We tackle three distinct Apple TV sci-fi series: Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's post-apocalyptic drama about an astronomer's discovery upending society; Severance, the mind-bending thriller following workers with surgically separated work-life memories; and Silo, the dystopian bunker saga where engineer Juliette exposes deadly secrets in a massive underground world.

We break down premises, pacing, twists and themes, praise Apple TV's focus on deep ideas over flash, compare to classics like Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, and debate why TV excels at thoughtful sci-fi today.

Fast-forward to hear about:

01:20: Pluribus – Season 1 (2025)

13:25: Severance – Season 1 (2022)

25:05: Silo – Season 1 (2023)

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Recorded on the 8 February 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

We cover two recent releases: Mercy, Timur Bekmambetov’s screen-life thriller with Chris Pratt as a cop racing to prove his innocence to AI judge Rebecca Ferguson; The Rip, Joe Carnahan’s tense crime drama starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Miami detectives hunting cartel cash amid betrayal; and last years Back in Action, Seth Gordon’s Netflix action-comedy with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz as ex-spies thrust back into danger.

We weigh the pros and cons - Mercy’s gimmicky real-time setup, The Rip’s gripping performances, Back in Action’s predictable formula plus discuss streaming algorithms’ impact on “safe” movies, Affleck/Damon’s trend-bucking clout, and if these deliver on their concepts.

Fast-forward to hear about:

01:06: Mercy (2026)

17:05: The Rip (2026)

23:05: How films are made for Netflix

32:05: Back in Action (2025)

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Recorded on the 2 February 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Nia DaCosta directs the immediate sequel to last year’s 28 Years Later revival: young survivor Spike roams the infected mainland of Britain, where he’s drawn into a charismatic but dangerous cult-like gang led by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson deepens his study of the infected and forms a bond with one that carries huge consequences. The ensemble includes Ralph Fiennes (Dr Ian Kelson), Jack O’Connell (Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal), Alfie Williams (Spike), and others.

We discuss the shift to a slower, more contemplative pace, the smoother cinematography and clearer infected action (a welcome change from the original’s choppy style), the film’s gruesome and shocking moments, the contrasting societies on display, and the intriguing setup for what comes next.

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Recorded on the 26 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

As 2026 begins, we look back at the cinematic highs (and lows) of 2025 with our personal top 10 lists - drawn from dozens of films across blockbusters, indies and everything in between - ranking purely on enjoyment, emotional connection and whether the filmmaker nailed their vision.

Then we switch gears to the most exciting 2026 releases on the horizon, from Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey to Steven Spielberg’s UFO thriller Disclosure Day.

Fast-forward to hear about:

00:09:15 – Number 10

00:14:10 – Number 9

00:19:45 – Number 8

00:24:35 – Number 7

00:31:00 – Number 6

00:38:40 – Number 5

00:42:20 – Number 4

00:45:15 – Number 3

00:48:20 – Number 2

00:52:00 – Number 1

00:55:00 – Honourable Mentions

00:57:30 – David’s Worst Movies of 2025

01:00:50 – Most Anticipated Films of 2026

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Recorded on the 19 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out whodunit: a locked-room killing inside a quiet church drags young priest Father Andrew (Josh O’Connor) into the investigation - until the police call in the one detective who can crack impossible cases, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). With Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny and more, it’s a perfect ensemble of suspects.

We rank it against Knives Out and Glass Onion (hint: this one might take the crown), celebrate the clever transitions and airtight mystery, praise Johnson’s subversive twists, and wonder whether the Benoit Blanc saga should keep solving cases or retire on this high.

Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Recorded on the 10 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

James Cameron cranks up the spectacle in the third Avatar chapter: with the Sully family now embedded among the water Na'vi, a ruthless new volcanic tribe - the Ash People - allies with the human invaders, forcing Jake, Neytiri and their kids into an all-out war across fiery new landscapes. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Edie Falco, Jack Champion, Oona Chaplin and more return in this boundary-pushing, tech-driven epic.

We unpack Cameron's immersive 3D wizardry (still no gimmick here), whether the endless Sully-Quaritch grudge match is getting stale, the jaw-dropping new biomes and creature designs, how it tees up even more sequels, and why we'd love to see Cameron escape Pandora for something truly original after all these years.

Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Recorded on the 8 January 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Denis Villeneuve’s breathtaking take on Frank Herbert’s “unfilmable” classic: young Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) inherits the deadly desert planet Arrakis, source of the priceless “spice,” only to face betrayal and exile among the native Fremen. Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya and more fill out a stacked cast in this monumental, slow-burn sci-fi masterpiece.

We explore Villeneuve’s jaw-dropping world-building, why the deliberate pace works even as “half a story,” how it finally buries Lynch’s 1984 version, and whether the sandworms live up to the hype.

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Recorded on the 5 November 2021 © Rogue Reviews.

Elizabeth Banks unleashes the most gloriously unhinged creature feature in years: when a 500-pound black bear accidentally ingests a massive stash of dropped cocaine, an ordinary Georgia forest turns into absolute chaos. Rangers, drug dealers, tourists, and one very determined Margo Martindale suddenly find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, a fearless pre-teen, the late Ray Liotta in one of his final roles, and a bear having the absolute time of its life star in this wild horror-comedy.

We debate whether it fully delivers on its insane premise, why the bear steals every scene, which moments had us laughing (and wincing), and why the world clearly needs Cocaine Honey Badger, Cocaine Shark, and Cocaine Bees next.

Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Recorded on the 9 March 2023 © Rogue Reviews.