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The Magnus Archives | Season 3 starts November 23rd
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Oh goddd, the newest episode
Feels so good to have another Gertrude episode, what a talented ass family the creator has.
Sounds like John and Gertrude are both being sent warnings privately. Maybe this entity can only communicate through abstractions like the tape recordings? Maybe that's why the distortion occurs when playing it digital, it's playing the entity's voice.
My jaw dropped when the circus music started playing. Looks like we know how S4 is gonna play out now, whatever this ritual is will take place. Then we'll deal with the fallout of the ritual in S5.
Sounds like John and Gertrude are both being sent warnings privately. Maybe this entity can only communicate through abstractions like the tape recordings? Maybe that's why the distortion occurs when playing it digital, it's playing the entity's voice.
My jaw dropped when the circus music started playing. Looks like we know how S4 is gonna play out now, whatever this ritual is will take place. Then we'll deal with the fallout of the ritual in S5.
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1) So glad they brought back Gertrude recordings. Had been re-listening to Season 2 and really liked the voice actress for her. Hope they do more
2) Oof, the chilling shift in tone at the causal mention of flencing. I love how innocently it was dropped and how instantly it notches up the sense of dread.
3) The reveal that Gertrude was being sent statements and was actively in conflict with these eldritch beings and their agents, as well as this new piece of lore, "The Unknowing", is a huge new plot detail. We're in full Lovecraftian territory now
2) Oof, the chilling shift in tone at the causal mention of flencing. I love how innocently it was dropped and how instantly it notches up the sense of dread.
3) The reveal that Gertrude was being sent statements and was actively in conflict with these eldritch beings and their agents, as well as this new piece of lore, "The Unknowing", is a huge new plot detail. We're in full Lovecraftian territory now
Oh shit, I forgot what day it is. Let's fuckin' go.
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GOD, GERTRUDE WAS SUCH A FUCKING BADASS.
And holy shit that plumber was truly oblivious.
So whatever "The Unknowing" is, there will be "dancers" and they'll be wearing people's faces.
I'm in.
And holy shit that plumber was truly oblivious.
So whatever "The Unknowing" is, there will be "dancers" and they'll be wearing people's faces.
I'm in.
Hahahaha
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haha.
Man another banger, I really like how they've worked in readings from different people. The story itself was pretty fucked, that part where the heads turn their eyes 0__0. Now I feel like I have to go back and relisten to a few episodes to refresh on the story so far.
-So the skinwalkers were working with the people who work with flames (sorry, I'm looking it up right now, but I'm talking about the priest from Mexico)?
-I'm assuming that the skinwalkers can take over peoples identities, but can also replace them like in the kind mother?
-The circus people are somehow connected to the skinwalkers, or is a method for the skinwalkers to travel across lands. Is tis related to the person who's feeding info to Jon?
-I'm almost convinced that it's Ellis who's feeding Jon the tapes.
-I gotta go back and see what was Agnes' story arch.
-So the skinwalkers were working with the people who work with flames (sorry, I'm looking it up right now, but I'm talking about the priest from Mexico)?
-I'm assuming that the skinwalkers can take over peoples identities, but can also replace them like in the kind mother?
-The circus people are somehow connected to the skinwalkers, or is a method for the skinwalkers to travel across lands. Is tis related to the person who's feeding info to Jon?
-I'm almost convinced that it's Ellis who's feeding Jon the tapes.
-I gotta go back and see what was Agnes' story arch.
This thread had me give the show a chance. Up to episode 19, enjoying the world building a lot. Loved Alone and Across the Street. Definitely pleased I clicked into this thread last week so I'll be with you all by February or so.
Same dude. Though I started about a month ago I'm also on 19.
Lost John's Cave is perhaps the creepiest episode so far. I love spooky cave stories and it didn't disappoint.
Bonus video of someone in the actual cave getting stuck while water rises up around him:
Latest episode was great.
Love the giant info dump we just got because it just raises even more questions. I love hearing from Gertrude again too. It makes me so happy to know she's played by Johnny Sims mother. What a talented family! I also immediately had to look up flensing although I had pretty good idea of what it meant by the end of the episode...
Good to have new listeners. I only found Magnus (and the Fictional Podcasts thread on gaf) back in July and I caught up in 4 days. Couldn't help myself.
Same here, exactly same thread, though I savored every episode instead lol
I was actually really blown away by the climax of season 2, its very rare to see publication use so much information to set up a world and still keep track of tiny details that can (and in this case will) be used much later on. I ended up going back through all episodes to see just how much I had missed and I had missed a ton of little hints and connections. I also loved how spiders were such a central motif to the story, and I hope they continue using them.
Am I the only one who totally didn't notice
Sasha's change until the very end?
The change in voice actress was pretty jarring so I noticed immediately.
Also yeah, there are people on other discussion sites complaining that there's too much to keep track of, but the post season Q&As have me convinced that Jonny knows what he's doing. He says he has the entire plot planned out to end at season 5 and I trust that. I believe he even said he has the entire thing and connections in a spreadsheet or whiteboard or something.
It was pretty jarring. Once the reveal dropped it hit me like a ton of bricks and I kept asking myself how I totally missed it, the only explanation I managed to come up with is that I was more interested in the stories than the "main characters" themselves. Just like I ended up missing alot of tiny details, specially in regards to the early episodes of season 1, it wasn't until the climax of season 2 that I realized I was looking at a puzzle not a collection of pictures, if you know what I mean.
I honestly love the overload of tiny details and every episode pushing the plot forward somehow, I don't even care if he really has everything planned or not. I think better than to keep track of everything is how truly immersed you feel when you go through every episode again and come to realize just how connected everything is. Makes the podcast endlessly replayable.
I noticed right away too.
There really is so much stuff to unpack in every episode. For example there is a character referenced in episode 36 that I think I might know the identity of, but I only figured it out on repeated listening. It makes it even more addicting to listen to!
I actually loved the first Sasha's actress, so I was super annoyed when her voice changed. I honestly didn't think it was intentional, so I looked it up to see what was happening and saw a reference to Not Sasha and realized something was up. I was annoyed I spoiled it for myself but I honestly hate Not Sasha's voice, so I might have stopped listening if I thought it was just an unexplained inconsistency between seasons.
There really is so much stuff to unpack in every episode. For example there is a character referenced in episode 36 that I think I might know the identity of, but I only figured it out on repeated listening. It makes it even more addicting to listen to!
This reddit post is a great summary of the absurd comedy (and horror) of the latest episode. Spoilers, obviously:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMagnusA...ode_87_the_uncanny_valley_discussion/ds77g10/
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMagnusA...ode_87_the_uncanny_valley_discussion/ds77g10/
Didn't realize that she was a mannequin person.
From that thread, a bit of topic I know... But this to me relates to why subtle story telling in the MAG storyline is really great.
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That totally went over my head but I can totally see it. Especially with her total lack of patience on his second visit.
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AYYY, BASIRA IS BACK! So she's looking for Daisy, huh?
It feels like forever since we've had a good old Jurgen Leitner book episode.
We've had a lot of episodes recently that really encapsulate descending into madness in such an amazing way, and this one is no exception.
I love how the statement glosses over the fact that the guy giving the statement murdered the bookseller he got information from. "Before I dug into him."
It feels like forever since we've had a good old Jurgen Leitner book episode.
We've had a lot of episodes recently that really encapsulate descending into madness in such an amazing way, and this one is no exception.
I love how the statement glosses over the fact that the guy giving the statement murdered the bookseller he got information from. "Before I dug into him."
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That was good. Love that cosmic horror trope of the thing - the cracks in the walls, a piece of music, an artwork, a book - that sinks its hooks into the mind and tears one's sanity apart. Dig really encapsulated what that kind of experience would be like for the person being corrupted and obsessed
I enjoyed this one a lot better than the previous couple of installments. The lack of Jonathan is fucking killing me as Martin, Tim narrations don't quite hit the levels of creepy Jonathan can. This story was excellent however as a standalone. I'm still not sure about the background story going on, it's really getting to be offputting not having Jonathan in the archives and doing whatever the fuck.
Also the circus organ is chasing Jonathan now right?
Also the circus organ is chasing Jonathan now right?
Also 87 was fucking great and had my ass laughing towards the latter end.
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Didnt really feel this one. Liked the info dump, and the different angle of having a story by an acolyte, but the actress was a bit too...campy? in her delivery. A bit too over the top
I do like how she and other familiars of these Lovecraftian beings kind of mock Jon's archivist past. It reminds me of in Salem's Lot, when Barlow would mock Father Callahan's rituals as a priest
I do like how she and other familiars of these Lovecraftian beings kind of mock Jon's archivist past. It reminds me of in Salem's Lot, when Barlow would mock Father Callahan's rituals as a priest
Agreed!
I thought the actress playing Jude was really over the top with her delivery, she sounded like a cartoon villain at certain points. Not my favorite, especially since so many of the other actors for the villainous characters are way better at subtlety. I did enjoy the implication that John being associated with the Beholding might give him a power of his own, being able to compel people to tell him their stories. I'm definitely interested to see what comes next after the ending to this episode.
Yeah I'm with you guys. I love the info we gained in this episode but I'm not a fan of Jude Perry's actress. She sounds like a super edgy newly-turned-witch teenager, but she says she was an investment banker "decades ago". Just totally unconvinced by her character.
And for me I don't think it's the over-the-top nature that puts me off, specifically, because Michael is over-the-top but he/it pulls it off and is creepy.
Any way, so Jon's got the power to compel people to speak, huh?
That's fucking awesome.
And for me I don't think it's the over-the-top nature that puts me off, specifically, because Michael is over-the-top but he/it pulls it off and is creepy.
Any way, so Jon's got the power to compel people to speak, huh?
That's fucking awesome.
This image was posted on reddit. I can't vouch for its accuracy but it's interesting nonetheless. Heavy spoilers:
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hmmmm, why was not-Sasha hanging out with people from the church of the lightless flame? (Since she was hanging out at the wax museum)
Voice actress was ok, not the worst weve had. That goes to the episode 13 actress
If john can compel people to speak, does that mean elise just rips the knowledge out of your brain without you knowing?
Voice actress was ok, not the worst weve had. That goes to the episode 13 actress
If john can compel people to speak, does that mean elise just rips the knowledge out of your brain without you knowing?
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It was a few episodes ago but got really spooked when
We hear the calliope outside Jonathon's hidey-hole. The archives felt safer (even if it was false) and having these creatures out looking for you while you have no protection and backup feels horrible. I can understand why Jonathon acts the way he does, now.
Geeze, no talk about the new episode?
It wasn't one of my favorites but it was still interesting. I knew it was going to feature Jared and his particular brand of body horror the minute I heard it was about body building. It was also interesting to see the effect being away from the Archives had on Tim.
I'm wondering if Elias actually cares at all what happens to the assistants. I'd imagine not really, but he can be hard to read since we don't quite know what his endgame is. I keep wondering when we're actually going to get an episode with Tim recording.
Decently spooky episode I thought otherwise. John's lead was for Jared, right?
Decently spooky episode I thought otherwise. John's lead was for Jared, right?
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The last episode was pretty weak IMO, but this felt like a huge step forward plot wise. Jon is getting a tad too reckless in his off-the-books investigations, and his rescue at the end was a really effective cliffhanger
Who were Daisy and Basera(?) again?
Who were Daisy and Basera(?) again?
Daisy and Basira are the two cops who were partners and worked in Section 31. Basira quit and we don't really know what Daisy's affiliation is now, but I wouldn't be surprised if she's aligned to one of the powers and has been for some time.
I loved this episode. My favorites are always the ones where we get statements from people aligned with the powers or with knowledge of Leitner's books. I thought the actor playing Michael Crew was excellent too, and the ending was really exciting. Things are really ramping up this season. My name was also in the list of Patreon patrons they thanked at the beginning of the episode. I'd been waiting to hear it, so I'm really pleased it was on such a great episode!
I loved this episode. My favorites are always the ones where we get statements from people aligned with the powers or with knowledge of Leitner's books. I thought the actor playing Michael Crew was excellent too, and the ending was really exciting. Things are really ramping up this season. My name was also in the list of Patreon patrons they thanked at the beginning of the episode. I'd been waiting to hear it, so I'm really pleased it was on such a great episode!
Personally I love the idea that he's taken on some aspects of the eye or whatever he's supposed to be serving. I always thought it was funky that he got people to talk and it just makes older episodes feel a little different now that we know he had the unrealized ability to coerce confessions. Also Michael was a lot more civil than I would have expected, his past didn't really explain anything though. He got hit with lightning and had some demon chase him? I expect the two cops to be serving something else or generally being affected by their section cases in the past.
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I usually like the "creepy incident" episodes a lot more than the story arc-focused episodes, but NBR felt like a huge episode. So many plot threads coming together, things explained and revealed. The world of the show feels like it's bigger than ever.
Contaminant was great hybrid of classic Magnus and story-heavy forward progress. I had been kind of confused and a bit unclear on all the cosmic horror elements, so Jon's recap and simple explanations helped a lot with that. Although his friend also having been an agent of another being (I assume that's going to be the big new reveal next week) seems way too convenient.
Or, I guess, when Lovecraftian eldritch horrors are involved and pulling strings, coincidences aren't really a thing anymore
Contaminant was great hybrid of classic Magnus and story-heavy forward progress. I had been kind of confused and a bit unclear on all the cosmic horror elements, so Jon's recap and simple explanations helped a lot with that. Although his friend also having been an agent of another being (I assume that's going to be the big new reveal next week) seems way too convenient.
Or, I guess, when Lovecraftian eldritch horrors are involved and pulling strings, coincidences aren't really a thing anymore
I legit thought Elias was expecting to die given the way he was talking to Jon in the statement he was giving. Instead he played everyone fantastically, though I'm curious if he actually wanted Basira or if she's just a means to get Daisy. Tim's reactions are funny and a bit said, just because of how unphased and outright annoyed he is by everything at this point. I'd almost expect him to just tell whatever horror comes for him to just get on with it if it happens. I liked how happy Martin sounded to see Jon again.
I kind of wish we'd had a follow up on that statement. I was convinced there was going to be talk that whatever got the father-in-law ensnared him too. It was kind of hilarious hearing Jon recap everything as it honestly does sound ludicrous.
As soon as she started asking about that I was wondering if it wasn't coincidence. Maybe those with affinities to certain powers are drawn to like or allied ones, even if they aren't fully there. I did enjoy her questioning how odd it was to plop Jon and a bunch of untrained people into the archives, yet Jon doesn't seem to have noticed or cared. When was The End referenced though by that name? The only direct mention to Death was the one about the game with Death from what I can recall.
I hope the Admiral makes it. I half wonder if it'll start disliking Jon as he becomes less human. Or maybe it's the agent of a power as well!
I kind of wish we'd had a follow up on that statement. I was convinced there was going to be talk that whatever got the father-in-law ensnared him too. It was kind of hilarious hearing Jon recap everything as it honestly does sound ludicrous.
As soon as she started asking about that I was wondering if it wasn't coincidence. Maybe those with affinities to certain powers are drawn to like or allied ones, even if they aren't fully there. I did enjoy her questioning how odd it was to plop Jon and a bunch of untrained people into the archives, yet Jon doesn't seem to have noticed or cared. When was The End referenced though by that name? The only direct mention to Death was the one about the game with Death from what I can recall.
I hope the Admiral makes it. I half wonder if it'll start disliking Jon as he becomes less human. Or maybe it's the agent of a power as well!
The End was mentioned by name by Mary Keay in the episode First Edition. I remember this because it was my favorite episode. ^_^ Also I read somewhere that Johnny Simms said in a Q&A that any animals featured in the podcast will make it out okay. The cat the guy had in the spider episode survived with no problems, so I think Admiral will be fine.
Man, I've fallen off of this podcast (and literally everything else in my life) since Monster Hunter World came out. I have 230 hours in that game. I haven't watched or listened to any tv/movie/podcast since it launched.
I need to catch up.
I need to catch up.
I do that for things I don't care if I 100% grasp them. So I have some youtube videos on in the background while I play sometimes.
I don't want to passively listen to Magnus.
Yay, new listeners!
The Moretti episode was interesting, with the Italian war vet. So this aspect dealt with The End?
I caught up with the last four at once and it was a hell of a ride. Pretty much pure myth arc wrap up with a shuffling of the board and a setup for the next arc.
I caught up with the last four at once and it was a hell of a ride. Pretty much pure myth arc wrap up with a shuffling of the board and a setup for the next arc.
Good to see Basera full time with the team. Gertrude mystery solved. And Elias is a major asshole.
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Finally caught up. The last few were pretty great. I especially liked the war one; along with the other one set during WW1, the Magnus writers have a knack for combining the horror of war with their unsettling lovecraftian horror
We haven't had a good ole' spatial anomaly in a while. This one reminded me of the staircase in Channel Zero's Butcher Block, in being an aberration that people can't notice and...does things
But man, the woman's voice acting at the end was bad.
But man, the woman's voice acting at the end was bad.
I'm really enjoying the main plot, but I'm liking the return to 'monster' episodes. I've gotten so little sleep these last few weeks (months?) that it's hard to keep track of all the threads when they're focusing on the overall narrative. Having those bits come after statements suits me a lot better. This week's episode was especially nice in that regard. I love unexplained mysteries like
Also, anyone entering the contest? I think I'll give it a go. Be really cool to be featured and have them read your stuff~
the hole and what went to 'fuel' it. Was the old woman Gertrude? Must be. If it was, it makes Jon seem even more inadequate, tbh. He's had statements from overseas before, so I'm not sure why he thinks events have to be limited to the immediate area. Gertrude obviously didn't think so or stay put.
Also, anyone entering the contest? I think I'll give it a go. Be really cool to be featured and have them read your stuff~
Alright, starting to slowly catch up.
Mmm, delicious monster of the week episode.
Fuck you Daisy, you're a goddamned bitch.
I think some of my favorite episodes in recent memory are the story on the deep web (forget which one) and the previous episode "We All Ignore the Pit." Both were just really good at giving that unsettling feeling.
And, it looks like a new episode was released. Gonna listen to it a bit later today.
And, it looks like a new episode was released. Gonna listen to it a bit later today.
I've been occasionally listening since seeing this thread last year and am only up to Episode 10.
The narrator is really great but so far the creepiest thing is the intro (particularly when listening late at night).
Does it get scarier/subvert the formula at any point? Or is it more about creepy mysteries?
The narrator is really great but so far the creepiest thing is the intro (particularly when listening late at night).
Does it get scarier/subvert the formula at any point? Or is it more about creepy mysteries?
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Both. It's gradually introduces overarching serialized elements and lore and then shifts more towards pushing its main narrative forward in season 2 and 3
WHAT. WHAAAAAT. I did NOT expect that entire end segment with Georgie. And now I'm super fucking scared she's gonna turn out to have been evil this whole time. Been watching Jon since before he joined Magnus or something.
HOLY. SHIT.
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