Ep. 121 - Is Will Ferrell Still a Relevant Comedic Force in 'The Hawk'? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E06 Is About How Power Corrupts)
Summary
Hosts David Chen and Patrick Lepic discuss finishing *The Agency* Season 2 and critique Will Ferrell’s new golf comedy *The Hawk*. They also cover news regarding the recasting of Kratos in Prime Video’s *God of War* series due to Ryan Hurst’s injury and the delayed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The episode concludes with a brief look at *Dark Matter* episode six.
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Intro: Holiday trips and recent reading
Show of the Week: The Hawk (Will Ferrell)
Review: The Agency Season 2
Personal anecdote: A hot streak of luck
Deep Dive: The Hawk (Will Ferrell's Golf Comedy)
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News: Christopher Judge injured on God of War set
News: Paramount/Warner Bros. merger and antitrust
News: Decline in TV production and streaming stats
News: Apple TV+ Neuromancer and Blade Runner 2099
News: Robert Richson and Epstein Files controversy
Outro: Crossplay News and Dark Matter promo
Review: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 7
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