ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel 5x07, "Lineage," and Angel 5x08 "Destiny."  Superfan: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Kristen and Danielle ?? Fun Facts: Danielle ?? took herself to see Blockers. Kristen is obsessed with converting all her old favorite movies to digital copies (legally). Natalie has a nose ring (and a terrifying story about how it was done) that Karen had never seen, and Natalie is gonna get Karen one at SDCC. Karen is addicted to Overwatch again thanks to the new event. Angel season 5, episode 7, “Lineage”: -Synopsis -Was this a legitimate deal? Or was this just some sort of sting operation? -Fred seems to have gotten some of her swagger back. -Natalie wants to thank Ben Edlund for his contribution to this season. -Roger Wyndam-Pryce arrives... and we all kinda knew this wasn't going to be great for Wes. -Spike has an unexpected reaction to reminders of his VERY vampiric past. -Wes doesn't hesitate to kill his father when he threatens Fred. -He then proceeds to puke. -Surprise, it was actually Robo-Roger. -Two very different reads on that post-roof scene with Fred and Wes. -Did Wes call his parents out of love or guilt? -We also have a chat about Knox and his hero-worship for Fred. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines -A quick discussion about the robots, their motivations, and who might be behind it. Angel season 5, episode 8, “Destiny”: -Synopsis -Fun fact: Alexis Denisof (Wesley) wasn't in this episode because he was off marrying Alyson Hannigan (cue chorus of "awwws"). -DruSpAng flashback time! -Spike and Angel have a long, complicated relationship. -Who do the newbies want to see get the cup? -Buffy would have put them both in time out after their insulting comments about her. -Angel might handle the burden of being human again better, in all honesty. -Everyone is losing it at Wolfram & Hart. -We felt icky about the Spike/Harmony sex. -Angel and Spike fight over the cup... and it ends up being full of Mountain Dew. Wait, what?! -And then the bigger twist... Eve and Lindsay are shacking up?! -The newbies definitely didn't see it coming. -Didn't Lindsay and Angel leave things on good terms before? -Mitch is all in on Lindsay. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: - We've ruined a listener with a brand new Korra obsession. You're welcome. Kristen's Kontemplations/Danielle ??'s Deliberations: -Angel season 5, episode 9, "Harm's Way" -Angel season 5, episode 10, "Soul Purpose" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

20 Apr 20181h 53min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel 5x05, "The Life of the Party," and Angel 5x06 "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco."  Superfan: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Danielle Fun Facts: Danielle Wine Pizza is addicted to romance novels. Ariana has some Aztec roots wayyyyy deep down the line. Maj is a Wrestlemania fan. And Caitlin is buying Hamilton tickets. Angel season 5, episode 5, “The Life of the Party”: -Synopsis -Angel retconned two full seasons of its own show. -If Fred can re-corporealize Spike... why can't she wake up Cordy from her coma??!! -Lorne is trying to be the face of the brand. -Of course when Lorne Hulks out he's still in a suit. -Fred and Wes are such cute goofy drunks. -We have so much more information than the characters do at this point as to their own personal lives. -Gunn finally feels fulfilled. -Season 5 of Angel feels like Season 7 of Buffy: a lot of unfulfilled potential. -NOT FANS OF LA CROIX LILAH -But nonconsensual sex is never cute on TV. -Harmony dancing alone is our patronus. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 5, episode 6, “The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco”: -Synopsis -Angel finally meets a Mexican. -This show is def written by a lot of white people... -Angel has no confidant right now... and it's kind of all his fault. -No one wants Angel's heart. Literally. -Who does the Shanshu prophecy actually refer to?? -Fred has now been linked to every straight man in the credits. Cool. -Angel gets his groove back? -But is this story even working? -Moral dessert! -At least the morally questionable mind-wipe is being brought up. -It was kind of weird. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Angelus is a sap underneath it all. -Spike's 100th episode! -There is still time for some dumpster love. -Buffy should maybe plan a little better... fair point. Ariana's Answers/Danielle's Deliberations: -Angel season 5, episode 7, "Lineage" -Angel season 5, episode 8, "Destiny" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

12 Apr 20181h 48min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel 5x03, "Unleashed," and Angel 5x04 "Hellbound." Werewolves without Oz? What's the point? Superfan: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Brittany is not available to podcast for a few weeks, but that means she can watch so much Angel!! Mitch finally finished AHS: Roanoke and was not thrilled. He's going to soldier on through Cult. Caitlin is still pumped about baseball, but also had an Angel dream where he mentioned his hair! Angel season 5, episode 3, “Unleashed”: -Synopsis -Ok, wait. Where is Oz? -There are some moments that make it worth while -But also, why? -Isolation thematically ties these stories together -- kind of -What about Angel's choice at the end of the episode? -Does this fit in with the Wolfram and Hart mentality? -What about the Buffy finale? -So, this episode wasn't bad? No, it was. -Wes and Fred *heavy sigh* -Jasmine is gone and that's that -How can we make this worse? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 5, episode 4, “Hellbound”: -Synopsis -Horror story tropes are abound! -Spike's disappearances are getting worse -Wolfram and Hart should be seriously haunted, right? -Did we love or hate the villain? -What else is going on in Wolfram and Hart? -Human beings suck as much as monsters (sometimes) -Spike and Angel and a Couch. A new series coming this fall. -Deconstructing Angel. -Does our happy ending rely on the writers' room? Doesn't it always? -Spike is figuring out his own way back to reality -Let's not pair up Fred just yet -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Buffy the movie... no. -Maybe? -Willow is... alive! Brittany's Brainstorms/Brittany's Brainstorms: -Angel season 5, episode 5, "Life of the Party" -Angel season 5, episode 6, "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

6 Apr 20181h 25min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel 5x01, "Conviction," and Angel 5x02 "Just Rewards." It's all Angel all the time now! Superfan: Karen and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Maj is going to have a hockey experience with Donya! And we're all jealous. Mitch talks about Gameboys. Ariana is a Debbie Downer talking about dead wildlife. And Brittany made Karen emotional. Angel season 5, episode 1, “Conviction”: -Synopsis -Black Panther is the highest grossing Marvel movie of all time btw. -There's only one girl in the credits! Yay Joss Whedon, A+ feminist! -Ariana misses Cordelia and hates this season so far. -Harmony gets reduced to her hair color. -Mitch is furious. -Bones reunion! -Joss Whedon made everyone work overtime to get his precious single shot. -Bring back O.G. Lilah! This Diet Lilah is not working for us. -"Know your audience." -Maj and Mitch have a crazy memory for cameos. -GUNN WAS FINE THE WAY HE WAS. Karen has her moment. -Did Rat Amy mail the amulet to Angel? -Don't read the comics. -Goodbye, California. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 5, episode 2, “Just Rewards”: -Synopsis -Ugh. Such a drama queen. -Mitch is still shipping Spangel :/ -More threesomes less triangles. -"It's like when JK Rowling keeps tweeting when you want her to stop." -#VacationSlayer -Too many alphas. -Does this soul stuff even make sense? Karen and Maj make some points. -Mitch found the necromancer to be homoerotic. He is into it. -"Now kiss." -Stupid show science. -Liam was no nice poet man. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -LOL we are not watching the movie. -We do not pay enough attention to Spike... -It is important to Karen that Ariana cried. -When fans look back on Angel, they reminisce on season 5. Brittany's Brainstorms/Kristen's Kontemplations: -Angel season 5, episode 3, "Unleashed" -Angel season 5, episode 4, "Hellbound" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

30 Mar 20181h 43min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy 7x21, "End of Days," and Buffy 7x22, the SERIES finale, "Chosen." Superfan: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Kristen finally saw Game Night! She's been waiting for quite some time to see another film from a writer she likes. Explaining "My CABBAGESSSS!" to a group of adults was how Brittany spent her St. Patrick's Day! Natalie had a STING RAY EXPERIENCE at the beach! Caitlin did not celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but it's okay, America puts a lot of pressure on the day. Do we feel different? Buffy season 7, episode 21, “End of Days” and Buffy season 7, episode 22, "Chosen": -Synopsis -Is it a scythe? -"This is her THIRD coma, you guys" -Where did all of these Potentials come from? -Anya's death -- did we know about it? -Andrew hits rock bottom, but delivers news well in the moment -We need more Anyas -The thing that Buffy needed she couldn't get until the end because of storytelling -What about the Guardians? Too little too late? -Could this arc have taken place of "Him"? Please? -Faith and Buffy love fest -But does that love spread to Buffy and Spike? -It's not Buffy and Angel versus Buffy and Spike -This is the Angel that we need right now -Buffy is cookie dough -Giles, did we ever truly know you? -AU that CANNOT be discussed today -"We're going to win" -Is Buffy giving Xander what he wants to hear? -Kitty Fantastico, RIP -Is Wood prettier than Faith? -Was the plan a plan we knew was coming? -The power of the Slayers unites us all! -Willow the Goddess, Kennedy the Slayer -Bad amulet, poor Spike -Buffy's last line of the series, "Spike" -The world is wide open with Sunnydale gone! -Let's look back, reflect, and then look forward -Favorite Scenes Part I -Favorite Lines Part I -Favorite Scenes Part II -Favorite Lines Part II Bonus Ariana feedback! Listener Feedback: -Ew, Joss. Just ew. -We did it. We really did it! -Yes, it's really the end. But you can #relisten. Brittany's Brainstorms/Kristen's Kontemplations: -Angel season 5, episode 1, "Convinction" -Angel season 5, episode 2, "Just Rewards" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

22 Mar 20182h 39min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy 7x20, "Touched" and Angel 4x22, "Home." Superfan: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: This episode got off to a ROUGH start. Brittany "disappeared" when a family member dropped by. Natalie's washing machine overflowed and caused a flood. Ariana adds her favorite episode of ReWatchable to our group post (check it out!). Caitlin is on SPRING BREAK WOOOHOOOOO. But, unfortunately, it's over. And now, the weather. Buffy season 7, episode 20, “Touched”: -Synopsis -Clem was last week -Buffy kicks a man out of his house. Why? Why not? -Faith is in charge, kind of -Brittany puts her Parliamentary procedure knowledge to use -Was the group shutting down Buffy or Buffy's idea? -The potentials are confusing the newbies -News coverage in the Buffyverse is not great -Good job team! Use a spell! -Remember Andrew sucks -What exactly did we learn from Instagram, I mean the Bringers -Spike and Buffy -- fuel for trash hearts -The scene between Spike and Buffy was so great for Buffy and the newbies -Brittany is not on brand -The Mayor is back! And he has an incredible scene -What counts as sex on TV? -No popcorn for you -PROTECT THE AXE IN THE STONE -"Their version of not getting it was to dig it up for her" -Sarah Michelle Gellar was in the REAL Scooby Gang! -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 4, episode 22, "Home": -Synopsis -Lilah is back and the Pancakes are speechless -Wolfram and Hart is back in business with Mr. Angel in charge! -But there is no world peace -Let's go to The Good Place for answers -Everyone is faced with a judgement call -- was it too easy? -Are we romanticizing Cordelia too much? -Let's talk about the Cordelia elephant in the room -Gunn was not T'Challa, but could he be? -What exactly can Gunn do now? -Why is Wes so sure? -"He's basically got a Kindle" -Wes and Lilah make so much sense together, can he go to hell with her? -ZUTARA FOREVER -- but a breakthrough in shipping! -Do you think you might need an amulet? Maybe? No? -Connor's story makes sense, but he is not a hero and we can't feel sorry for him -So many arcs are ruined by getting rid of Connor -Let's spill the horrible BTS drama with Cordelia -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Jasmine was trying to sacrifice the few for the many, but what is a few? -"From dumpster love to dumpster fire" -We reflect on "The Body" Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana's Answers: -Buffy season 7, episode 21, "End of Days" -Buffy season 7, episode 22, "Chosen" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

14 Mar 20182h 32min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy 7x19, "Empty Places" and Angel 4x21, "Peace Out." Superfan: Karen Newbies: Mitch and Ariana Fun Facts: Mitch is trying to balance his gaming life with real life, and maybe some crossover will help with that. Karen has been playing a lot of Fortnite lately, but has had to resist the pull sometimes to get things done. Ariana has never played a video game... unless Tetris counts. Buffy season 7, episode 19, “Empty Places” -Synopsis -Clem out! -Xander is still less an eye. -Willow just wants to play cards. -Jaws 3D fun fact. -Firefly heroes make great villains. -Sometimes you just know you could be a better uber-villain. -We would so watch a buddy comedy starring Anya and Spike. For real. -Maybe not a show of the much more unlikely duo: Andrew and Spike. -Does Andrew really want to be there? Or is he just there because they make him feel important? -Did the potentials really need a field trip to The Bronze? -No more parties for the Summers residence. -The sexual tension was real between Principal Wood and Faith. -And Buffy is out. Wait, what?! -A little Dawn talk. -We all know Buffy's going to save the day in the finale anyway. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 4, episode 21, "Peace Out" -Synopsis -Bad CGI on Angel doesn't bother us as much as it would if this were a current show. -Gunn is scrappy and determined and we appreciate him. -Connor has always seen the maggot face. Eww. -Jasmine hides Cordelia to try and keep them under her spell. -Utopia or the real world: Which would our hosts choose? -Connor punches a hole through Jasmine's head. Bye Gina Torres. We hardly knew ye. -Ariana reminds us that we have Jasmine to thank for the Cordy-bot, so it makes it easier to say goodbye. -Are Connor's days numbered? -We are happy to trade our suffering for Angel's at this point. It's been a rough season. -Lilah's back, back, back. Back again. Is it really Lilah, though? Could it be the First? -Mitch just wants her to be evil. -Angel season 4 is almost over! **Celebration** -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -We are happy to help make workdays feel shorter! -Feisty Fred is the best Fred. -If you're looking for a real vampire soap opera, don't forget Dark Shadows and Port Charles! Mitch's Musings/Ariana's Answers: -Buffy season 7, episode 20, "Touched" -Angel season 4, episode 22, "Home" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

7 Mar 20181h 30min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel 4x19, "Magic Bullet" and 4x20 "Sacrifice." Season 4 is all over the place! Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Mitch and Brittany Fun Facts: Brittany reveals her dark new obsession -- The Fifty Shades Trilogy. No, seriously. It's wonderful. Mitch gets distracted by Brittany's fun fact and decides to talk about Cookie Crisp. What is it? No one knows. Maj has listened to American Gods and is going to watch the series next! Caitlin's dog Gage is still cute. Also, baseball is back!! Angel season 4, episode 19, “Magic Bullet” -Synopsis -Title notes -- Magic Bullet has multiple meanings! -We have been all over the place in season 4 -Again, we must forget about all the Cordelia stuff -Brittany goes on about Buffy on the Angel podcast -Fred. Yes. Finally. -Brian d'Arcy James nor Will Chase are on Angel -But Patrick Fischler is! -The hotel is a hotel! But you are not a guest. You are dinner. -Did this episode feel different? Was it funnier? -Mandy makes is back! -Remove the children. -We have a lot of blood questions -Mitch has lost the ability to ship! WHAT?! "A soap opera with vampires" -Angel kisses Cordelia on the forehead -- *squeals* -How do we feel about Cordelia right now? -Connor is immune to the blood -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 4, episode 20, "Sacrifice" -Synopsis -Gas station zombie/worshiper -Connor is a henchman, because of course he is -Forget about Cordelia! Wait... what? -Wes is so smart! Pry that demon for knowledge! -"The sun is back" -Lorne is a true MVP. Sorry Gina, but it's true. -FRED AND GUNN FINALLY TALK. -Does anyone else have a demon tolerance? -Where is Cordy now? -We'll rip Joss apart after this season is over -BAD BAD BAD CGI -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Yes, we are FINALLY at "Dirty Girls" -And yes, it was good. So much is revealed! Mitch's Musings/Brittany's Brainstorms: -Buffy season 7, episode 19, "Empty Places" -Angel season 4, episode 21, "Peace Out" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

28 Feb 20181h 45min