Best Annette Wierstra Podcasts (2024)

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121: The Box Agenda 1:02:37

7d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

For our last mission of Season 5, we are going back to the eighties with Desperately Seeking Susan. This is Madonna just being Madonna and adding her perfect fashion sense to this film. Add Rosanna Arquette and Aidan Quinn with a splash of amnesia and mistaken identities and it’s a delightful 80s romcom. Our agents were happy to revisit this movie …

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120: Save the Cat! 53:40

21d ago53:40

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It’s another Romance in Action mission with Argylle. Let’s be honest. Our Director mandated this mission purely for the cat content which she rates very highly. Follow cat-loving novelist Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she is pulled out of her fictional imaginings into the IRL world of spy craft with the mysterious stranger Aiden (Sam Rockwel…

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119: Throw the Thumbs Up 52:28

1M ago52:28

52:28

We’ve got more Romance in Action with The Fall Guy movie. Get ready for comedy, stunt action, and romance from Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Our Agents went on this mission to the theatre and later recorded this episode in person. The Agents thought the meta references to the movie industry, with the right dash of mystery and romance made for perfe…

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118: The Kiss That Broke the Internet 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

It’s our Director’s birthday! She is using her power to make the Agency do a mission about Aziraphale and Crowley in Good Omens. If you like seeing Angels and Demon romance each other in a gentle comedy about the end of the universe, this is the episode for you. Good Omens (TV Series) Annette Wierstra with Heather Berberet and Stacy Watnick Referen…

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117: I Carried a Watermelon 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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Return to the Eighties’ version of the Sixties as we explore summer camp, first loves, progressive politics, and never putting Baby in a corner. After this week’s Dirty Dancing mission, we’re saying forget cop/not-a-cop pairings, let’s have more dancer/not-a-dancer matchups. Dirty Dancing Annette Wierstra with Stacy Watnick Referenced Works Dirty D…

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116: Dangerous Things on Tractors 1:20:49

3M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Our agents are kicking off their Sunday shoes for this mission. It’s time to fight for your prom and get Footloose. This mission explores how teenagers gonna teenage and whether Footloose still holds up 40 years later. Join our discussion of sex, religion, politics, and shaking your bootie in a rainfall of glitter. Back to the Future makes several …

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115: Kick Your Butt, Buttercup 1:11:26

3M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Our Agents were so excited about Mr. & Mrs. Smith, that they just jumped right back in with the 2024 series. This is not a chronological episode but entirely based on what the Agents are excited about. This is another intense relationship in an intense fantastical situation and literal booms exploding. We dig deep into love and communication while …

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114: Full of Wild Notions 1:16:30

4M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

For today’s mission, our Agents take on The Buccaneers, an Apple TV series that is scandal-laden and somewhat historical. The modern sensibility and soundtrack laid over the historical invasion of rich American debutants into cash-strapped British upper-class society make for an energetic vibe. If you missed it, our Agents recommend catching up bef…

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113: A Metaphorical Solution 1:08:21

4M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Our Agents are back with another Romance in Action mission with Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Part 1). We are starting with the 2005 movie that shows Great Truths Hidden Under the Fantastical. On the surface, this is a movie about two married spies flirting by trying to kill each other. Underneath the fantasy, this movie is about the safety of expressing your …

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112: And Boy, Will They 57:46

5M ago57:46

57:46

We are back with a classic Romance in Action from 1986: The Big Easy. We have Dennis Quaid practicing the art of seduction with Ellen Barkin amid a murder investigation. With a seedy 80s vibe, they follow a trail of clues that lead them deeper into a corrupt mess in New Orleans. The investigation keeps pulling them apart making us wonder: Will they…

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111: A Lack of Malevolence 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

Our Director Annette Wierstra interviews playwright and writer Reina Hardy in advance of the release of her Hallmark movie Paging Mr. Darcy. They discuss Jane Austen, conferences, Regency dancing, and casting Austen heroes. They also dive into how one gets into writing a Hallmark movie, the logistics of writing a screenplay, and the experience of h…

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110: It's Time (Loop) to Free Your Squee 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

I’m freeing my squee about this new podcast on the Incomparable. Drs. Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet asked me to join them on Free The Squee for their holiday episode about Round and Round, the time loop Hanukkah movie. We loved it. And we are sure you will too. To get more Free the Squee, subscribe on your favourite podcatcher, or find them on…

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109: Flaws in the Ikea Rug 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

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It’s time for our annual holiday movie marathon. Don your Christmas PJs, gather your festive snacks, and get out the Holiday Bingo Cards. Our Agents watched three Christmas movies of varying quality and enjoyed every minute of it. We watched: A Biltmore Christmas Christmas in Notting Hill Where Are You, Christmas? We also discuss other movies we ha…

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108: No Love Story Just Murder 52:27

7M ago52:27

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It’s time for the holidays! And what better way to celebrate than with the Christmas action movie Long Kiss Goodnight with Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson? You might think this movie is the antithesis of a Hallmark holiday movie, but it is the struggle between the two sides of amnesiac Samantha/Charlie. Will she stick with the idyllic small-town …

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107: Competency Porn Star 1:07:40

7M ago1:07:40

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For this mission, our Agents discuss Ocean’s 8 as part of our Romance in Action series. How much do we love this all-women heist movie cast? A lot. A lot a lot. Join us as we discuss a fantastic cast of characters, couture fashion, and safe spaces. And of course, we dive right into the romantic tension that underlays this entire film. Bring on the …

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106: Hit Me With a Fish 41:24

8M ago41:24

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We are back with another Romance in Action with a mission in praise of fluff. Ghosted matches up Chris Evans and Ana de Armas again in a spy/not a spy action adventure. We don’t recommend it as a stalkering road map for finding love IRL, but it is full of chases, OTT villains, and a plot that takes us across the globe. If you want a fun escape with…

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105: The Evil Energy of the House 1:16:42

8M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Surprise! We are dropping an extra special episode because we wanted to spend Halloween with you. We’ve got a wonderfully gothic romance for you to read from Uncanny Magazine which will set the perfect seasonal scene. So light some candles, close the doors and windows tight, and join us as we explore Radcliffe Hall by Miyuki Jane Pinckard. Radcliff…

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104: She's the Legend 1:00:04

8M ago1:00:04

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This week’s mission is all about time travel, romance, and saving the human race from destruction by our robot overlords. As we continue our Romance in Action series we chose a classic favourite: 1984’s The Terminator. We are going to talk about the tension, the murder, the time travel, and the naked men. But we are going to focus on Sarah Connor a…

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103: I'm Gliding Here 1:02:25

9M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Join us for a new series: Romance in Action. We are starting with one of our favourite actors Sandra Bullock in an Action RomCom Miss Congeniality (which definitely did not have a sequel). Over 20 years after it came out, Miss Congeniality still wins our hearts. Are we a Sandra Bullock podcast now? Maybe. Miss Congeniality Annette Wierstra with Jea…

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102: Stop Fidgeting & Smile 49:39

9M ago49:39

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Our Agents did a double mission for this episode going to the Pretty Woman Musical and rewatching the Pretty Woman movie. They begin discussing how a 1990 romcom starring a sex worker held up much better than you might expect and they embrace being Julia Roberts stans. Then they discuss how the musical is good fan service and whether it can hold up…

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101: She Needs a Gardener 1:28:17

10M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Welcome to season 4 of Agents of SMOOCH! We are starting with Queen Charlotte with a very deep dive into the Great Experiment, love and mental health, and tending your garden at any age. The series gave our Agents more feelings than they expected, in the best way.By The Incomparable

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100: The Hugh Grant Clause 1:25:25

1y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

It’s our 100th episode! It’s also our Director’s 50th birthday! That means this episode’s mission is a romantic trope draft. How else would the Agency celebrate? Our agents start by sharing their favourite memories from the past 100 episodes before diving into draft. Join the party and get ready to sniped.…

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99: 10 Things I Hate about 10 Things I Hate About You 47:13

1y ago47:13

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Our Agents return to 10 Things I Hate About You but this mission investigates the 2009 television show. Director Annette and Agent Erika watch the first episode together for “a mere soupçon of crap.” This leaves the Director with a lot of questions which Erika tries to answer on this solo mission. Join us for 10 Things Erika Hates About 10 Things I…

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98: He Didn't Eat A Duck 1:25:24

1y ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Our agents gather to discuss Shakespeare turned teen romcom 10 Things I Hate About You from 1999. This is movie beloved by many agents for many reasons such as the soundtrack, Julia Stiles, and improvements on Shakespeare’s original story. Come back to high school and find out why we don’t hate this movie. Not even a little bit.…

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97: Devasting Romance Only 1:15:22

1+ y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Most of our Agents aren’t fans of Zombies or horror but somehow The Last of Us television series kept them tuning in each episode. If you’ve been with us for a while, you already know why: it was love. Join us as we explore the romantic love, platonic love, parental love, and twisted love that is motivating the action and the characters within this…

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96: Their Gender is Assassin 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

It is time for our Agents to get into the inspiration for our Pirates series: Season 1 of Our Flag Means Death. This romantic comic pirate series has inspired a lot of feelings from our Agents - not just for our lead characters: Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and Black Beard (Taika Watiki) but for the entire crew of misfit pirates. We are excited to bri…

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95: The Fast & Furious on Boats 1:29:09

1+ y ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Our Agents continue their pirate mission with a review of all five Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They tackle important questions like: Can a fight scene be too long? What is an acceptable age gap between suitors? When should your Kraken be light and when should it be intense? Join us as we try to focus on the first movie but end up discussing th…

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94: Is This a Kissing Podcast? 1:07:45

1+ y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

It’s time for more pirates and the beloved Princess Bride (1987) movie. This is a movie our agents know by heart but they are coming back to after a long period of absence. Does this change our perspective of the classic romantic adventure? We dive right in with a focus on the romance between Princess Buttercup and her Wesley. Is it a great epic ro…

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93: Did the Unicorn Get Toasted? 1:06:02

1+ y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Git out yer swords and oversized hats, mateys! It is time for our Falling for Pirates series. Our first swashbuckling mission begins with the romantic, fairytale adventure Stardust, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. Our agents were happy to run through The Wall to follow this all-star cast in an epic chase with royal intrigue and magic with a side…

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92: A Pirate Emergency 1:09:00

1+ y ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Our intrepid romancers are back with the continuation of our Valentine-themed romance RPG. While they literally try to herd cats, it becomes a romantic chase story. Who will find whom? What is happening with Magnus’ kids? Will this Valentine’s Day Dance ever happen? Tune in to join Betty (Kathy), Cameron (Will), Magnus (James), Mayor Miranda (Kirst…

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91: With a Cat on My Head 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

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A long time ago, for our second anniversary, we recorded a Valentine-themed romance RPG. As we head back into the new year, with our third anniversary fast approaching, we are releasing part one of this delightful, cat-centric romance story. Join Betty (Kathy), Cameron (Will), Magnus (James), Mayor Miranda (Kirsten), Stella (Shelly), and Ms. Harper…

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90: Serial Killer Android Angels 1:08:15

1+ y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

It’s that time of year again! We’ve got our ugly sweaters on and some of the agents who are all in the same city gathered for snacks, cocktails, and a daylong holiday movie marathon! We discuss the ineffable definition of chemistry and why some actors have it and some don’t. We also evaluate the quality of the movies we’ve been watching from a vari…

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89: Hat on a Fuzzy Hat 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

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We are back with Season 3 of Agents of SMOOCH. We couldn’t let prime romance movie season pass us by. So we are starting with Lindsay Lohan’s holiday offering: Falling for Christmas. Join our agents as they discuss what worked, what didn’t, which snow was fake, and what makes this a very good movie for our holiday bingo cards.…

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88: It Starts with the Eyes 1:58:59

1+ y ago1:58:59

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Join our Incomprehensible Agents of SMOOCH for a special Halloween movie commentary. Cue up the 1991 version of The Addams Family and get ready for some serious romantic gazes with the Addams Family. This movie is a family classic but under the surface has a lot of simmering heat that makes it perfect for a romantic Halloween mission.…

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87: Romance on Pause 1:51

2y ago1:51

1:51

A brief announcement from our Director and a preview of what is coming in Season 3 of Agents of SMOOCH on starting October 28.By The Incomparable

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86: Meet Fruit Cute 1:13:03

2y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Join us for a mission of love of Ever After. Is it the perfect retelling of Cinderella? Possibly. For a movie that is 25 years old (seriously, we are all old), it generally holds up. All the Agents on this mission have been watching and rewatching Ever After for all those years and are prepared to pick apart what they like, what they would fix, and…

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85: This RomCom has Good UI 1:09:13

2y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Our Agents revisit a modern classic or perhaps a cult favourite for many of us. A movie about books, authors, readers, and a cognizant watch that is, indeed, Stranger than Fiction. Some of our Agents have seen this movie repeatedly, but we have two Agents coming to it with completely fresh perspectives. We delve into the twists and turns of this mo…

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84: Warm Bath of a Book 1:21:23

2y ago1:21:23

1:21:23

By special Agent request, our Agents are discussing a 2022 independently-published book Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree which will be re-released this November through Tor. This warm bath of a book gave us all a warm glow and we just wanted to share that feeling with all of you. Take some DnD style charact…

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83: 6 Kids and an RV 1:29:41

2y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

Our agents want to talk about Stranger Things. It is a nostalgic-filled, horror-fueled, teen drama with SO many ships to sail. Join us on this mission that covers all four seasons of the show. This episode is full of spoilers but our Agents spend little time talking about the plot. We do talk about character arcs and relationship development. The A…

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82: Love and Bigfoot 1:08:02

2y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Our Agents are back again to complete their romantic adventure in Hopewell Springs. The morning dawns over our winter festival and almost everyone is excited. But not everything is happening quite as they wanted. Will we save Ruby’s mysterious ritual? Will we ever see Big Foot? Will anyone actually SMOOCH? Join Ruby (Julia), Amelia (KatyBeth), Jac …

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81: Glow Up for Real 1:09:18

2y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Are we a romance podcast if we aren’t talking about Bridgerton? We are back for Season 2 and Katony is here to try to win our hearts. Join our agents as they discuss love triangles, chemistry, and a slow-burn romance. We are in love with all the South Asian and Bollywood influences on this season. Do we love everything? Is there too much scandal? D…

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80: This is a Ghost Podcasting 1:24:22

2y ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Join our Agents as they reunite for the Matrix Resurrections movie. We are enjoying that this sequel confirms all our predictions and feelings about the Matrix being a romance series. The sequel was an unexpected surprise 20 years later. Although it was pretty much nothing like we were expecting it was the romance we wanted. We may not like everyth…

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79: Hot Pink Sequins in the Amazon 57:54

2y ago57:54

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We are back with a rollicking romantic adventure! Our Agents went to see The Lost City in actual theatres with snacks. And they were not disappointed in Sandra Bullock’s comedic performance in the sparkliest hot pink jumpsuit. Listen to our Director try to say Channing Tatum while our Agents are oozing love for Dash/Alan. Warning: This episode coul…

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53a: Earp Chirp Bonus! VAM Bam: "Love In The Time Of Corona" 12:02

2y ago12:02

12:02

Inside Wynonna Earp for season 4, episode 7, “Love’s All Over” V.A.M. / vam / noun - value added material Inside Wynonna Earp - Love In The Time Of Corona Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra and Kirsten Goruk Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts! Referenced Works Wynonna Earp [Amazon] Show N…

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78: Mission: Season 2 5:55

2y ago5:55

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We are back with a little teaser for our season 2 and to tell you about the amazing podcast network we are part of The Incomparable. Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts!By The Incomparable

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47a: Earp Chirp Bonus! VAM Bam: "Back In The Saddle" 17:24

2y ago17:24

17:24

Inside Wynonna Earp for season 4, episode 1, “On The Road Again” V.A.M. / vam / noun - value added material Inside Wynonna Earp - Back In The Saddle Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra and Kirsten Goruk Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts! Referenced Works Wynonna Earp [Amazon] Show Notes &…

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77: Agency Memo 1:23

2+ y ago1:23

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The S.M.O.O.C.H. Agency is making a change to our schedule. After two years of consistent podcasts, we are switching to a seasonal schedule. We are already hard at work recording new episodes for you and we will be back soon.By The Incomparable

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58: "Old Souls" (S4:E12) 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

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Our hearts are full, and we might still be a bit sniffly after watching the season 4 finale. Sure. There may have been some throat slicing and haunted wedding dresses, but mostly this was a deeply satisfying conclusion. And so we end this season with deeply contented sighs. Wynonna Earp S4:E12 Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra and Kirsten Goruk Refere…

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57: "Better Dig Two" (S4:E11) 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

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So much happening! The Chirpers have questions about some of it. Much of it we are delighted with. (Mostly Mercedes. Cuz… Mercedes. Also badass Jer-bear.) Things seem weirdly settled at the end, which is making us very nervous about what is going to happen in the season finale. Can’t stop. Won’t stop. Wynonna Earp S4:E11 Erika Ensign, Annette Wiers…

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56: "Life Turned Her That Way" (S4:E10) 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

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We are left with a humdinger of a cliffhanger in this episode, and we need to start there, at the end. So much happened with a lot of dead (and maybe dead?) characters and the Chirpers are reeling! And we meet possibly the most beautiful demon yet. The real question is do we stop here or do we watch another two episodes? Wynonna Earp S4:E10 Erika E…

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