Needs Some Introduction - Severance / The Agency

mailto:[email protected] We made it to the half way mark of the season. Sona and I are both very much on board with the episode. We have many misgivings as to whether any of these agents are actually good at their jobs. Maybe that's the point, though. Most everyone is sleeping with with the most convenient (and almost certainly the worst choice) this week

mailto:[email protected] In this episode of 'Needs Some Introduction,' the hosts Darren and Victor delve into the season finale, the 10th episode of the Sky Peacock co-production, 'The Day of the Jackal.' They discuss the action-packed sequences, character motivations, and potential oversights in the plotting. Additionally, Victor offers a mini-review of the new Netflix thriller, 'Carry On,' comparing its tongue-in-cheek action to classics like 'Die Hard.' Show notes include ongoing discussions of 'The Agency,' and an invitation for listeners to share their underrated TV series and year-end best lists via email.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:37 Show Notes and Announcements 02:33 Mini Review: The Carry On 07:40 Movie Recommendations 10:27 Discussion on The Day of the Jackal Finale 33:11 Discussing Dexter's New Episode 35:51 Bianca's Family Dilemma 40:11 The Jackal's Airport Maneuvers 44:18 The Mansion Showdown 49:59 Season Finale Reflections

mailto:[email protected]   In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts discuss the events of episode 4 of Showtime's series 'The Agency.' They delve into character dynamics, including Martian's (Michael Fassbender) complex relationship with Samia and Daniela's mission. The episode also covers geopolitical intrigue involving Sudan and China's negotiations. Show updates include upcoming discussions on 'The Day of the Jackal' finale, a deep dive into 'Severance' Season 1 in preparation for Season 2, and thoughts on the latest movie and TV premiers.   00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Episodes 02:38 Streaming Recommendations and Reviews 07:09 The Agency Episode 4 Breakdown 15:54 Martian's Interrogation and Flashbacks 27:00 Sona's Birthday and TV Show Discussions 37:51 Navigating Corporate and Academic Competitiveness 38:40 The Predator Dynamic in Professional Settings 39:06 Analyzing Daniela's Spycraft 40:08 Poppy and Fassbender's Chemistry 41:14 Therapy vs. Retail Therapy 41:58 Osman's Surveillance and Parental Bonding 42:33 Dr. Blake's Unconventional Therapy 45:44 Danny's High-Stakes Deception 54:01 Martian's Investigation and Flashbacks 01:02:18 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations

mailto:[email protected] In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor and guest Darren discuss the latest episode of 'The Day of the Jackal,' covering the thrilling yet flawed assassination scene. They also touch on character dynamics, the surge in spy series, and other TV show recommendations like 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency.' Additionally, there are mentions of various spy and conspiracy-themed shows currently trending, a listener's voice memo from Wallace, and a brief commentary on the state of mistrust in power systems reflected in popular entertainment.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:48 Spy Series Recommendations 01:05 Black Doves and Other Series 05:29 The Popularity of Spy and Conspiracy Shows 08:33 Kneecap Movie Recommendation 10:20 Listener Feedback and Mr. Inbetween 12:08 Discussion with Darren: The Agency and More 15:53 Black Doves: A Deep Dive 33:39 Memorable Quotes and Profound Moments 34:04 The Jackal's Return Home 34:48 A Corny Yet Emotional Scene 35:16 The Duality of the Jackal's Actions 36:54 Nuria's Realization and Confrontation 38:30 Domestic Struggles and Assassination Plans 40:34 Public Assassination and Its Implications 43:31 The Impossible Shot and Its Consequences 48:35 The Jackal's Escape and Future Speculations 57:32 Final Thoughts and Predictions