Episode 520 – Homelander, Huts, and Hardboiled Detectives

The Boys end, Star Wars returns, and Nicolas Cage finally gets his Spider-Man moment. This week on the podcast, we review The Mandalorian and Grogu, break down the first two episodes of Spider-Noir and Citadel Season 2, and unpack the shocking finale of The Boys. Is Star Wars back? Can Nicolas Cage carry a Spider-Man series? And did The Boys stick the landing? Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Citadel Season 2 Episodes 1-2: 6:00 The Boys Season 5 Episode 8: 20:21 Spider-Noir Episodes 1-2: 31:42 Mando and Grogu Review: 42:32 Citadel – Season 2 (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: Mason Kane struggles with lingering identity issues while Nadia attempts to keep her daughter safe from emerging threats. Bernard recruits former CIA operative Hutch to investigate billionaire Paolo Braga as a new conspiracy begins to take shape. Episode 2: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: The hunt for Paolo Braga intensifies as Mason, Nadia, Bernard, and Hutch uncover a global operation with ties to Manticore. New allies and enemies emerge as the scope of the conspiracy grows. Rating Out of 10 Is Hutch the New Mason Kane? Brian: 7/10 Darryl: 6.2/10 The Boys – Series Finale (Amazon Prime) Episode 8: The Last Stand Air Date: June 2026 Director: Philip Sgriccia Writer: Eric Kripke Summary: With Homelander’s grip on America nearing complete control, Butcher and the remaining members of The Boys launch one final assault. Alliances fracture, secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the end of the war between Supes and humanity. Ratings Out of 5 When Clark Loses His Powers He Woops Lex’s Ass, Homelander does he’s a Bitch Brian: 1/5 Darryl: 1/5 Rating Season 5 Out of 10 Thank God it’s Over Brian: 6.22/10 Darryl: 5.8/10 Rating Out of 10 The Boys On Amazon Prime A Catalog of Missed Opportunity Brian: 7.3/10 Darryl: 7/10 Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Step Into My Office Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Oren Uziel Summary: Ben Reilly, a former vigilante turned private investigator, is drawn into a dangerous case involving organized crime, corruption, and a mysterious woman connected to a growing criminal conspiracy. Episode 2: Tread Lightly Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Christopher Chen Summary: As Ben continues his investigation, he discovers connections between New York’s criminal underworld and influential figures in the city. The deeper he digs, the harder it becomes to escape his past as The Spider. Rating out of 10 If you’re Not Watching in Black & White, are you Even Watching Brian: 5.1/10 Darry: 7.5/10 The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Release Date: May 22, 2026 Director: Jon Favreau Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Cast: Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Bishop Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt Jonny Coyne as Brendol Hux Steve Blum as Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios Grogu Summary: Din Djarin and Grogu are recruited by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt, drawing them into a conflict involving Imperial remnants, criminal syndicates, and threats lurking throughout the Outer Rim. Production Notes: Originally developed as The Mandalorian Season 4 before becoming a theatrical feature. First Star Wars theatrical release since 2019. Budget estimated at approximately $165 million. Heavy use of practical creature effects, puppetry, and animatronics. Nearly 50 minutes presented in expanded IMAX format. Box Office: $81.7 million opening weekend (domestic) Approximately $102 million Memorial Day 4-day weekend Approximately $165 million worldwide opening Reception: Critics were mixed-to-positive, praising the practical effects and action sequences while questioning whether the story warranted a theatrical release. Audiences responded more favorably, earning the film an A- CinemaScore. Rating Out of 10, Why You Gotta Bart Simpson Grogu Brian: 6.2/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio [email protected] Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!