12 Monkeys Uncaged Podcast

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It’s time to explore the origin of the Witness in 12 Monkeys with our analysis of episode 403, “45 RPM.” Cassie learns the hard way that using the same old strategy not only is doomed to fail but can cause unpredicted consequences. Plus Jennifer rejoins the fold! This discussion contains spoilers up through episode 403 but is spoiler-free for future episodes that have aired on Syfy.

Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “45 RPM”! This week we talk about Cassie’s attempt to influence young Olivia, elder Olivia’s transformation into the true Witness, Jennifer’s last minute rescue, Cole’s deciphering of the cryptex, and the amazing deception surrounding the motives of Olivia and her mother, whose cycle comes to a close in this episode. Read more…

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The third trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes begin the “descent into darkness” of night 3, which includes 407 “Daughters,” 408 “Demons,” and 409 “One Minute More.” The search for the weapon may have ended in tragedy, but the revelations made throughout the night were almost too much to take in! Terry’s input is going to be incredibly crucial for this one.

Terry Matalas joins Mike and Cory for this discussion of night 3, and the 12 Monkeys showrunner has plenty to share about how these three episodes were conceived and executed. We speculate on how the true identity of the “demon” will affect the two-hour finale, what it means for the identity of Cole’s mother to finally have been revealed, and how the various deaths in these episodes effect the overall satisfying nature of the finale run. Read more…

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Our podcast discussion continues for 12 Monkeys with a Terry Matalas penned and helmed episode, “Ouroboros,” in which Jones, Cassie, and Cole revisit the very first splinter from season 1 from a different perspective. Plenty of emotional content and opportunities to explain some problems with the time machine make this one of the best episodes of the series. This discussion contains spoilers for episode 401 and 402 but is spoiler-free for episodes that have aired on Syfy.

Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Ouroboros”! This week we talk about Cassie’s decision to go off on her own, Cole’s conversation with Ramse, Jones’ conversation with herself, and the changes that are being made to the mission moving forward such that everyone operates together as one. Read more…

[sc:tmtop] 12 Monkeys Season 4 Night 2 Discussion with Terry Matalas The second trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes lightens the mood as Team Splinter embarks on series of adventures in night 2, which includes 404 “Legacy,” 405 “After,” and 406 “Die Glocke." The...

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We’re back with more episode analysis for 12 Monkeys, this time with the season premiere, “The End,” which finds us right where we left off in season three. We talk about all of the conflicting emotions with the different members of the team and speculate on where things might be headed once they escape Titan. This discussion contains spoilers for episode 401 but is spoiler-free for episodes 402 and 403.

Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “The End”! This week we talk about Cassie’s hopelessness, Jones’ daring plan, Deacon’s wonderful delay tactics, Cole’s stubborn adherence to the mission, and the various deaths that spring up right from the start. Read more…

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The first chapter of 12 Monkeys season 4 has finally arrived, and fans all over the U.S. were glued to their seats as night 1 unfolded, including 401 “The End,” 402 “Ouroboros,” and 403 “45 RPM,” and the three episodes together really felt like the first chapter of the final tale. The story of the Witness took center stage as the team struggled to find a unified purpose.

Terry Matalas joins Mike for this first night of discussion, and the 12 Monkeys showrunner has plenty to share about this opening run of episodes. We speculate on the nature of the Seers, Jones’ new approach to the mission, Deacon’s not-so-surprising duplicity, Cassie’s one last attempt to take out the Witness, and how revisiting the first splinter changes how we see the overall series. Read more…

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With the final season of 12 Monkeys upon us, it’s important to reflect on the story so far, as complicated as it is, to have certain ideas fresh in our minds. Will certain fan theories prove true, or will they at least be addressed? Where did we leave off with the different characters? What are we guessing will happen in the final run of 12 Monkeys, now less than two weeks away?

Join us for 12 Monkeys news (especially regarding the podcast schedule and some cool giveaways we have for you), commentary and analysis for the series so far, including a look at the cycles that have appeared in the different seasons, and our special visit with Terry Matalas to share his thoughts leading into the premiere! Read more…

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12 Monkeys showrunner Terry Matalas hopped back on the phone to talk about season 3 and answer some of our burning questions. He was out in the forest filming a scene for season 4 and teased some of the more significant aspects of season 3 that he assured us would get their payoff.

We hope you enjoyed our commentary for the 12 Monkeys season 3 linear binge, as well as our special set visit interview clips! We want to express our gratitude to Terry and the cast of 12 Monkeys for participating in our podcast and to Den of Geek for allowing us to piggyback on their coverage. Read more…

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It’s no surprise that the season 3 finale of 12 Monkeys is titled Witness, but the identity of the Witness certainly was! Just when we thought we had it figured out! The battle seemed all but impossible, and parts of it actually were! But the ending was satisfying – not exactly a cliffhanger but a resolution with huge revelations for season 4.

Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Jennifer’s important mission and rising significance, Cole’s and Cassie’s refusal to give up, Jones’ willingness to sacrifice for her greater good, Mallick’s complicity with Olivia’s rebel faction, and the sealed fate of Olivia herself, now revealed to be her own greatest enemy, the Witness. Read more…