In this Nightshift episode, the boys dive into Taken (2008) — the movie that turned Liam Neeson into an action legend, traumatized an entire generation of daughters studying abroad, and kickstarted the modern “Jerry Action” genre of older, angrier men with very particular sets of skills.

We talk about the kidnapping call that launched a thousand memes, the 96-hour dad rampage, the absolute carnage in Paris, the 38 confirmed kills, and the famous “I will find you” speech that Neeson originally thought was corny — before it became one of the most iconic lines of the century.

We cover:

• The kidnapping scene and Kim’s absolutely atrocious scream

• The pitiful pony moment and why this daughter is the worst character in movie history

• Why Stuart is the most punchable stepdad ever

• The sex trafficking scenes that hit harder as adults and parents

• The construction-site fight massacre

• The torture scene (hello, Pacino voice cameos)

• The Albanian auction and the real-world controversy

• Why Liam Neeson was NOT supposed to become an action star

The boys also go deep into casting what-ifs that nearly melted Shane’s brain:

• Jeff Bridges (too fat)

• Mel Gibson (terrifyingly believable)

• Bruce Willis (not enough dialogue)

• Daniel Day-Lewis (too method — would’ve actually killed people)

• Colin Farrell, Bradley Cooper, Oldman, Pacino…

• French Kevin Spacey (an unstoppable bit)

Plus:

• The worst aging parts (Kim + the pony + the pink birthday)

• The best aging parts (fight scenes, pacing, dad energy, no CGI)

• Most unrealistic scenes

• Best lines (including Good Luck™)

• The body count breakdown

• The “why are they keeping her alive?” virginity subplot

• Which actress should have played Kim instead

• Why the movie moves (no fluff, all violence)

• Final scores: 7.0, 7.0, and 8.9

Nightshift is clocking in — with a very particular set of skills.