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From Gotham to Westview: Reviewing Agatha, Penguin, and Warhammer 40K

Release Date: 09/25/2024

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More Episodes

In this episode, Frank and Squeaks cover an exciting lineup of fandom news and reviews. They start by sharing their latest geeky purchases, including a mystery dice set, and then dive into Netflix Geeked Week highlights, including Arcane Season 2 and the new Avatar live-action series. Frank gives a passionate review of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and finishes with their impressions of HBO's The Penguin series, which both hosts rate highly.

Timestamps and Topics:

00:00 - Introduction: Geeky Purchases and Mystery Dice Set
03:05 - Netflix Geeked Week
14:45 - Review: Agatha All Along – Kathryn Hahn’s Masterclass in Villainy
25:31 - The Penguin HBO Review: A Gritty Gotham Tale with Colin Farrell
41:26 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Review: The Full Gaming Package

Key Takeaways:

Arcane Season 2 will release in three parts starting November 9, continuing its epic storytelling and stunning animation.
The casting of Toph in the live-action Avatar sparked discussions, with hopes that the actress captures the essence of the beloved character.
The Devil May Cry anime brings back Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, thrilling long-time fans of the series.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is praised for its complete package, including both PvE and PvP modes, with deep character customization.
HBO’s The Penguin stands out as a gritty crime drama within the superhero genre, with strong performances, particularly from Colin Farrell.

Memorable Quotes:

"Agatha is still a villain, and it’s refreshing to see her stay true to that. Not every character has to become an antihero." — Frank
"Colin Farrell as Penguin—he just disappears into the role. It's like I'm watching a gangster flick, not a superhero show." — Squeaks
"In Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, it feels like you're painting your own Warhammer character as you customize every detail." — Frank

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Apple Podcast Tags:
Arcane, Warhammer 40K, The Penguin HBO, Agatha All Along, Devil May Cry anime, geek culture, fandom news, Netflix Geeked Week, Colin Farrell, Kathryn Hahn

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