YELLOWJACKETS SEASON 2 EP 2: SUPERNATURALYELLOWJACKETS SEASON 2 EP 2: SUPERNATURAL

Kevin Mathews 3:20 pm
Yellowjackets Season 2 Ep 2

Yellowjackets Season 2 Ep 2 is the 12th chapter of a survival horror drama television series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. The series cross-hatches several genres successfully by combining influences from popular TV series like Lost, True Detective and every teenage coming-of-age drama out there.

The premise of Yellowjackets is as follows – 25 years ago, a high school girls soccer team were stranded for 18 months in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. The trauma of that experience lives on with them to the present day as the darkness becomes part of their everyday lives. Thus, the narrative of the series is divided between these two eras.

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STAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 7 – GETTING TO THE POINTSTAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 7 – GETTING TO THE POINT

Kevin Mathews 9:30 am
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 7

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 7 is the seventh chapter of the 3rd season of an American scifi space opera television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service Paramount+. The series is a spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation (STTNG) with the titular character Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) as its central focal point.

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THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 5: FINALLY, THE QUEST!THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 5: FINALLY, THE QUEST!

Kevin Mathews 9:15 am
The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 5

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your jetpacks and charge up your blasters, because The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 5 has dropped and the popular series continues for another thrilling season! After two wildly successful seasons, the show that introduced us to the adorable and mysterious Baby Yoda (yes, we know it’s technically called Grogu now) is returning for more adventures in a galaxy far, far away.

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THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 15-16: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 15-16: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!

Kevin Mathews 8:42 am
The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 15-16

The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 15-16 are the final chapters of the second season of an animated television series set in the Star Wars universe. The series follows a group of elite and genetically enhanced clone troopers, known as the Bad Batch, as they undertake daring mercenary missions after the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. The show explores the events that occur after the end of the Clone Wars, and how the characters adapt to the changing political landscape.

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RABBIT HOLE EP 1-2: DON’T THINK, JUST ENJOY THE RIDERABBIT HOLE EP 1-2: DON’T THINK, JUST ENJOY THE RIDE

Kevin Mathews 10:36 am
Rabbit Hole 1-2

Rabbit Hole Ep 1-2 are the first two chapters of an American spy thriller television series created by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra for Paramount+. The series stars Kiefer Sutherland as a private espionage agent framed for murder. The series premiered on March 26, 2023 and is set to run for eight episodes. Sutherland plays John Weir, a corporate spy adept at deception and ruining lives. In his last mission, a mysterious cabal turns the table on him and gives him a taste of his own medicine by framing him for a murder, and he finds himself in a cat-and-mouse game for gaining his freedom. (based on Wikipedia)

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS PARTS 1 & 2: WHAT THE DICKENS IS GOIN’ ON?!GREAT EXPECTATIONS PARTS 1 & 2: WHAT THE DICKENS IS GOIN’ ON?!

Kevin Mathews 9:42 am
Great Expectations Parts 1 & 2

Great Expectations Parts 1 & 2 are the initial chapters in a period drama miniseries developed by Steven Knight. It is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens. The miniseries is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham shows him a dark world of possibilities.

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AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER – WHY IT WORKSAVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER – WHY IT WORKS

Kevin Mathews 2:00 pm
Avatar: The Way of Water

Avatar: The Way of Water is a 2022 American epic science fiction film directed and produced by James Cameron. Distributed by 20th Century Studios, it is the sequel to Avatar (2009) and the second installment in the Avatar film series. Despite the eleven year gap between the two movies, this sequel has proven to be almost as successful as the original, grossing over $2.3 billion. To be blunt, the sequel is badly written and overlong, so why has it worked with worldwide audiences? Let’s discuss.

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SUCCESSION SEASON 4 EP 1: FAMILY FUN!SUCCESSION SEASON 4 EP 1: FAMILY FUN!

Kevin Mathews 8:01 am
Succession Season 4 Ep 1

Get ready to dive back into the cut-throat world of media conglomerates and dysfunctional family dynamics with Succession Season 4 Ep 1 as the highly anticipated fourth season of HBO’s hit series drops. As the power struggle between the Roy family members reaches a boiling point, this season promises to be the most intense yet. With razor-sharp writing, outstanding performances, and unexpected twists at every turn, Succession continues to prove why it’s one of the best shows on television.

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AI ART: HISTORICAL FIGURESAI ART: HISTORICAL FIGURES

Kevin Mathews 10:39 am
AI Art of Napoleon Bonaparte

Adventures in AI Art is a new feature series here at Power of Pop as we dive into the world of AI Art generation, a topic that is very relevant and trendy in 2023. In this series, we will share about our own experience with AI Art generation, focusing on various imaginative subjects that hopefully will engage you and perhaps encourage to try your hand at this fun new pop culture phenomenon. We kick off with AI Art: historical figures given a modern twist!

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SEVEN REASONS WHY FRANCHISE FATIGUE IS REAL!SEVEN REASONS WHY FRANCHISE FATIGUE IS REAL!

Kevin Mathews 4:10 pm
Franchise Fatigue

COVID-19 global pandemic had a mixed impact on the entertainment industry. On the one hand, cinemas were adversely affected by lockdowns and the like while the popularity of streaming platforms sky-rocketed. Both aspects of the industry have been skewered either positively or negatively as the case might be. What is clear is that post-pandemic, there is a sense that franchise fatigue is becoming a reality amongst fans. Let’s explore the reasons why this is the case right now.

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STAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 6 – FAN-SERVICE WITH EXCELLENT WRITINGSTAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 6 – FAN-SERVICE WITH EXCELLENT WRITING

Kevin Mathews 9:23 am
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 6

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 6 is the sixth chapter of the 3rd season of an American scifi space opera television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service Paramount+. The series is a spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation (STTNG) with the titular character Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) as its central focal point.

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THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 4: WHERE’S THE BEEF?!THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 4: WHERE’S THE BEEF?!

Kevin Mathews 10:18 am
The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 4

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your jetpacks and charge up your blasters, because The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 4 has dropped and the popular series continues for another thrilling season! After two wildly successful seasons, the show that introduced us to the adorable and mysterious Baby Yoda (yes, we know it’s technically called Grogu now) is returning for more adventures in a galaxy far, far away.

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THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 14: SEND IN THE CLONES!THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 14: SEND IN THE CLONES!

Kevin Mathews 6:54 pm
The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 14

The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the second season of an animated television series set in the Star Wars universe. The series follows a group of elite and genetically enhanced clone troopers, known as the Bad Batch, as they undertake daring mercenary missions after the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. The show explores the events that occur after the end of the Clone Wars, and how the characters adapt to the changing political landscape.

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YOUR HONOR SEASON 2 EP 10: WOMEN STRONG, MEN WEAK!YOUR HONOR SEASON 2 EP 10: WOMEN STRONG, MEN WEAK!

Kevin Mathews 3:04 pm
Your Honor Season 2 Ep 10

Your Honor Season 2 Ep 10 is the final chapter of the second season of a legal drama television series that follows the story of a respected New Orleans judge, Michael Desiato, whose son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit, and corruption. The show explores themes of morality, family, and the legal system, and stars Bryan Cranston in the lead role. Originally intended as a mini-series, a second season was inexplicably ordered by Showtime.

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STAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 5 – STELLAR STORYTELLING!STAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 5 – STELLAR STORYTELLING!

Kevin Mathews 3:11 pm
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 5

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 5 is the fifth chapter of the 3rd season of an American scifi space opera television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service Paramount+. The series is a spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation (STTNG) with the titular character Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) as its central focal point.

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THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 13: ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK!THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 13: ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK!

Kevin Mathews 3:20 pm
The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 13

The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 13 is the thirteen chapter of the second season of an animated television series set in the Star Wars universe. The series follows a group of elite and genetically enhanced clone troopers, known as the Bad Batch, as they undertake daring mercenary missions after the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. The show explores the events that occur after the end of the Clone Wars, and how the characters adapt to the changing political landscape.

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THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 3: TALES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC!THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 3: TALES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC!

Kevin Mathews 9:39 am
The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 3

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your jetpacks and charge up your blasters, because The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 3 has dropped and the popular series continues for another thrilling season! After two wildly successful seasons, the show that introduced us to the adorable and mysterious Baby Yoda (yes, we know it’s technically called Grogu now) is returning for more adventures in a galaxy far, far away.

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SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF: STORY ANALYSIS – POP CULTURE THEORYSUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF: STORY ANALYSIS – POP CULTURE THEORY

Kevin Mathews 6:00 pm
Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of disbelief is a concept used to describe a willingness or ability to temporarily set aside one’s skepticism or critical judgment in order to fully engage with a work of fiction. In other words, it is the act of allowing oneself to be absorbed by the story or the world created by the author, even if it contains elements that are not realistic or plausible in the real world.

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THE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 9: LOVE IS A KILLERTHE LAST OF US SEASON 1 EP 9: LOVE IS A KILLER

Kevin Mathews 1:23 pm
The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 9

The Last of Us Season 1 Ep 9 is the ninth and final chapter of the first season of an American post-apocalyptic zombie horror TV series, based on the best-selling video game of the same name. The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, as the duo make a dangerous trek across the dystopian American landscape seeking a cure against the fungal infection that runs through the veins of Ellie.

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YOUR HONOR SEASON 2 EP 9: MEANINGLESS EXERCISEYOUR HONOR SEASON 2 EP 9: MEANINGLESS EXERCISE

Kevin Mathews 5:43 pm
Your Honor Season 2 Ep 9

Your Honor Season 2 Ep 9 is the ninth and penultimate chapter of the second season of a legal drama television series that follows the story of a respected New Orleans judge, Michael Desiato, whose son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit, and corruption. The show explores themes of morality, family, and the legal system, and stars Bryan Cranston in the lead role. Originally intended as a mini-series, a second season was inexplicably ordered by Showtime.

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STAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 4 – TO BOLDLY PLEASE TREKKERSSTAR TREK: PICARD SEASON 3 EP 4 – TO BOLDLY PLEASE TREKKERS

Kevin Mathews 8:14 pm
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 4

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Ep 4 is the fourth chapter of the 3rd season of an American scifi space opera television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service Paramount+. The series is a spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation (STTNG) with the titular character Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) as its central focal point.

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THE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 12: TRAGEDY OF THE CLONESTHE BAD BATCH SEASON 2 EP 12: TRAGEDY OF THE CLONES

Kevin Mathews 10:45 am
The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 12

The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 12 is the twelfth chapter of the second season of an animated television series set in the Star Wars universe. The series follows a group of elite and genetically enhanced clone troopers, known as the Bad Batch, as they undertake daring mercenary missions after the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. The show explores the events that occur after the end of the Clone Wars, and how the characters adapt to the changing political landscape.

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THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 2: HIGH ADVENTURE ON MANDALORE!THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 EP 2: HIGH ADVENTURE ON MANDALORE!

Kevin Mathews 7:50 pm
The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 2

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your jetpacks and charge up your blasters, because The Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 2 has dropped and the popular series continues for another thrilling season! After two wildly successful seasons, the show that introduced us to the adorable and mysterious Baby Yoda (yes, we know it’s technically called Grogu now) is returning for more adventures in a galaxy far, far away.

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