Must (re)Watch TV

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, goes on an emotional journey to California by way of Oklahoma. With news that Sterlin Harjo’s brilliant FX series “Reservation Dogs” is ending with its upcoming third season, Zach needed to revisit the show immediately. As one of the most original shows on television today, “Reservation Dogs” will be missed. Zach wants to celebrate its return and honor its incredible impact, focusing on Indigenous Americans and featuring groundbreaking Native American representation. Today, Zach is, once again, going back to the beginning. He rewatched the pilot episode, “F*ckin’ Rez Dogs.” The pilot perfectly encapsulates the emotional power and depth of the series, with use of wonderful characters, storytelling, and outstanding comedy. So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, honors America by rewatching a series and exploring a topic close to his professional heart. As a Historian, Zach’s spent decades researching the Civil War era. During that time, one person’s name always seemed to appear and leave a profound mark constantly; Abolitionist John Brown. It made sense that in 2013 when James McBride wrote a Historical Fiction Drama, “The Good Lord Bird,” he read it. Then, in 2020, when Ethan Hawke took on the title role and created a masterpiece of filmmaking for SHOWTIME with a mini-series based on McBride’s book, you better believe Zach watched! A series filled with powerful imagery, fantastic music and cinematography, and Ethan Hawke becoming John Brown, the “.44 Caliber Abolitionist,” this series was outstanding. Zach rewatched the finale, “Last Words,” because, as Zach argues, it’s so emotional. So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, visits Staten Island and becomes a familiar. Still, unlike Guillermo, he has no interest in joining the Vampiric ranks unless it’s Nadja doing the biting! Zach rewatched the horror/comedy “What We Do in the Shadows,” an FX show created by Jemaine Clement and an extension of the wicked awesome movie he made alongside Taika Waititi. Yet, it’s one of those rare occasions, Zach argues, when the show surpassed its predecessor. His opinion; It’s downright hilarious and one of the best comedies on television today! Zach chose “The Escape” because it is a comedic masterpiece. With Nadja front and center, one ancient vampire missing and another returning, the rest of our lead vampires all together, and one familiar, Guillermo, included in a vampiric adventure, Zach believes this is the best episode of the show, hands down. Lightning-fast comedy, a mockumentary style that works perfectly, and a fantastic opening song. You’ll be singing it until the next episode! So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, learns how to swear from Butcher and tells Hughie to grab another band t-shirt. That’s right; Zach joins team Butcher, and like-minded anti-heroes, to understand those objectionable Vought superheroes, or “Supes,” in the Amazon Prime series, “The Boys.” Today isn’t the first time Zach’s taken on a tv adaptation of a comic book, but this may be the wildest show he rewatched. Violence, sex, villainous heroes, and a vigilante who swears more than Bill Burr on his worst day! Zach rewatched the pilot, “The Name of the Game,” because the beginning is wicked awesome and has some incredible tv moments he has never forgotten. Yes, he’s still in shock about “that” one particular death involving A-Train! Zach might have gone into the episode seeking lightheaded fun, but he certainly got a lot of blood and mayhem. So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, unplugs all his technology. WHY? Well, he rewatched an episode from his favorite anthology series, “Black Mirror,” which he says he watched before it became a worldwide phenomenon. Created by Charlie Brooker, “Black Mirror” has terrified audiences about the dangers of technology. Yet, he sidestepped the more horror/sci-fi plot-based episodes. Zach rewatched “San Junipero.” Beautifully composed, written, and directed, with stunning performances by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mackenzie Davis, it’s an episode that mixes science fiction, nostalgia, romance, and the afterlife to absolute perfection. An anthology series that is often pessimistic, “San Junipero” adds a dash of optimism to the world of “Black Mirror.” Our host has a ton of commentary and can’t, or won’t, stop humming along to “Heaven is a Place on Earth.” So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! On this episode, your host, Zachary, seizes the moment and boldly expresses his Trekkie status. He wants to celebrate the premiere of Season 3 “Picard.” To do so, Zach rewatched his favorite episode from “The Next Generation (TNG).” Still, how does one select a favorite when there are dozens? Well, he chose the episode that gives him the feels. That means Zach stayed grounded and rewatched a “Star Trek” episode with little space action but tons of emotional capital. Zach talks about “The Inner Light” and remembers that “TNG” is more than holodecks, or dare I say, Q! So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!

Welcome to Must (re)Watch TV! An entertaining podcast from your host Zachary. This podcast is for anyone, and everyone, who enjoys chatting about POP! Culture, the awesomeness of Frank Grillo, or simply musing about the best TV shows on television today, yesterday, and some wishful thinking about tomorrow. Selecting various episodes from some of his favorite series, Zachary rewatches one for each show. New and old, animated and live-action, including several genres (comedy, drama, horror), no show is off limits! How does he select shows and their episodes? Each episode is different, but some series will get additional treatments as the weeks and months move along! Ultimately, Zachary picks the shows he loves and the episodes he can’t stop thinking about and must watch, rewatch, and discuss! So, save a spot by the “bubblah” and join the (re)Watch!