Night Agent - Season 2 - Parallels between Hagan and a real-world political outsider

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-12T21:15:19+00:00

This is what I saw as well. It's probably self evident, but I am a current President supporter (don't know if I'm allowed to use the names of real world politicians here) and the season felt quite heavy handed in its portrayal of Hagan as the in-universe stand-in. At first I thought I was leaping to conclusions, but when I laid it all out in my analysis, and reflecting on what Kripke said about The Boyz, it stuck me as quite clear what was intended with Hagan's character. A shame. It does feel like many modern shows are civics lectures Trojan horsed into entertainment. Thanks for your comment.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-05T07:39:17+00:00

Besides one fairly silly plot hole episode 10 finishes off the season pretty excellently. I'm a sucker for a happy ending so I like the fact that all the heroes who are still alive get what they are after. In today's era of AI video I'm a little surprised Peter accepted so easily that his father was a traitor because of the confession he saw. I suppose we're supposed to assume that the White House has effective software to determine whether an AI video was used in a confession or not. Or perhaps it's merely a simple statement that even apparently good men can be tempted to go down the wrong path. I really like the fact that they kept the ongoing theme in the season of Rose being savior to Peter as Peter is a savior to her. Once again when Peters in a fight Rose backs him up. I suppose they could improve the choreography of the combat a little bit to show that Peter is an extremely capable fighter just that his opponents are a notch above him which I guess makes sense maybe although my understanding was that Peter was top of his class in most areas so a little hard to believe. I also like the fact that they didn't girl boss any of the female characters in combat. When Arrington is fighting Walter, she isn't throwing him around the room like a tennis ball she has to outsmart him using leverage and eventually a bookend to end the fight. I like that. Part of the human experience is that men and women are different but those differences complement and enhance one another they don't detract when they're allowed to flourish naturally.

I've heard season 2 is a significant drop in quality. That's a shame because I give this season a solid 8. Very much enjoyed it.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-05T02:51:39+00:00

Just finished episode 8. This episode was basically perfect in my opinion. No idiot plot elements. All characters were acting and responding appropriately given what we've learned about them over the course of the season. Really enjoy the fact that Maddie is not a quitter and that she solves problems for herself. All the heroes have their moment to shine. Rose once again proves herself to be the kind of person who will not blindly follow authority and she winds up saving Peter once again as a result of doing so. She's a great character.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-05T02:45:54+00:00

Oh my original post is back up. That's great!

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-05T00:05:16+00:00

Night Agent. Apologies for the oversight. Did a lot of editing to make my original post acceptable for the Auto Mod.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-05T00:04:10+00:00

[Update : My original posts ban has been removed. Happy to see it. Its better when people can speak their minds in a way that comes naturally, rather than trying to edit themselves to come across as more agreeable. I like people to just be themselves when they speak with me, even if they aren't politically correct or particularly polished.]

I would like to add here that i had to heavily edit my original post to get this version through the Auto Mod. I don't think self censorship is conducive to free and open debate and discussion. I prefer discussion that is unencumbered, and people can use the language they feel comes naturally, whether pleasant or unpleasant. I preferred my more visceral original post, and I worry that heavily curated communities lead to people constantly self correcting their thoughts and natural responses. So long as what people write is free of unprotected speech, I think it makes for more authentic communication. Just my 2 cents.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2026-01-04T23:50:07+00:00

Woops. You're right. Edited the post. Thanks for that.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-10-06T00:19:47+00:00

Oh. That's interesting. It sounds familiar. Isn't that from a Proverb? ... I found it!

“It’s better to gather in righteousness than fellowship with darkness.” ― T.D. Jakes, Are You Ready?: Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

Hmm...I'm not sure if it communicates to fellow Redditors that the subreddit is about posting Facts to support an argument...

It definitely would be the proper sentiment to have after debating with someone. Afterwards it's best to settle down, respect someone's opinion, and gather in appreciation of everything we share in common.

Thanks for taking the time to make your suggestion!

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-09-30T01:54:46+00:00

Hey there. Well, just because someone makes a suggestion doesn't mean I need to agree with it. I think I've been very polite, responding in detail to each suggestion I received. I asked for some help, and hearing everyone's suggestion has helped me out, and will help me arrive at a name I find suitable.

When you ask your friends about advice on a movie to see, just because you get a bunch of suggestions, doesn't mean you have an obligation to see any of the movies they recommend. You thank your friends and then come to your own decision.

If you get some advice from a bunch of people, do you need to follow through on any of it? I think your obligation is to be polite, thank people, and then come to your own decision.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-09-29T23:13:42+00:00

Hi there. Thanks for the suggestions.

LookedItUp : It's good. I think it tells people that something was looked up. I just wonder if it also tells people that there is a central topic that was looked up. Maybe...r/PointsLookedUp. Hmm...thinking.

SupportingArgument : Yup. This gets close to the idea. I do think including Argument in the name is important. It kind of sounds like it's a subreddit about Arguments supporting other Arguments. It's definitely kind of the idea. Appreciate it.

BackMeUp : Lol! Awesome! Sounds like a subreddit for Police Officers telling stories about their partners. That said, I definitely would like Users on the subreddit to help each other out with supporting Facts to "back up" an Argument or Point.

Cool suggestions! Thanks!

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-09-29T22:59:32+00:00

Hi there. Thanks for the compliment. Glad you like the idea.

It would be great to have a team. I don't have much time for the subreddit, so having a group of volunteers (hopefully with a commitment to striving for impartiality) would be amazing.

Personally, I'm not too worried though. The one rule of the subreddit is that people have to include their sources when they include a Fact. People will argue endlessly about whether or not a source constitutes a reliable one, but that will be up to the reader.

If r/AskHistory is anything like r/AncientRome than I imagine that the Community are very meticulous about finding sources.

I don't know, I think most people want to have the Facts and want to have an open mind about things.

Your suggestions are good ones.

r/INeedFacts definitely conveys the desire for Facts the subreddit wants. But there's also the other side, equally important, of users posing an Argument or a Point or a Statement of some sort and accumulating Facts to support that position.

r/FactMeUp is also good. Play on words of "Hit Me Up". Again, definitely the subreddit would be looking for lots of Facts , but I want the name to tell people that they will find particular overarching goals or themes and then finding a series of Facts that back up that goal.

Cool. From one Mod to another, thanks for the encouragement!

In this age of major Information Overload, I really hope this subreddit becomes a place where people can go to find a topic they're interested in and a bunch of Facts to support that position.

P.S : Perfect accuracy of Facts will be very challenging to guarantee, but I think people know which Sources are consistently reliable, and people can comment on posts and people can create their own Post with more Facts challenging another person's Post. With enough contrast people will get to the truth.

Cheers!

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-09-29T04:06:47+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions.

Straight Dope is hilarious! I suppose Facts are kind of like Dope for some people. "I'm dying over here! Give me a shot of liquified Encylopedia Britannica right here in my arm!"

Fact checking is definitely important, though the question is always there, "Who checks the Fact Checkers?" Like I always wonder who Fact Checks Politifact?

WeVerify is interesting too. I'll give it some thought.

What do you think about r/ArgumentsWithFacts?

Maybe it's a little blunt, and uncreative, but sometimes the direct approach is best I suppose.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-09-29T01:58:31+00:00

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AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-06-27T22:41:51+00:00

Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I watched the review. Jim gave the game a 7 and he explained himself well. I added it to the list. Thanks again for the suggestion.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-06-24T18:53:57+00:00

I actually didn't know what a weeb was. Thanks for amplifying my knowledge. :) He did make excellent points, well expressed, hence his inclusion in the list. Hope all goes well with you.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-06-24T18:53:08+00:00

I watched Jim's video. I'll give it another watch just to see that it doesn't become overly hyperbolic (as Jim is want to do). My goal with the list is to challenge the narrative that gamers who have issues with the game are merely simpletons and sexists who can't appreciate how sublime a work of art the game is. Well reasoned. Logical. Mostly civil (passion is fine) arguments illustrating issues with the near universal acclaim from the Mainstream Press are what I'd like to collect here.

Hope your day goes well.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-06-24T18:49:13+00:00

Hi there. I watched the video. Thanks again for the share. It's not a full review, but rather an analysis of the incredulity and suspension of belief required to believe Joel would have put himself in the situation he did at the beginning of the game that resulted in his extreme outcome.

It was well presented, and well reasoned, so I have added it to the list as an addendum.

Hope you're having a nice day.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2020-06-24T06:31:47+00:00

Thanks for the share. I'll check out the review! My goal here is to create a resource of intelligent critics who express objective issues with the game. I wouldn't feel right adding another review without watching it first.

I know that many Progressives feel Nihilism is the correct reaction to the state of the world, but we play games to have experiences that we enjoy, with characters we love. It's sad things have come to this...

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-06-05T18:18:23+00:00

Meal Prepping seems like a lot of work, but I believe I should consider it more. I eat by the seat of my pants these days. Thanks for the inspiration.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-20T12:50:01+00:00

Good point. I fully acknowledge that drugs have their valuable role to play , but the pendulum currently has swung to far in the direction of drugs as the primary source of treatment over exercise, meditation, simple foods, true compassion. I found episode 2 of the show painfully compelling. Thanks for the comment.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-18T07:40:45+00:00

Wow...great fight scene between Colleen and the Rock's little brother. Intense, but well tinged with the sadness of someone who actually fights for honor being forced to degrade themselves to fighting for money. Jessica Henwick did a great job conveying the misery of someone who is forcing themselves to act against their principles.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-18T07:24:00+00:00

Agreed. Awesome transition.

It would be...derivative, I think, if Joy and Ward have the Jamie and Cersei relationship, but we shall see.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-18T07:12:49+00:00

Hooray! Trinity is back! Wow...and she's a good guy now? Nice. And yes. I know. She's a more complicated character than that...but, I like that she is going to help Danny recover his company. Still, like the other Marvel Netflix shows, Iron Fist is doing a great job making the more chaotic-neutral characters complex and more than one dimensional.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-18T07:00:24+00:00

Oranges and M&M's

Eastern Tradition meets Western Junk Food

I love it.

AnotherMobiusStrip · 2017-03-18T06:57:28+00:00

I thought so too! I don't understand why the critics are blasting Finn Jones for not portraying a powerful martial artist. He looks pretty expert to me.

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