The Final Verdict

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Welcome to The Final Verdict, your smart, cinematic review companion for everything from prestige dramas to popcorn blockbusters. Hosted by John Dodaro and Carlin Jacob, this podcast dives deep into the latest in film and television, offering bold insights, sharp takes, and — most importantly — final verdicts. Whether it’s an under-the-radar indie or the hottest new streaming series, we break it down and tell you what’s worth your time. Stream it, skip it, or savor it — we decide. All podcast platforms and social media links: https://linktr.ee/thefinalverdict

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Toy Story 5 Is Another Solid Entry in the Franchise // Our Review 22.06.2026 1:09:36

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Toy Story 5. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 25 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as I...

Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Reaction 18.06.2026 50:26

In this episode, we react to the newest trailer for the upcoming MCU film: Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We discuss Peter’s journey in the film, Ned and MJ, several foes such as the Hand, Scorpion, Savage Hulk, Sadie Sink’s character, and more. We also make predictions for what will happen in the film as well as how it could connect to Avengers Doomsday. This episode features podcast member John D...

Disclosure Day Mostly Works Despite its Plot Conveniences // Our Review 15.06.2026 1:30:05

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Disclosure Day. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 27 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such a...

Scary Movie Is Amusing Enough, But Flawed // Our Review 10.06.2026 50:58

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Scary Movie (or known as Scary Movie 6). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 21 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our soci...

Backrooms Is a Fine Horror Film with Great Tension // Our Review 03.06.2026 51:37

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Backrooms. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 18 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Ins...

Euphoria Season 3 (Episode 8) // Our Full Season Review 01.06.2026 1:09:04

In this episode, we give our review of the tv series: Euphoria: Season 3 (Episode 8 (the series finale)). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We also discuss the final season as a whole and give Euphoria Season 3 a final verdict. This episode contains spoilers of the entire season. This episode features podcast member J...

Obsession Is Worth All the Hype // Our Review 27.05.2026 1:26:22

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Obsession. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 26 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Ins...

Euphoria Season 3 (Episode 7) // Our Review 25.05.2026 43:55

In this episode, we give our review of the tv series: Euphoria: Season 3 (Episode 7). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. This episode contains spoilers of the entire episode. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. ...

The Mandalorian and Grogu Is Fun but Very Safe // Our Review 23.05.2026 43:12

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 21 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social...

Survivor 50 // Our Review 21.05.2026 45:41

In this episode, we give our review of the tv season: Survivor 50. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the season and then give our final verdict and recommendation. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. All can be found in our Linktree in the bio or in the link below. Follow...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 8) // Our Full Season Review 20.05.2026 1:48:15

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the series finale of the tv series: The Boys Season 5. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 15 minute mark. We also discuss the entirety of The Boys Season 5, decide if the final season wa...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 7) // Our Review 15.05.2026 55:25

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Boys Season 5 (Episode 7). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 11 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social m...

The Punisher: One Last Kill // Our Review 15.05.2026 32:36

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the MCU television special: The Punisher: One Last Kill. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the special and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 20 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on o...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 6) // Our Review 06.05.2026 45:36

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Boys Season 5 (Episode 6). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 13 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social m...

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 8) // Our Full Season Review 06.05.2026 1:02:13

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 8). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 17 minute mark. We also discuss the season as a whole and give Daredevil: Born Again Season...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 5) // Our Review 29.04.2026 59:07

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Boys Season 5 (Episode 5). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 13 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social m...

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 7) // Our Review 29.04.2026 35:31

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 7). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 11 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on...

Michael Is Entertaining for the Fans // Our Review 28.04.2026 41:25

In this episode, we begin by giving a spoiler-free review of the movie: Michael. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the movie and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 25 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Insta...

Invincible Season 4 (Episode 8) // Our Full Season Review 28.04.2026 28:41

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: Invincible Season 4 (Episode 8). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 8 minute mark. We also discuss the entire season as a whole and give it a final verdict. This episode...

Euphoria Season 3 (Episode 3) Gets Bad // Our Review 27.04.2026 41:14

In this episode, we give our review of the tv series: Euphoria: Season 3 (Episode 3). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. This episode contains spoilers of the entire episode. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. ...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 4) // Our Review 23.04.2026 29:01

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Boys Season 5 (Episode 4). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 9 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social me...

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 6) // Our Review 23.04.2026 25:49

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 6). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 10 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on...

Euphoria Season 3 (Episode 2) // Our Review 20.04.2026 20:45

In this episode, we give our review of the tv series: Euphoria: Season 3 (Episode 2). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. This episode contains spoilers of the entire episode. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. ...

The Pitt Season 2 // Our Review 17.04.2026 41:57

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Pitt (Season 2). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the season and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 23 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social media platfo...

The Boys Season 5 (Episode 3) // Our Review 16.04.2026 27:45

In this episode, we begin by giving a non-spoiler review of the tv series: The Boys Season 5 (Episode 3). We discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the episode and then give our final verdict and recommendation. We continue the episode with a spoiler discussion, which begins around the 7 minute mark. This episode features podcast member John Dodaro. Make sure to follow us on our social me...