Seasoned Skeptic Podcast: Reviewing Netflix's Troll (2022), Troll 2 (2025), and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)!

Join hosts Nick and Derral on this epic monster mash episode of the Seasoned Skeptic Podcast – we're breaking down the biggest creature features currently dominating Netflix!

We start with Troll (2022) – Roar Uthaug's thrilling Norwegian folklore-inspired blockbuster. An ancient mountain troll awakens and heads straight for Oslo, forcing a ragtag team to uncover myths and stop the destruction. Epic visuals, heart-pounding action, and that perfect blend of scares and spectacle.

Next, the highly anticipated sequel Troll 2 (2025) – fresh on Netflix! The stakes are higher with multiple trolls emerging, massive battles, and our favorites Nora, Kalle, and Andreas back in the fight. Does it top the original's rampage?

We debate the bigger destruction, deeper lore, and those jaw-dropping set pieces.

Finally, Guillermo del Toro's stunning new adaptation Frankenstein (2025) – a gothic masterpiece starring Oscar Isaac as the tormented Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the tragic Creature. Visually breathtaking, emotionally devastating, and faithful to Mary Shelley's novel with del Toro's signature heart and horror.

Spoilers, rants, laughs, and skeptical takes on creation, humanity, and who the real monsters are. Which Netflix beast reigns supreme?

Welcome to Derry – Episode 7: “The Black Spot” – Episode Summary Episode 7 is a gut-wrenching, lore-heavy penultimate chapter that many fans are calling the strongest of the season. The episode is structured around two timelines:

Season Skeptics is your irreverent guide to dissecting TV and film seasons through the sharp lens of skepticism, hosted by the dynamic duo Nick and Derral. Each episode, they dive into the highs, lows, plot holes, and hidden gems of a single season—questioning tropes, calling out lazy writing, and celebrating bold storytelling with humor, hot takes, and zero tolerance for filler. From horror hauls like It: Welcome to Derry to sci-fi sagas and prestige dramas, Nick's pop-culture encyclopedic breakdowns pair perfectly with Derral's no-BS fact-checks and conspiracy-busting rants. Whether you're a binge-watcher or a casual critic, tune in for laughs, lore, and lively debates that make you rethink that "perfect" series. New episodes drop weekly—because blind fandom is for amateurs. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your skepticism served straight.