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#outlander Rumors run rampant after Claire is found in a compromising position. Roger makes a decision about his desire to become a Minister. Having doubts about her sanity and questioning her own actions, Claire makes an anguished confession to Jamie. The Frasers are presented with a complicated situation regarding Lizzie and the Beardsleys. The Christies' have conflicting reactions to their fami...

#outlander On this episode of the FHP, Hanako and Michele discuss the explosive sixth episode of Outlander , Season 6. A mystery illness pops up on the Ridge, killing dozens and making others sick. But when Claire and Tom Christie both get deathly ill with unrelated symptoms, she begins to wonder about the origin of the illness. The Christies appear at the Big House to bring some unbelievable news...

Our plans for an episode recording changed at the last minute, so the FHP decided to just kick back and hit the record button while we talk about whatever came to mind. Starting with some non-spoilery thoughts about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, we veer into Star Wars, Stranger Things, DCEU, Legacies (Vampire Diaries) and other random topics.

#theboys The Boys are back in town! Season 3 comes in with an explosive start, figuratively and literally! At the movie release for Dawn of the Seven , we begin to see that things are not all right within The Seven, and Homelander's ill-fated romance with Stormfront is still a top news story, one year after her Nazi background was revealed. Butcher and the Boys continue to hunt supes down, but wor...

#outlander Hanako and Michele discuss episode S6E5 of Outlander . Jamie and Claire travel to Wilmington to listen to a speech from former Jacobite-turned-Loyalist Fiona MacDonald – known for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape Scotland after the failed Jacobite Rebellion. While there, Jamie is approached by the Sons of Liberty. Claire gets a brief, unexpected reminder of home. Jamie’s new allegia...

#moonknight #marvel Episode 3 of Moon Knight finds Marc/Steven in Cairo, each fighting for control of their body as they also fight to stop Harrow’s plans to release Ammit. Khonshu and Marc summon the other gods to expose Harrow’s plan, but the plan backfires when Harrow is able to use Marc’s condition to manipulate the truth. Layla joins Marc in Cairo to help his search for Ammit’s tomb. Khonshu...

#moonknight #marvel We’re back! After an almost month-long unexpected hiatus in which we dealt with real life and Covid (grrr), we are back with our recap and discussion of Moon Knight , episode 2. Coming to grips with the fact that he is sharing his body with another persona, Steven’s life gets more complicated when he comes face-to-face with not only Harrow – a man he believed was a figment of h...

#outlander Trying to put some space between himself and his recent actions, Fergus leaves for New Bern to work on the newspaper and to heal. While preparing the newly obtained guns for distribution to the Cherokee, Brianna tells her father of the future of the Native Americans. Ian's past comes back to haunt him as he runs into some of his former Mohawk family. Jamie's encounter with another India...

#doctorstrange2 #doctorstrangeinthemultiverseofmadness #marvel #mcu In this episode Hanako, Anthony, and Mike discuss the highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. As Doctor Strange continues to deal with the impact and repercussions of his part in the Infinity War, a multiverse traveler by the name of America Chavez appears, trying to escape from a demon determined to steal...

#outlander The Frasers must figure out a way to deal with rumors and ignorance on The Ridge when Henri-Christian is placed in danger. Fergus confesses to Claire his fear for Henri-Christian's life by recalling a horrible memory from his childhood living in the brothel. Tom decides to go through with the surgery on his hand, for extremely selfish reasons. Claire continues to be haunted by the image...

#thewalkingdead #TWD It's the FINAL mid-season finale for The Walking Dead and this episode did not disappoint. Maggie, Elijah, Marco, and Lydia have not one, but two sets of Commonwealth soldiers after them; one led by Lance, and one led by Leah. Daryl, Aaron, and Gabriel defend themselves against an attack. Maggie makes a surprising admission to Negan. Eugene, Connie, Kelly, Magna, Ezekiel, and...

#thewalkingdead #TWD In this episode, titled "Trust", all of our players are starting to learn who they can - and can't - trust. Seeing that Aaron and Gabriel are the only survivors of Carlson's failed mission, Lance heads to the Hilltop on a mission of his own, and makes an enemy in the process. Back at the Commonwealth, Princess and Mercer get close, until Mercer puts up a wall. Eugene and Rosit...

#marvel #moonknight Our discussion on the first episode of the new Marvel/Disney+ series, Moon Knight . Steven Grant (that's Steven, with a V) is a museum gift shop worker with a sleeping disorder whose life is turned upside down when he starts experiencing blackouts that leave him in some dangerous scenarios. Hearing a few new voices in his head doesn't help, especially when he comes across the p...

#thewalkingdead #TWD As Carlson deals with the fallout of his actions against the residents of the apartment building, new enemies move in help defend against the Commonwealth soldiers. Maggie and Co. unexpectedly reunite with Negan, whose alliance with the building's residents brings about some very unexpected information.  Negan is forced to confess his sins to an unlikely source. Meanwhile, in...

#thebatman In this episode of the FHP Hanako, Anthony, and Mike discuss their initial thoughts on the Matt Reeves directed film, "The Batman". Starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, this version of the Bruce Wayne re-telling takes place about 2 years into Bruce's venture as the Dark Knight. As a masked vigilante, he attempts to bring crime in Gotham to a halt. He accompanies Lt. Gordon t...

#outlander In this episode of Outlander, Jamie's position as Indian Agent puts him in a tough spot as he learns about the future fate of the Cherokee. A strange funeral unexpectedly brings about more speculation about Claire. Fergus and Marsali have an emotional reconciliation as he helps her get through a troublesome birth. The birth of the new baby signals that tough times may not be over yet fo...

#thewalkingdead #twd In this episode, a mystery rider arrives at the gates of the Hilltop, injured and seeking help. After he dies, Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah head out to try to locate his group and provide assistance. In the Commonwealth, Aaron - who is now part of the Commonwealth's outreach team - recruits Father Gabriel to provide some assistance in reaching out to a religious group holed up on...

#outlander #DROUGHTLANDER IS FINALLY OVER!!! After 656 days, we are finally back on Fraser's Ridge with an extended 81-minute episode! An old prison mate of Jamie's makes a disruptive entrance onto the Ridge. Marsali and Fergus' marriage seems to be on shaky ground. The Crown wants Jamie to be their "Indian Representative", and Claire's newest invention will help the Ridge, but also helps her to d...

#thewalkingdead #twd Pamela Milton makes her first trip across state lines to visit the communities of Alexandria, Oceanside, and Hilltop - which Maggie has relocated back to and is attempting to rebuild. Pamela and Maggie feel each other out, and Lance tries to convince Maggie to bring her people to the Commonwealth while they fix up the Hilltop. But, Maggie notices things that make her uneasy  a...

#thewalkingdead #twd Eugene's newfound happiness in the Commonwealth is put to the test when Stephanie seemingly disappears after declaring their love for each other. After searching for her with Princess, Eugene makes a heartbreaking discovery. Carol shows her usefulness when she accompanies Lance on a trip outside the walls. Connie's determination to find out more about Tyler's claims of resista...

#outlander Droughtlander is almost over!!! Recorded a week before the Season 6 premiere, Hanako is joined by special guest Michele, commonly known to FHP listeners as "The Person That Anthony Lives With, To Whom He's Related To By Marriage", and will be joining the show for the next seven weeks to discuss the loooooonnnng awaited return of Outlander . In this episode they discuss how they got into...

#adiscoveryofwitches #ADOW On this episode, we discuss the series finale (boo hoo!) of A Discovery of Witches . Armed with the power of the Book of Life, Diana goes to Poland to confront Benjamin and an unexpected Satu in order to rescue Matthew. Having learned the truth of Gerbert's treachery over the last several hundred years, Baldwin finally joins forces with the rest of the de Clermonts t...

#thewalkingdead #TWD Welcome to the Commonwealth! This episode of The Walking Dead takes place a month after Lance's arrival in Alexandria, with most of our residents getting used to life in "regular" society. The kids get to experience a Halloween carnival, complete with a Haunted House (with real zombies). Daryl, Rosita, Carol, Ezekiel, Magna, and Connie have been placed in jobs that “suit their...

#adiscoveryofwitches #ADOW In the penultimate episode for the series, the lines have been drawn as the de Clermonts prepare to make their stand. Having discovered Philippe's watch in the coat Lena brings from her captivity, Matthew determines where Benjamin is hiding and seeks out his estranged son. Meanwhile, Diana decides it's time to head back to Oxford to seek out Ashmole 782. Gerbert makes un...

#thewalkingdead #twd Welcome back to Season 11B! In the fallout from Pope's death and Leah's betrayal, Maggie, Negan, Gabriel, and Daryl fight for their lives with the remaining Reapers. After capturing Carver, Daryl tries to bargain with Leah for both of their family's survival. Gabriel's faith is challenged when he is confronted by the Reaper's priest. Leah and Maggie both make decisions that af...