Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Summary
Hosts Jason Katsipcio and Rosie Knight analyze *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*, focusing on Shuri’s succession as Black Panther and the film’s role as a setup for *Avengers: Doomsday*. They discuss the tragic production circumstances surrounding Chadwick Boseman’s death and Letitia Wright’s on-set injury, while critiquing the movie’s political narrative and the introduction of Namor’s underwater kingdom, Talokan.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Production history and behind-the-scenes details
Sponsorship break
T'Challa's death and the opening tribute
Wakanda's geopolitical stance and vibranium debate
The attack on the US drilling site and Namor's intro
Shuri's grief and rejection of the Black Panther mantle
Namor's backstory and the Wakandan council meeting
Sponsorship break
Riri Williams, the CIA, and the chase in Alexandria
Political fallout and the discovery of Talokan
Shuri in Talokan and Namor's ultimatum
The CIA's involvement and Ramonda's ultimatum
The battle of Talokan and Ramonda's sacrifice
Shuri's coronation and the final confrontation with Namor
Epilogue and sponsorship break
Speculation on Doomsday and character fates
Outro and final sponsorships
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