Doom Patrol Season 4 Second Half Breakdown and Discussion

With only 3 episodes left in the final season of Doom Patrol, we go in-depth about the first 3 episodes of the second half of season 4.

Doom Patrol is an American superhero television series developed by Jeremy Carver. Based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name, and specifically Grant Morrison's run on the title,[2] the series features Jane (Diane Guerrero), Rita Farr (April Bowlby), Vic Stone (Joivan Wade), Larry Trainor (Matt Bomer / Matthew Zuk), Cliff Steele (Brendan Fraser / Riley Shanahan), and Niles Caulder (Timothy Dalton) as the members of the eponymous Doom Patrol. Although Bowlby, Bomer, and Fraser reprise their roles from the series Titans, the two shows are set in separate continuities.

The series premiered on February 15, 2019, exclusively for the DC Universe streaming service. The second season aired on both DC Universe and HBO Max, with the two streaming services releasing episodes simultaneously on June 25, 2020. A third season, released exclusively on HBO Max, premiered on September 23, 2021. In October 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on December 8, 2022. In January 2023, it was announced that the fourth season would be its final season which is set to conclude on November 9, 2023.

Loki S2E3 "1893" Breakdown and Review | NYSQ Livestream

I cannot believe that we are already halfway through the second season of Loki, but we break down Loki's trip to the 1890s to try and get the Temporal Loom fixed 

Loki is an American television series created by Michael Waldron for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the third television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019), in which an alternate version of Loki created a new timeline. Waldron served as head writer and Kate Herron directed the first season, with Eric Martin and the duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead serving as head writer and leading the directing team for the second season, respectively.

Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from the film series, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, and Neil Ellice. Sasha Lane, Jack Veal, DeObia Oparei, and Richard E. Grant also star in the first season, with Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan joining for the second. By September 2018, Marvel Studios was developing a number of limited series for Disney+, centered on supporting characters from the MCU films. A series featuring Hiddleston as Loki was confirmed in November 2018. Waldron was hired in February 2019, and Herron had joined by that August. Martin, who served as a writer on the first season, was revealed to be writing the entire second season in February 2022, along with Benson and Moorhead joining to direct the majority of the season's episodes. Filming occurred in Atlanta, Georgia for the first season, with the second season being filmed in the United Kingdom.

Loki premiered on June 9, 2021. Its first season, consisting of six episodes, concluded on July 14 and is part of Phase Four of the MCU. It received positive reviews, especially for the performances. A second season, also consisting of six episodes, is scheduled to debut on October 6, 2023 as part of Phase Five.

Loki Season 2 Episode 3 | NYSQ Watch Party & Discussion

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Right after the episode, we'll do what we do best: break down every nerdy detail, discuss our thoughts (Victor Timely???) and of course give the episode a review using our one-of-a-kind often imitated, never duplicated DOUG SCALE!

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Invincible Season 2 Trailer Breakdown and Discussion

The Invincible season 2 full trailer dropped ahead of the premiere on Prime Video and we are going to break it all down for you! 

Invincible is an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video and premiered on March 25, 2021. Based on the Image Comics series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the show follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, where he will be forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is. The series stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J. K. Simmons as the Grayson family, while the rest of the cast serve as recurring characters.

Following its release, the series received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences, with praise for its animation, action sequences, story, writing, voice acting, emotional weight, and faithfulness to the comics. In April 2021, ahead of the first-season's finale, Amazon renewed the series for a second and third season. The second season is set to premiere on November 3, 2023.

Loki S2E2 "Breaking Brad" Breakdown and Review

We are 1/3 of the way done with season 2 of Loki, what are you all thinking about the new season? 

Loki is an American television series created by Michael Waldron for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the third television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019), in which an alternate version of Loki created a new timeline. Waldron served as head writer and Kate Herron directed the first season, with Eric Martin and the duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead serving as head writer and leading the directing team for the second season, respectively.

Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from the film series, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, and Neil Ellice. Sasha Lane, Jack Veal, DeObia Oparei, and Richard E. Grant also star in the first season, with Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan joining for the second. By September 2018, Marvel Studios was developing a number of limited series for Disney+, centered on supporting characters from the MCU films. A series featuring Hiddleston as Loki was confirmed in November 2018. Waldron was hired in February 2019, and Herron had joined by that August. Martin, who served as a writer on the first season, was revealed to be writing the entire second season in February 2022, along with Benson and Moorhead joining to direct the majority of the season's episodes. Filming occurred in Atlanta, Georgia for the first season, with the second season being filmed in the United Kingdom.

Loki premiered on June 9, 2021. Its first season, consisting of six episodes, concluded on July 14 and is part of Phase Four of the MCU. It received positive reviews, especially for the performances. A second season, also consisting of six episodes, is scheduled to debut on October 6, 2023 as part of Phase Five.

AHSOKA Season 1 Finale | NYSQ Breakdown & Review

FELLOW NERDS!!!  It's the Ahsoka Season 1 Finale!

Part 8 - The Jedi, The Witch and The Warlord

Ahsoka has received something of a mixed reception with the release of every episode. It’s had definite highs, like Parts Four and Five — the latter of which your fellow nerds called some of the BEST Star Wars — while our breakdown and review of Part Seven mostly saw it as 'ok but missing something'.

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NYSQ NEWS | Daredevil: Born Again Shake-Up Explained!

Major changes to the creative team for Daredevil Born Again, we discuss it and what this means for Marvel Studios Television moving forward! 

Daredevil: Born Again is an upcoming American television series for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil. It is intended to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise, and will be the second series centered on the character following Daredevil (2015–2018) by Marvel Television. Michael Cuesta is one of its directors. The series is also produced by 20th Television.

Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil from Marvel's Netflix television series and prior Marvel Studios productions, with Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Margarita Levieva, Michael Gandolfini, Sandrine Holt, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Clark Johnson, Arty Froushan, and Zabryna Guevara also starring. Development of the series began by March 2022 and the hiring of Corman and Ord was revealed that May. The series' title and episode count was revealed in July. Filming began in early March 2023 in New York before it was suspended in June due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Cuesta joined the series by the start of filming, with Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Clark Johnson, and David Boyd also directing. Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the series by late September 2023 after less than half of the series' episodes had been shot, replacing Corman and Ord as head writers and releasing the remaining directors.

Loki Season 2 "Ouroboros" Breakdown and Review

The season premiere of Loki finally dropped, it seemed like forever since season 1 ended and we missed our friends. We break it all down for you and even have a few theories of where this season could be heading!! 

Loki is an American television series created by Michael Waldron for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the third television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019), in which an alternate version of Loki created a new timeline. Waldron served as head writer and Kate Herron directed the first season, with Eric Martin and the duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead serving as head writer and leading the directing team for the second season, respectively.

Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from the film series, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, and Neil Ellice. Sasha Lane, Jack Veal, DeObia Oparei, and Richard E. Grant also star in the first season, with Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan joining for the second. By September 2018, Marvel Studios was developing a number of limited series for Disney+, centered on supporting characters from the MCU films. A series featuring Hiddleston as Loki was confirmed in November 2018. Waldron was hired in February 2019, and Herron had joined by that August. Martin, who served as a writer on the first season, was revealed to be writing the entire second season in February 2022, along with Benson and Moorhead joining to direct the majority of the season's episodes. Filming occurred in Atlanta, Georgia for the first season, with the second season being filmed in the United Kingdom.

Loki premiered on June 9, 2021. Its first season, consisting of six episodes, concluded on July 14 and is part of Phase Four of the MCU. It received positive reviews, especially for the performances. A second season, also consisting of six episodes, is scheduled to debut on October 6, 2023 as part of Phase Five.

InFocus: The Cosmic Journey of Marvel's Nova: Richard Rider

In the vast and colorful universe of Marvel Comics, there exists a character whose journey from an ordinary teenager to a cosmic superhero has captured the hearts of fans for decades. That character is Richard Rider, also known as Nova. Nova's compelling story, cosmic adventures, and remarkable growth have made him a beloved figure in the Marvel Universe. In this article, we will explore the character of Nova, delve into his origins, and recommend some essential comic book issues to read to fully appreciate the cosmic hero's journey.

The Birth of Nova

Nova first burst onto the comic book scene in "Nova" #1, published in 1976. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist John Romita Sr., Richard Rider's story is an intriguing blend of teenage angst, the allure of power, and a cosmic destiny.

Richard Rider, an average high school student from the fictional town of Hempstead, New York, is thrust into the world of superheroes when he inherits the powers of the dying Nova Prime, Rhomann Dey. This momentous event occurs in "Nova" #1, marking the beginning of Rider's journey as Nova, the Human Rocket.

The Essentials to Read

"Nova" (Vol. 1) #1-25 (1976-1979) 

These issues are essential for understanding Richard Rider's origin as Nova and his early adventures as he struggles to come to terms with his newfound powers and responsibilities.

"Annihilation" (2006-2007) - Annihilation #1-6 

Nova plays a crucial role in the Annihilation event, which revitalized the cosmic side of Marvel Comics. This storyline showcases Rider's growth as a cosmic hero and introduces readers to his interactions with other cosmic entities like Silver Surfer and Thanos.

"Nova" (Vol. 4) #1-36 (2007-2010)

Under the pen of writer Dan Abnett and artist Andy Lanning, Richard Rider's journey takes an even more cosmic turn. These issues see Nova teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy and engaging in epic battles across the cosmos.

"The Thanos Imperative" (2010) - The Thanos Imperative #1-6

This crossover event is a must-read for Nova fans. It pits Richard Rider against the cosmic forces of death and introduces the concept of the Cancerverse, a twisted parallel universe.

"Nova" (Vol. 5) #1-31 (2013-2015)

Sam Alexander takes up the mantle of Nova in this series, but it's essential reading to understand the legacy of Richard Rider and the impact he had on the Nova Corps.

The Evolution of a Hero

Throughout his various series and crossover events, Nova has evolved from an inexperienced teenager grappling with newfound powers to a seasoned cosmic hero who has saved the universe on multiple occasions. Richard Rider's growth as a character and his interactions with other cosmic beings have solidified his place in the pantheon of Marvel's cosmic heroes.

Nova, Richard Rider, is a character whose journey from a humble teenager to a cosmic superhero has resonated with fans for decades. His adventures have taken him to the farthest reaches of the Marvel Universe, where he has faced incredible challenges and stood alongside legendary cosmic entities. To fully appreciate the depth of his character, be sure to explore the essential comic book issues mentioned above. Nova's story is a testament to the enduring appeal of Marvel Comics and the power of ordinary individuals rising to become extraordinary heroes in a universe filled with limitless possibilities.

Gen V 3 Episode Premiere Breakdown and Discussion

Fellow Nerds, we are breaking down the first 3 episodes of Gen V, the latest spinoff series from Amazon Prime's The Boys!  So join in the conversation and get diabolical with us.

Gen V is an American superhero television series, developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, serving as a spin-off of The Boys by Kripke, and based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The series serves as the third entry in The Boys franchise.

The series, set concurrently with the fourth season of The Boys, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 29, 2023.