Author: Dick Ebert

Was Lady Trieu Evil?

Dear Shat Crew, Overall I was happy with the finale. Upon my first viewing I felt disappointed, but it really wasn’t fair because my expectations were sky high. On one hand I was disappointed the millennium clock was nothing more than a way to transfer doctor Manhattan’s powers, but my...

Watchmen Episode 9 Instant Review

Watchmen Episode 9 Instant Review: “See How They Fly”

The Shat Crew provide their immediate reactions to the Watchmen season finale: Episode 9, “See How They Fly.” The King Bee spotlights Jeremy Irons’ exquisite performance as Adrian Veidt, while Roger Roeper says he was satisfied by not impressed. Gene mulls over the possibility Doctor Manhattan committed suicide by Trieu, and we learn the secret identity of Lube Man.

The Egg

Dr Manhattan would have logically passed on his powers to Angela. Since he died, he wouldn’t know if Lady Trieu was able to succeed in transferring his powers to herself (unless there was some type of awareness to the energy that Trieu sucked from him… but lets not go into...

Lube Man In Season 2

Hey guys, This is Chris Minnesota long time listener. X collar and periodic donator to shed. I just want to say really enjoy your coverage on Washington did a fantastic job as you’ve done within the grounds less world and shed on movies. I think there’s American Gods and stab...

A Different Doctor Manhattan

Hey guys, Big fan Eagles podcast on Watchmen. I know y’all do a great job talking about it. I know you’ve heard that before so I’ll just tell you what I thought maybe be able to talk about which I picked up on the final episode when he’s in that...

Angela Could Be A Better Manhattan

Hi guys, I really enjoyed your podcast/coverage of Watchmen on HBO. I wanted to bring up a point from the finale and how it relates to Dr. Manhattan’s powers being transferred to Angela. During the finale, there were at least 2 references to the fact that Dr. Manhattan could have...

The True Ending

I thought the ending of Watchmen was perfect! I’m glad the show did not reveal if Angela walks on water or not. I would rather imagine “what if” than for the show to tell me what happens. I think the message of the final scene is that it does not...