Taking It Down
Taking It Down
Blaine Duncan, TV Analyst
Fear and Authority: The Dark Underbelly of 'Blue Lights' Revealed
41 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2025 at 11:00 am.
This Tuesday, after host Blaine gives a brief overview
Adam and Donovan join to give some cursory thoughts into the gripping BritBox series 'Blue Lights,' which is also available on HBO Max
They offer ideas on how the show subverts expectations. Also in the non-spoiler section which begins each episode, the hosts tease upcoming discussions about 'Alien: Earth' from FX/Hulu
In spoilers, all three have ideas on the first three episodes of 'Blue Lights' and how it centers on fear in modern Northern Ireland
Welcome, Overivew, and Intro.
'Blue Lights' Non-Spoilers
'Alien: Earth' Recommendations
Spoilers for 'Blue Lights' First Three Episodes
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This Tuesday, after host Blaine gives a brief overview (0:02), Adam and Donovan join to give some cursory thoughts into the gripping BritBox series 'Blue Lights,' which is also available on HBO Max (1:02). They offer ideas on how the show subverts expectations. Also in the non-spoiler section which begins each episode, the hosts tease upcoming discussions about 'Alien: Earth' from FX/Hulu (8:25). In spoilers, all three have ideas on the first three episodes of 'Blue Lights' and how it centers on fear in modern Northern Ireland (13:03). For more, visit The Alabama Take website with this link. For the newsletter mentioned, visit the link here. To help with the podcast and The Alabama Take site, make a small donation here.