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Deep Rock Galactic (20XX): The Great Space Mining Mockumentary
Episode 2123rd February 2024 • We're Too Literary • Kenny Arndorfer
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Imagine a team of stout-hearted dwarves traversing alien planets, mining precious resources, and battling hordes of monstrous creatures—all with a film crew in tow trying to capture their every harrowing and hilarious misadventure. That's the wild nugget of this episode's riff session, which dives into the cavernous depths of a potential "Deep Rock Galactic" TV adaptation – laughs, thrills, and space-dwarf solidarity included.

This week, the cavern quakes with storytelling potential as we mine the game's lore-rich veins for comedic gold and action-packed crystals, debating what makes for the ultimate underground viewing experience. Should it echo the dark humor and mission-centric escapades seen in animated series like "Rick and Morty," or take a page from the dwarven legend of Karl, embracing the spirit of shows with a deeper narrative through-line?

And let's not forget, we're waving our hefty pickaxes at the possibility of an animated series format, pondering whether Netflix or Hulu will dig deep into their pockets to finance such a venture. Our banter is laden with cautious optimism and the faintest echo of skepticism born from past adaptation blunders (*cough* "Doom" *cough*). All the while, we entertain the thought of a satirical twist with a mockumentary edge because who wouldn't want to see a camera crew dodging glyphid grunts in the world's most dangerous workspace?

This tunnel leads to unknown riches or certain doom—strap in, listeners because we're going on an expedition to uncover the gems of a hypothetical "Deep Rock Galactic" series with you. And perhaps, somewhere along the way, we'll find our own version of Karl.

DISCLAIMER: Spoiler alert! "We're Too Literary" will dive deep into the folds of the narrative, characters, and world-building aspects of the media we dissect. Our conversations are filled with analysis and reimagining, which are crucial for offering our take on how the story unfolds. Thanks for tuning in and getting literary with us.

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