Ep. 1861 - I Watched The Worst Netflix Woke Slop Ever Made, And I Barely Survived The Experience
Summary
The host delivers a scathing review of the Netflix series *Below*, mocking its "Jaws with a squid" premise, incompetent writing, and absurd plot twists where the protagonist saves the killer squid from a corporate villain. The episode abruptly shifts to a historical documentary segment detailing Hernán Cortés's early life, his recruitment of men for the expedition to Mexico, and an overview of Aztec civilization and human sacrifice practices.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: The temptation of Netflix slop
The premise: Jaws but with a giant squid
Cast and setting: Josh Hartnett in Newfoundland
Critique of the Newfoundland accents
The 'Rite Aid' look of the supporting cast
Pointless subplots and the Somali immigrant character
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The plot: A mind-controlling toxic iceberg
The ghost, the squid, and the 'easy to avoid' problem
Hollywood tropes: Withholding crucial information
The resolution: The squid is just a squid
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The finale: Saving the 'feminist' squid
The absurd climax: Free Willy with a squid
Conclusion and promotion of Real History series
Preview: Hernan Cortes and the conquest of the Aztecs
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