The Nerd Social

Nathan does a review and spoiler breakdown of The Changling Episode 5, “This Woman’s Work.” Written by Kelly Marcel and directed by Jonathan van Tulleken.

00:00 Introduction 00:40 Spoiler-Free Logline 00:53 Nathan's Take 01:36 Nathan's Rating 02:06 Spoiler Breakdown 02:16 Brazil 03:25 Cal and Apollo 05:04 Emma 06:14 Apollo & Gretta 06:48 William

Our Rating System: 1 "Dumpster fire.”

• A waste of time that might make you so depressed you don't want to talk to anyone. 2 "Drunk Watch."
• A film only suitable for inebriated viewing with friends. 3 "Hate Watch."
• A film that annoys you so much you must complain on a group chat to friends. 4 "Couch Co-op."
• A film that's perfect for a casual lazy night on the couch with your best friend. 5 "Game Night."
• A film that's perfect for a fun night in with a group of friends if you have other activities planned. 6 "Date Night."
• A film that won’t ruin a special evening with your significant other but you won’t revisit. 7 "Dinner Party."
• A film worth watching and dissecting with friends at home over good food and good wine. 8 "Road Trip."
• A film that's so good that it's worth a road trip with friends to the theaters to enjoy. 9 "Movie Marathon."
• A film that's so exceptional friends will theater-hop with you to see it multiple times. 10 "Theater Rental."
• Invite the neighborhood! A film that transcends its medium and becomes a must-see event.

Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline): The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.

Cast & Crew * Directed By: Jonathan van Tulleken * Written By: Kelly Marcel * Created By: Kelly Marcel * Based on a Novel By: Victor LaValle

• Starring
  • LaKeith Stanfield as Apollo Kagwa
  • Adina Porter as Lillian Kagwa
  • Alexis Louder as young Lillian Kagwa
  • Clark Backo as Emma "Emmy" Valentine
  • Samuel T. Herring as William Wheeler
  • Jared Abrahamson as Brian West
• Guest-Starring
  • Jane Kaczmarek as Cal
• Co-Starring
  • Amirah Vann as Kim Valentine
  • Malcolm Barrett as Patrice Green
  • Jane Kaczmarek as Cal
  • Emy Coligado as Carlotta
  • Rasheda Crockett as Michelle
  • Karen Giordano as Sheryl
  • Michelle Giroux as Gretta
  • Elena Hurst as Yurina