10.1 - "Repiloting"

Jenny and Ted discuss Parasite 10.1. Episode Notes: Regent the Yeerk Talking through how his power works What’s their plan for Sophia, both short and long term? Arc 9 has made it harder for us to root for Taylor vs. the (non-Sophia) Wards Whatever she’s all in on, it’s not Coil Jenny could see Taylor setting any number of goals at this point Well, does she deserve it? The narrative tempts us to say yes or not think about it too hard Does Regent’s power doom him to villainy? Guessing at what’s in Regent’s head right now Genre tropes help cover up the horror Undersiders personnel changes Secret Grue feelings about Taylor Taylor spends a lot of time thinking about Rachel Jenny predicted Imp's annoyingness correctly Grue's dependency on Coil Why doesn't this version of the U.S. have endbringer FEMA? We're so happy to be back in Taylor's head Broken windows isn't a thing for Taylor The worms of Brockton Bay are thematically ascendant We're starting season two of the Worm TV show Procedural stuff continues to be satisfying What's eating Brian? Links: https://parahumans.wordpress.com/category/stories-arcs-1-10/%c2%ad-arc-10-parasite/10-1/ https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow