Stranger Things Season 5 is on the horizon, and it’s been such a long time since Hawkins was torn apart at the end of Season 4. In the run-up to Season 5, we’re recapping the four previous seasons, and this time we’re doing Season 2, released in 2017. Join Couch Soup contributors Michelle, Steph, and Iain for Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 1, discussing the second season of the ‘80s nostalgia-a-thon and what could rear its head in Season 5. What happened with Eleven, and why did she end up in CHICAGO? What’s the connection between Will and the Mind Flayer? Did Bob briefly spoil the Jopper ship? And, why doesn’t Michelle like Max? We discuss the ups and downs of Season 2 of the Netflix show.

Stranger Things Season 5 is on the horizon, and it’s been such a long time since Hawkins was torn apart at the end of Season 4. In the run up to Season 5, we’re recapping the four previous seasons starting with the one that was released in 2016, Season 1. Join Couch Soup contributors Michelle, Steph, and Iain for Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 1, discussing the first season of the ‘80s nostalgia-a-thon and what could rear its head in Season 5. What the heck is going on with Will Byers? Are the Demogorgons less sinister than we originally thought? Who is actually the main character of the show? We discuss the ups and mainly ups of the iconic Season 1 of the Netfllix show.

That’s right, you read that right…we have a Batman origin story within the Aztec historical timeline! Sounds cool, right? No, it sounds weird, which is why we interviewd the man behind the genius…Ernie Altbacker. He has been a screenwriter for DC Animation for a long time, and spoke to Couch Soup about his new film, his history of films, and his beloved passion project, Area 51 Studio. It’s a comic, hopefully/eventually a graphic novel, maybe even a Netflix special?? Join Michelle and Tim as they sit down with Ernie and discuss his history in animation and goofy comedy in comics. Tune in, nerd out, and enjoy!

Gen V Season 2 has concluded. After the crew break out of prison and deal with a devastating loss, both in fiction and in real life, the new Dean of God U, Cipher, becomes the newest Supe with less than moral intentions on the block. Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Drew Lewis, and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Gen V Season 2 Special, discussing the second season of The Boys spinoff series. How did they deal with the untimely death of Chance Perdomo? Is Marie the most powerful being on the planet? Did anyone see that Cipher twist coming? Listen up as we discuss all of the wacky hijinks you come to expect in Gen V.

Dan Da Dan’s second season has drawn to a close. The Netflix show, based on the manga of the same name, follows the duo of Okarun and Momo dealing with their budding relationship while fighting off new yokai and alien creatures. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards, and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Dan Da Dan: Season 2, discussing the ups and downs of the show’s second season. Is Jiji the best character now? What do we think about the new intro song? Why wasn’t this released as the second half of Season 1? And, also, Kinta sucks!!!

Alien: Earth Season 1 ends with a bang as the Wendy-loyal xenomorph is rampaging around Neverland, and the Lost Boys spark a revolution! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Does anyone bite the bullet? How much of a psychopath is the Boy K? We discuss audience expectations, and the fact that this is not a limited series. And, WHAT THE HECK DID THE OCTO-EYE JUST DO?

Alien: Earth continues with Neverland recovering from a tragedy, and is unknowingly about to receive a few more! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Is Wendy the bad guy now? Does anybody want a xenomorph as a pet? We follow The Adventures of Smee and Slightly and all of its heartbreak. And, what the hell is going on with that Octo-Eye sheep?

Alien: Earth continues as the Neverland complex becomes a more and more dangerous place! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Is the Boy Kavalier as smart as he thinks? Why is Kirsh the most interesting character on the show? We mourn the losses of a couple of characters and discuss the “capital T” Theme of consent within this episode. And, seriously, WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE MOULD?

Michelle and Drew are holding down the fort for this week’s finale and let us be the first to tell you….it’s going to need more help being held up than just the two of us. Lame jokes aside, they are still more exciting than the Strange New Worlds finale. Ok serious talk this time. Pike has a whole new view on his future and the tragedy he sees awaiting him. Is Destiny what brought them to Batel’s final resting place? Are Spock and Kirk mind melded forever?! Let’s find out.

Wednesday has graced us with its 2nd part of season 2 and what a doosie! There were reveals, cameos, secrets unearthed, and zombies alived. Stephanie and Michelle break down the good, the better, and the best because there was nothing wrong with Season 2. NOTHING! Was Isaace more powerful than Dort? Was justice served for Gomez? And why was Francoise so close to her brother? FInd out these answers and more! On this episode of Watching Now. :D

Alien: Earth continues with a prequel interlude, showing us what happened to the Maginot. With the Biological Survey vessel just 17 days away from Earth, things begin to go awry for the crew! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, Katie, and Lily K for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Are the whole crew idiots? Does the Xenomorph have enough focus? Why are we even calling it a Xenomorph? And, ultimately, do we care about what happened to the Maginot?

Michelle, Drew and Tim are back at it again with the space excitement…jk that was any other show. Strange New Worlds misses again with Michelle, but is it because there are fundamental issues or she just doesn’t like #notsulu? The conversation flows and Drew loses a lung. Does he find it? Let’s find out.

Alien: Earth continues as the fallout from last week’s episode is explored. Joe’s lung with a xenomorph parasite living within it, and Wendy’s ability to hear the aliens communicating could be the basis of scientific discoveries for a lifetime! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, Katie, and Lily K for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Is Kirsch a Weyland-Yutani spy? Why does Nibs think she’s pregnant? Have we taken the Peter Pan thing too far? And, will we all recover from the salt explosion that is Lily in this episode?

The long-awaited season 2 of Wednesday came out at the end of August and Stephanie and Michelle have a lot to talk about! Wednesday returns to Nevermore as a pseudo (and unwanted) student celebrity, but darkness spreads as mystery is a foot once more! What’s with the new music teacher? And now that everyone is out of Tyler’s way, should Wednesday be concerned? Do we love this version of the Addams Family? You can find out and join in on our enjoyment of Tim Burton’s most recent creation.

Strange New Worlds hit us with…..another miss, unfortunately. This week, Tim and Michelle break down the extra Vulcans on the ship. Is the writing what is falling off for this season? Did the strike affect the show? One thing we can agree on, Patton Oswalt as a Vulcan named Doug is the best thing to happen this season!

Alien: Earth continues as a chilling encounter with the xenomorph has some life-changing consequences for Wendy, Joe and the Prodigy company. Things may never be the same again! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Has Joe got the chonkiest plot armor we’ve ever seen? Is this show actually a prequel to Alien? Is Nibs crazy? And, when is a machine not a machine?!

Stardate: Bored out of my mind watching Star Trek Strange New Worlds. Unfortunately, this episode trope was a miss for all three of the crew on Watching Now. Drew, Tim and Michelle have plenty to say and no apologies to give for it. Is a Starfleet documentary what we needed right now? No it is not. What did you think?

Welcome to the immortality race! The new kid on the block, Prodigy is experimenting with downloading consciousness into Synth brains and they’ve had their first signups with Wendy and the Lost Boys. But, when a Weyland Yutani science vessel crashes into Prodigy’s city with a bunch of scary monsters on board, it’s up to these kids to keep a handle on the situation, and maybe protect the ones they love at the same time! Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Alien Earth, discussing the episode’s ups and downs. Does it differentiate itself enough from Alien? Why does Timothy Olyphant look so weird? And, is the Xenomorph scary again? And, why all the Ice Age and Peter Pan references?!

We finally have a space adventure that isn’t forcibly called a Space Adventure?! We get a look at THE Captain Kirk being acting Captain while the Enterprise is being held in the belly of a very large scavenger beast. Does this episode tickle all our fancy’s? In case you have multiple, the answer is yes.

That’s right, we’re back with another look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 5. It’s all hands on deck as Michelle, Tim, and Drew break down the good, the bad, and the ugly. Hint, one of them have to do with looks. Are multidimensional beings the new big bad? Does Pelia even need to be here? What about the new Ensign whose life is forever changed? All this and more! In this week’s HGN shopping network ad for Couch Soup. :D