In Episodes 1 & 2, we get our first taste of WandaVision's bold sitcom format, with Episode 1 paying homage to The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Love Lucy in glorious black-and-white, while Episode 2 shifts into Bewitched / I Dream of Jeannie territory. We break down the mystery of the Hex, the first cracks in Wanda's reality, the S.W.O.R.D. logo on the toy helicopter, the unsettling dinner scene with Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Agnes the nosy neighbor, and that jaw-dropping final moment when the world shifts to color.

🍿 This Episode: SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME (2019)

The world mourns Iron Man. Peter Parker just wants to tell MJ how he feels. But Europe isn’t all gondolas and selfies—it’s Elementals, drones, and a man named Mysterio with enough green smoke and gaslighting to send anyone spiraling. The Council breaks down how grief shapes Peter’s post-Endgame growth, Mysterio’s masterclass in manipulation, whether Nick Fury is… who we think he is, Zendaya’s MJ: awkward, sharp, and utterly charming, and that brutal post-credits reveal (seriously, ouch). Plus: We argue over the best awkward teen moments, praise Happy Hogan’s unexpected dad energy, and mourn the illusion of a vacation.

🛑 Spoilers for Far From Home, teenage social disasters, and the last few minutes of peace Peter Parker would know for a while.

🍿 This Episode: AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019)

It’s been a long time coming, and we’re not crying—you are. The Council breaks down the epic time-heist, Tony’s arc, Cap’s final stand, Natasha’s sacrifice, and literally every portal moment. We get deep in our feelings, relive our favorite callbacks, and unpack why this movie stuck the landing like Mjolnir in Steve’s hand. Which moment made us cry the hardest? (Spoiler: there are many.) Does the time travel logic hold up or if we’ve just accepted it? Plus: the “Avengers Assemble” and why it still gives us chills, Tony’s legacy, Natasha’s choice, Steve’s ending, and how Endgame somehow manages to feel like both a finale and a love letter to the entire MCU.

🛑 Spoilers for Endgame, the Infinity Saga, your emotional equilibrium, and literally everything before this.

🍿 This Episode: CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019)

We dive into the high-flying, amnesia-laced origin story of Carol Danvers—former Kree soldier, Air Force pilot, and soon-to-be Avenger. From space battles and memory puzzles to the surprise reveal of who’s really the bad guy, this film flipped expectations and rewrote MCU history books. The Council discusses Brie Larson’s performance, the unexpected buddy-comedy chemistry with a young Nick Fury, Goose the Flerken stealing the show, and how the soundtrack hits like a punch from Binary-mode Carol. Plus: Adelia opens up about how this movie made her feel like a teenager again—reminding her of the power of female heroes and the freedom of figuring out who you are on your own terms.

🛑 Spoilers for Captain Marvel, Cold War-era alien politics, and emotional ‘90s flashbacks.

🍿 This Episode: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (2018)

It’s the peanut butter and jelly of post-Infinity War escapism. The Council takes a deep dive into the heart of the Quantum Realm, Hope van Dyne’s glow-up into full superhero status, and Scott Lang’s evolution from screw-up to devoted dad/science mascot. We’ll talk about Hope and Scott’s chemistry (and awkward timing), Luis and the power of a good recap, Ghost as a misunderstood antagonist, Quantum tech, missing moms, and post-credit whiplash, and FBI agents who should really consider other careers. Plus: is this secretly the MCU’s most charming film? We’re not saying yes… but we’re not saying no.

🛑 Spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp, quantum entanglement, and emotional damage via mid-credits scene.

🍿 This Episode: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (2018)

The Re-Watcher’s Council dives headfirst into Marvel’s boldest ensemble movie to date. From the opening seconds aboard the Asgardian ship to the final, soul-crushing moments in Wakanda, we break down every punch, portal, quip, and tear. Topics include Thanos as the villain who thinks he’s the hero, the battle pairings we never knew we needed (Thor + Rocket = A+), Doctor Strange’s bargain, Gamora’s fate, and Peter Parker’s “Mr. Stark…”, whether Star-Lord deserves that much blame (don’t yell at us), and the audacity of leaving us like that until 2019.

🛑 Spoilers for Infinity War, the entire MCU, and your emotional stability.

🍿 This Episode: BLACK PANTHER (2018)

The Council dives into the rich, resonant world of Wakanda in a film that fused superhero action with political complexity and cultural depth. Topics include Chadwick Boseman’s quiet strength as T’Challa, Michael B. Jordan’s fiery, unforgettable turn as Killmonger, and the phenomenal women who make Wakanda the strongest nation on Earth. We also explore the beauty of the Afro-futurist aesthetic, Ryan Coogler’s masterful direction, and the weight of legacy this film carries. Black Panther made history—and we’re here to celebrate every moment. Plus: those costumes, that soundtrack, and the final sunset line that lives rent-free in our hearts forever.

🛑 Spoilers for Black Panther, colonial history, and your ability to stay composed during “Bury me in the ocean…”

🍿 This Episode: THOR: RAGNAROK (2017)

The MCU got a fresh coat of neon paint and a Taika Waititi twist, and we’re here for all of it. Join the Council as they dive into the story of Thor’s fall from thunder god grace, Loki’s glorious return, Hulk’s rage-on-a-space-planet, and the goddess of death with a killer headpiece. Let’s discuss Chris Hemsworth’s comedy chops and Thor’s best reinvention, Hela—villain, queen, icon, cape goals, Jeff Goldblum doing… whatever Jeff Goldblum does, Valkyrie, space wine, and our undying love for Tessa Thompson, and KORG. That’s it. That’s the bullet point. Plus: sibling drama, Led Zeppelin needle drops, and a giant wolf that deserves its own movie.

🛑 Spoilers for Ragnarok, Norse mythology, and any belief you had that Thor couldn’t be funny.

🍿 This Episode: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (2017)

Your favorite nerdy Queens kid gets a solo film and a very uncomfortable car ride with his girlfriend’s dad. The Council dives into the John Hughes vibes, the small-scale stakes, and the way Tom Holland nailed the sweet spot between earnest and awkward. Let’s talk about Tom Holland’s Peter Parker and how he compares to past Spideys, Vulture’s motivations, menace, and Michael Keaton’s eyebrows, Ned Leeds: the best chair guy in the biz, Iron Dad and the evolution of their mentor/mentee dynamic, and yes, that one scene in the car that made EVERYONE sweat. Plus: Liz deserves better, Flash is a weenie, and “Come on, Spider-Man” hits way harder than it should.

🛑 Spoilers for Homecoming, Home Depot heists, and your nostalgia for school dances.

🍿 This Episode: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (2017)

Adelia, Fares, and Matt dive into a film that somehow blends exploding spaceships, savage needle drops, and devastating family trauma—and still leaves us dancing. Let’s discuss Star-Lord's space dad problems and Ego’s planet-sized manipulation, Yondu’s redemption arc and that funeral scene, Baby Groot, just… being Baby Groot, and Nebula and Gamora’s emotional sibling slugfest. Plus: A surprise Sylvester Stallone, gold-painted weirdos, and more sarcasm per minute than any other MCU film.

🛑 Spoilers for GotG Vol. 2, tearful Ravager send-offs, and any personal feelings you have about Fleetwood Mac.

🎙 Special guests: Drew Grant (@videodrew) & Eric Rodriguez (@NerdChronic) from The Reactorverse (@TheReactorverse)

🍿 This Episode: DOCTOR STRANGE (2016)

We take on the film that brought mystical madness to the MCU. From ego trips in operating rooms to astral projections in hospitals, we’re breaking down Stephen Strange’s origin story and the magical mayhem that follows. Let’s talk Benedict Cumberbatch’s American accent adventures, The Ancient One’s vibes, Tilda Swinton’s casting, and representation debates, that trippy Mirror Dimension sequence (you know the one), and Dormammu’s bargain (and what it says about clever heroism). Plus: Cape drama, Mads Mikkelsen’s raccoon-eye makeup, and why Wong is everyone’s favorite deadpan sorcerer.

🛑 Spoilers for Doctor Strange, future multiverse chaos, and your dream of a calm, non-glowy Infinity Stone arc.

🍿 This Episode: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016)

It’s a war of ideologies, loyalty, and punches to the face as Justin, Adelia, Fares, and Matt dive into the emotional wreckage of Civil War—the not-quite-Avengers movie that changed everything. We’ll discuss Team Cap vs. Team Iron Man – and why everyone kind of had a point, Bucky Barnes and the metal-armed baggage he never asked for, the introduction of Black Panther and our new bestie, Peter Parker, and that airport battle scene (aka the reason you bought IMAX tickets). Plus: awkward apology speeches, coded notebooks, and how Zemo pulled off the most efficient villain plot in MCU history using nothing but patience, receipts, and a cassette player.

🛑 Spoilers for Civil War, the future of the Avengers, and your unresolved emotional damage from 2016.

🍿 This Episode: ANT-MAN (2015)

Justin and Matt gear up to talk Ant-Man, the MCU’s most charming heist comedy—complete with shrinking suits, emotionally complex father-daughter dynamics, and Luis giving us the greatest recaps in cinematic history. Topics include Paul Rudd’s casting and how he walks the line between goofy and heroic, Michael Peña’s storytelling supremacy, Hope Van Dyne and why she deserved so much more screen time, and Darren Cross, corporate villainy, and one very unfortunate lamb. Plus: trains, tanks in keychains, and how a movie this small still managed to leave a huge impression.

🛑 Spoilers for Ant-Man, potential quantum shenanigans, and your personal feelings about insects.

🍿 This Episode: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015)

Justin, Fares, and Matt tackle the second Avengers film, where Tony builds a monster, Bruce gets entangled in a questionable romance subplot, and Steve Rogers clutches his pearls at everyone’s decisions. Let’s discuss Ultron’s Shakespearean sass and spectacular meltdown, the intro of Wanda, Pietro, and the creation of our favorite synthetic robot, Vision, the party scene we all wish we could crash, and Thor's bathtub vision of cosmic doom (which... happened?). We also dig into what this movie does better than it gets credit for, what it fumbles, and why that hammer lift moment still lives rent-free in our brains.

🛑 Spoilers for Age of Ultron, future WandaVision tears, and more Tony Stark guilt than your average therapy session can handle.

🍿 This Episode: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014)

Justin, Fares, and Matt rocket into the cosmic chaos of Guardians of the Galaxy, where a bunch of misfits stumble into being heroes... mostly by accident and occasionally by mixtape. We’ll talk Star-Lord’s journey from abducted Earth kid to reluctant leader, Rocket and Groot as the MCU’s emotional core (yes, Adelia cried), Drax’s deadpan line delivery supremacy, Gamora’s arc and Ronan’s eyeliner-heavy villain vibes. We also break down that iconic soundtrack, Nebula’s angry-sister energy, and whether this was the true start of Marvel’s “funny phase” or something more.

🛑 Spoilers for Guardians Vol. 1, future Infinity Stones shenanigans, and your emotional stability during “We Are Groot.”

🍿 This Episode: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (2014)

Justin, Adelia, and Matt dive into one of the most critically praised entries in the MCU: The Winter Soldier. Spy thriller? Superhero drama? Stark exposé on surveillance state overreach? Yes, yes, and yes. In this episode, they discuss Cap's evolution from symbol to rebel, Bucky Barnes as Hydra’s most tragic weapon, Natasha’s ever-growing complexity (and dry sarcasm), and Nick Fury faking his own death like it’s casual Tuesday, which you know Hambone hated. Also elevator fights, USB drives of destiny, and the shocking collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D.

🛑 Spoilers for The Winter Soldier, Steve’s emotional damage, and the future of Hydra infiltrations.

🍿 This Episode: THOR: THE DARK WORLD (2013)

Adelia and Matt tackle the swirling mess of space elves, ancient goo, and sibling drama that is Thor: The Dark World. While Malekith may not have left much of an impression, Loki definitely did. In this episode, they unpack, whether this movie deserves its “bottom five” MCU status, Loki’s fake-out death (and everyone’s real emotional damage), Jane Foster’s arc and how much it deserved better, and that weirdly romantic floating boat ride through Asgard. And of course: portals, gravity shifts, Darcy being an icon, and how Chris Hemsworth still managed to charm his way through the darkest timeline.

🛑 Spoilers for The Dark World, Thor & Loki’s increasingly complicated brotherhood, and Frigga (RIP, queen).

🍿 This Episode: IRON MAN 3 (2013)

Justin and Matt Munoz return to break down Iron Man 3, a film where Tony is stripped of his suits, safety nets, and (for a while) his sense of self. Discussion points include the Mandarin twist—bold choice or bait-and-switch betrayal? There's also Tony’s anxiety, identity, and journey post-Avengers, Pepper Potts doing the most (and still not getting enough credit), and a surprising amount of time spent with a precocious kid in Tennessee. Does this movie mark Tony's most human moment... or his messiest? And does Shane Black’s signature holiday chaos vibe fit the MCU mold—or blow it up like AIM tech?

🛑 Spoilers ahead for Iron Man 3, the future of Tony Stark, and the strange power of giant bunny gifts.

🍿 This Episode: THE AVENGERS (2012)

Justin, Adelia, and Matt Munoz suit up to talk The Avengers, the first time Earth's mightiest heroes joined forces—and clashed violently on the Helicarrier—before saving the world in New York. The magic (and mess) of bringing six solo stories together, Loki's glow-up and top-tier villain energy, a lengthy discussion of what Loki calls Black Widow and why Adelia hates it, and more. We talk shawarma, snark, and S.H.I.E.L.D. secrets, plus the film’s legacy in setting the tone for the next decade of superhero storytelling.

🛑 Spoilers for The Avengers and foreshadowing for phases to come.

🍿 This Episode: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (2011)

Fares is joined again by Matt Munoz to talk about the MCU's wholesome origin story of Steve Rogers—an asthmatic artist turned Nazi-punching icon. From the tragic fate of Bucky Barnes to the rise (and red face) of the Red Skull, there’s a lot to salute. Join them as they talk about Steve’s glow-up from “I can do this all day” to war hero, Peggy Carter being an absolute queen, Tommy Lee Jones doing peak Tommy Lee Jones, and the ethical quandaries of Super Soldier Serum (again). We also discuss whether this movie holds up against its louder MCU cousins, why it hits different emotionally, and whether that final line—"I had a date"—still crushes your soul like a Hydra tank.

🛑 Spoilers ahead for Cap's journey, Howling Commando moments, and your feelings

🍿 This Episode: THOR (2011)

We take our first steps into Asgard, where Chris Hemsworth flexes into the MCU spotlight as Thor, and Tom Hiddleston gives us a Loki that launched a thousand Tumblr posts. Plus Thor’s surprisingly strong character arc for a guy who starts the movie yelling “ANOTHER!”, Loki’s rise from backup brother to fandom favorite, that wild Asgardian production design, and Jane Foster’s love of storms and bad decisions. Is Thor the best Avenger introduction? Was Loki always planning to betray literally everyone? And how hard did Darcy steal scenes? (Spoiler: very.)

🛑 Spoilers ahead for Thor, the Odin family drama, and future MCU hijinks.

🍿 This Episode: IRON MAN 2 (2010)

Fares and Justin are joined by the ever-insightful Matt Munoz to break down the second solo outing of Tony Stark in Iron Man 2—a film filled with electrified whips, political drama, and possibly the biggest identity crisis Tony’s had yet (and that’s saying something). Topics on the table include the entrance of Mickey Rourke’s Whiplash and his very specific bird requests, Tony's spiral into self-destruction (and whether it’s earned), Justin Hammer’s chaotic energy (aka the opposite of a cool exec with a heart of steel), and the complicated legacy Howard Stark leaves behind. Is this sequel underrated or overstuffed? Is Rhodey thriving or just surviving? And how many suits is too many suits?

🛑 Spoilers ahead for Iron Man 2, future War Machine appearances, and mild slander of Expo design aesthetics.

🍿 This Episode: THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008)

From sonic cannons to rage naps in Guatemala, it’s all on the table. This week’s hot topics include a spirited debate over who makes the better Bruce Banner—Edward Norton or Mark Ruffalo—as well as a deep dive into the long-term effects of the Super Soldier Serum (spoiler: it’s not just about abs). We also question whether Thunderbolt Ross might actually be the real villain of the piece, and ask the ultimate rewatch question: does The Incredible Hulk deserve more love in the MCU canon?

🛑 Spoilers ahead for The Incredible Hulk, the future of Ross in the MCU, and maybe some leftover opinions from Iron Man.

No multiverse variants (yet), just our hot takes, conversations about deep cuts, and the occasional “Wait...was Obadiah Stane always this bald and bold?" (Spoiler alert: Yes. Yes, he was.)

🍿 This Episode: IRON MAN (2008)

From the bold brilliance of Robert Downey Jr.'s casting to Jeff Bridges' smooth, bald menace as Obadiah Stane, this movie doesn’t just hold up—it still slaps. We talk cool explosions, surprising character nuance, the emotional weight behind Yinsen, and how this film gave us the blueprint for a cinematic empire.

🛑 Expect full spoilers for Iron Man, occasional Jeff Bridges appreciation tangents, and general MCU geekery.