Epic Saga Society

Join the SOCIETY as the return to the world of Westeros to discuss the second episode of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HARD SALT BEEF. In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss what it means to be a knight in the world of Westeros and what kind of relationship is revealed between Dunk and his former liege, Ser Arlan of Pennytree. They are also still wondering when the first death will occur. SPOI...

Join the SOCIETY as they return to the medieval dark fantasy world of Westeros for HBO's A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS! Carlos and Calvin discuss the first episode of Dunk and Egg's adventures in The Hedge Knight. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for S1 E1 and the entirety of HBO's House of the Dragon and the entire book Blood and Fire by GRR Martin. If you like your cont...

Join the SOCIETY as they deep dive into the last episode of the prequel trilogy, REVENGE OF THE SITH! Carlos and Calvin discuss questions like what has the war done to the galaxy as a whole? What id Anakin had just gone back to free all the slaves on Tatooine? And what ever happened to Yoda's lightsaber? SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for original and prequel Star Wars movies an...

Join the SOCIETY as they deep dive into the second episode of the prequel trilogy, ATTACK OF THE CLONES! Carlos and Calvin discuss questions like was Anakin's behavior that far off from what a normal hormonal teenage boy would've been? Were Anakin and Padme the perfect toxic couple? What were the Kaminoans status in government during the 10 years they were growing Republic clones? And who...

Join the SOCIETY as they deep dive into the first episode of the prequel trilogy, THE PHANTOM MENACE. Carlos and Calvin reminisce about their experience seeing the first Star Wars film released after almost 16 years. In this episode, they gush over the futuristic technology as compared to the OT, discuss the controversy of midi-chlorians, and try to figure out why no Jedi can see the obvious resem...

Join the SOCIETY as they continue their review of the original trilogy with the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga, RETURN OF THE JEDI. In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss questions like why did Yoda wait so long to tell Luke about his father? Could Darth Vader and the Emperor actually have escaped the Death Star? SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for the original trilogy films. J...

Continuing where they left off, join the SOCIETY as they make their way through the original trilogy and rewatch The Empire Strikes Back! Carlos and Calvin discuss the issues they can't let go like why Leia didn't kiss Chewie instead of Luke, was Admiral Ozzel actually a good officer, and whether Luke should've stayed on Dagobah. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoiler for all S...

After a long hiatus exploring the world between worlds, the SOCIETY is back! We'll be reviewing every movie in the Star Wars franchise. Following our last episode of Rogue One, we go straight into Episode IV: A NEW HOPE. Join us as we answer the hard questions like why did Tarkin blow up an economic and political powerhouse like Alderaan? Why did the Moffs feel empowered to insult Vader? And w...

Back from exploring the world between worlds, get ready for the new season of EPIC SAGA SOCIETY with your intrepid and fearless hosts, Carlos and Calvin!

Join the SOCIETY as Carlos and Calvin review the culmination of the Andor series: ROGUE ONE. They answer the hard-hitting questions about Rogue One like how did Krennic go from diva to chump? Why did Tarkin hate Krennic so much? And was Cassian justified in shooting Tivik? SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for Rogue One and the Andor series.

Join the SOCIETY as they conclude their coverage of Andor with a review of the final 3 episodes of the series, Season 2 episodes 10, 11, and 12. In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss their overall thoughts of the season and the series as a whole, Dedra Meero's fate, and Luthen's death. They also dive into a deep discussion surrounding the morality of Luthen, the state of the rebellion...

Join the SOCIETY as they jump into a truly cinematic event, episodes 7, 8, and 9 of Andor Season 2. In this episode, Carlos and Calvin pick apart the infamous Ghorman Massacre and the speech that will spur the Rebel Alliance to final formation, Senator Mon Mothma's call to action that leads directly into Secret Cargo of Rebels S3. They focus on Syril and Dedra's destroyed relationship in the midst...

Join the SOCIETY as hosts Calvin and Carlos delve into the emotional and narrative complexities of Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Andor Season 2. They explore themes of trauma, addiction in the SW universe, and moral dilemmas faced by characters like Luthen and Andor. In this conversation, Calvin and Carlos answer the question is Luthen just as bad as the Dedra? And why haven't the Rebellion tried to...

Join the SOCIETY on their return from Celebration as they continue coverage of the highest rated and most critically acclaimed Star Wars show to date - ANDOR! Carlos and Calvin cover the first three episodes of the second season, delving back into the shadowy world of espionage, subterfuge, and galactic politics. How will the Rebel Alliance finally form? What creates the rift between Saw Guerrera...

Join the SOCIETY as they discuss the penultimate and final episodes of Andor season 1. Carlos and Calvin cover the action-packed final act looking at the political differences between Luthen and Mon Mothma, and ask the difficult questions like who is this man Luthen, that can afford to outfit a ship like the Fondor Haulcraft and keep calm while escaping an Arrestor cruiser? SPOILERS: This episode...

Join the SOCIETY as they continue their coverage of Andor S1 and look at episodes nine and ten. They explore the themes of rebellion, the moral complexities of the Empire, and the personal struggles of characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian Andor. In this episode, Calvin and Carlos delve into the themes of sacrifice, morality, and the complexities of rebellion as depicted in the series Andor. They...

Join the SOCIETY as they continue their coverage of Andor S1 and look at episodes seven and eight.  In this episode, they discuss the evolving dynamics of rebellion against the Empire, the political maneuvering within the Empire, the moral complexities of rebellion, and the personal stakes for the characters involved. Carlos and Calvin provide their insights into the narrative's depth, exploring t...

Join the SOCIETY as they continue their coverage of Andor S1 and look at episode five and six. In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss the sad state of affairs in the Senate chamber and why Nemik deserves all the credit for kicking off the rebellion. They answer like how much more of a veteran is Andor at heists than the rest of the rebels and how far is too far for the rebels when harming civi...

Join the SOCIETY as hosts Carlos and Calvin continue their review of Andor Season 1, focusing on episodes three and four. They explore the character dynamics, moral dilemmas in times of war, and the complexities of trust within the rebellion. The discussion highlights Cassian Andor's journey, the significance of his relationships, and the overarching themes of rebellion and morality. SPOILER A...

Join the SOCIETY as they set a course for the galaxy far far away and revisit season one of ANDOR. In anticipation for season two of the critically acclaimed show, Carlos and Calvin will discuss the some of the episode's burning questions. What is the relationship between the Empire and corporate security? Is the Republic really that different from the Empire when it comes to Kenari? Is Andor...

In this episode of Epic Saga Society, Calvin and Carlos delve into their reactions to the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World. They discuss the film's themes, character development, and the significance of diversity in superhero narratives. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical context of the film, missed opportunities, and what the future may hold for the MCU.

Enter the SOCIETY as they jump into the world of the Big 3: Androids, Aliens, and Wizards. Join Carlos and Calvin as they prepare for the MCU's newest installment, Captain America: Brave New World, by rewatching the first season of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. They discuss the hard hitting questions like why did Sharon flee to Madripoor, how does the topic of race affect someone like Steve R...

Join the SOCIETY as we travel to the galaxy far far away and cover the final 4 episodes of Skeleton Crew. Carlos and Calvin analyze the character of Jod, the revelation of the supervisor, and the chaos that ensues during the pirate invasion. They also discuss the concept of the 'Great Work', the implications of the New Republic's arrival, and reflect on their favorite moments from the series. This...

Join the SOCIETY as we travel to the galaxy far far away and cover the first four episodes of Skeleton Crew. Carlos and Calvin lay the groundwork for where we are in the Star Wars timeline at the start of the show. They discuss the one similarity both the Empire and the New Republic have and answer the age-old question: Where is Luke in all this? This episode contains spoilers for Disney's Skeleto...

Join the SOCIETY as they visit the MCU one again and delve into the final four episodes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's animated 'What If' series. Calvin and Carlos discuss how Infinity Ultron's change of heart adds depth to his character arc, how The Watcher's character evolves from strict observer to compassionate intervener, and much much more. This episode contains spoilers for the What If...