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Podcast Recommendation: Blackout

“When modern civilization is upended, what choices will you make?”

QCODE and Endeavor Content present Blackout, an apocalyptic thriller starring Academy Award® winner Rami Malek.

The story follows Simon Itani (Malek), a small-town radio DJ in New Hampshire fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. Combining high-stakes drama with immersive sound design, it captures the terrifying reality of a world suddenly plunged into darkness.

Season 2 picks up after the Itani family’s escape. They cross paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), who recounts her experience getting out of Boston. But can she be trusted? And what truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of the blackout?

Credits:

  • Created by: Scott Conroy
  • Starring: Rami Malek & Aja Naomi King
  • Directed by: Shawn Christensen (S1), Stefanie Abel Horowitz & Jeremy Novick (S2)

Episode Guide

Season 1

Starring Rami Malek as Simon Itani.

  • 1.01: Pilot – Local DJ Simon Itani survives a run-in with a shadowy gunman as the lights go out.
  • 1.02: Dead Air – Hunter’s camping trip takes a dangerous turn; Simon offers a reassuring voice.
  • 1.03: Slow Boil – Madeleine makes a play for power; Hunter meets a hermit who knows too much.
  • 1.04: Safe Space – Simon learns that the blackout might cross state and national lines.
  • 1.05: Normal – The family tries to enjoy Halloween; Lincoln returns to town.
  • 1.06: The Trial – Madeleine serves as judge and jury; Izzy carries out a daring plan.
  • 1.07: Animals – The new regime tightens its stranglehold; Simon is forced to play a role.
  • 1.08: Whiteout – Alliances shift and an escape attempt is made in the season finale.

Season 2

Starring Rami Malek and Aja Naomi King.

  • 2.01: Powder Keg – Hiding out after their escape, the family crosses paths with an old friend.
  • 2.02: Control – Wren recounts her search for answers in Boston; tensions rise in the Itani family.
  • 2.03: Safe – The Fosters seek refuge; Simon’s emotional unraveling has tragic consequences.
  • 2.04: Sick – Lana falls deathly ill; Wren searches for medicine with her estranged father.
  • 2.05: Chores – A near-death experience changes Wren’s attitude about the blackout.
  • 2.06: Gratitude – Old enemies resurface, forcing a daring escape from Boston.
  • 2.07: Return – Wren and the Itanis are lured back to Boston by “The Rook.”
  • 2.08: Exodus – Armed with the truth, the survivors attempt to flee the city.
  • Bonus: Vale – Sheriff Elijah Taylor defends the Nation of Texas.

Listen Now

You can stream Blackout on all major platforms:

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