From Gotham to Westview: Reviewing Agatha, Penguin, and Warhammer 40K

Geek Freaks

In this episode, Frank and Squeaks cover an exciting lineup of fandom news and reviews. They start by sharing their latest geeky purchases, including a mystery dice set, and then dive into Netflix Geeked Week highlights, including Arcane Season 2 and the new Avatar live-action series. Frank gives a passionate review of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and finishes with their impressions of HBO's The Penguin series, which both hosts rate highly.

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00 - Introduction: Geeky Purchases and Mystery Dice Set
• 03:05 - Netflix Geeked Week
• 14:45 - Review: Agatha All Along – Kathryn Hahn’s Masterclass in Villainy
• 25:31 - The Penguin HBO Review: A Gritty Gotham Tale with Colin Farrell
• 41:26 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Review: The Full Gaming Package

Key Takeaways:

• Arcane Season 2 will release in three parts starting November 9, continuing its epic storytelling and stunning animation.
• The casting of Toph in the live-action Avatar sparked discussions, with hopes that the actress captures the essence of the beloved character.
• The Devil May Cry anime brings back Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, thrilling long-time fans of the series.
• Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is praised for its complete package, including both PvE and PvP modes, with deep character customization.
• HBO’s The Penguin stands out as a gritty crime drama within the superhero genre, with strong performances, particularly from Colin Farrell.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Agatha is still a villain, and it’s refreshing to see her stay true to that. Not every character has to become an antihero." — Frank
• "Colin Farrell as Penguin—he just disappears into the role. It's like I'm watching a gangster flick, not a superhero show." — Squeaks
• "In Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, it feels like you're painting your own Warhammer character as you customize every detail." — Frank

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Apple Podcast Tags: Arcane, Warhammer 40K, The Penguin HBO, Agatha All Along, Devil May Cry anime, geek culture, fandom news, Netflix Geeked Week, Colin Farrell, Kathryn Hahn