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Reel Therapy
by 241 Studios
🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what works, what doesn't, and how movies and TV can hit harder with a second draft. Whether you're a screenwriter, a cinephile, or just in it for the feels, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to cinema with heart.
Episodes
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278: Lanterns - Season 1 Finale SPOILER Review + Season Overview
Dan and Don return in episode 278 of Reel Therapy to talk about how the "Lanterns" season finale made them feel. In it, they ask ALL the same questions you do, discover whether their predictions were correct going into the finale and break down the series as a whole -- the good AND the bad. They...
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277: Lanterns - Episode 7 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 277 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon (well Donavon) lay down the Lantern lore and make a list ditch guess on "who" killed Hal Jordan. Why is Sinestro on Antann's planet? What is going on with Noah? Why did Hal tell John to keep their last meeting a secret? And…
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276: Lanterns - Episode 6 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 276 of Reel Therapy, the gang returns to continue their "Lanterns" post-show review. This time the target is episode six... and Donavon has THOUGHTS. Get ready for a heated one-sided argument as Reel Therapy lays down the green low down on what this show is getting...
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275: Lanterns - Episodes 4 - 5 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 275 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon RETURN to continue their "Lanterns" discussion. Twist and turns are ABOUND with this HBO hit and the Reel Therapy crew are here to break them all down, talk about what they LOVE and also talk about what they FEAR. Let us know...
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274: Lanterns - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 274 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon breakdown the first three episodes of the HBO smash hit, "Lanterns". Is this new venture from James Gunn and Co. the DCU's brightest day or is it destined to become their blackest night? The Reel Therapy team speculate on...
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273: Spider-Man: Brand New Day - SPOILER Review
Reel Therapy has RETURNED. And this time, we're talking Dan and Don's bread and butter, Spider-Man. Now one of the highest grossing films of all time (and still climbing), "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has shattered expectations across the globe. But the question still begs, "Is it any good? And…
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272: Widow's Bay - Season 1 Overview
Dan and Don have RETURNED for episode 272 of Reel Therapy to break down the HIT Apple TV show, "Widow's Bay". With 19 Emmy nominations under its belt, the Reel Therapy crew talk about each episode in its freshman season, what works -- and what REALLY worked. Click that button NOW to watch/listen…
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271: Invincible - Season 4 Overview
In episode 271 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return to give their thoughts on season 4 of "Invincible". Spoiler Alert -- It's great. But click that button anyone to get the deep dive on Amazon Prime's hit show and don't forget to share YOUR comments and opinions on this season below. We respond to...
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270: The Devil Wears Prada - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 270 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the 2006 classic, "The Devil Wears Prada". Does it hold up twenty years later? What's the deal with Nate's character? Should Andy have kept her job? Does…
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269: Invincible - Season 4 - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review + Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Reaction
In episode 269 of Reel Therapy, the team returns to discuss the first three episodes of Amazon Prime's fourth season of "Invincible". Does the show continue its successful stride as "go to television" or does it slump and fall in its senior year. If you've read the thumbnail, you have your first...
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268: Wonder Man - Series Overview + Lanterns Trailer Reaction!
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 268 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their take on the MCU's latest, "Wonder Man". A critical darling, the Reel Therapy crew breakdown what worked for them and what didn't. And if you stay to the end, you'll also learn our thoughts on the DCU's next HBO...
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267: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Season One Overview
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- Dan and Don RETURN to Reel Therapy to discuss the first season of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" by HBO Max. Is it a return to form for "Game of Thrones" or are we wishing that they bury the IP like a rotting corpse? We discuss that and more plus stick around for the end to...
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266: Pluribus - Season One Overview
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 266 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don breakdown the freshman season of Vince Gilligan’s hit Apple TV show, “Pluribus”. They answer questions like: Did the finale land hard enough to warrant view retention for a season two? Is the pacing capsizing the plot and how does...
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265: Stranger Things - Series Finale - SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 265 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don arrive in the new year to talk about the series finale of "Stranger Things". Did the Duffer Brothers stick the landing? Or did they pull a "Game-of-Thrones-Season-8"? You're just a click away from finding out! TABLE OF CONTENTS --...
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264: Stranger Things - Season 5 - Vol. 1 - SPOILER REVIEW
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 264 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return just in time for the Holiday season to talk about Netflix's biggest IP, "Stranger Things". With Volume 1 of the final season now out, Donavon and Daniel break down the first four episodes, what they liked, what they didn't…
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263: Pluribus - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 263 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return to give their thoughts on Vince Gilligan's newest show, "Pluribus". Starring Rhea Seehorn, "Pluribus" is the newest show from Apple TV that may have us asking more questions than the amount of answers we'll receive. TABLE OF...
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262: Halo on PS5, Ai in Gaming and The Death of the Xbox?
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 262 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a break from movies and television to discuss their third favorite topic, video games. More specifically, they talk about the recent announcement of "Halo: Campaign Evolved" on the Playstation 5, the inevitable inclusion of ai…
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261: Dexter - Season 1 - 4 Retrospective
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 261 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a look back at Showtime’s “Dexter”. As Daniel works his way through the first four seasons, they break down the unique tone, style and character development of its protagonist. They also discuss at the show’s lasting legacy and...
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260: The Usual Suspects - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 260 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the much beloved Bryan Singer film, "The Usual Suspects". Together, they break down the film’s script structure, its use of an unreliable narrator, that...
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259: Peacemaker - Season 2 Finale SPOILER Review + Season Overview
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 259 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon breakdown the final three episodes of "Peacemaker" season two and give an overview of the entire sophomore season. They also discuss the season's impact on the larger DCU and what may be around the corner. TABLE OF CONTENTS…
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258: Alien: Earth - Season One Overview (ft. Luke Irvin)
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 258 of Reel Therapy, Dan, Don and special guest Luke Irvin break down the season one finale of Hulu's "Alien: Earth". Here they discuss what worked, what didn't and the hopes and dreams for a season two. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:43 -...
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257: Jason Scott Morgan on Film, Theater and Being Able to Say "No"
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 257 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don are joined by Arkansas actor Jason Scott Morgan. Jason can be seen most recently in "Freedom's Path", the upcoming "Hellfire" and the recently released "Ick" starring Brandon Routh. We talk about his journey into film and theater…
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256: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 4 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 6 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 256 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon continue the "Peacemaker" and "Alien: Earth" love. All the way from breaking down Frank Grillo's performance as Rick Flag Sr. to a discussion centered around Kirsh's motivations played by Timothy Olyphant, Dan and Don get…
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255: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 3 SPOILER Review + Alien: Earth - Episode 5 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 255 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on episode three of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Are Eagle’s secretly ducks? And is there a nefarious angle to this new dimension? Dan and Don break all of that down PLUS we talk in length about episode...
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254: Peacemaker - Season 2 Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review + MORE Alien: Earth!
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 254 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on the first two episodes of season two of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Does the show continue the hot winning streak for the DCU or are the naysayers right? Dan and Don get to the heart of that…
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253: Alien: Earth - Episodes 2 - 3 SPOILER Review + James Gunn and DCU Talk!
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 253 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon unearth (get it?) the sophomore and junior episodes of Alien: Earth on Hulu. They discuss the dynamic between Wendy and Hermit, the new cast of alien creatures and the incredible performance by Timothy Olyphant. TABLE OF...
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252: Alien: Earth - Season Premiere SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In the season premiere breakdown of Alien: Earth, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into Noah Hawley’s masterful storytelling and meticulous world-building. From the show’s gripping atmosphere to its fresh take on the Alien mythos, they explore what makes this debut so...
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251: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 251 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon suit up for a deep dive into "The Fantastic Four: The First Steps". From cosmic rays to clobberin’ time, they break down the film’s highs, lows, and everything in between. Was this the right first step for Marvel’s First...
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250: JAWS - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 250 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s JAWS. Together, they break down the film’s masterful script structure, Spielberg’s bold direction, the iconic...
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249: Fight Coordinator Caleb Spillyards on Thunderbolts* and Ballerina
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In this action-packed episode of Reel Therapy, Donavon and Daniel sit down with fight coordinator and stunt performer Caleb Spillyards to talk all things movement, movies, and mayhem. From his early journey into filmmaking to throwing punches in some of Hollywood’s biggest...
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248: Superman - SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 248 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into James Gunn’s highly anticipated film, "Superman". They break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this was the right start to the newly minted DCU. This is a spoiler-filled review, so if you haven’t seen...
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247: Ironheart - Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 247 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dig into the first three episodes of Marvel’s Ironheart on Disney+. They break down the show's characters, their dialogue, initial plot choices and why Marvel Studios has been so quiet about their new show. TABLE OF CONTENTS…
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246: Movies, Television, Gaming - What's Left in 2025?
ABOUT THE EPISODE — In episode 246 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive into their most anticipated movies, shows, and games still to come in 2025. From massive franchise returns to long-awaited adaptations, they break down what has them most excited — and why. Highlights include Season 2 of...
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245: Andor - Season 2 - SPOILER Overview (ft. Alexander Jeffery)
ABOUT THE EPISODE — In episode 245 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by filmmaker Alexander Jefferey to talk all things Andor Season 2.From its grounded storytelling to its genre-defying tone, the conversation explores how the show continues to challenge what Star Wars can be — and...
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244: The Last of Us - Season 2 - SPOILER Review (ft. Jason Miller)
In episode 244 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by filmmaker Jason Miller to talk all things Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us. From casting choices to narrative structure, we dive into the online discourse surrounding the show’s direction and whether sticking closely to the video...
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243: Thunderbolts* - SPOILER Review
In episode 243 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive into Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts — exploring where it fits in the broader MCU, how it handles themes of trauma and redemption, and what the film says about mental health in today’s culture. They also take a step back to examine Hollywood’s...
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242: Mission: Impossible - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
In Episode 242 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to break down Brian De Palma’s 1996 classic “Mission: Impossible”. From script structure to storytelling choices, we dive into the film’s unique six-sequence, three-act structure, its...
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241: Back to the Future - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
We have finally fulfilled our DESTINY. Episode 241 of Podcast 241 is finally here! And we're going out with STYLE. Yes, the last episode of Podcast 241 is upon us and there is no better way to go out than with our good friend and colleague, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson. In this series finale, we discuss...
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240: Andor - Season 2 - Episodes 1 - 9 - SPOILER Review
The king has RETURNED. "Andor" is BACK and on the eve of the final batch of episodes, Dan and Don review the season so far and get down into the nitty gritty details. As we all know, "Andor" leads into the (only?) beloved Disney Star Wars film, "Rogue One" and show runner Tony Gilroy is at the…
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239: The Studio - Midseason Overview and Hollywood's Future
Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to discuss the newest Apple TV darling, "The Studio" by Seth Rogan. The show follows Rogan as a studio executive who is caught between the corporate world of Hollywood and his desire to make quality films. The 241 team discuss the first half of the season as well...
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238: Daredevil: Born Again - Season One Overview + Official F4 Trailer Reaction!
The 241 team has RETURNED to discuss the freshman season of "Daredevil: Born Again". Did the finale stick the landing? Were the reshoots noticeable? Are we still looking forward to season two? Is the MCU born again? That PLUS we discuss the release of the OFFICIAL trailer for Marvel's Summer...
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237: Daredevil: Born Again - Penultimate Thoughts and Superman’s Sneak Peak
We’ve seen all the episodes of “Daredevil: Born Again” EXCEPT the finale. So, you guess it, we’ve decided to give our penultimate thoughts leading into what we’re hoping is an explosive finale. That plus we’re talking about that Cinemacon extended sneak peak of “Superman”. All that and more in…
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236: Severance - Season 2 Overview
Season two of Apple TV's "Severance" has finally come to an end and we're here to ask the age old question, "Was it any good?". That's right, the 241 team is here to break down the season with more theories, critiques, love and pain points. So click the link, give us a LIKE and a SUBSCRIBE and…
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235: Invincible - Season 3 Overview and Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 4 Spoiler Review
Amazon Prime's season three of "Invincible" has finished and the 241 team have THOUGHTS. Does the season end on a high note? Or does it leave something to be desired? All that PLUS Donavon has a revelation about the show! And to round off the episode, Dan and Don talk about episode four of the...
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234: Captain America: Brave New World - SPOILER Review and Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 3
The team at 241 have finally watched Marvel Studios' latest feature film, "Captain America: Brave New World". What did we think about it? Did the reshoots help or hurt the final product? The Leader, Red Hulk and Sam Wilson as the "Star-Spangled Man With a Plan" -- we discuss it ALL. Also, we dive...
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233: Daredevil: Born Again - Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review
You read that right -- The best MCU show ever made? Maybe, maybe not -- but Dan and Don have returned to Podcast 241 to breakdown the Devil of Hell's Kitchen's newest REQUEL, "Daredevil: Born Again". Does it capture and expand upon the magic of what made the original Netflix show so beloved, or…
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232: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Season Overview, More Severance SPOILERS and Gaming
Another few months, another Marvel Studios property graces our screens -- and THIS TIME, Kevin Feige and Co. have brought us a retelling of our favorite web-slinging hero. Taking inspiration from Tom Holland's tenure as the character, "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" brings a fresh spin on an…
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231: Invincible - Season 3 Episodes 1 - 3 SPOILER Review + That Thunderbolts* Trailer
Like many of our favorite shows, Amazon Prime's "Invincible" has returned in 2025 and Dan and Don have THOUGHTS! That plus we talk a little bit about our predictions for the Marvel Studios slate and that awesome "Thunderbolts*" trailer! All that and more in this episode of Podcast 241! Click the...
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230: Mythic Quest - Season 4 Episodes 1 - 3, More Severance and The Fantastic Four Trailer
As 2025 starts to find its groove, all of our favorite shows are starting to come back. And no better show to talk about than senior season of Apple TV's "Mythic Quest". The 241 gang break down the first three episodes of Rob McElhenney's show about the video game industry and also carve out some...
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229: Severance - Season 2 Episodes 1 - 2 SPOILER Review
After almost three years, the smash hit "Severance" from Apple TV has returned for a sophomore season to give us some more mind-bendy questions and answers for our innies and outies. And guess what? The 241 team has THOUGHTS. That's right, Daniel and Donavon break down potential theories and also...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what works, what doesn't, and how movies and TV can hit harder with a second draft. Whether you're a screenwriter, a cinephile, or just in it for the feels, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to cinema with heart.
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🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what...
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