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Wicked for Good: Breaking Down the Darker Second Act + Similar Shows to add to your Watchlist

The Screening Lounge Season 1 Episode 22

We’re heading back to Oz! Wicked for Good finally closes out this epic musical saga. Christy & Danielle break down everything that worked, what didn’t, the new songs, the emotional gut-punch moments, and how the movie compares to the Broadway musical. 

What We Cover:

  • Part Two drops you right back into Oz — pacing, tone, and world-building
  • Elphaba’s descent & Glinda’s complicity — character motivations, rewritten dynamics
  • New songs + the scene that emotionally wrecked us (spoiler alert!)
  • Oz lore expanded — what the movie deepened and what Broadway still does better
  • Standout performances — who soared, who surprised, and who deserved more
  • Final thoughts on the saga’s legacy — does the film honor the musical?

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