Ep 10. Wizards of the Lost Kingdom

In season 11 episode 10 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the crew settle in to watch the outrageously cheesy fantasy flick "Wizards of the Lost Kingdom." The film follows the adventures of a young warrior named Simon and his magical mentor Kor, as they embark on a quest to save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer and his army of stop-motion creatures.

As usual, Joel and the bots are on top form with their snarky quips and pop culture references, poking fun at the film's laughably bad visual effects, stilted dialogue, and wooden acting. They also take the opportunity to riff on various fantasy tropes, from the obligatory sword-and-sorcery fights to the dubious fashion choices of the characters.

Throughout the movie, the MST3K crew also indulge in some of their trademark skits, including a delightfully bizarre musical number and some hilariously bad attempts at imitating the film's stop-motion animation. Meanwhile, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot argue over which one of them is the true reluctant hero of the story, with Joel attempting to keep the peace.

Overall, "Wizards of the Lost Kingdom" is a perfect example of the kind of movie that the Mystery Science Theater 3000 team excel at skewering. With its cheesy special effects, hammy performances, and illogical plot, it's ripe for ridicule, and Joel, Tom, and Crow certainly don't disappoint with their witty commentary. Whether you're a fan of fantasy movies or simply enjoy watching bad movies being lovingly mocked, this episode is sure to leave you in stitches.