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Mission Rejected is a fantastic example of good writing and great characterization. The thing that most sells this series for me is the focus on the team. They created a cast of fantastic characters, each unique in their needs, motivations, and personalities. They play well against one another and as a...mostly cohesive team. While often playing exaggerated characters, they still feel real and it is easy to get attached to the fantastic B Team. The writing also manages to play to classic spy tropes while turning many of them on their head. It provides a level of unpredictability when those familiar notes show up, because it may work, it may blow up, or it may spiral into a completely different direction. The creativity of the missions provides a lot of engaging content while keeping the team on their toes. Honestly, from start to finish, this show provides plenty of laughs with clever writing and a friendly team of not-quite-superspies to save the world.
Mission RejectedThank you so much for this! We’re glad you enjoy the show - season three starts this month!
I started listening on a whim and immediately added the remaining episodes to my listening queue because it was just so engaging. The setting is perfect and works well for the plot as the backdrop for uncertainty. Mike and Amber keep me on my toes, never sure what exactly is trustworthy and what may be deception? Delusion? Misunderstanding? I love the mysterious aspects of this, as well as the sense of isolation. The writing tone is generally friendly and engaging, but that does not rob moments of their intensity when things go sideways. Instead, it serves to deepen the relationship between listener and character. I care very much about what happens to Mike in his fire tower and the surrounding woods! I was drawn in quickly and eagerly look forward to episodes as they release. This is a solid production telling an uneasy tale of isolation and what else is out there with us.
This has quickly has become one of my favorite podcasts to date. The story is heavy and intense, dealing with some signifcant existential themes and intense content. What is the purpose of pain? What does healing look like? How do we grieve? Who bears the blame? What does collective and personal trauma look like? It does not shy away from really challenging ideas, weaving in themes surrounding systemic inequalities in multiple areas and shining a light on the dangers of the status quo. It builds up over the course of the first few episodes, establishing the world and the initial conflicts. As The Oyster is introduced, I think it takes a sharp turn into existential horror and dread. The sound design is very similar to Darkest Night, giving this a familiar feel, but generally worked well to establish action, scene changes, flashbacks, etc. I found the characters to be complex and murky throughout, which made for a more unsettling listening experience. No one is perfect and everyone has their flaws--some more than others. The concepts presented and the story development is really intriguing, keeping me hooked throughout.

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