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‘Skeleton Crew’ Leans on a Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Trope. Plus, ‘Black Doves.’

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About the episode

Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feelings about the past year in music. Then they discuss Black Doves, the new spy thriller series on Netflix, and how the show balances sentiment with exciting action pieces. Finally, they talk about the first episode of Skeleton Crew and how the show leans on a story trope that seems to be a favorite of the Star Wars series of late: lone wolf and cub.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen

Summary

  • 1:00

    The songs and artists that ended up on our Spotify Wrapped

  • 12:24

    Black Doves, the new spy thriller series on Netflix

  • 29:49

    The Skeleton Crew premiere