Dune Prophecy, Superman & Lois and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Reviews | Eps 2-3, 5-8, 1-2

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Greetings, nerds! Sarah Belmont and Will Polk are back with another episode of Scene N Nerd. We are back to discuss Dune: Prophecy, Superman & Lois, and Star Wars: Skelton Crew. They kick things off with a post-Thanksgiving catch-up, discussing the holiday season and Sarah's surprising shift from binge-watching to completing her holiday shopping. (0:00)

Sarah dives into her recent K-drama discoveries, "When the Phone Rings" and "The Trunk," sharing her thoughts on the intriguing plots and the challenges of waiting for weekly episode drops. The duo discusses the low-budget production values typical of some K-dramas and the unexpected full-season release of "The Trunk" on Netflix. (2:45)

Will shares his excitement for the new Star Wars series, "Skeleton Crew," drawing comparisons to "The Goonies" and "Star Trek: Prodigy." He gives a spoiler-filled review of the first two episodes, noting the nostalgic vibes and the positive reception from the Star Wars fandom. (11:00)

The conversation shifts to "Superman and Lois," as Sarah and Will discuss the series' final episodes 5-8 and the end of the CW's DC universe. They analyze the show's character dynamics, particularly focusing on Lex Luthor's evolving role, the Kent family's challenges, and the emotional revelations about Clark's identity. (17:55)

Finally, they return to "Dune Prophecy," dissecting episodes two and three. Sarah and Will explore the political intrigue, character motivations, and the series' pacing. They debate the likability of the protagonists and the show's potential to expand the Dune universe beyond the films. (42:00)

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0:00 Post-Thanksgiving catch-up

2:45 K-drama discoveries: "When the Phone Rings" and "The Trunk"

11:00 "Skeleton Crew" episodes 1-2 review and Star Wars nostalgia

17:55 "Superman and Lois" season 4 episodes 5-8 and CW's DC universe conclusion

42:00 "Dune Prophecy" episodes two and three analysis