Gateway Episodes

We're back with a bonus episode taking a look at Peacock's new hit mystery show "Poker Face." Will the; mystery, great guest stars, and movie magic be enough to get guest Alan to step through the gateway? (S01E08)

We wrap up our focus on mini-series by looking at one of the most acclaimed shows of all time. Alan returns to discuss the show and talk about the rise of prestige TV. (E02)

Derick looks back at the monumentally important "From the Earth to the Moon" with David Holloway. Will he take one giant leap through the gateway? (E06)

Damian joins Derick to talk about Alex Garland's masterpiece Devs! The miniseries asks big philosophical questions about human nature and free will. 

Ariel is back to introduce Derick to one of the most renowned miniseries of all time! (E07)

A thought provoking look at religion through the lens of a fantastic horror series, Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass is one of the best peices of genre fiction in years. TV and film critic Eddie Thompson is taken through the gateway but does he cross the threshold? (E03)

We continue our look into mini-series by taking a look at this early 2000s fantasy fairy tale show. Brad LaBaron from The Album Concept Hour joins Derick to take a look back at a bygone era of mini-series on TV! (E04) 

Welcome back to Gateway Episodes! For season 2 we'll be covering limited and miniseries! The first show we'll be diving into is "The Queen's Gambit," will Alan and Ariel step through the gateway on this Netflix drama? We also get into what exactly makes a limited series so special. (E02)

We've reached our season finale for Gateway Episodes, and we're going out by talking about one of the greatest anime, if not greatest shows, of all time, Fullemetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, right in time for the FMA's 20th anniversary! Derick introduces Alan to the show, will he step though the gateway and see the Truth? (E14/15)

For the penultimate episode of this season of Gateway Episodes we take a look at Ted Lasso. Based on a series of commercials and airing on an unpopular streaming service the show beat the odds to become one of the most notable hits of 2020. But is it good enough for someone who wants nothing to do with sports? (S01E02)

A trippy take on Marvel's mutants, Legion follows the powerful telepath David Haller and his friends (and enemies.) Picking up near the beginning we step through the gateway for the show's second episode. (S01E02) 

Damon Lindeloff's mind bending adaptation of Tom Peratta's book starts with two percent of the world disappearing, and there is nowhere to begin other than the beginning. (S01E01)

Derick examines this show and it's unexpected fanbase known as "Bronies." (S03E10)

This modern western examines the bonds we make in life, both the ones we are born with and the ones we create ourselves. Derick introduces Ariel to the show and they look at the unique elements that made it so great. (S04E05)

Boldly going where many have gone before Derick is introduced to the iconic science fiction show by Grace Steele! (S02E16)

The first episode of the second season sees many of the show's hallmarks and characters from this historical spy thriller come to the forefront. David Holloway guests and is introduced to this twisting turning drama. (S02E01)

This month we delve into the Brian Fuller helmed thriller following everyone's favorite cannibal. Alan is back this time introducing Derick to a new show, will he step though the gateway? (S01E07)

Derick and his brother Mitchell discuss the Netflix original animated series "The Midnight Gospel" and things get pretty deep very quickly. (S01E07)

Ariel has been recommending Arrow to Derick for years, and he finally takes the plunge and watches an episode. Will her absolute love of this show rub off on Derick? (S01E12)

Derick is joined by David Holloway to talk about the early 2000 Sci-Fi original show Farscape. The show from the Jim Henson features an ensemble cast of colorful characters that became a cult classic. (S01E19)

For our first episode host Derick McDuff invites Ariel Ortiz and Alan Torres to check out Gilmore Girls! They discuss; the characters, the zany town, and of course debate the ultimate question; Dean or Jess? (S03E07)