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Black Lightning Season 4

The 42cast Episode 122: Final Strike

For four years Black Lightning graced our screens with a generational story about an older superhero and person of color. The series was notable for its grounded storytelling, depicting street level foes for the titular character and showcasing a realistic family dynamic for a series with so much fantasy in

Stargirl Season One

The 42cast Episode 111: Star Power

Stargirl took the geek world by storm at a time when people really needed something to take their minds off quarantine. It’s a series that celebrates the fun of silver age comics in a way that sets it apart from the other DC Comics series of the last few years,

Blurred Nerds Podcast Episode 231

The Blurred Nerds Podcast 231

In recent Geek News: Both Tom Cavanagh & Carlos Valdes are leaving the CW Flash TV series, could the show be ending sooner than anticipated? Perhaps it should have ended a few seasons ago. The 1978 American cult classic movie Faces of Death is receiving an updated reboot now that

Batwoman_Season_One

The 42cast Episode 102: Bat Out

Batwoman debuted last year as the newest series in the CW’s Arrowverse. Ruby Rose’s casting sparked controversy, but it was clear that the CW was determined to promote the series – debuting the character in the prior year’s Elseworlds storyline, setting her up as an integral part of the Crisis

Black Lightning Season 3

The 42cast Episode 96: Grounded

Black Lightning returns to our television screens in February. In preparation we’ve taken a look back at season 3 to discuss everything that was going on with the series. We focus on how the show continues to address topical issues as we also discuss the series’ new, post-Crisis position in

Arrow Season 8

The 42cast Episode 95: Savior of the Universe

After seven seasons, Oliver Queen finally saved Starling City, but as a Crisis loomed he once more stepped unto the breech to save all of reality from annihilation. In this episode we discuss Season 8 of Arrow. We talk about the familiar faces returning, how it works as a wrap-up,

Arrow_Season_7

The 42cast Episode 57: Family Feud

This week, green is the new black as we discuss season 7 of Arrow. Oliver Queen has been thrown in jail, and a new Green Arrow appears on the scene in the form of Oliver’s secret half-sister, Emiko. The Queen family tree may have more hidden branches than the Charmings’,

Supergirl_Season_4

The 42cast Episode 56: Alien Nation

Four years and 2 networks into the series, Supergirl seems to have finally found it’s footing. In this episode we discuss difficulties of writing for the eternal optimism of Kara Danvers. We also discuss John Cryer’s surprising turn as Lex Luthor, Brainiac 5’s addition to the cast, and why a

Flash_Season_5

The 42cast Episode 55: Flashforward

After years of messing with the timeline, the Flash becomes embroiled in his daughter’s very own Flashpoint as Nora-West Allen joins the crew in season 5 of The Flash. In this episode we examine the ramifications of this storyline as it effects the past, present, and future of The Flash.

Black_Lightning_Season_Two

The 42cast Episode 54: Lightning Strikes Twice

Before Black Lightning season 3 premieres next week, we do our review of season 2. We’re one cast member short this time, but that doesn’t mean that we haven’t jam packed the episode full of all the careful analysis, witty banter, and overall geeky hijinks of any other episode of

Dragon Con Diary: Day 2

I survived my first full day at Dragon Con! Although I stumbled back to the train station tonight in a bit of a daze (Dragon Con involves a LOT of walking, and you WILL get tired), I had an awesome day and can’t wait to go back tomorrow. It’s so

TV review: ‘Arrow’ shines again with thrilling season finale

The CW’s flagship superhero show, “Arrow,” wasn’t in the best shape this time last year. The fourth season was widely regarded as the weakest in the series’ run, following a third season that received some mixed reviews as well. However, fans who persevered were rewarded for their patience with a

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