Episode 520 - Homelander, Huts, and Hardboiled Detectives

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Episode 520 - Homelander, Huts, and Hardboiled Detectives

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The Boys end, Star Wars returns, and Nicolas Cage finally gets his Spider-Man moment.

This week on the podcast, we review The Mandalorian and Grogu, break down the first two episodes of Spider-Noir and Citadel Season 2, and unpack the shocking finale of The Boys. Is Star Wars back? Can Nicolas Cage carry a Spider-Man series? And did The Boys stick the landing?

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07
Citadel Season 2 Episodes 1-2: 6:00
The Boys Season 5 Episode 8: 20:21
Spider-Noir Episodes 1-2: 31:42
Mando and Grogu Review: 42:32

Citadel – Season 2 (Amazon Prime)

Episode 1: Baked Alaskas
Air Date: May 6, 2026
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: David Weil
Summary:
Mason Kane struggles with lingering identity issues while Nadia attempts to keep her daughter safe from emerging threats. Bernard recruits former CIA operative Hutch to investigate billionaire Paolo Braga as a new conspiracy begins to take shape.

Episode 2: Baked Alaskas
Air Date: May 6, 2026
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: David Weil
Summary:
The hunt for Paolo Braga intensifies as Mason, Nadia, Bernard, and Hutch uncover a global operation with ties to Manticore. New allies and enemies emerge as the scope of the conspiracy grows.

Rating Out of 10 Is Hutch the New Mason Kane?
Brian: 7/10
Darryl: 6.2/10

The Boys – Series Finale (Amazon Prime)

Episode 8: The Last Stand
Air Date: June 2026
Director: Philip Sgriccia
Writer: Eric Kripke
Summary:
With Homelander’s grip on America nearing complete control, Butcher and the remaining members of The Boys launch one final assault. Alliances fracture, secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the end of the war between Supes and humanity.

Ratings Out of 5 When Clark Loses His Powers He Woops Lex’s Ass, Homelander does he’s a Bitch
Brian: 1/5
Darryl: 1/5

Rating Season 5 Out of 10 Thank God it’s Over
Brian: 6.22/10
Darryl: 5.8/10

Rating Out of 10 The Boys On Amazon Prime A Catalog of Missed Opportunity
Brian: 7.3/10
Darryl: 7/10

Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime)

Episode 1: Step Into My Office
Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video)
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Writer: Oren Uziel
Summary:
Ben Reilly, a former vigilante turned private investigator, is drawn into a dangerous case involving organized crime, corruption, and a mysterious woman connected to a growing criminal conspiracy.

Episode 2: Tread Lightly
Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video)
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Writer: Christopher Chen

Summary:
As Ben continues his investigation, he discovers connections between New York’s criminal underworld and influential figures in the city. The deeper he digs, the harder it becomes to escape his past as The Spider.

Rating out of 10 If you’re Not Watching in Black & White, are you Even Watching
Brian: 5.1/10
Darry: 7.5/10

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)

Release Date: May 22, 2026
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor

Cast:

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian
Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Bishop
Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt
Jonny Coyne as Brendol Hux
Steve Blum as Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios
Grogu

Summary:
Din Djarin and Grogu are recruited by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt, drawing them into a conflict involving Imperial remnants, criminal syndicates, and threats lurking throughout the Outer Rim.

Production Notes:

Originally developed as The Mandalorian Season 4 before becoming a theatrical feature.
First Star Wars theatrical release since 2019.
Budget estimated at approximately $165 million.
Heavy use of practical creature effects, puppetry, and animatronics.
Nearly 50 minutes presented in expanded IMAX format.

Box Office:

$81.7 million opening weekend (domestic)
Approximately $102 million Memorial Day 4-day weekend
Approximately $165 million worldwide opening

Reception:
Critics were mixed-to-positive, praising the practical effects and action sequences while questioning whether the story warranted a theatrical release. Audiences responded more favorably, earning the film an A- CinemaScore.

Rating Out of 10, Why You Gotta Bart Simpson Grogu
Brian: 6.2/10
Darryl: 7.5/10

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Episode 520 – Homelander, Huts, and Hardboiled Detectives