Decoding TV

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 NewsFallout Season 2 seems likelyWestworld is still alive?00:22:45 - Why it?s a brutal time to be a TV writer00:33:46 - Why people can?t finish Ripley00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale00:56:15 - ShogunEpisode 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 2700:03:30 - 3 Body Problem Murder ScandalLatest on 3 Body Problem Ratings00:28:25 - Chris Carter on the legacy of the X-Files00:48:00 - ShogunEpisode 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 - CountdownEpisode 2 - Red CoastEpisode 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 streaming00:12:00 - Mr. Beast?s deal with Prime Video00:25:30 - The Acolyte trailer00:38:00 - ManhuntEpisode 1 - PilotEpisode 2 - Post-mortem01:03:00 - ShogunEpisode 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 Oscars00:22:30 - Marvel fires Beau DeMayo00:39:30 - The GentlemenEpisode 1 - Refined AggressionEpisode 2 - Tackle Tommy Woo Woo01:01:00 - ShogunEpisode 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 hit00:12:40 - Brother Sun Canceled, Neuromancer Adaptation at Apple00:18:00 - Rings of Power Showrunners Sign New Deal with Amazon00:24:30 - The Sopranos Finale Booth Sells for $82K00:44:30 - ShogunEpisode 3 - Tomorrow Is Tomorrow01:13:00 - The RegimeEpisode 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 202500:18:00 - New Harry Potter series to debut in 2026WSJ: Uncancelling JK RowlingJessie Earl: JK Rowling's Anti-Transgender Stance And Hogwarts Legacy00:29:30 - ConstellationEpisode 1 - The Wounded AngelEpisode 2 - Live and Let DieEpisode 3 - Somewhere In Space Hangs My Heart00:52:30 - ShogunEpisode 1 - AnjinEpisode 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 PeakEpisode 2 - MongkokEpisode 3 - Mid-LevelsEpisode 4 - MainlandEpisode 5 - CentralEpisode 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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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 Show00:26:56 - The discourse around True Detective: Night Country00:42:30 - 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 Venture00:17:30 - The Ads of Super Bowl LVIII00:37:45 - Mr and Mrs. SmithEpisode 5 - Do You Want KidsEpisode 6 - Couples TherapyEpisode 7 - InfidelityEpisode 8 - A Breakup01:02:04 - 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 Ending17:00 - Apple TV+?s upcoming slate and Netflix?s upcoming slate45:00 - Nic Pizzolatto and Issa Lopez?s comments on Night Country53:00 - Mr and Mrs. SmithEpisode 1 - First DateEpisode 2 - Second DateEpisode 3 - First VacationEpisode 4 - Double Date1:19:30 - 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)

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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 202423:00 - Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show31:30 - Masters of the Air Eps Part 1 and Part 252:00 - 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 Sundance23:00 - Emmy ratings hit a new low33:09 - She-Hulk season 2 is not looking good42:10 - Issa Lopez asks for help with Rottentomatoes scores56:15 - 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 TrapEpisode 7 - LindaEpisode 8 - BlanketEpisode 9 - The Useless HandEpisode 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 Awards32:46 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie54:30 - 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 CommonsEpisode 2 - Trials and TribulationsEpisode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate TransactionsEpisode 4 - InsolubiliaEpisode 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 LifeEpisode 2 - In About Six Hours I Lose My Virginity to a FishEpisode 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 GrataEpisode 2 - Two PhotographsEpisode 3 - Dis-Moi OuiEpisode 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 FataleEpisode 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 DrearyEpisode 2 - The Masque of the Red DeathEpisode 3 - Murder in the Rue MorgueEpisode 4 - The Black CatEpisode 5 - The Tell-Tale HeartEpisode 6 - GoldbugEpisode 7 - The Pit and the PendulumEpisode 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 MasterEpisode 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 MadnessEpisode 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 DayEpisode 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 WarriorEpisode 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 DawnEpisode 2 - The Man in the Straw HatEpisode 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 FlyEpisode 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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