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207 Loki episode 3 spoiler review + Shang-Chi trailer reaction

It's time to meet Sylvie in the third episode of Loki on Disney+! Stranded on a doomed moon, Loki and Sylvie must find a way to escape the apocalypse if they ever hope to catch up with the Time-Keepers. Speaking of the three space lizards, Sylvie knows something about the Time Variance Authority that Loki didn't, bringing everything Miss Minutes told him (and us) into question. This chapter goes big on action, but never at the expense of character, with Loki and Sylvie getting to know each other a little better so they're not just strangers on a train to Shuroo.
We break down the episode in complete, spoilery detail after first sharing some thoughts on the new trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!

206 Loki - Episode 2 spoiler review

The episode that was released on 6/16 just broke the MCU's 616 - the Sacred Timeline! The Variant has revealed themselves in the second episode of Loki, but the credits suggest not all is what it seems. What else is new? Meanwhile, Loki and Mobius have a couple of key chats that dig deeper into the series' larger themes about identity and free will. Who are we? Do we even have the ability to choose our own answer to that question? We can't answer those questions in a single podcast, but we can appreciate Loki's exploration of them, and we do in this podcast!

205 Loki - Episode 1 spoiler review

The spoiler reviews return as we begin a brand new Marvel Studios series on Disney+! Loki starts off strong with the best premiere episode of any MCU series thus far. The God of Mischief's escape from the Battle of New York landed him in even worse trouble than he faced in the "Sacred Timeline." The Time Variance Authority doesn't mess around. Don't let the sweet Miss Minutes or disarming Mobius fool you. The TVA decides who you get to be and they have the power to keep you on the path they believe is right.

204 Marvelous Moments with Loki + MCU Fan Awards

Loki is days away from premiering on Disney+ and we can't wait! To help pass the time, we share two installments of the Patreon-exclusive Marvelous Moments podcast series highlighting a pair of Loki's best moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! First up is Loki's arrival in The Avengers, followed by "Get Help" from Thor: Ragnarok. We close the show with the (likely incomplete) list of categories to keep in mind this year for the MCU Fan Awards!
3:30 Marvelous Moments - The Avengers
21:02 Marvelous Moments - Thor: Ragnarok
38:38 MCU Fan Awards category announcement

203 Eternals teaser trailer breakdown

It hasn't been 7,000 years, but it's been a long wait for the first Eternals teaser trailer. Marvel Studios has finally given us a glimpse of what director Chloé is bringing to the MCU and we are impressed. The Oscar winner has certainly brought her own style and vision, capturing so much Marvel movie magic in camera. Meanwhile, this cast appears more than ready to meet the challenge of getting the audiences to connect with this new crop of obscure characters. We break it all down and speculate on what we may ultimately see in the final film!

202 Shang-Chi brings Marvel Studios back to theatrical exclusivity

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set for an exclusive theatrical run. It'll be the first Marvel Studios film to have one in over two years. China, however, is not guaranteed to be part of Shang-Chi's theatrical release and Eternals faces its own challenges in that market. Kevin Feige is committed to Marvel with no eyes on Star Wars (outside of the one film he's producing). We discuss this news and the possibility of seeing What If...? in August!

201 Assembled: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier + Phase 4 updates

We finish up our coverage of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (for now) with a breakdown of what we learned behind the scenes on Marvel Studios' Assembled. We also look at Marvel Studios' celebration of the movies and preview of the future that is promised to be worth the wait in Phase 4. This includes our thoughts on the first footage from Eternals, what Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels mean as sequel titles for Black Panther and Captain Marvel, and James Gunn wrapping up his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with Vol. 3 premiering almost nine years after the first installment!

200 The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Episode 6 spoiler review

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has come to an end while giving the Marvel Cinematic Universe a new beginning with a new Captain America! Sam Wilson is the hero we need, now and in the future as he inspires us to do better. Count Bucky Barnes among those who've been inspired as he hopes to make amends and let go of The Winter Soldier. We discuss what it all means for our title characters, plus Isaiah Bradley, John Walker, don't call her Val (just keep it in your head), and Sharon Carter in this 200th episode!

199 The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Episode 5 spoiler review

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier continues to get better and better with an episode that lives up to its title, "Truth." John Walker has stained the shield with blood. It's time for Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes to take it back. Of course, not all marks on the shield can be wiped away as Sam continues to contemplate his own potential future as the new Cap and what that would mean.

198 The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Episode 4 spoiler review

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier delivered its fourth and finest episode (so far). Does the end justify the means? That question is asked and debated several times in this installment, showing us who these characters are and what they really stand for. Sam Wilson once again proves what makes him a hero the world needs while John Walker fails to uphold the legacy of Captain America in shocking ways. We discuss the ethical questions raised by this episode, Zemo singing, the brilliance of Erin Kellyman as Karli Morgenthau, a powerful moment for Bucky, the Dora Milaje, and where the series will go from here!