621. For All Mankind Season 5 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)
Summary
Host David Barr Kirtley and guests John Joseph Adams, Sarah Lynn Mishner, and Raphael Jordan discuss Season 5 of *For All Mankind*. They debate whether the season is the show's weakest, citing repetitive Mars politics and weak new characters, though some praise its realistic depiction of Martian life. The group highlights Ed Baldwin’s death as a high point and critiques the underutilized Titan storyline, concluding that the series has declined from its earlier peaks.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest introductions
Rewatching seasons 1-4 and initial impressions
Critique of Season 5: Pacing and lack of exploration
The Titan mission and character development issues
Ad read: Project Hail Mary
Teenager characters and suspension of disbelief
Margot's prison arc and potential redemption
Walt's death and Kelly's storyline on Titan
Ad reads: StreetEasy and Everyday Mysteries
Alternate history details and Moxie pronunciation
Discussion of the Star City spinoff series
Ad read: The Shadow Dark
Apple TV+ strategy and viewership data
Final thoughts and conclusion
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