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Episode 726: The Comeback

In which I argue that the show deliberately leaves open the possibility that Gregory Trask sexually assaulted Jamison.

In which I say that a cult practicing human sacrifice would have to be pretty small to avoid attracting the attention of the authorities.

Dark Shadows actors whose styles largely consisted of mimicking another actor.

Something I like about Quentin and Magda’s big scene.

I remark on the bossy big sister/ bratty little brother relationships that power so much of Dark Shadows.

In which I say that a powerful villain needs a powerful adversary, or the story either moves too fast or hits a dead end.

When bad dialogue happens to good actors.

Why Evan Hanley is my favorite of the characters Humbert Allen Astredo played.

Jonathan Frid’s greatest work as an acting teacher?

All the actors they passed over to cast Roger Davis in a part so good even he couldn’t make it painful to watch.