Ep. 132 - Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Is a Good Show. But Should It Be Called ‘Carrie’? (Plus: Reviews of the ‘VisionQuest’ Premiere and ‘Dark Matter’ S2E08)
Summary
Hosts David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss Mike Flanagan’s new Prime Video series *Carrie*, debating its modernized take on Stephen King’s classic and its controversial expansion into a broader supernatural universe. They also cover TV news, including Netflix’s significant layoffs and the departure of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, as well as new details on Marvel’s upcoming espionage series *Zodiac*. The episode serves as a preview for upcoming discussions on *Vision Quest*, *Dark Matter*, and *The Lowdown*.
Topics discussed
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Fall TV season preview and upcoming shows
Discussion on Love is Blind and reality TV
Introduction to Mike Flanagan's Carrie
Initial reactions and world-building concerns
Comparing the new Carrie to the original
Adaptation philosophy and potential Dark Tower ties
Casting, modern bullying, and social media
Character depth and narrative structure
The burden of the Dark Tower adaptation
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Netflix layoffs and corporate strategy
Marvel TV news: Vision Quest and Dark Matter
X-Files reboot and other TV news
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Ocarina of Time remake and Lowdown promo
Vision Quest: Introduction and context
Vision Quest: Plot recap and character analysis
Vision Quest: Acting and thematic elements
Vision Quest: Found family and violence
Vision Quest: Conclusion and future outlook
Dark Matter: Episode review and themes
Dark Matter: Season finale speculation
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