Dragons & Supes: House of the Dragon S2 E3 and The Boys S4 E5 Reviews!

Scene N Nerd

Greetings, nerds! This is Scene N Nerd. Join your dynamic duo, Sarah Belmont and Will Polk, as they dive into the latest in geek culture. We kick things off with Sarah's long-awaited movie watch, Dune Part Two. Sarah shares her thoughts on the film's stunning visuals, its lengthy runtime, and standout performances by Florence Pugh and Austin Butler. (0:00)

Next, we dive into House of the Dragon, Season 2, Episode 3, "The Burning Mill." Sarah and Will discuss the cold open featuring the Brackens and Blackwoods, the brewing Targaryen war, and the political maneuvering within the Targaryen family. They explore themes of patriarchy versus matriarchy, the significance of Harrenhall, and the evolving dynamics between Rhaenyra and Alicent. (6:35)

Finally, we delve into The Boys, Season 4, Episode 5, "Beware of the Jabberwock, My Son." Sarah and Will break down the episode's three main storylines: the race for the virus, Hughie's emotional journey with his parents, and the Vought 52 Comic-Con event. They discuss the return of Stan Edgar, Annie's struggle with her powers, and the deepening mystery of Kessler's existence. Plus, they analyze Homelander's evolving relationship with Ryan and the implications of his actions. (46:35)

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