Geeks OUT

17 Nov 2025

Pluribus – Hive Minds, Happiness & the End of Individuality

Technology, TV & Film

Apple TV+ is on fire, and Pluribus might be its most thought-provoking series yet.

Miranda dissects the hive-mind themes, the racial commentary, the illusion of independence, and the show’s commentary on AI and collective labour.

Tamzyn falls down the “would I join the collective?” rabbit hole — torn between terror and the warm fuzzy vibes.

Clayton breaks down why Carol is the perfect unlikeable protagonist and why consent sits at the heart of the entire story.

High-concept, unsettling, and addictive.

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22 Dec 2025

Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

Society & Culture, TV & Film

Horror Review with Miranda - After revisiting the painfully rough first 30 minutes of the 1984 original, expectations were… low. But ...

22 Dec 2025

Bev and Myrt – Queer Elders, Aliens, and AI Panic

Literature, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture, TV & Film

A rare treat for Geeks Out — a live sci-fi stage show! We chat with the creative team behind Bev and ...

22 Dec 2025

Common Side Effects – Science, Satire, and Side-Eye

Arts, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Common Side Effects feels like an unexpected mash-up of dry suburban comedy and sharp scientific curiosity. It leans into real scientific ...