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Episode four of the outstanding Pluribus on Apple TV+ has Carol play detective and part time experimenter, as she tries to seek the truth of what’s happening with the hive. We get a minor flashback to establish one of the non-hive humans, and Carol plays fast and loose with her hypothesis derived from said experiment. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube😊 www.theuponfurtherr...

We are back in the Vince Staples world and boy did it get weird. This show is making a case that we need to have more shows like this, because it does all the things weird shows do, namely making you think. Centered around the death of a loved one, Vince and his family have to deal with the ramifications of death and grief that challenges them in inconceivable ways. Please! Subscribe where we are,...

Carol finds herself in a world with no one else, a non-conformist attitude, and a killer sense of sarcasm that has her understanding that even a grenade is not off limits. Zosia, Carol’s hive representative has to learn boundaries, while Carol has to wrestle with the loss of Helen. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube😊 www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB...

Pluribus on Apple TV+ is a show that quickly devolves into chaos, as the world violently falls into what can be only described as a utopia. Our main character Carol is going through it, as she tries to wrap her mind around the events that are happening. The twist of this pseudo post-apocalypse is one that should be seen and not told, so if you haven’t watch this yet, it’s definitely worth the pric...

Predator: Badlands is the current entry into the firmly cemented Weyland-Yutaniverse and we get a coming of age story about how proving yourself to parental figures isn’t just a problem for humans. Both Yautja and synths are wanting to please their parent (or Mother) and not divert from their separate missions, but Dek and Thia realize they stand a better chance of survival if they work together....

As season 2 of Peacemaker on hbo max comes to a cliffhanger of a conclusion, we’re left to ask but one main question: does it live up to the hype? James Gunn promised that he would be doing some things that have never been done before and to put it mildly, they kinda did that. The gang does get back together, albeit short lived, Rick Flagg is still the worst, and Vigilante needs to treat his moms...

It feels like it’s been a long time since we got some GOT, but here we are! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms drops 1/18/26 and during NYCC we got the official teaser trailer! The tall tale that became a legend is the tagline, as we see Sir Duncan the Tall and another Aegon making their way through one of our favorite worlds to explore. With HOTD S3 dropping next summer, this six episode series will...

One Battle After Another is a movie that packs so much stuff in it, that you would think it would be doing way too much. However, this movie balances nearly every current issue we are dealing with in America in this fictional masterpiece. Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wood Harris, Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Tony Goldwyn, and Chase Infiniti, are among the many players in this mov...

We reviewed Peacemaker Season 2, episodes 5 and 6 together, and Chris is very ignorant of his surroundings. The alternate dimension secret gets revealed, Vigilante likes to save things, Adebayo thinks she’s Jill Scott and wants to take a long walk, Economos can’t keep a secret, and Harcourt takes a ride. In the comments, let us know if the twist actually surprised you. www.theuponfurtherreview.com...

In the season finale, we actually have cliffhangers and unanswered questions! The Lost Boys are finally growing up, Morrow looks like Martin when he fought The Hitman Hearns, Kirsch and Eins get put in their place, and the biggest Boy has been off his meds. In the comments, let us know what them to explore in season two. Will get some reference to the greater franchise, Predator sighting, will the...

Him (2025) dropped and we discuss what we liked, disliked, and were totally confused by when it come to this MonkeyPaw Production joint. Great acting can’t make up for some obvious storytelling shortcomings and visual can’t outweigh the verbal. We also get into some news from Spider-Man Brand New Day, FCC nightmare via Jimmy Kimmel and Disney, and some DC news. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: the...

In the penultimate episode of Alien: Earth, we have the emergence of a new chest-burster, Yutani Seal Team 6, what Kirsch’s plan was all along, and what could easily mark the demise of our favorite trillionaire, Boy Kavalier. The odds are clearly not in anyone’s favor, as the Lost Boys all experience their loss of innocence at the same time. In the comments, let us know who’s the bigger menace: Ki...

These two episodes of Peacemaker are two drastically different pieces of work, that are still aligned with the overall premise of the show so far: will Peaemaker give in to his wants to be loved or his need to deal with his hurt. From a competent Chris getting showered with love in the alt-dimension, to his love (allegedly) dropping a dime on him in the real world. In the words of Paramore, “Ain’t...

In another awesome episode of Alien: Earth, the disrespect is being doled out on many fronts. Wendy is upset, Boy plays with his feet in a meeting, her brother suddenly would like to leave the island, Morrow is whispering to Slightly, toodles to Tootles (Arthur too), and Kirsch is the real threat! www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Further Review TikTok: theuponfurt...

This flashback episode of Alien: Earth gives us what we all wanted: on Alien movie on the small screen. We finally get some backstory for our favorite company man Morrow, we get to see how the crew meets their untimely demise, and new Yutani has cool, futuristic praetorian guards. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Further Review TikTok: theuponfurtherreview #aliene...

This show toes the line with humor and heart, because there are some incredibly funny bits. Some scenes are very hard to watch, but James Gunn strikes a balance between ridiculous and serious. Peacemaker is still cleaning up from his super fun adult time and altercation with his alternate universal self. The 11th St Gang have the most odd kickback ever. Tim Meadows is still the goat of deadpan com...

While episode four is light on action, it’s heavy on plotting, because everyone is trying to jockey for position. The Lost Boys are simultaneously finding their way and losing their minds. Boy Kavalier and Morrow have one terrible thing in common. Meanwhile, Kirsch is probably the smartest and most clever being on this show. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Furthe...

The premiere of Peacemaker Season 2 did it’s best “The Boys” impression, while showing us the crew is (or not) handling the ramifications of how season one concluded. Peacemaker aka Chris Smith can only handle his brokenness is by ostensibly cosplaying as himself. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Further Review TikTok: theuponfurtherreview #peacemaker #johncena #j...

Episode 3 of Alien: Earth pulls back and explains what’s happening to the best character on the show, Morrow. Boy Kavalier is upping the creep factor, we have our first inkling of a sibling rivalry and the adults on the show (Kirsch included) voices are not being fully heard. Oh yeah, we get a Yutani update from Yutani herself. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Fur...

Alien: Earth on FX is a demonstration on how to correctly expand the lore of a franchise. With a cast of all new characters, we embark on the return of the Maginot and trouble is afoot. The species are the mission and they just happened upon a xenomorph. Of course, people are going to meet their maker. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Further Review TikTok: theupo...

Eyes of Wakanda chronicles the story of the War Dogs, as they have been the ones to retrieve vibranium that has slipped into the hands of “outsiders” over the millennia. We have four uniquely different stories that act as a through line, until they all end up converging “What If” style. Which episode was your favorite of the series. www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upo...

It’s been 10 years since the debacle that was fan4stic and we thought Micheal B. Jordan would never be in a comic book movie again. Fantastic Four: First Steps is a celebration of Marvel’s first family in a way that honors the legend of Jack Kirby and illustrates the determination of Kevin Feige. Matt Shakman (friend of the pod) directs this visually stunning homage to the space race 60’s, world o...

The MCU had a very uneven phase 5 and with phase 6 upon with Fantastic Four: First Steps, we decided to come together and rank each property from the current phase. Starting with Quantumania and ending with Ironheart, we ranked them all! If you have an S-tier rank for phase 5, or if you disagree, put your rankings in the comments! www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon...

Clipse: Let God Sort ‘Em Out, album rollout and subsequent release has been nothing short of perfect! The album definitely harkens back to a much simpler time in our lives and evokes feelings of unrequited hip hop nostalgia. No Malice hasn’t missed a beat, Pusha T is still mad at people he doesn’t like, and Pharrell has his best production outing in a minute! www.theuponfurtherreview.com IG: theup...

This is the beginning of the DCU’s foray into a shared universe and Superman is first at bat. We’ll be discussinour initial impressions of the movie and we will be spoiling the entirety of James Gunn’s love letter to the immigrant alien in tights and a cape!  The Justice Gang, Mr Terrific, and all the other characters in this film really are masterfully handled and will give way to the next projec...