Lanterns, Ludwig, and Sunny Nights, plus Animation Education
Summary
Hosts James Dyer, Steph Seale, and Boyd Hilton discuss recent TV, praising *Lioness* S3 and *Ted Lasso* S4 while debating *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds*. They address backlash over *Interview with the Vampire* and *Furious*, with Steph reversing her stance on the former. Guest John McEwen White joins to help the hosts navigate animation recommendations, addressing their admitted blind spot in the genre.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lanterns, Ludwig, and Sunny Nights
Reddit backlash and Van der Valk controversy
Lioness Season 3 and drone warfare depiction
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy
Ted Lasso Season 4 and pandemic optimism
Interview with the Vampire: Lestat adaptation review
Furious: Serial killer thriller redemption arc
The Shards and Van der Valk Episode 3 critique
Plum Vidae: Indie teen drama review
The Mad King stage adaptation of Game of Thrones
Animation intervention: Industry changes and biases
Animation recommendations: Arcane, Primal, and more
Final animation picks: Captain Laserhawk and Hushabye Lullaby
Lanterns: Superhero detective story praise
Ludwig: Episodic crime procedural discussion
Sunny Nights: Australian comedy and spray tan plot
Outro: Upcoming interviews and sign off
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