An episode-by-episode discussion of Netflix series The OA: what the hell is going on? what might go on in future episodes? why is this so damn good?
Ethan and Talia discuss Part 2, Episode 5: The Medium and the Engineer. Including: how Ethan and Talia are such scaredey cats they can’t cope with any horror film tropes whatsoever; Hap’s just-in-case kidnapping syringe kit; and the joy of animated robots doing contemporary dance.
Ethan and Talia discuss Part 2, Episode 4: Syzygy. Including: delight in the detached attitude of lighting engineers watching an almost certainly illegal octopus bondage show; tips for how to split the bill on a first Tinder date; and Talia has another medical rant, this time about TV’s depiction of CPR.
Ethan and Talia discuss Part 2, Episode 3: Magic Mirror. Including: The total failure of our predictions for the next episode from last week; the influence of female genitalia on church architecture; and the wonderful apathy of Talia’s favourite heroine, BBA.
Ethan and Talia discuss Part 2, Episode 2: Treasure Island. Including: whether there really is a replica of Big Ben in San Francisco; how Hap’s narcissistic rants are playing havoc with his security procedures; and Ethan has to give up his theories about Prairie working as a high class prostitute.
Ethan and Talia discuss the first episode of Part 2: Angel of Death. Including: the ethics of dimension jumping; the seeming limitations of consent in the US healthcare system; and whether running your car into a stranger’s van is really the best way of endearing them to you.