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In this long-form episode of Should This Have Happened?, we put The Martian up against Project Hail Mary to ask the big question: should this story have happened?

Both stories come from Andy Weir. Both center on brilliant problem-solvers trapped in impossible situations. Both use science, humor, isolation, and sheer human stubbornness to push their heroes forward. But while The Martian is about one man trying to survive, Project Hail Mary raises the stakes to the fate of Earth itself.

We break down what makes The Martian such a modern sci-fi classic, why Project Hail Mary has built such massive fan excitement, and whether it feels like a natural evolution of Weir’s storytelling or a bigger, riskier version of the same formula.

Is Project Hail Mary the perfect next step after The Martian, or is it trying to recapture lightning in a space helmet?

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Superman may be the icon, but should Supergirl have ever gotten her own movie?

In this episode of Should This Have Happened?, Rob and Tater put Supergirl on trial. We look at the legacy of the 1984 film, why the character has struggled to break through on the big screen, and whether a new version of Supergirl can finally justify her place in the DC universe.

Is Supergirl an essential expansion of the Superman mythology, a misunderstood character who deserves another shot, or another example of studios chasing familiar names instead of building stronger stories? From Kara Zor-El’s potential to Hollywood’s long history of mishandling female superheroes, we debate whether Supergirl should have happened at all.

The cape is on. The court is in session. And this verdict may not be super.

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Toy Story changed animation forever, but does the franchise still have story left to tell?

In this episode of Should This Have Happened?, Rob and Tater put Toy Story 5 on trial. We look at whether Pixar should return to Andy’s old toy box again, whether Toy Story 3 already delivered the perfect ending, and whether the franchise’s new focus on technology, screens, and modern childhood gives this sequel a real reason to exist.

Is Toy Story 5 a meaningful continuation, a nostalgia-driven cash grab, or the rare sequel that might actually have something important to say? From Woody and Buzz’s legacy to the problem of endless franchise extensions, we debate whether this movie should have happened at all.

The toys are back in court. The verdict may hurt.

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