on the new legacy sequel merging Cobra Kai, the original films, and the Jackie Chan reboot. Featuring Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, and Aramis Knight.
14:14 – Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen (brief revisit)
Quick take on the Fear Street sequel and standout cast members.
16:23 – Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning
Domingos shares his thoughts on the franchise’s possible conclusion.
18:58 – Review: The Rookie Season 7
Dave talks about the latest season and how the show keeps things fresh.
21:13 – Review: Rick & Morty Season 8
A brief look at the latest absurd multiverse antics.
22:00 – Review: St. Denis Medical
Dave introduces the new mockumentary sitcom from the creators of Superstore.
23:13 – Review: Bosch: Legacy Season 3
Thoughts on the final season of Legacy and anticipation for the Ballard spin-off.
26:15 – Renewals & Cancellations
FOX axes The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Trigger Point gets renewed, and Strike prepares to adapt The Running Grave.
29:57 – New & Upcoming Shows
Details on The Institute (Stephen King adaptation), BBC’s Crookhaven, Tulsa King spinoff Nola King starring Samuel L. Jackson, and more.
44:20 – Preview: The Institute
Further discussion on the new MGM+ series starring Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker.
46:38 – Transaction on ITV
Comedy series from Jordan Gray and Nick Frost.
48:12 – Crookhaven in detail
Dougray Scott stars in a family drama about a school for legal deception.
52:25 – Coming to UK TV next week
- Fubar Season 2 – Netflix, 12th June
- Not Going Out Season 14 – BBC, 13th June
- Suspicion – ITVX, 15th June
- My Life Is Murder Season 4 – U&Alibi, 17th June
53:49 – Outro
Where to find Domingos and more ways to get in touch with Geektown.
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