SLIDERS Retro REVIEW #10 | Episode 2x01 | "Into the Mystic"

FANDOM ENTANGLEMENT returns to the multiverse for the second season of SLIDERS! We’re back talking about the season opener, “Into the Mystic” (original airdate: March 1, 1996 on Fox). The intrepid quartet lands in a world mired in mysticism and superstition, all ruled by a mysterious entity known as The Sorcerer.
This episode was written by Tracy Tormé and directed by Richard Compton.
Starting this season, we are tweaking the format by rotating out up to two additional guests per episode, with one of them being a new guest whenever possible. This time, however, co-hosts Mike Bloxam & Damon Sugameli are kicking off Season 2 by bringing back Damon’s better half, Amada Anderson (returning from “The Weaker Sex”), and Perry Bruns (returning from “The King Is Back”), both of whom have worked together as actors for The Murder Mystery Company.
Together, we discuss the somewhat hasty resolution to the season-ending cliffhanger and the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding it. Henry the Dog and Ryan are nowhere to be found (although Ryan appears as a blink-and-miss cameo in Quinn’s “funeral” nightmare sequence), and Quinn had gotten shot…but who cares, the show had been off the air for nearly a year! Perry gives some interesting insight into the origins of the Witch’s Alphabet, while Amada gives some additional insight into the world of the occult and accuracy of tarot card readings. Parallels with The Wizard of Oz run abound with Rembrandt symbolizing the heart of the group, Arturo representing courage, Wade symbolizing spirit, and Quinn as “The Boy with the Fugitive Brain.” And, of course, their eternal quest to find their way back home in one of the biggest rug-pulls in the series’ history! It’s reapers, snakes, and bounty hunters…oh my! Hope you enjoy our analysis and review!
Side-note: The audio for Damon and Amada is occasionally a bit warbled, but it’s not too distracting. We are also trying to line up something special for later in the season and will be doing our best to record on a weekly basis moving forward.
Next up: “Time Again and World” with returning co-host Dennis Frymire!
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Main theme produced and composed by Anthony Marinelli & Stephen Graziano.
Episode synopsis provided by earthprime.com.
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