Bugonia is Yorgos Lanthimos at his off-kilter best: Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone star in a dark, funny, and unsettling kidnapping thriller that asks whether paranoia can become reality. Then Christy and Danielle break down The Diplomat Season 3 — brutal power plays, relationship fallout, and the cliffhanger that sets up Season 4.

Whether you want a quick verdict or a deeper breakdown of themes, performances, and what to watch next — this episode has your weekend queue covered.

Highlights:

• Bugonia — Why Jesse Plemons steals scenes, Emma Stone’s magnetic command, Aiden Delby’s breakout turn, and the film’s haunting final beat.
• The Diplomat — Season 3 — Kate & Hal’s power shift, the season’s biggest moral choices, standout supporting actors, and the finale cliffhanger explained.
• Quick verdicts, recommendations, and what to watch next.

Why listen

• Honest takes for both professional critics and casual viewers.
• Actionable recommendations : who to stream next and why.
• Fast, & Quick! (timestamps below if you want chapters).

Chapters:

0:40

Bugonia - Overview

1:12

Actors / Characters

2:14

Movie Elements

4:46

Story and Side Stories

5:45

Do we recommend?

6:48

Cinematography

7:50

The Diplomat Season 3 Overview

8:46

What You Need To Know

9:27

What's Happening Npw

11:14

Supporting Actors

12:04

What we love most

12:55

Overall

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