Beyond The Knight

Beyond The Knight

by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Leisure TV Reviews

Team Knight Rider: EMP, Apocalypse Maybe, Spy Girls, and Legion of Doom Review

The hosts review the final four episodes of Team Knight Rider, expressing frustration with the show's overall quality, pacing, and lack of continuity. The discussion covers the theft of an EMP device, a plot involving a televangelist and an earthquake machine, the Spy Girls team-up, and the series finale, Legion of Doom. The hosts analyze the underwhelming conclusion to the Mobius storyline, the absence of David Hasselhoff, and the lack of narrative closure.

Team Knight Rider: The Blonde Woman, The Ixtifa Affair, and Home Away From Home Review

This episode features a critical look at three episodes of the series Team Knight Rider: "The Blonde Woman," "The Ixtifa Affair," and "Home Away From Home." The hosts discuss the unsuccessful attempt to replicate the classic Knight Rider episode "Chameleon," express frustration with the focus on the character Jenny, and evaluate the plots involving a mountain top prison and a mysterious 1950s-style town. They conclude by providing their final ratings for each episode based on their enjoyment and the quality of the storytelling.

Team Knight Rider Episodes Out of the Past, The Return of Megaman, and Angels in Chains Review

We analyze three episodes of Team Knight Rider, beginning with the disappointing Out of the Past, which suffers from slow pacing and a lack of connection to the original series. We follow this with a much more successful outing, The Return of Megaman, which delivers a stronger plot and gives the character Erica a chance to shine. Finally, we discuss Angels in Chains, evaluating how it handles character backstory and its lackluster reveal regarding Michael Knight's files.

Team Knight Rider: Oil and Water, A Hard Day's Knight, and Seed Review

The hosts discuss the lackluster writing and repetitive villain-of-the-week formula found in the Team Knight Rider episodes "Oil and Water," "A Hard Day's Knight," and "Seed." They explore the lack of an overarching plot, the show's strange tonal shifts, and the overall disappointment of the series compared to its premise. Each episode receives a failing score as the hosts struggle to find any redeeming narrative value in these installments.

Everything to Fear, Sky One, and The Iron Maiden Review

The team discusses three episodes of the series Team Knight Rider: "Everything to Fear," "Sky One," and "The Iron Maiden." They analyze the reliance on "villain of the week" tropes and address the similarity between "Sky One" and the original Knight Rider episode "Sky Knight." The discussion covers the team's ongoing frustration with the show's writing, the limited character development, and the overarching plot threads involving a mysterious antagonist. The hosts provide ratings for each episode, noting their overall disappointment with the quality of the writing.

Team Knight Rider Episodes Crow, Inside Traitor, and Choctaw L9 Review

We discuss three episodes of Team Knight Rider, beginning with 'Crow,' which we consider the best episode of the series for its action and homage to the original show. We then examine the boring plot of 'Inside Traitor' and the derivative nature of 'Choctaw L9,' which feels like a poor imitation of the James Bond film GoldenEye. Throughout these discussions, we critique the writing, the lack of logic in action scenes, and the missed opportunity for the show to utilize updated technology like micro-jammers.

Fallen Nation, The Magnificent TKR, and The A-List Review

The hosts break down the pilot and early episodes of the 1997 series Team Knight Rider, discussing the show's departure from the original premise, its use of voice-modulator vehicle technology, and the mystery behind Jenny's search for Michael Knight. They compare the production quality, musical score, and recurring character dynamics across the first three episodes while highlighting specific performance connections to other 90s media, including Power Rangers and VR Troopers.

Knight Rider 1980s Retrospective Review

The hosts reflect on the original 1980s Knight Rider series, discussing their enduring love for the characters, the show's humor, and its status as a piece of timeless television history. They share memories of collecting vintage merchandise like lunchboxes, action figures, and 'Listen and Look' books. The discussion also touches on the impact of the show's legacy, the quality of iconic episodes like the Goliath two-parter and Scent of Roses, and their personal experiences watching it in syndication. They conclude by recommending the complete DVD box set to new viewers before looking ahead to upcoming coverage of the Team Knight Rider series.

Knight Rider 2000 Review

We celebrate our one-year anniversary by reviewing the 1991 television movie Knight Rider 2000. We discuss the film's plot, which features the return of Michael Knight and KITT, and compare its futuristic themes to the film Demolition Man. The conversation touches on the chemistry between the leads, the death of Devon Miles, the custom design of the Knight 4000, and the uncredited voice performance of William Daniels. We also note the notable cameo appearance by James Doohan and reflect on the movie's legacy for fans of the original series.

Season 4 Recap and Future Plans

The hosts break down their favorite and least favorite moments from the fourth season of Knight Rider, including standout episodes like "Scent of Roses" and "Knight Song." The discussion covers character highlights, disappointing plot points, and the status of the show's potential movie adaptation. The episode concludes with news of an upcoming production hiatus, thoughts on future coverage of the TV movie Knight Rider 2000, and the looming task of tackling Team Knight Rider.

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