Episodes

#outlander Hanako and Michele discuss episode S6E5 ofOutlander. Jamie and Claire travel to Wilmington to listen to a speech from former Jacobite-turned-Loyalist Fiona MacDonald – known for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape Scotland after the failed Jacobite Rebellion. While there, Jamie is approached by the Sons of Liberty. Claire gets a brief, unexpected reminder of home. Jamie’s new allegiances causes some strain an old one. On the Ridge, Roger’s willingness to help the Widow McCallum draws...

#moonknight #marvel Episode 3 ofMoon Knight finds Marc/Steven in Cairo, each fighting for control of their body as they also fight to stop Harrow’s plans to release Ammit. Khonshu and Marc summon the other gods to expose Harrow’s plan, but the plan backfires when Harrow is able to use Marc’s condition to manipulate the truth. Layla joins Marc in Cairo to help his search for Ammit’s tomb. Khonshu makes an unexpected sacrifice to help Steven and Layla locate the tomb. This episode included an app...

#moonknight #marvel We’re back! After an almost month-long unexpected hiatus in which we dealt with real life and Covid (grrr), we are back with our recap and discussion ofMoon Knight, episode 2. Coming to grips with the fact that he is sharing his body with another persona, Steven’s life gets more complicated when he comes face-to-face with not only Harrow – a man he believed was a figment of his imagination, but he also meets Marc’s wife, Layla – who has some questions about why her husband ha...

#outlander Trying to put some space between himself and his recent actions, Fergus leaves for New Bern to work on the newspaper and to heal. While preparing the newly obtained guns for distribution to the Cherokee, Brianna tells her father of the future of the Native Americans. Ian's past comes back to haunt him as he runs into some of his former Mohawk family. Jamie's encounter with another Indian representative gives him pause as he re-evaluates his position in the upcoming conflict. Back on t...

#doctorstrange2 #doctorstrangeinthemultiverseofmadness #marvel #mcu In this episode Hanako, Anthony, and Mike discuss the highly anticipatedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.As Doctor Strange continues to deal with the impact and repercussions of his part in the Infinity War, a multiverse traveler by the name of America Chavez appears, trying to escape from a demon determined to steal her powers of multiversal travel. As Doctor Strange puts everything on the line to protect this young ...

#outlander The Frasers must figure out a way to deal with rumors and ignorance on The Ridge when Henri-Christian is placed in danger. Fergus confesses to Claire his fear for Henri-Christian's life by recalling a horrible memory from his childhood living in the brothel. Tom decides to go through with the surgery on his hand, for extremely selfish reasons. Claire continues to be haunted by the image of Lionel Brown. Fergus takes drastic measures to fix his problems. The Redcoats bring the guns for...

#thewalkingdead #TWD It's the FINAL mid-season finale for The Walking Dead and this episode did not disappoint. Maggie, Elijah, Marco, and Lydia have not one, but two sets of Commonwealth soldiers after them; one led by Lance, and one led by Leah. Daryl, Aaron, and Gabriel defend themselves against an attack. Maggie makes a surprising admission to Negan. Eugene, Connie, Kelly, Magna, Ezekiel, and Max plot to expose the Commonwealth's dirty secrets. By the end of the episode, the lines are clearl...

#thewalkingdead #TWD In this episode, titled "Trust", all of our players are starting to learn who they can - and can't - trust. Seeing that Aaron and Gabriel are the only survivors of Carlson's failed mission, Lance heads to the Hilltop on a mission of his own, and makes an enemy in the process. Back at the Commonwealth, Princess and Mercer get close, until Mercer puts up a wall. Eugene and Rosita enlist Connie, Kelly, and Max to help expose the Commonwealth's lies. Ezekiel pays his good-fortun...

#marvel #moonknight Our discussion on the first episode of the new Marvel/Disney+ series,Moon Knight. Steven Grant (that's Steven, with a V) is a museum gift shop worker with a sleeping disorder whose life is turned upside down when he starts experiencing blackouts that leave him in some dangerous scenarios. Hearing a few new voices in his head doesn't help, especially when he comes across the path of a mysterious stranger who is determined to retrieve an artifact that Steven has somehow ended u...

#thewalkingdead #TWD As Carlson deals with the fallout of his actions against the residents of the apartment building, new enemies move in help defend against the Commonwealth soldiers. Maggie and Co. unexpectedly reunite with Negan, whose alliance with the building's residents brings about some very unexpected information. Negan is forced to confess his sins to an unlikely source. Meanwhile, in the Commonwealth, Rosita and Daryl find themselves in a dangerous situation as a result of a run-in w...

#thebatman In this episode of the FHP Hanako, Anthony, and Mike discuss their initial thoughts on the Matt Reeves directed film, "The Batman". Starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, this version of the Bruce Wayne re-telling takes place about 2 years into Bruce's venture as the Dark Knight. As a masked vigilante, he attempts to bring crime in Gotham to a halt. He accompanies Lt. Gordon to crime scenes stages by the elusive Riddler, but the further he gets into trying to unmask the iden...

#outlander In this episode of Outlander, Jamie's position as Indian Agent puts him in a tough spot as he learns about the future fate of the Cherokee. A strange funeral unexpectedly brings about more speculation about Claire. Fergus and Marsali have an emotional reconciliation as he helps her get through a troublesome birth. The birth of the new baby signals that tough times may not be over yet for the younger Frasers.

#thewalkingdead #twd In this episode, a mystery rider arrives at the gates of the Hilltop, injured and seeking help. After he dies, Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah head out to try to locate his group and provide assistance. In the Commonwealth, Aaron - who is now part of the Commonwealth's outreach team - recruits Father Gabriel to provide some assistance in reaching out to a religious group holed up on a run down apartment building. The two seemingly separate events lead to some unexpected reunions a...

#outlander #DROUGHTLANDER IS FINALLY OVER!!! After 656 days, we are finally back on Fraser's Ridge with an extended 81-minute episode! An old prison mate of Jamie's makes a disruptive entrance onto the Ridge. Marsali and Fergus' marriage seems to be on shaky ground. The Crown wants Jamie to be their "Indian Representative", and Claire's newest invention will help the Ridge, but also helps her to deal with her PTSD from the attack.

#thewalkingdead #twd Pamela Milton makes her first trip across state lines to visit the communities of Alexandria, Oceanside, and Hilltop - which Maggie has relocated back to and is attempting to rebuild. Pamela and Maggie feel each other out, and Lance tries to convince Maggie to bring her people to the Commonwealth while they fix up the Hilltop. But, Maggie notices things that make her uneasy about the decision she must make for her people. We also talk about our recent visit to Senoia and th...

#thewalkingdead #twd Eugene's newfound happiness in the Commonwealth is put to the test when Stephanie seemingly disappears after declaring their love for each other. After searching for her with Princess, Eugene makes a heartbreaking discovery. Carol shows her usefulness when she accompanies Lance on a trip outside the walls. Connie's determination to find out more about Tyler's claims of resistance lands her on an unwanted assignment with Mercer. Mercer finds out that he may not be as importan...

#outlander Droughtlander is almost over!!! Recorded a week before the Season 6 premiere, Hanako is joined by special guest Michele, commonly known to FHP listeners as "The Person That Anthony Lives With, To Whom He's Related To By Marriage", and will be joining the show for the next seven weeks to discuss the loooooonnnng awaited return of Outlander. In this episode they discuss how they got into the series, their thoughts on Season 5 and what they hope to see in Season 6.

#adiscoveryofwitches #ADOW On this episode, we discuss the series finale (boo hoo!) of A Discovery of Witches. Armed with the power of the Book of Life, Diana goes to Poland to confront Benjamin and an unexpected Satu in order to rescue Matthew. Having learned the truth of Gerbert's treachery over the last several hundred years, Baldwin finally joins forces with the rest of the de Clermonts to locate Matthew, and bring the truth of the Book of Life to the Congregation. Gerbert's plea to Ysabeau ...

#thewalkingdead #TWD Welcome to the Commonwealth! This episode of The Walking Dead takes place a month after Lance's arrival in Alexandria, with most of our residents getting used to life in "regular" society. The kids get to experience a Halloween carnival, complete with a Haunted House (with real zombies). Daryl, Rosita, Carol, Ezekiel, Magna, and Connie have been placed in jobs that “suit their talents” (or was similar to what they did in the pre-walker world). Some relationships are mended, ...

#adiscoveryofwitches #ADOW In the penultimate episode for the series, the lines have been drawn as the de Clermonts prepare to make their stand. Having discovered Philippe's watch in the coat Lena brings from her captivity, Matthew determines where Benjamin is hiding and seeks out his estranged son. Meanwhile, Diana decides it's time to head back to Oxford to seek out Ashmole 782. Gerbert makes unlikely alliances and also reveals to Domenico the true extent of his plans against the de Clermont f...

#thewalkingdead #twd Welcome back to Season 11B! In the fallout from Pope's death and Leah's betrayal, Maggie, Negan, Gabriel, and Daryl fight for their lives with the remaining Reapers. After capturing Carver, Daryl tries to bargain with Leah for both of their family's survival. Gabriel's faith is challenged when he is confronted by the Reaper's priest. Leah and Maggie both make decisions that affect the fate of the Reapers. Maggie finally has an emotional breakdown when she loses another loved...

#adiscoveryofwitches #ADOW On this episode of the FHP, the de Clermont family drama takes center stage in the fifth episode of "A Discovery of Witches", season 3. All of the extended de Clermont family (with one notable exception) return to Sept-Tours for the christening of the twins. Baldwin's arrival at the chapel and his ill-timed ultimatum lead to a long-overdue confrontation between the brothers. The twins begin to reveal a little of themselves to their parents and Jack. Meanwhile, Benjamin...

#birthdayepisode #battlebeyondthestars We finish out our 2021 Birthday episodes with Anthony's pick, the 1980 Sci-Fi film, Battle Beyond the Stars. After his peace-loving planet is threatened by the space conqueror Sador, a young farmer named Shad goes into space to recruit a group of mercenaries to fight Sador's army and protect the planet Akir. Keeping in mind that this is a film from the 80s (which means there are lots of problematic aspects based on today's standards), watching and discussin...

#adiscoveryofwitches #adow In this episode, we discuss S3E4 of "A Discovery of Witches". Miriam takes a trip to New Orleans to give Matthew some news about their research. Phoebe finds a huge clue into the whereabouts of the third page. Gallowglass makes a huge confession. Matthew arrives back in England just in time to welcome the twins into the world.