475 Penultimate Prognostications

It seems like the view from a parallel universe. This season actually saw a few episodes of Star Wars: The Mandalorian that were panned by critics and fans. Has some of the shine come off the Beskar armor that previously made Mando the only blaster proof property in the Star Wars universe? Has Mando jumped the Krayt Dragon? And perhaps most importantly, will the bottom fall out of the market for Grogu merchandise? Meanwhile, Paramount's Star Trek: Picard has somehow managed to deliver the series Trek fans have been waiting three seasons to see. It's fun, it's nostalgic, and it actually feels like Star Trek. All of which is a bit weird, because in previous seasons, Picard has not gone there before. Only one week remains for both of these series, while one needs to score in the closing round, the other simply needs to run out the clock and not drop the ball. While we wait the Joe's break it down with in depth analysis. Geez, what's with the sports metaphors? It's like someone started watching Ted Lasso.
There's also Random Topics, and even more talk about upcoming shows and films. There's a lot to look forward to, or at least to keep your fingers crossed over. Thanks for listening!