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Episode 23 – Recent Summer TV, Back to the McGuffin & More!

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July 19, 2016
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The Critic and the Referee decided to check in on summer TV once more! In this episode, they discuss the Outlander finale, the returns of Suits and Mr. Robot, the premiere of The A Word, and the full season of Stranger Things. Plus, they revisit the McGuffin and the importance of the narrative force by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of some TV shows and a movie. Lastly, there’s a special birthday version of “Did You Know?” and a “Pick of the Week” that’s a blast from the recent past. Dive in!

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Outlander

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Suits

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Mr. Robot

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The A Word

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Stranger Things

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Which former Star Trek film star didn’t know what pivotal role he would play until one week after he was cast?

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