Randy Dank
@rjdank.bsky.social
Aging TV critic @ Processed Media (https://processedmedia.net). Also card nerd.
I love that TV's best show (The Pitt) and TV's dumbest show (The Hunting Party) return on the same night. TV's back, baby!
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
I love that TV's best show (The Pitt) and TV's dumbest show (The Hunting Party) return on the same night. TV's back, baby!
First Impressions: Best Medicine (Fox)
Fox's adaptation of Doc Martin levies its many archetypes and cliches with surprising sparks of personality.
Fox's adaptation of Doc Martin levies its many archetypes and cliches with surprising sparks of personality.
First Impressions: Best Medicine (Fox)
Fox's adaptation of Doc Martin levies its many archetypes and cliches with surprising sparks of personality.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
First Impressions: Best Medicine (Fox)
Fox's adaptation of Doc Martin levies its many archetypes and cliches with surprising sparks of personality.
Fox's adaptation of Doc Martin levies its many archetypes and cliches with surprising sparks of personality.
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2 Episodes, Ranked (Part 1)
Ranking every episode of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's second season (the first part).
Ranking every episode of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's second season (the first part).
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2 Episodes, Ranked (Part 1)
Ranking every episode of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's second season (the first part).
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January 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2 Episodes, Ranked (Part 1)
Ranking every episode of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's second season (the first part).
Ranking every episode of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's second season (the first part).
Stranger Things 5 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up”
Messy and overstuffed, Stranger Things finds its way home with a heartfelt, predictably imperfect series finale.
Messy and overstuffed, Stranger Things finds its way home with a heartfelt, predictably imperfect series finale.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up”
Messy and overstuffed, Stranger Things finds its way home with a heartfelt, predictably imperfect series finale.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up”
Messy and overstuffed, Stranger Things finds its way home with a heartfelt, predictably imperfect series finale.
Messy and overstuffed, Stranger Things finds its way home with a heartfelt, predictably imperfect series finale.
Film Review: Marty Supreme (2025)
Josh Safdie's Timothee Chalamet-starring table tennis drama is an instant classic, and easily one of the best sport films of the 21st century.
Josh Safdie's Timothee Chalamet-starring table tennis drama is an instant classic, and easily one of the best sport films of the 21st century.
Film Review: Marty Supreme (2025)
Josh Safdie's Timothee Chalamet-starring table tennis drama is an instant classic, and easily one of the best sport films of the 21st century.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Film Review: Marty Supreme (2025)
Josh Safdie's Timothee Chalamet-starring table tennis drama is an instant classic, and easily one of the best sport films of the 21st century.
Josh Safdie's Timothee Chalamet-starring table tennis drama is an instant classic, and easily one of the best sport films of the 21st century.
and that's a wrap on season two of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place! processedmedia.net/two-guys-a-g...
Second Look: Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2, Episode 22 - "Two Guys, a Girl and an Engagement (Part 1)" - Processed Media
The Second Look at Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place's sophomore season comes to a close with a lukewarm season finale.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
and that's a wrap on season two of Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place! processedmedia.net/two-guys-a-g...
Stranger Things 5 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Bridge”
Stranger Thing's penultimate episode is more effectively workmanlike than one might expect - until it delivers a cringeworthy resolution in its final moments, of course.
Stranger Thing's penultimate episode is more effectively workmanlike than one might expect - until it delivers a cringeworthy resolution in its final moments, of course.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Bridge”
Stranger Thing's penultimate episode is more effectively workmanlike than one might expect - until it delivers a cringeworthy resolution in its final moments, of course.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Bridge”
Stranger Thing's penultimate episode is more effectively workmanlike than one might expect - until it delivers a cringeworthy resolution in its final moments, of course.
Stranger Thing's penultimate episode is more effectively workmanlike than one might expect - until it delivers a cringeworthy resolution in its final moments, of course.
just noticed the "Escape from Camazotz" review did not auto-post here - here's a link if you missed it! processedmedia.net/stranger-thi...
Stranger Things 5 Episode 6 Review - "Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz" - Processed Media
Stranger Things strikes a rare balance between plot and character in one of season five's strongest entries.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Stranger Things 5 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: Shock Jock”
A series of ambitious plans forms the foundation for another uneven episode of Stranger Things 5.
A series of ambitious plans forms the foundation for another uneven episode of Stranger Things 5.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: Shock Jock”
A series of ambitious plans forms the foundation for another uneven episode of Stranger Things 5.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: Shock Jock”
A series of ambitious plans forms the foundation for another uneven episode of Stranger Things 5.
A series of ambitious plans forms the foundation for another uneven episode of Stranger Things 5.
This Winter at Processed Media
A brief look back at 2025 - and a peek at what's to come in 2026.
A brief look back at 2025 - and a peek at what's to come in 2026.
This Winter at Processed Media
A brief look back at 2025 - and a peek at what's to come in 2026.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This Winter at Processed Media
A brief look back at 2025 - and a peek at what's to come in 2026.
A brief look back at 2025 - and a peek at what's to come in 2026.
Second Look: Continuum Season 1, Episode 9 – “Family Time”
Continuum's freshman season has a number of strong ideas, but surrounds them with some sloppy execution.
Continuum's freshman season has a number of strong ideas, but surrounds them with some sloppy execution.
Second Look: Continuum Season 1, Episode 9 – “Family Time”
Continuum's freshman season has a number of strong ideas, but surrounds them with some sloppy execution.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Second Look: Continuum Season 1, Episode 9 – “Family Time”
Continuum's freshman season has a number of strong ideas, but surrounds them with some sloppy execution.
Continuum's freshman season has a number of strong ideas, but surrounds them with some sloppy execution.
It was a good weekend!
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It was a good weekend!
Second Look: Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2, Episode 21 – “Two Guys, a Girl and Barenaked Ladies”
With the assistance of the Barenaked Ladies, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place looks to the future in season two's penultimate episode.
With the assistance of the Barenaked Ladies, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place looks to the future in season two's penultimate episode.
Second Look: Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2, Episode 21 – “Two Guys, a Girl and Barenaked Ladies”
With the assistance of the Barenaked Ladies, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place looks to the future in season two's penultimate episode.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Second Look: Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Season 2, Episode 21 – “Two Guys, a Girl and Barenaked Ladies”
With the assistance of the Barenaked Ladies, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place looks to the future in season two's penultimate episode.
With the assistance of the Barenaked Ladies, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place looks to the future in season two's penultimate episode.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: The Sorcerer”
"The Sorcerer" marks the beginning of the end for Stranger Things, with two big twists that lay bare the season's strongest and weakest elements.
"The Sorcerer" marks the beginning of the end for Stranger Things, with two big twists that lay bare the season's strongest and weakest elements.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: The Sorcerer”
"The Sorcerer" marks the beginning of the end for Stranger Things, with two big twists that lay bare the season's strongest and weakest elements.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: The Sorcerer”
"The Sorcerer" marks the beginning of the end for Stranger Things, with two big twists that lay bare the season's strongest and weakest elements.
"The Sorcerer" marks the beginning of the end for Stranger Things, with two big twists that lay bare the season's strongest and weakest elements.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap”
A head scratching Stranger Things episodes raises more questions than answers in unsatisfying fashion.
A head scratching Stranger Things episodes raises more questions than answers in unsatisfying fashion.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap”
A head scratching Stranger Things episodes raises more questions than answers in unsatisfying fashion.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap”
A head scratching Stranger Things episodes raises more questions than answers in unsatisfying fashion.
A head scratching Stranger Things episodes raises more questions than answers in unsatisfying fashion.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler”
Stranger Things 5 stumbles with an episode of stilted dialogue and underwhelming developments.
Stranger Things 5 stumbles with an episode of stilted dialogue and underwhelming developments.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler”
Stranger Things 5 stumbles with an episode of stilted dialogue and underwhelming developments.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler”
Stranger Things 5 stumbles with an episode of stilted dialogue and underwhelming developments.
Stranger Things 5 stumbles with an episode of stilted dialogue and underwhelming developments.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 1 Review – “Chapter One: The Crawl”
Stranger Things 5 finally arrives - and much is the same, though everything is different, in a solid opening hour.
Stranger Things 5 finally arrives - and much is the same, though everything is different, in a solid opening hour.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 1 Review – “Chapter One: The Crawl”
Stranger Things 5 finally arrives - and much is the same, though everything is different, in a solid opening hour.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Stranger Things 5 Episode 1 Review – “Chapter One: The Crawl”
Stranger Things 5 finally arrives - and much is the same, though everything is different, in a solid opening hour.
Stranger Things 5 finally arrives - and much is the same, though everything is different, in a solid opening hour.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “The Piggyback”
Stranger Things 4 reaches its bombastic conclusion with an uneven finale.
Stranger Things 4 reaches its bombastic conclusion with an uneven finale.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “The Piggyback”
Stranger Things 4 reaches its bombastic conclusion with an uneven finale.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “The Piggyback”
Stranger Things 4 reaches its bombastic conclusion with an uneven finale.
Stranger Things 4 reaches its bombastic conclusion with an uneven finale.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: Papa”
Stranger Things 4 hits a series of strangely self-imposed speed bumps in an uneven penultimate episode.
Stranger Things 4 hits a series of strangely self-imposed speed bumps in an uneven penultimate episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: Papa”
Stranger Things 4 hits a series of strangely self-imposed speed bumps in an uneven penultimate episode.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 8 Review – “Chapter Eight: Papa”
Stranger Things 4 hits a series of strangely self-imposed speed bumps in an uneven penultimate episode.
Stranger Things 4 hits a series of strangely self-imposed speed bumps in an uneven penultimate episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”
Stranger Things lumbers through a mid-season finale with Vecna's origin story and not much else to say.
Stranger Things lumbers through a mid-season finale with Vecna's origin story and not much else to say.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”
Stranger Things lumbers through a mid-season finale with Vecna's origin story and not much else to say.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 7 Review – “Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”
Stranger Things lumbers through a mid-season finale with Vecna's origin story and not much else to say.
Stranger Things lumbers through a mid-season finale with Vecna's origin story and not much else to say.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 6 Review – “Chapter Six: The Dive”
Stranger Things 4 gets stuck in the mud with an inconsequential episode that overextends its welcome.
Stranger Things 4 gets stuck in the mud with an inconsequential episode that overextends its welcome.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 6 Review – “Chapter Six: The Dive”
Stranger Things 4 gets stuck in the mud with an inconsequential episode that overextends its welcome.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 6 Review – “Chapter Six: The Dive”
Stranger Things 4 gets stuck in the mud with an inconsequential episode that overextends its welcome.
Stranger Things 4 gets stuck in the mud with an inconsequential episode that overextends its welcome.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: The Nina Project”
Stranger Things 4 catches its breath with a reductively lengthy episode.
Stranger Things 4 catches its breath with a reductively lengthy episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: The Nina Project”
Stranger Things 4 catches its breath with a reductively lengthy episode.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 5 Review – “Chapter Five: The Nina Project”
Stranger Things 4 catches its breath with a reductively lengthy episode.
Stranger Things 4 catches its breath with a reductively lengthy episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: Dear Billy”
Vecna sets his sights on Max, and Stranger Things delivers its best episode to date.
Vecna sets his sights on Max, and Stranger Things delivers its best episode to date.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: Dear Billy”
Vecna sets his sights on Max, and Stranger Things delivers its best episode to date.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 4 Review – “Chapter Four: Dear Billy”
Vecna sets his sights on Max, and Stranger Things delivers its best episode to date.
Vecna sets his sights on Max, and Stranger Things delivers its best episode to date.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero”
Stranger Things 4 finds its footing with a much more consistent, engaging episode.
Stranger Things 4 finds its footing with a much more consistent, engaging episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero”
Stranger Things 4 finds its footing with a much more consistent, engaging episode.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 3 Review – “Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero”
Stranger Things 4 finds its footing with a much more consistent, engaging episode.
Stranger Things 4 finds its footing with a much more consistent, engaging episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: Vecna’s Curse”
It's all bad news in Stranger Thing 4's dour, slightly overextended second episode.
It's all bad news in Stranger Thing 4's dour, slightly overextended second episode.
Stranger Things 4 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: Vecna’s Curse”
It's all bad news in Stranger Thing 4's dour, slightly overextended second episode.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Stranger Things 4 Episode 2 Review – “Chapter Two: Vecna’s Curse”
It's all bad news in Stranger Thing 4's dour, slightly overextended second episode.
It's all bad news in Stranger Thing 4's dour, slightly overextended second episode.