Decoding TV

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and share some thoughts on the first few episodes of Invincible season 3. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 6.

What do we think about Invincible Season 3? Is The Pitt actually one of the best shows on TV right now? And why is this week’s Severance an incredible example of sci-fi storytelling? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 7 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 04:20 - Invincible Season 3
• 12:45 - TV News
• SNL’s 50th Anniversary
• ‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 2 at Max
• ‘The Rings of Power’ Officially Renewed for Season 3, Plans Major Time Jump
• ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO
• 29:00 - Severance Season 2
• Ep 6 - Attila

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 5.

Is Peter Morgan’s next Netflix project going to be one of the most unhinged things ever? Would we marry people who have the same first and last name as us? And what does Severance have to say about employee performance reviews, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 6 (Apple TV+)
• Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 03:00 - TV News
• Super Bowl Sets All-Time Ratings Record for Second Straight Year
• Jeremy Strong to Star in Boys from Brazil remake by Peter Morgan
• ‘Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’ TV Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios
• ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 First Look: Zendaya Returns as Rue as Production Starts on Long-Delayed HBO Series
• 26:30 - Severance Season 2
• Ep 5 - Trojan’s Horse

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 4.

Why are we hopeful for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are some of the biggest trends going on right now in the world of TV and streaming (according to Luminate)? Is Patrick looking forward to Ted Lasson season 4? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 5 (Apple TV+)
• Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 02:30 - TV News
• ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot With Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Works at Hulu
• Disney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another Profit
• Streamers Set to Outspend Commercial Broadcasters for First Time This Year, Report Claims
• Luminate’s End of Year Report
• Ted Lasso Season 4 details
• 28:15 - Severance Season 2
• Ep 4 - Woe’s Hollow

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 3.

Has the term “woke” lost all meaning (especially as it applies to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man)? How excited are we for the next season of Squid Game? Is Beyond: Two Souls going to make for a good TV series? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 4 (Apple TV+)
• Bonus Ep: The Agency Season 1 (Paramount+)

Shownotes:

• 07:00 - TV News
• Squid Game Season 3 Date: June 27
• Spider-Man Voice Actor Says His ‘Biggest Fear’ Was the New Disney+ Series ‘Was Gonna Be Annoying and Woke’
• ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Video Game Getting TV Series Adaptation By Elliot Page’s Pageboy
• Reginald VelJohnson debunks Dave Chappelle
• 37:00 - Severance Season 2
• Ep 3 - Who’s Still Alive?

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.

Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 3 (Paramount+)

Shownotes:

• 04:45 - TV News
• Netflix:
• Netflix Adds Nearly 19 Million Subscribers to End 2024 With More Than 300 Million Globally
• Another Netflix price hike
• ‘Squid Game 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Third Most-Watched Season Ever, After ‘Squid Game 1’ and ‘Wednesday’
• Daredevil: Born Again trailer
• FBI: CIA
• 30:15- Severance Season 2
• Ep 2 - Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig

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David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!

The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 Episode 2

Shownotes:

• 07:00 - Severance Season 2
• Ep 1 - Hello, Ms. Cobel

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In this episode, Patrick and David discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew and revisit the season 1 finale of Severance.

Skeleton Crew was a fun show. But was it anything more? How did we feel about the show’s handling of Jod’s arc? Or the kids’ arcs? Now that you mention it: Did any of these characters even have arcs? Also, we revisit Severance’s season 1 finale. Is it still one of the greatest episodes of television ever made? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Severance Season 2 premiere (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 8 - The Real Good Guys
• 43:30 - Severance Season 1
• Ep 9 - The We We Are

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Skeleton Crew and the season premiere of The Pitt.

The Franchise was cancelled! Is season 1 of the show still worth watching? Are we hopeful for a Shogun season 2? Are we excited about the possibility of a Squid Game cinematic universe? What did we think of the new Max original series The Pitt and how does it compare to ER? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew Ep 8 (Disney+)
• Bonus Ep: Severance Season 1 finale

Shownotes:

• 04:30 - TV News
• Apple TV+ Brings ‘Severance’ Season One to Roku Channel in Subscriber Push
• Superhero Movie Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ Canceled by HBO
• ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to Debut in April; Columbia Pictures and Sony PlayStation Developing ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Movie (Helldivers 2 movie)
• ‘Shogun’ Season 2 Update: Producers Reveal That Writers’ Room Ends In Six Weeks
• ‘Squid Game’ Spinoffs? Creator of Netflix Hit Has Multiple Ideas
• 36:30 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 7 - We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble
• 57:00 - The Pitt
• Ep 1 - 7:00 A.M.
• Ep 2 - 8:00 A.M.

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It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and finish their conversation about Squid Game season 2.

Why does Skeleton Crew keep insisting on splitting up Jude Law and the kids? Does the show’s After School Special mentality work in the universe of Star Wars? Does Squid Game season 2 feel like a cash grab? Or does it actually have something to say? And what are our thoughts on where things ended and the plotlines open for season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week (next week’s episode will be released a day later than usual):

• Skeleton Crew Ep 7 (Disney+)
• The Pitt

Shownotes:

• 22:30 - What you should watch for Apple TV+’s free weekend
• 25:00 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 6 - Zero Friends Again
• 42:30 - Squid Game Season 2
• Ep 2 - Halloween Party
• Ep 3 - 001
• Ep 4 - Six Legs
• Ep 5 - One More Game
• Ep 6 - O X
• Ep 7 - Friend or Foe

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It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and catch the season premiere of Squid Game season 2.

Is this week’s episode of Skeleton Crew the best one yet? What homages did we spot to Indiana Jones? And what did we think of Squid Game’s return? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew Ep 6 (Disney+)
• Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 06:00 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 5 - You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates
• 37:00 - Squid Game Season 2
• Ep 1 - Bread or Lottery

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Myles McNutt from Episodic Medium to discuss their thoughts on the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale.

Did the show live up to its potential? How successful was it, dramaturgically speaking? Are we looking forward to a season 2? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more!

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In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first six episodes of Squid Game season 1 on Netflix. It’s Patrick’s very first time watching the show! Did he understand what the big fuss was all about? Does the show still hold up? And how excited are we for the end of season 1 and the beginning of season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the 4th ep of Skeleton Crew.

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew Ep 5 (Disney+)
• Bonus Ep: Squid Game Season 1 (Netflix)
• Bonus Ep: Dune Prophecy (Max)

Shownotes:

• 09:30 - TV News
• ‘Silo’ to End With Season 4
• ‘Girls5Eva’ Canceled Again
• ‘The Old Man’ Canceled
• ‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed
• ‘Secret Level’ Renewed
• ‘Man on the Inside’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
• Macolm in the middle is coming back
• Love Is Blind contestants are employees
• Disney Cuts Trans Storyline
• 41:00 Skeleton Crew
• Ep 4 - Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Skeleton Crew and the first few episodes of The Agency on Paramount+.

What did we make of the first Simpsons/NFL crossover? Is Squid Game season 2 going to be, like, really really amazing? Is it worth your while to pay a visit to The Agency? And does Skeleton Crew show more or less promise after its third episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew Ep 4 (Disney+)
• Possible Bonus Ep: Squid Game Eps 1-5 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - TV News
• Henry Cavill Says ‘Warhammer 40,000’ TV Series Is in a ‘Fantastic’ Starting Place: ‘We’ve Been Breaking Down Approaches to the Enormity’ of That World
• ‘The Simpsons’ and ESPN Are Turning NFL Monday Night Football’s Cowboys-Bengals Game Into A Wild, Untamed Animated Version: What to Expect and Where to Watch
• Golden Globes: How ‘Squid Game’ Got Nominated for a Season You Haven’t Seen Yet
• 22:45 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 3 - Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem
• 45:00 - The Agency
• Ep 1 - The Bends
• Ep 2 - Wooden Duck
• Ep 3 - Hawk from a Handsaw

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first 3 episodes of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown (Hulu):

• Ep 1 - Generic Asian Man
• Ep 2 - Delivery Guy
• Ep 3 - Tech Guy

How does Charles Yu’s amazing book make the transition to the small screen? What components were we particularly taken by? How do we find the show as a parody of police procedurals? And as a piece of media criticism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Skeleton Crew.

The creator of Arcane has responded to criticisms of the second season. What do we make of his reaction? Are we happy about the new culture of recording footage off of movie screens? Is Skeleton Crew the shot in the arm Star Wars needs at this moment? Will Patrick finally have to watch the first two seasons of Euphoria? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew Ep 3 (Disney+)
• The Agency Eps 1-2 (Showtime/Paramount+)
• Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - What we watched over the Thanksgiving break
• A Man on the Inside
• The Franchise
• Wicked (and a digression about recording things off TV screens)
• 22:36 - Agatha All Along finale hits ratings highs
• 25:01 - Max password sharing may be coming to an end
• 30:45 - Upcoming Max premiere dates
• 36:19 - Arcane creator responds to criticism
• 51:20 - Skeleton Crew
• Ep 1 - This Could Be a Real Adventure
• Ep 2 - Way Out Past The Barrier

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David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of Silo season 2 and finish their conversation about Arcane season 2.

What did we make of Silo’s change in tone and structure? Do we think the mystery will have a satisfying ending? Did Arcane stick the landing? Are either/both of these shows worth watching despite their flaws? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Skeleton Crew season premiere (Disney+)
• Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - Silo Season 2
• Ep 1 - The Engineer
• Ep 2 - Order
• 32:45 - Arcane Season 2 Act III
• Ep 7 - Pretend Like It’s The First Time
• Ep 8 - Killing Is a Cycle
• Ep 9 - The Dirt Under Your Nails

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything that’s happening in the world of TV, including Netflix’s wildly popular fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Then, they dig into the season premiere of Dune: Prophecy and Act II of Arcane Season 2.

What did we think of Netflix’s big Paul vs. Tyson fight? Are we excited for Conan O’Brien to host the Oscars? Is Dune: Prophecy the type of prequel that fills in the details we care about? And is there any way Arcane season 2 can stick the landing? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Silo Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)
• Arcane Season 2 Act III (Netflix)
• Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - Netflix Claims 108M Viewers Worldwide for Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Boxing Match
• 20:30 - Conan O’Brien Will Host the Next Academy Awards
• 23:40 - Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC and More From NBC, Theme Parks
• 28:00 - ​​HBO Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will ‘Benefit’ From J.K. Rowling’s Involvement: She ‘Has the Right to Express Her Personal Views’
• 41:13 - Dune: Prophecy
• Ep 1 - The Hidden Hand
• 1:09:48 - Arcane Season 2 Act II

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything that’s happening in the world of TV. Then, they dig into episode 8 of The Penguin and Act I of Arcane Season 2.

Is the making of Game of Thrones really like a marriage? Did The Penguin stick the landing with its brutal finale? How wildly successful is Euphoria season 3 going to be? Is Jason Sudeikis delusional about Ted Lasso season 3? Is Arcane still one of the best shows on TV? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Dune: Prophecy season premiere (Max)
• Arcane Season 2 Act II (Netflix)
• Bonus Ep: Disclaimer (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 19:00 - 70 million people on Netflix’s ad tier
• 23:35 - HBO/Max News
• ‘The Penguin’ Finale Scores Series High 2.1 Million Viewers
• HBO Boss on ‘House of the Dragon’ Criticism
• ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Moving Forward With Production This January With 8-Episode Season
• 34:00 - Jason Sudeikis Rails Against ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Haters: ‘They Don’t Have Imaginations’
• 41:30 - The Penguin
• Ep 8 - A Great or Little Thing
• 01:13:15 - Arcane Season 2 Act I

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Patrick and David are traveling this week so today we have an abridged bonus episode about The Penguin, delivered to you earlier than usual.

Tonight’s episode of The Penguin had some pretty explosive material! We get a flashback to Oz’s childhood, but what did it do to illustrate who he ends up becoming? What do we think of where Sofia’s arc is taking her? And what is Tim Burton doing in this version of the Batman universe? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Homework for (the week after) next week:

• The Penguin Episode 8 (Max)
• Arcane season 2 premiere (Netflix)
• Interior Chinatown season premiere (Hulu)

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek chat about the latest TV news. Then they dive into episode 6 of The Penguin and the season finale of Agatha All Along.

Does a new Seinfeld blu-ray release have us reaching for our wallets? Will Jon Stewart’s extended hosting deal at The Daily Show keep us tuned in? Is the new Marvel TV trailer enough to keep us on board for 2025? Does this week’s episode of The Penguin have us emotionally invested in Oz? Can Agatha All Along stick the landing with its season finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 7 (Max)

Shownotes:

• 02:40 - Seinfeld to debut on blu-ray and 4K
• 12:02 - Comcast may spin off Cable networks
• 14:08 - Jon Stewart Extends Deal to Host ‘Daily Show’ Through December 2025
• 19:44 - Netflix Adds ‘Moments’ Feature
• 23:58 - Marvel’s look ahead
• 38:56 - The Penguin
• Ep 6 - Gold Summit
• 01:01:42 - Agatha All Along
• Episode 8 - Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End
• Episode 9 - Maiden Mother Crone

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Jessie Earl joins Patrick and David to discuss and spoil the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Did we think the second season was better or worse than the first? How would we rank the disparate plotlines? Did we buy the relationship between Celebrimbor and Sauron? What did we think of the appearance of characters like Tom Bombadil? What are we looking forward to in season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the newly released trailers for Severance and Interior Chinatown and explore the latest news and announcements. Then, they dig into episode 5 of The Penguin and episode 7 of Agatha All Along.

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 6 (Max)
• Agatha All Along Episode 8 (Disney+)
• The Rings of Power Season 2 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 05:09 - Escape from Dannemora is now on Netflix
• 07:41 - New Trailers
• Severance Season 2 (January 17, 2025)
• Interior Chinatown (November 19, 2024)
• 14:27 - Renewals/Upcoming Shows
• Shogun Co-Creator Justin Marks Inks New Overall Deal at FX
• Carrie TV Series From Mike Flanagan in the Works at Amazon
• Beef Season 2 Officially a Go at Netflix
• 28:37 - John Turturro on Turning Down The Penguin
• 36:40 - The Penguin
• Ep 5 - Homecoming
• 1:03:50 - Agatha All Along
• Ep 7 - Death’s Hand In Mine

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the series premiere of Disclaimer and run down what’s going on in the world of TV. Then, they dig in to episode 4 of The Penguin and episode 6 of Agatha All Along. 

This week we saw two shows that had flashback episodes depicting the backstory of a seemingly secondary character. Which one did we find most effective? Did Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer hook us or leave us cold? Are we excited for John Mulaney to return to the world of late night TV? And which recent renewals are we most excited by? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 5 (Max)
• Agatha All Along Episode 7 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - Initial thoughts on Disclaimer on Apple TV+
• 12:45 - Amazon Prime Video is adding Apple TV+ as a channel
• 14:45 - Netflix orders new John Mulaney live weekly talk show in 2025
• 20:04 - Renewals and Cancellations
• Slow Horses Renewed for Season 6 at AppleTV+
• Apple TV+ Releases Silo Season 2 Trailer
• Invincible Season 3 will premiere on February 6 with no midseason break
• Culinary Class Wars renewed for second season at Netflix
• The Diplomat renewed for season 3
• You will grow old waiting for your favorite TV show
• 34:30 - The Penguin 
• Ep 4 - Cent’Anni
• 01:17:00 - Agatha All Along 
• Ep 6 - Familiar By Thy Side

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, @joyofnapping returns to discuss and spoil the fourth season of Slow Horses, which just aired its season finale.

What did we think were the best and worst elements of this season? What storylines were invented for the show and how did they play out? How was Hugo Weaving as the main villain? What plot threads are we looking forward to being developed next season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the series premiere of The Franchise, chat about some TV renewals and cancellations, and assess the role of toxic fandom in our culture. Then they dig in to episode 3 of The Penguin and episode 5 of Agatha All Along.

Can The Franchise rise above the inside jokes of Hollywood to become a hit? What do a series of high profile renewals and cancellations say about the state of the television industry? Can The Penguin continue strong world building while ignoring the existence of Batman? Does Agatha All Along deliver on its big twist? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 4 (Max)
• Agatha All Along Episode 6 (Disney+)
• Bonus Ep: Slow Horses Season 4 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 02:13 - The Franchise
• Ep 1 - Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
• 14:04 - Renewals and Cancellations
• Kaos Cancelled
• The Night Agent Renewed for Season 3
• Reacher Renewed for Season 4
• 23:21 - How Hollywood is Battling Toxic Fans
• Jodie Turner-Smith says Disney Can’t Stay Silent
• 42:02 - The Penguin 
• Ep 3 - Bliss
• 01:12:27 - Agatha All Along 
• Ep 5 - Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek explore the early ratings for The Penguin, brace themselves for a new season of Sugar, discuss a surprising choice of director for Stranger Things 5, and dig into the new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2. Then, they discuss episode 2 of The Penguin and episode 4 of Agatha All Along.

Will The Penguin be able to take flight in the ratings for the rest of the first season? How do we feel about the confounding news of a second season of Sugar? Does Frank Darabont’s return to the industry signal a strong return for Stranger Things? How different will The Last of Us season 2 be from its video game counterpart? Does The Penguin keep up the momentum in episode 2? Are we still enjoying the witchy formula of Agatha All Along in episode 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 3 (Max)
• Agatha All Along Episode 5 (Disney+)
• The Franchise Episode 1 (Max)

Shownotes:

• 12:13 - Strong Ratings for The Penguin
• 16:20 - Sugar Renewed for Season 2
• 21:18 - Frank Darabont Ends Retirement for Stranger Things
• 25:53 - The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer
• 36:20 - The Penguin 
• Ep 2 - Inside Man
• 01:04:28 - Agatha All Along 
• Ep 4 - If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach You

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the Industry renewal news, Paramount layoffs, and the new Disney+ and Hulu price hikes. Then, they dive into the season premiere of The Penguin and episode 3 of Agatha All Along.

What do we think of Industry and are we excited for another season? How will Paramount’s phase 2 layoffs affect their output? Will new pricing for Disney+ and Hulu wreak havoc on their subscriber base? What do we make of the return to Gotham with The Penguin? Is Colin Farrell able to stand out as Oswald Cobb under heavy makeup and prosthetics? Is Agatha All Along stringing us along? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin Episode 2 (Max)
• Agatha All Along Episode 4 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

• 02:13 - Industry Renewed for Season 4 + Season 1 Discussion
• 13:27 - Paramount’s Phase 2 of Layoffs
• 19:21 - New Disney+/Hulu Price Hikes/Password Crackdown Coming
• 30:38 - The Penguin 
• Ep 1 - After Hours
• 01:13:39 - Agatha All Along 
• Ep 3 - Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek are joined by Myles McNutt to discuss the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Then, they discuss the season premiere of Agatha All Along.

What did we think of The Bear winning some many awards in the comedy category? Will the Television Academy ever figure out what season of The Bear they’re actually voting on? Did Shogun deserve even more awards love this year? How do we feel about Hacks taking the top prize? And are we ready to go back to the world of Westview in Agatha All Along? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Penguin season premiere (HBO/Max)
• Agatha All Along episode 3

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - The 2024 Emmys
• 42:09 - Agatha All Along
• Ep 1 - Seekest Thou the Road
• Ep 2 - Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate

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In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss Chimp Crazy, a 4-part docuseries on HBO/Max from the director who brought you Tiger King.

Is Chimp Crazy a more worthy recommendation than Tiger King? And what exactly does this show about people who try to keep and sell primates have to teach us about being a parent? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV. Then, @joyofnapping joins the podcast to discuss what they thought of the season 4 premiere of Slow Horses.

Was HBO’s statement about George R R Martin’s blog post a big deal or not? Why are fans having so much difficulty drawing boundaries between artists and the characters they play? And what did we make of the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Agatha All Along season premiere (Disney+)
• Bonus Ep: Chimp Crazy (Max)

Shownotes:

• 04:45 - TV News
• Following up on our George R. R. Martin Conversation
• Valorie Curry tries to draw boundaries with fans
• NBC pulls back Tonight Show to four nights per week
• Reacting to the Presidential Debate
• 49:30 - Slow Horses season 2
• Ep 1 - Identity Theft
• Ep 2 - A Stranger Comes to Town

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the season 2 premiere of The Rings of Power.

Why is George R. R. Martin so intent on criticizing House of the Dragon? How do kids even think about movies these days? And does Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power change course from season 1? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Slow Horses season 4 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 05:30 - George R. R. Martin’s Blog Post about House of the Dragon
• 37:39 - Winona Ryder doesn’t think younger folks watch enough movies
• 49:30 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2
• Ep 1 - Elven Kings Under the Sky
• Ep 2 - Where the Stars are Strange
• Ep 3 - The Eagle and the Sceptre

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of season 1 of The Gentlemen on Netflix.

This week brought more details about The Acolyte cancellation and the promise of additional seasons of Ted Lasso. What do David and Patrick make of these developments? And are we excited for a Vision-focused TV series to finish the unofficial WandaVision trilogy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 premiere (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 02:30 - Inside the decision to cancel The Acolyte
• 28:36 - Ted Lasso season 4 becomes realer
• 41:00 - James Spader joins Vision TV series
• 53:30 - The Gentlemen season 1

Links:

• Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
• Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the first few episodes of Bad Monkey on Apple TV+.

Are we going to watch any of the dozen plus shows from AMC+ that are now on Netflix? Do we think there’s any hope for Venu, the Fubo competitor? Are we still excited for the next season of True Detective? Which Secret Level are we looking forward to the most? And what do we make of the cancellation of The Acolyte? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Gentlemen Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 01:30 - A bunch of AMC+ shows just dropped on Netflix
• 08:00 - Dark Matter renewed for season 2
• 11:30 - Judge blocks Venu sports bundle
• 21:55 - The Acolyte is cancelled
• 44:45 - Prime Video’s Secret Level gets trailer
• 51:15 - Issa Lopez reacts to Nic Pizzolatto
• 59:30 - Bad Monkey
• Episode 1 - The Floating-Human-Body-Parts Capital of America
• Episode 2 - A Hundred Bucks Says You Won’t

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the final five episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video.

What are some of the announcements at D23 that caught our eye? Are we excited for the newest Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew? Why should you never trust a short YouTube video from D23 to give you actual footage from the show? And should we expect to ever see more episodes of Ted Lasso? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Bad Monkey Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 01:30- Paramount Television Studios shuts down
• 09:00 - D23 News
• Inside Out Spinoff Series
• Daredevil: Born Again reveals first footage with March premiere
• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer
• 23:45 - Gentleman renewed for season 2 and Traitors renewed for 2 more seasons
• 26:08 - Jason Sudeikis has to make a decision about Ted Lasso
• 33:20 - Not getting invited to the Emmys
• 39:30 - Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 6-10
• Episode 6 - Night Ride
• Episode 7 - Moving Target
• Episode 8 - Nocturne
• Episode 9 - The Killer Inside Me
• Episode 10 - Savage Night

Links:

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the first five episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video.

How did House of the Dragon do in the ratings this season? What is our first take on the footage from Welcome to Derry and The Last of Us Season 2? Are we excited for a new TV show in the world of John Wick? How about the second and third season of Squid Game? And should Baby Reindeer have been branded as a true story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 6-10 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:08:55 - House of the Dragon news
• HOTD season finale viewership
• HOTD will end with season 4
• 12:05 - HBO shows reveal early footage
• 23:30 - John Wick Series
• 28:40 - Squid game season 2 and 3 details
• 37:40 - The real-life Martha in Baby Reindeer
• 45:40 - Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 1-5
• Episode 1 - In Treacherous Waters
• Episode 2 - …And Be a Villain
• Episode 3 - Kiss of the Catwoman
• Episode 4 - The Night of the Hunters
• Episode 5 - The Stress of Her Regard

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of Presumed Innocent season 1 on Apple TV+.

What exactly was going on during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? Should Warner be suing the NBA to get some of its games back onto TNT? Are we excited for a world full of Boys spinoffs from Amazon? And is Sausage Party actually a deep meditation on the nature of religion and atheism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Batman: The Caped Crusader (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:08:55 - Our Olympics viewing experiences
• 00:24:30 - Warner sues the NBA
• 00:33:21 - Amazon’s The Boys spinoffs
• Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, Sausage Party: Foodtopia renewed
• 00:47:45 - Presumed Innocent Season 1
• 01:16:00 - Comparing Presumed Innocent (1990) with Presumed Innocent (2024)

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• Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of The Boys season 4.

Is Euphoria season 3 actually going to happen?(!) Where can you expect to stream Homicide: Life on the Street? Why aren’t people watching Apple TV+ shows? And is the Apple TV+ gravy train for creators really over? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Presumed Innocent season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 00:14:20 - Homicide: Life on the Street will stream on Peacock
• 00:17:08 - Euphoria season 3 sets production date
• Behind the tumultuous scenes at Euphoria
• 00:22:30 - Apple tries to reign in spending
• 00:29:00 - The Boys Season 4
• 01:20:15 - Acolyte feedback and Patrick’s reactions

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Myles McNutt discuss this year’s Emmy nominations. Then Dan Gvozden joins to discuss the season finale of The Acolyte.

What were some things the Emmys got right? And what nominations made us raise an eyebrow or two? Did The Acolyte stick the landing? And are we excited for a possible season 2 of the show? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Boys Season 4 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - The 2024 Emmy Nominations
• 00:29:00 - The Acolyte
• Episode 8 - The Acolyte

Links:

• Subscribe to the Episodic Medium newsletter
• Subscribe to Dan Gvozden’s show The Amazing Spider-Talk
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, discuss the seventh episode of The Acolyte, and finish up their conversation about The Bear season 3.

What are the implications of a Skydance/Paramount merger? Are we excited after seeing the new trailer for Agatha All Along? And should David Duchovny have been one of the main male leads in Full House? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 8 (Disney+)

Homework for upcoming weeks:

• The Boys season 4 (Prime Video)
• Presumed Innocent season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 00:02:30 - Severance Season 2 announces release date
• 00:06:30 - X-Men ‘97 season 3 gets a writer
• 00:09:50 - Agatha All Along trailer
• 00:18:30 - Skydance and Paramount merge
• 00:29:30 - David Duchovny lost out on all 3 male leads for Full House
• 00:35:30 - The Acolyte
• Episode 7 - Choice
• 01:07:30 - The Bear Season 3

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first three episodes of The Bear season 3. Then, Dan Gvozden joins us from The Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte.

Is The Bear a show that’s become too enamored of its own success and character dynamics to move forward? Does anything interesting happen on The Acolyte this week? Will Sol finally get to explain WTF happened on Brendok all those years ago? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 7 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:00 - The Bear
• Episode 1 - Tomorrow
• Episode 2 - Next
• Episode 3 - Doors
• 00:47:20 - The Acolyte
• Episode 6 - Teach/Corrupt

Links:

• Check out Dan’s podcast, The Amazing Spider-Talk
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• Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the fifth episode of The Acolyte and the fourth episode of The Boys’ fourth season.

Do we really care whether a show is branded as an HBO or Max original? (Unfortunately yes). Why is Presumed Innocent such an effective TV drama? And what’s going on with the audience reviews for The Acolyte? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 6 (Disney+)
• The Bear season premiere (Hulu)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+
• 00:10:28 - The Acolyte Is Getting Review Bombed
• 00:22:45 - Max is rebranding some shows to HBO
• 00:33:45 - Harry Potter gets a showrunner
• 00:38:30 - The Acolyte
• Episode 5 - Night
• 01:08:00 - The Boys
• Episode 4 - We’ll Keep The Red Flag Flying Here

Links:

• Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the fourth episode of The Acolyte and the first three episodes of The Boys fourth season.

Are fewer people watching House of the Dragon this year? Why did Jon Stewart leave Apple TV+ anyway? Are we excited about a film adaptation of Three-Body Problem? And has The Boys gotten too woke recently? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 5 (Disney+)
• The Boys Season 4 Ep 4 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:02:30 - The Curse ending behind-the-scenes
• 00:05:15 - House of the Dragon ratings
• 00:15:50 - Jon Stewart’s exit from Apple TV+
• 00:24:17 - Zhang Yimou’s Three-Body Problem movie
• 00:30:00 - The Acolyte
• Episode 4 - Day
• 01:00:05 - The Boys
• Episode 1 - Department of Dirty Tricks
• Episode 2 - Life Among the Septics
• Episode 3 - We’ll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here

Links:

• Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
• Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the third episode of The Acolyte.

Why does everyone keep suing Netflix? How has Jon Stewart’s return to late night gone so far? Are we excited about The Boys season 5 being its last? And is there going to be a Euphoria season 3 after all? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 4 (Disney+)
• The Boys Season 4 premiere Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:07:00 - Man on Fire and Starfleet Academy casting news
• 00:16:00 - Jon Stewart will host live shows after debates
• 00:19:20 - Fi0na Harv3y is suing Netflix
• 00:31:40 - Casey Bloys teases upcoming WB slate
• 00:39:30 - The Boys season 5 will be its last
• 00:51:55 - The Acolyte
• Episode 3 - Destiny
• Dave’s Nitpick Corner

Links:

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season premiere of The Acolyte.

What do we make of the new price increases to Max? How has culture war stuff influenced writing about Star Wars? Why is Netflix still being so weird about the renewal of 3 Body Problem? And are we excited for a new series based on Like a Dragon: Yakuza? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 3 (Disney+)
• Bonus: The Boys Season 3 finale

Shownotes:

• 00:19:54 - Max Prices Going Up
• 00:23:46 - Leslye Headland Hopes the Force Is With the Acolyte
• 00:31:33 - 3 Body Problem Will Return for Seasons 2 and 3
• 00:37:15 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live Action Series
• 00:45:44 - The Acolyte
• Episode 1 - Lost/Found
• Episode 2 - Revenge/Justice
• Dave’s Nitpick Corner

Links:

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season (series?) finale of The Sympathizer (Max).

What do we think about Jeffrey Wright being cast in the same role in the TV version of The Last of Us season 2? What’s the difference between Marvel Television and Marvel Spotlight? And are we psyched for a Damon Lindelof show about Green Lantern? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Eps 1-2 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

• 00:03:05 - Jeffrey Wright cast as Isaac in Last of Us Season 2
• 00:13:38 - Marvel’s rebranding of its TV Shows
• 00:38:10 - Damon Lindelof is on board the Green Lantern TV show
• 00:49:30 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 7 - Endings Are Hard, Aren’t They?

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the sixth episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the first season of X-Men ‘97 (Disney+).

Why should you definitely watch Scavengers Reign when it hits Netflix in late May? Like really? (Seriously). What do we make of Netflix’s weird announcement for more episodes of 3-Body Problem? And what is it that X-Men ‘97 gets so right about the Marvel universe and about the X-Men themselves? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Sympathizer Ep 7 (Max)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Comcast’s Streamsaver bundle is $15/month
• 00:06:50 - Scavengers Reign is cancelled at Max but not on Netflix
• 00:18:24 - Shogun seasons 2 and 3 are in development
• 00:26:30 - More episodes of 3-Body Problem are happening under mysterious circumstances
• 00:38:30 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 6 - The Oriental Mode of Destruction
• 01:04:15 - X-Men ‘97 Season 1

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the fifth episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the final three episodes of Baby Reindeer (Netflix).

How do we feel about Netflix’s latest efforts to get into live programming? Which streaming bundle are we looking forward to the most? Why can’t Paramount+ get any love? Is there still life left in The Office as a franchise? Are we excited about another season of Mr. and Mrs. Smith? And what about season 2 of Shogun for that matter? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Sympathizer Ep 6 (Max)
• X-Men ‘97 Season 1 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Netflix’s big moves into live TV
• NFL gets Christmas day football
• 00:17:00 - Begun, the streaming bundle wars have
• Max bundling with Disney+/Hulu
• Peacock bundling with Netflix/Apple TV+
• 00:26:00 - The Office Reboot
• 00:33:30 - Mr and Mrs Smith Season 2 and The Boys season 5
• 00:36:15 - Shogun Season 2 is in development
• 00:43:00 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 5 - All For One
• 01:00:00 - Baby Reindeer
• Episode 5
• Episode 6
• Episode 7

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the fourth episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the first four episodes of Baby Reindeer (Netflix).

How are studios navigating tricky situations when beloved cast members pass on? Does Cobra Kai really need to be split into three separate parts? What’s the best way to advertise to kids these days anyways? Is there such thing as an anti-war film in the world of The Sympathizer? And why is Baby Reindeer so damn good at unraveling its story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Baby Reindeer Eps 5-7 (Netflix)
• The Sympathizer Ep 5 (Max)
• X-Men '97 Season 1 (Disney+)
• Bonus Ep: Sugar Season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 00:06:00 - Gen V will not recast Chance Perdomo
• 00:13:00 - Cobra Kai’s release schedule
• 00:28:30 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 4 - Give Us Some Good Lines
• 00:56:00 - Baby Reindeer
• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3
• Episode 4

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the third episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the rest of season 1 of Fallout (Prime Video).

Is 65 million viewers actually a lot when it comes to a streaming service? How embarrassed does the OG Emily Stone feel about taking Emma Stone’s SAG name? What other famous people just aren’t being clear about their real names and pronunciations? What do we think The Sympathizer is trying to say about being an American? And what did we think of the rest of season 1 of Fallout on Prime Video? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Baby Reindeer Eps 1-4 (Netflix)
• The Sympathizer Ep 4 (Max)
• Bonus Ep: Invincible Season 2 Part 2 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Fallout gets 65 million viewers
• 00:08:33 - THR’s cover story about The Curse
• 00:26:45 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 3 - Love It Or Leave It
• 51:15 - Fallout Season 1
• Episode 4 - The Ghouls
• Episode 5 - The Past
• Episode 6 - The Trap
• Episode 7 - The Radio
• Episode 8 - The Beginning

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season 2 premiere of ‘The Jinx,’ the first two episodes of The Sympathizer (Max) and the season 1 finale of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

How big of a deal is Fallout these days? Why do people keep trying to remake Oldboy? Is it worth watching The Jinx: Season 2 even if you haven’t seen The Jinx: Season 1? What did we make of the mishmash of tones in The Sympathizer? And does Shogun season 1 stick the landing in its finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Fallout Season 1 (Prime Video)
• The Sympathizer Ep 3 (Max)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Fallout renewed for season 2
• 00:07:33 - Oldboy TV series
• 00:12:50 - There was more Bluey after all
• 00:18:00 - The Jinx: Season 2
• Episode 2 - Why Are You Still Here?
• 00:41:30 - The Sympathizer
• Episode 1 - Death Wish
• Episode 2 - Good Little Asian
• 1:03:30 - Shogun
• Episode 10 - A Dream of a Dream
• A list of callbacks
• Shogun vs. Real Life

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the first three episodes of Fallout (Prime Video) and the ninth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

Are we excited about more Monarch: Legacy of Monsters? Will we ever see a Heroes reboot that people care about? What did we make of Bluey’s season finale, “The Sign”? Is Fallout the greatest videogame adaptation ever made? And what did we think of Mariko’s fateful decisions on this week’s episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 10 (Hulu/FX)
• The Sympathizer Eps 1-2 (Max)
• The Jinx Season 2 premiere (Max)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 -More seasons/spin-offs for Monarch
• 00:06:33 - Tim Kring wants to reboot Heroes
• 00:13:33 - Bluey’s season 3 finale, The Sign
• BBC: Producer confirms series return
• 00:33:00 - Fallout
• Episode 1 - The End
• Episode 2 - The Target
• Episode 3 - The Head
• 1:14:00 - Shogun
• Episode 9 - Crimson Sky

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In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of 3 Body Problem on Netflix.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the eighth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

Why was Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm a middle finger to TV watchers? Is it possible we will actually get more Westworld in the future? Why is it such a difficult time to be a TV writer right now? And why can’t people finish Ripley, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 9 (Hulu/FX)
• Fallout Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)
• Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 00:07:40 - Fallout News
• Fallout Season 2 seems likely
• Westworld is still alive?
• 00:22:45 - Why it’s a brutal time to be a TV writer
• 00:33:46 - Why people can’t finish Ripley
• 00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale
• 00:56:15 - Shogun
• Episode 8 - Abyss of Life

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In this bonus episode, David and @joyonapping continue their conversation about the royal family by discussing Netflix’s new film, Scoop, which chronicles the events surrounding Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.

Is this film interesting to people who don’t care about the royal family? What did we think about who the film chose as its main characters? Does Rufus Sewell make for a convincing Prince Andrew? And what did we make of the film’s depiction of the interview itself? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Also: Should we cover A Very Royal Scandal, an upcoming 3-part Prime Video series that covers these same events? Let us know at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of Constellation on Apple TV+.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the seventh episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

Is the true story behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem more intricate than the show itself? What are the chances that 3 Body Problem will get a second season? Are we looking forward to Ryan Coogler’s take on The X-Files (if it even happens)? And what did we think of this week’s relatively quiet episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 8 (Hulu/FX)
• Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)
• Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:30 - Chance Perdomo Dead at 27
• 00:03:30 - 3 Body Problem Murder Scandal
• Latest on 3 Body Problem Ratings
• 00:28:25 - Chris Carter on the legacy of the X-Files
• 00:48:00 - Shogun
• Episode 7 - A Stick of Time

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first three episodes of 3 Body Problem (Netflix) and the sixth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

What do we think of a new John Wells/Noah Wyle hospital-themed team-up? Was it cool for Pete Davidson to leave Bupkis like that? Will we ever see another season of Euphoria? And is 3 Body Problem a worthy TV follow-up from the creators of Game of Thrones? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 7 (Hulu/FX)
• Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

00:03:00 - Noah Wyle and John Wells reteam for The Pitt

00:12:15 - Euphoria Season 3 delayed indefinitely

00:20:25 - Pete Davidson abruptly leaves Bupkis

00:29:15 - 3 Body Problem

• Episode 1 - Countdown
• Episode 2 - Red Coast
• Episode 3 - Destroyer of Worlds

01:10:00 - Shogun

• Episode 6 - Ladies of the Willow World

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As with all things in life: Better late than never! In this bonus episode, @joyonapping (AKA Joy) returns to the podcast to finish our conversation about the Netflix original series The Crown. You can listen to the first part of this conversation right here.

What did we think of how the final six episodes of season 6 wrapped up the story for these characters? What did we make of the specific end point the show chose? Did the show do a good job of finishing the Diana storyline? And what about its depiction of Will and Kate’s courtship? Did the ending of this show predict the events that we’re currently experiencing? And finally: What do we make of all the news that’s happening about the Royals right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Also: We’re sorry this episode is late but sometimes life (and medical things) get in the way! We’ll hopefully be back in a few weeks to discuss Scoop on Netflix, the upcoming film about Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview that’s releasing on April 5.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Jessie Earl run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of Manhunt (Apple TV+) and continue their weekly discussion of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

What do we think of Mr. Beast’s new game show? Is TV going to become more like YouTube or is YouTube going to become more like TV? Are we excited for the new Star Wars series The Acolyte? Why do people like waiting for movies to stream instead of seeing them in theaters these days? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Homework for next week:

• 3 Body Problem (Netflix)
• Shogun episode 6 (Hulu/FX)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:45 - Two thirds of adults would rather wait to watch movies on streaming
• 00:12:00 - Mr. Beast’s deal with Prime Video
• 00:25:30 - The Acolyte trailer
• 00:38:00 - Manhunt
• Episode 1 - Pilot
• Episode 2 - Post-mortem
• 01:03:00 - Shogun
• Episode 5 - Broken to the Fist

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first two episodes of of The Gentlemen (Netflix) and the fourth episode of Shogun (Apple TV+).

What do we think of the Oscars this year? Why would they show us the stars of upcoming films without telling us what the films are, exactly? Does The Gentleman on Netflix capture the magic of Guy Ritchie’s early British gangster pics? And what did we think of that scene in this week’s Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 5 (Hulu/FX)
• Manhunt Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 00:01:45 - The 2024 Oscars
• 00:22:30 - Marvel fires Beau DeMayo
• 00:39:30 - The Gentlemen
• Episode 1 - Refined Aggression
• Episode 2 - Tackle Tommy Woo Woo
• 01:01:00 - Shogun
• Episode 4 - The Eightfold Fence

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of The Regime (Max) and the next episode of Shogun (Apple TV+).

What do we think of the prospect of more Rings of Power from the same showrunners? Would we buy a Sopranos ice cream booth for $82K? Is Kate Winslet enough to maintain our interest in The Regime? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 4 (Hulu/FX)
• The Gentlemen (Netlfix)

Shownotes:

• 00:08:45 - Shogun is a hit
• 00:12:40 - Brother Sun Canceled, Neuromancer Adaptation at Apple
• 00:18:00 - Rings of Power Showrunners Sign New Deal with Amazon
• 00:24:30 - The Sopranos Finale Booth Sells for $82K
• 00:44:30 - Shogun
• Episode 3 - Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
• 01:13:00 - The Regime
• Episode 1 - Victory Day

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen, Jessie Earl, and Patrick Klepek discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premieres of Shogun (Hulu/FX) and Constellation (Apple TV+).

Are we excited about the new Game of Thrones spinoff? Is it really a good idea to try to bring Harry Potter back in TV form? Does Constellation have more to offer beyond a mystery box? Is Shogun really as good as everybody says it is? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 3 (Hulu/FX)
• The Regime Ep 1 (Max)

Shownotes:

• 00:02:11 - True Detective will return!
• 00:12:40 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight to launch in late 2025
• 00:18:00 - New Harry Potter series to debut in 2026
• WSJ: Uncancelling JK Rowling
• Jessie Earl: JK Rowling's Anti-Transgender Stance And Hogwarts Legacy
• 00:29:30 - Constellation
• Episode 1 - The Wounded Angel
• Episode 2 - Live and Let Die
• Episode 3 - Somewhere In Space Hangs My Heart
• 00:52:30 - Shogun
• Episode 1 - Anjin
• Episode 2 - Servants of Two Masters

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first season of Lulu Wang’s Expats on Prime Video, including:

• Episode 1 - The Peak
• Episode 2 - Mongkok
• Episode 3 - Mid-Levels
• Episode 4 - Mainland
• Episode 5 - Central
• Episode 6 - Home

This show has some gorgeous cinematography and great acting, but left both of us feeling a bit cold. What was it about the show that made it inaccessible? Why was episode 5 such an amazing tour-de-force by comparison? How did we feel about the way the show wrapped up all the plots? And do we believe that Nicole Kidman would ever wear a JanSport backpack? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

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• Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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NOTE: We’re planning to do a mailbag bonus episode soon! Let us know your questions and TV recommendations by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com.

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the season finale of True Detective: Night Country. Is Jon Stewart still the voice we need right now? Did True Detective: Night Country stick the landing? Are people out of control for going after Alan Sepinwall for liking it? Is Nic Pizzolatto acting like a cringe-y asshole online (again)? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Shownotes:

• 00:03:11 - Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show
• 00:26:56 - The discourse around True Detective: Night Country
• 00:42:30 - True Detective: Night Country Part 6 (season finale)

Homework for next week:

• Constellation Eps 1-3 (Apple TV+)
• Shogun Eps 1-2 (Hulu/FX)

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss the why/how the ads of the Super Bowl kinda stink these days, Warner/Fox/Disney’s new streaming venture, whether or not Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Prime Video is about anything (and whether or not it needs to be), and how we anticipate True Detective: Night Country wrapping up.

Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

Shownotes:

• 00:03:15 - Warner, Fox and Disney Launch Joint Sports Streaming Venture
• 00:17:30 - The Ads of Super Bowl LVIII
• 00:37:45 - Mr and Mrs. Smith
• Episode 5 - Do You Want Kids
• Episode 6 - Couples Therapy
• Episode 7 - Infidelity
• Episode 8 - A Breakup
• 01:02:04 - True Detective: Night Country Part 5

Homework for next week:

• True Detective: Night Country Part 6 (Max)
• The Daily Show (Comedy Central)

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss Evan Rachel Wood’s comments about the end (or lack thereof) of Westworld, Netflix and Apple TV+’s upcoming show slate, and why Nic Pizzolatto should probably stay off Instagram for a few more weeks.

Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

Shownotes:

• 3:48 - Evan Rachel Wood on Westworld’s Ending
• 17:00 - Apple TV+’s upcoming slate and Netflix’s upcoming slate
• 45:00 - Nic Pizzolatto and Issa Lopez’s comments on Night Country
• 53:00 - Mr and Mrs. Smith
• Episode 1 - First Date
• Episode 2 - Second Date
• Episode 3 - First Vacation
• Episode 4 - Double Date
• 1:19:30 - True Detective: Night Country Part 4

Homework for next week:

• True Detective: Night Country Part 5 (Max)
• Mr. and Mrs. Smith Eps 5-8 (Prime Video)

Links:

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss the upcoming season of Squid Game and the return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show. Then it’s time to dive into Masters of the Air, Expats, and True Detective: Night Country.

Is Jon Stewart’s return a good thing, or the sign of a network running on fumes? Can Squid Game seize the popular imagination again? Does Masters of the Air capture the same magic as Band of Brothers? Does Expats show Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang at the top of their game? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

Shownotes:

• 4:00 - Squid Game 2 will premiere in 2024
• 23:00 - Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show
• 31:30 - Masters of the Air Eps Part 1 and Part 2
• 52:00 - Expats episodes 1 and 2 (“The Peak” and “Mongkok”)
• 1:22:00 - True Detective: Night Country Part 3

Homework for next week:

• True Detective: Night Country Part 4 (Max)
• Mr. and Mrs. Smith Eps 1-4 (Prime Video)

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss David’s recent trip to Sundance, react to news of the Emmy’s record low ratings, ponder the potential of a She-Hulk season 2, reflect on what happens when creators get too close to the material they put out, and continue their coverage of Echo and True Detective.

Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

Shownotes (Times may be off by 1-2 mins due to dynamically inserted ads. When in doubt, listen for the trailer/clip of the show).

• 4:00 - David’s trip to Sundance
• 23:00 - Emmy ratings hit a new low
• 33:09 - She-Hulk season 2 is not looking good
• 42:10 - Issa Lopez asks for help with Rottentomatoes scores
• 56:15 - Echo Episodes 3-5 (“Tuklo” “Toloa” and “Maya”)
• 1:18:00 - True Detective: Night Country Part 2

Homework for next week:

• True Detective: Night Country Part 3 (Max)
• Masters of the Air episodes 1-2 (Apple TV+)
• Expats episodes 1-2 (Prime Video)

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the final five episodes of Fargo season 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX:

• Episode 6 - The Tender Trap
• Episode 7 - Linda
• Episode 8 - Blanket
• Episode 9 - The Useless Hand
• Episode 10 - Bisquik

The last half of the season brought us to a massive standoff, before a time jump takes us to an epilogue. How did we feel about how things resolved? Were we a fan of how each character’s plot was resolved? And what did we make of the final scene of the show (series?)? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for our new weekly podcast, as we continue to cover shows such as True Detective: Night Country and Echo. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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Welcome to Decoding TV’s new weekly format!

For years, Decoding TV has decoded weekly TV shows like Westworld, The Last of Us, Succession, and The Curse. We’ve loved diving in depth into these shows, analyzing them, and sharing our theories.

But doing the show the way we did had a fatal flaw: People mostly didn’t listen to the podcast if they weren’t watching the show! Also: there are some shows we want to talk about that might not be dense enough to support a weekly recap podcast. 

So we’re launching this new weekly format, and hopefully you feel comfortable tuning in even if you’re not watching any specific show. Each week we’ll open by talking about 1-2 general topics about the world of television and entertainment. Then we’re going to dive into specific TV show episodes we’ve watched. We’ll put trailers when we bring up a new TV show, and also note the timestamp in the shownotes so you can fast forward if you don’t want to hear about a specific show.

On occasion, we will continue to cover shows in our previous format (e.g. House of the Dragon) or via This Week In Streaming, but it’s our hope that this weekly format will be the main engine of the podcast moving forward.

We hope you enjoy the new show and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

Shownotes:

• 3:47 - The 75th Annual Emmy Awards
• 32:46 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
• 54:30 - Echo Episodes 1 and 2 (“Chafa” and “Lowak”)
• 1:18:00 - True Detective: Night Country Episode 1 (Part 1)
• 1:34:30 - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Episode 10 (“Beyond Logic”)
• 1:51:35 - The Curse finale feedback

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Stay tuned to the podcast next week as we re-launch in a new weekly format!

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the tenth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”

Well folks. What to say about this one? The first 20 minutes of this episode is standard Curse fare, with a healthy dose of awkwardness and obliviousness. But then the show takes a hard pivot and really swings for the fences with its final hour. Is it successful? Is it thrilling? Is it amazing technically? And what does it all mean in the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the ninth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”

In this episode, Whitney has an awkward encounter with Cara at a spa, but what does it say about her character? Fliplanthropy tries to make the pivot to a show where Whitney and Asher love each other more, but will it work? What exactly was Asher doing in the bathroom anyway? And how did Whitney react to Asher’s final plea at the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the season finale of A Murder at the End of the World, “Retreat.”

As with most mysteries, this one came down to a visit to the accusing parlor will the detective slowly solved the crime. What did we think of how the big mystery finally resolved? What exactly was this show trying to say about the nature of AI and technology? How well did it use its memorable characters? What did we make of all the flashbacks with Darby and Bill? And Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse, plus details about a new weekly Decoding TV show that will launch in the coming weeks. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the eighth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Down and Dirty.”

In this episode, Asher and Whitney’s marriage strains to the breaking point and Whitney’s manipulation begin to spiral out even further. Who do we think actually tried to bait Asher with the chicken? What did Whitney do in the bathroom/elevator with that strange man? WTF is Dougie trying to accomplish with Nala, exactly? And what did we think of the pilot episode of Fliplanthropy on YouTube? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the seventh episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Self-Exclusion.”

In this episode, the cracks begin to show in Whitney and Asher’s marriage. But to what extent are the cracks real vs. Whitney putting on a show? How much does it cost to buy a racist mini-golf statue these days? Is it worth having a lock on your freezer if you have roommates? And what do we think is really going on with the shooting style of The Curse? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first four episodes of Fargo season 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX:

• Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons
• Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations
• Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
• Episode 4 - Insolubilia
• Episode 5 - The Tiger

Fargo has always been a show that’s heavily inspired by the work of the Coen Brothers. How did we feel about what this season did with the source material? Is Juno Temple able to hold the show together as the protagonist this season? What does this show have in common with The Fall of the House of Usher? And what do we think will be the fate of Roy and his son Gator, not to mention Munch and Dot? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse as well as other shows like The Crown and A Murder at the End of the World. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the sixth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “The Fire Burns On.”

In this short episode, Whitney and Dougie hatch a plan to betray Asher. Is this the beginning of the end for our favorite reality couple? Is there any hope for “Fliplanthropy”? Who would leave chicken in a fire station bathroom? Is “Green Queen” actually a good name? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fifth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “It’s a Good Day.”

In this episode, Whitney continues charging headfirst into her misguided plans to help the community. But how do we think it’s all going to go wrong this time around? Is 80 degrees really too hot for the inside of a house? Is Asher just a powder keg waiting to go off at any moment? And why would being on camera motivate anyone to burst into song? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fourth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Under the Big Tree.”

This episode is a clear middle chapter, developing some characters and letting a few plotlines simmer before presumably bigger events explode sometime in the future. How well is the Dougie storyline working for us and where do we think it’s heading?

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first four episodes of Invincible season 2, which are streaming right now on Amazon Prime Video:

• Episode 1 - A Lesson For Your Next Life
• Episode 2 - In About Six Hours I Lose My Virginity to a Fish
• Episode 3 - This Missive, This Machination!
• Episode 4 - It’s Been A While

This season of Invincible comes with a rather odd release schedule, as the final episodes of the season won’t air until 2024. How did we feel about the pacing of this season? How do plotlines in the show feel compared to their execution in the comics? What were the main storylines that stuck with us this season? And what do we make of how, well, cruel the show can be? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse as well as other shows like The Crown and A Murder at the End of the World. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the third episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime.

This episode ventures out of the land of cringe and into the scary land of sadcringe, requiring several multi-layered performances. How well did we think our main actors pulled off these moments? What do we think this show is trying to say about the impact of well-meaning, ill-thought-out progressive machinations? And should you ever run after girls while waving a $100 bill? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by his wife (AKA @joyonapping) to discuss the first four episodes of The Crown season 6:

• Episode 1 - Persona Non Grata
• Episode 2 - Two Photographs
• Episode 3 - Dis-Moi Oui
• Episode 4 - The Aftermath

This season follows a rather disappointing season in which Charles seemed to be the hero while the Queen and Princess Diana were sidelined. Does season 6 create a compelling story out of one of most important plotlines in The Crown’s history? What do we think of how real-life events compare with the show’s depiction of them? And has the show finally figured out what to do with the Queen? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse as well as a This Week In Streaming episode about Invincible Season 2. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the second episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime.

This episode maintains the agonizing cringe and awkwardness of the first episode as Asher and Whitney get involved with a local art show. But in what ways is Whitney blundering through this situation that make it so painful? What do we make of Dougie’s backstory and where the show is going with it? And what exactly is going on at the end of the episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first two episodes of A Murder at the End of the World, streaming on Hulu:

• Episode 1 - Homme Fatale
• Episode 2 - The Silver Doe

Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij are back again with another sci-fi show, only this one has a murder mystery at the center of it. What did we think of this diverse ensemble cast? What were our thoughts on the sci-fi elements in the show and how resonant they are with current events? And why do we think this show was mysteriously delayed from summer to fall of 2023? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse as well as Invincible Season 2. We’ll also make an episode about Murder at the End of the World when the finale airs. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. We’ll be covering this show weekly through January 2024 and we hope you’ll have a chance to join us for it!

This show features a core trio of incredible talent (Benny Safdie, Nathan Fielder, and Emma Stone). How did we feel their skills were applied in this episode? Where is the show most insightful and where is it taking cheap shots? How painful of an experience did we find watching this episode to be? Why should you not play audio of this show near where your kids are hanging out? And do we have any idea of where this show is going? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Stay tuned for more announcements of what we’ll be covering right here on Decoding TV. 

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 6, “Glorious Purpose.”

Loki’s finale is not only one of the best episodes of the season but possibly one of the best episodes of the show altogether. How did we feel about the way the show used its time travel mechanics? Where does this season leave all of our beloved characters? What did we think of the ultimate resolution of Loki’s character? And what do we make of the future of Kang and Loki in the MCU? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Thanks for joining us for our coverage of Loki! NEXT WEEK: We’ll begin covering The Curse on Showtime/Paramount+. Stay tuned for more announcements of what we’ll be covering right here on Decoding TV.

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first season of Gen V, streaming on Prime Video.

This was a really strong season of television! But how seamless (or not) were the tie-ins to The Boys? Was Marie Moreau a compelling protagonist? What did we think of the show’s ultraviolence and general grossness? Where does the ending leave us for the next seasons of both The Boys and Gen V? And what did we make of that big cameo at the end of the finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Later this week as we wrap up our coverage of Loki season 2. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode of Decoding TV, Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 5, “Science/Fiction.”

This episode finds Loki dealing with the fallout from the events of last episode and maybe also learning some valuable lessons too. What did we think about how this episode paid off long running threads? What is this show trying to say about the art of storytelling, if anything? What are we expecting for the end of this season? And was the real TVA the friends we made along the way? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

We’ll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!

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In this bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie currently streaming on Peacock.

What is the appeal of this videogame property? Is it possible to take any of these characters seriously? How did the videogame’s lore interact with the story they were trying to tell? And why is this movie so good for society even if we ultimately don’t like it very much? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 4, “Heart of the TVA.”

This episode delivers on the best of what this show has to offer. But is that enough? What are the moments that shocked Patrick and David? How close did that scene come to being rated R? Do we think that the backstories of Renslayer, General Dox, and Victor Timely got quite enough time in the oven? What could possibly happen after that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

We’ll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!

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In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 3, “1893.”

This episode sees the return of Ravonna Renslayer and Miss Minutes. But, like, what is Miss Minutes’ deal exactly? Does she have physical properties? Do we care about her quest for a human body? What did we think of Jonathan Major’s performance as Victor Timely? How delightful is it to see Mobius and Loki in 19th century Chicago? And can this show stick to one plotline for longer than a single episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

We’ll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss all eight episodes of Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher:

• Episode 1 - A Midnight Dreary
• Episode 2 - The Masque of the Red Death
• Episode 3 - Murder in the Rue Morgue
• Episode 4 - The Black Cat
• Episode 5 - The Tell-Tale Heart
• Episode 6 - Goldbug
• Episode 7 - The Pit and the Pendulum
• Episode 8 - The Raven

We begin by discussing our overall thoughts on the show. Then, starting at ~29:00, we discuss and spoil every single episode.

How did Poe’s work fare in the transition to the small screen? And how well did we think the actors did in bringing these characters to life? Is this show supposed to be as campy as it feels sometimes? What were our favorite kills? And does this show add up to anything by the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 2, “Breaking Brad.” But first: a conversation about how Marvel has been handling TV, and how that might change moving forward.

This episode sees Loki finally reuniting with Sylvie after some adventures apart. But why does it feel like this show is actually two separate shows fighting against each other? What was it like to see Loki use some more of that old trickster magic again? And does this show actually need superhero action scenes to be exciting? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

We’ll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the entire first season of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, including:

• Episode 2 - Loyalty to the Master
• Episode 3 - Theatre of Pain

As predicted, the season (series?) finale had action scene after action scene. But were any of them any good? What were our favorite and least favorite moments? Did this show bring enough to the (high) table to warrant revisiting the world of John Wick? Do we think it’s worth revisiting this world in a second season? And we ask again: Was it really worth casting Mel Gibson in this show? Listen to us discuss all this and more!

Next week, we’ll be continuing our coverage of Loki. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki’s season 2 premiere, “Ouroboros” We start by talking about our thoughts about what Loki season 1 did well and where we felt it could’ve improved. Then, it’s time for a full-blown review and recap of the first episode of season 2.

We’ve missed the world of the Time Variance Authority! Is there any MCU show that has ever looked better than Loki? How painful does Loki’s time-slipping look, exactly? How do we feel about the Jonathan Majors of it all? How perfect is Ke Huy Quan for this show? And what are our hopes and expectations for this season of television? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

We’ll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!

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Patrick and David are experimenting with shorter episodes for shows that we still want to check in with but aren’t doing full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the final two episodes of Ahsoka:

• Episode 7 - Dreams and Madness
• Episode 8 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Warlord

Well, that finale certainly subverted our expectations…but not in a good way necessarily? Was it really the best move to make [REDACTED] the big final confrontation? Has this show done a good job of setting up future seasons/films featuring these characters? Should this show have been titled Ahsoka in the first place? Is anyone really happy to reunite with Ezra Bridger? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first three episodes of Gen V, a new spin-off series set in the universe of The Boys:

• Episode 1 - God U.
• Episode 2 - First Day
• Episode 3 - #ThinkBrink

Gen V is very close in tone to The Boys. But is it too close? How invested are we in these brand new characters? What do we think about the ways this show intersects with the The Boys? How does the show handle politics and other social issues? And can the show’s central mystery propel us all the way to the end of the season effectively? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Next week, we’ll be concluding our coverage of Ahsoka and The Continental and kicking off our conversation about Loki: Season 2. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first episode of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, “Brothers In Arms.”

How well did this show use the universe of the John Wick movies? Was it a good decision to center the entire show around [REDACTED]? Was it really worth it to cast Mel Gibson in this show? (Spoiler: No). What is the point of the KD/Mayhew storyline? Most importantly: Does the action in this show deliver? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Next week, we’ll be covering Gen V. We’ll also be continuing our coverage of The Continental and Ahsoka in the weeks to come. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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Patrick and David are experimenting with shorter episodes for shows that we still want to check in with but aren’t doing full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the latest two episodes of Ahsoka:

• Episode 5 - Shadow Warrior
• Episode 6 - Far, Far Away

Our protagonists have arrived at their destination! But is the payoff worth it? What did we think of the re-introduction of [REDACTED]? Is Peridea really all that desolate? What did we make of Hayden Christensen’s return as Darth Vader? And why/how is Ray Stevenson’s character the most interesting thing about this show? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first three episodes of One Piece streaming right now on Netflix:

• Episode 1 - Romance Dawn
• Episode 2 - The Man in the Straw Hat
• Episode 3 - Tell No Tales

How well did One Piece build its fantastical world? Is it doing enough to satisfy existing fans while drawing in folks not familiar with its source material? Does the main character of Luffy work for us? What filmmaking choices make One Piece feel different than a normal TV show? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Next week, Patrick and David will discuss The Continental on Peacock. We’ll also be continuing our coverage of Ahsoka. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

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Here at Decoding TV, we’re planning to do a series of bonus episodes where Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss a topic that’s in the news or just something that’s caught our attention recently. The first few of these will be free but eventually they will be exclusive to paid Decoding TV subscribers. (Check out our first episode about MovieTok and film criticism.)

Today we discuss this Vulture piece detailing some of the issues that RottenTomatoes faces. What does it say about our society that a single numerical value holds so much importance? How do the lessons of Rottentomatoes apply to the videogame world? And what is a consumer to do given the fact that RottenTomatoes scores may be unreliable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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We’re trying something new this week! Patrick and David are experimenting with a shorter episode format for a show that we still want to check in with but maybe don’t want to do full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the latest two episodes of Ahsoka:

• Episode 3 - Time To Fly
• Episode 4 - Fallen Jedi

Are we still enjoying the show? How well does it handle its “Star Wars moments” vs. everything else? Is the dialogue still glacially paced? What do we think about the character of Ahsoka as opposed to Sabine? And how satisfying is the sound that’s made when the spherical map is placed in someone’s gloved hand? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the docuseries How To with John Wilson, which is streaming right now on Max.

In each episode of How To, documentarian John Wilson ostensibly sets out to answer a basic question: how to find a public restroom, how to clean your ears, how to watch the game, etc. But in reality, the show is an intimate portrait of life's beautiful mundanity, with Wilson taking the episode's original premise and frequently pivoting in new, unexpected, and always interesting directions.

What did we think of the show’s third and final season? What did we feel about the various ways in which John Wilson played around with his formula? What were some of the most memorable moments from this season and beyond? And what do we think this show is ultimately trying to say? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Next week, Patrick and David will discuss the first few episodes of One Piece streaming right now on Netflix. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there.

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode about Justified: City Primeval, Sarah Marrs and David Chen discuss all the things we didn’t get to in our season final recap. This includes topics such as:

• Did the finale drop the ball this season?
• Listener reactions to the season as a whole
• Was it really a big mistake to bring back [REDACTED]?
• The biggest differences between the book and the show
• What happened during the time jump in the finale?
• And much more!

Thanks for a great season of TV recapping. Decoding TV will be back in the near future to cover How To with John Wilson, The Continental, and much much more, so be sure to keep subscribed to get all our latest episodes.

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