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Nội dung được cung cấp bởi Needs Some Introduction. Tất cả nội dung podcast bao gồm các tập, đồ họa và mô tả podcast đều được Needs Some Introduction hoặc đối tác nền tảng podcast của họ tải lên và cung cấp trực tiếp. Nếu bạn cho rằng ai đó đang sử dụng tác phẩm có bản quyền của bạn mà không có sự cho phép của bạn, bạn có thể làm theo quy trình được nêu ở đây https://vi.player.fm/legal.

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We take a lift to the flat, this week as we delve into the third episode of the new Showtime/Paramount+ spy series, 'The Agency,' titled 'Hawk from a Handsaw.' Discussing various plot elements and character interactions, we touch on the episode's Shakespearean reference and its implications. We also review standout scenes, including intense moments between Martian and Dr, Blake. Additional topics include viewer feedback, the show's pacing, and comparisons to other spy narratives. The episode concludes with thoughts on the upcoming 'Dexter' prequel 'Dexter:Original Sin' and revisiting 'Dexter: New Blood.'

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:14 Exploring the Episode Title: Hawk from a Handsaw

00:52 Digression: Shakespeare and Personal Anecdotes

01:40 Soundtrack and Show Renewal News

02:15 Comparing the French and American Versions

04:48 Black Doves: A New Recommendation

07:29 General Takeaways and Plot Breakdown

10:43 Confusing Spy Elements and Character Dynamics

25:02 Tense Interpersonal Moments

31:02 Uncovering Secrets: The Apartment Investigation

31:21 Humor in the Details: Language Differences

32:16 Action in the Woods: A Change of Pace

34:03 The Climactic Confrontation: Dr. Blake and Martian

36:31 Catch-22 and Its Relevance

39:29 The Emotional Finale: Tears and Tension

47:59 Dexter: Original Sin Preview

  continue reading

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We take a lift to the flat, this week as we delve into the third episode of the new Showtime/Paramount+ spy series, 'The Agency,' titled 'Hawk from a Handsaw.' Discussing various plot elements and character interactions, we touch on the episode's Shakespearean reference and its implications. We also review standout scenes, including intense moments between Martian and Dr, Blake. Additional topics include viewer feedback, the show's pacing, and comparisons to other spy narratives. The episode concludes with thoughts on the upcoming 'Dexter' prequel 'Dexter:Original Sin' and revisiting 'Dexter: New Blood.'

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:14 Exploring the Episode Title: Hawk from a Handsaw

00:52 Digression: Shakespeare and Personal Anecdotes

01:40 Soundtrack and Show Renewal News

02:15 Comparing the French and American Versions

04:48 Black Doves: A New Recommendation

07:29 General Takeaways and Plot Breakdown

10:43 Confusing Spy Elements and Character Dynamics

25:02 Tense Interpersonal Moments

31:02 Uncovering Secrets: The Apartment Investigation

31:21 Humor in the Details: Language Differences

32:16 Action in the Woods: A Change of Pace

34:03 The Climactic Confrontation: Dr. Blake and Martian

36:31 Catch-22 and Its Relevance

39:29 The Emotional Finale: Tears and Tension

47:59 Dexter: Original Sin Preview

  continue reading

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