Decoding TV

Ep. 25 - Sometimes 'The Bear' Eats You

July 04, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

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 a...

Ep. 24 - Why 'The Acolyte' Is Getting Review Bombed

June 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

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...

Ep. 23 - Is 'The Boys' Bad Now Because of Woke?

June 20, 2024 04:52 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

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: ...

Ep. 22 - Why Netflix Keeps Getting Sued

June 13, 2024 07:32 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

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 E...

Ep. 21 - Training with 'The Acolyte'

June 06, 2024 07:51 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

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 A...

Ep. 20 - Sympathy for 'The Sympathizer'

May 30, 2024 07:23 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

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 ...

Ep. 19 - 'X-Men '97' Is The Best Thing Marvel Has Made Since 'Avengers: Endgame'

May 23, 2024 07:34 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

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 thems...

Ep. 18 - Begun, The Streaming Bundle Wars Have

May 16, 2024 07:20 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

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. ...

Ep. 17 - Getting 'Baby Reindeer' Fever

May 09, 2024 07:19 - 1 hour - 79 MB

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 Sympathize...

Ep. 16 - Reacting to the Fallout of 'Fallout' Season 1

May 02, 2024 07:31 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

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...

Ep. 15 - 'The Jinx: Season 2' Is About How Awesome 'The Jinx: Season 1' Was

April 25, 2024 07:42 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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...

Ep. 14 - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving Amidst the 'Fallout'

April 18, 2024 07:47 - 1 hour - 97 MB

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 w...

Bonus Ep Preview: 3 Body Problem Season 1

April 16, 2024 23:20 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of 3 Body Problem on Netflix. To hear the rest of the episode, become a paid subscriber at decodingtv.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 13 - Curb Your Enthusiasm's Finale Was a Middle Finger to America

April 11, 2024 08:59 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

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...

Bonus Ep: Is Netflix's 'Scoop' Interesting for People Who Don't Care About The Royals?

April 09, 2024 11:07 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

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...

Bonus Ep Preview: Constellation Season 1

April 06, 2024 12:21 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of Constellation on Apple TV+. To hear the rest of the episode, become a paid subscriber at decodingtv.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot?

April 04, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

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 ...

Decoding TV Ep. 11 - Getting to the Root of the 3 Body Problem

March 28, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

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 discu...

Bonus Ep: The Crown Season 6 (Plus: What's Going on With The Royals?)

March 22, 2024 19:23 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

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 abou...

Decoding TV Ep. 10 - Will Mr. Beast Make TV More Like Mr. Beast?

March 21, 2024 11:13 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

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 ...

Decoding TV Ep. 9 - They Just Went to the Sexytime Pool

March 14, 2024 07:12 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

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 th...

Decoding TV Ep. 8 - Stealing Paperclips from CTU

March 07, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

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 (Hul...

Decoding TV Ep. 7 - How Many Pimples Do I Have To Watch Pop?

February 29, 2024 20:46 - 1 hour - 85 MB

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! H...

Bonus Ep. - Expats Season Finale

February 26, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

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...

Decoding TV Ep. 6 - Zero Subtlety Whatsoever

February 21, 2024 08:28 - 1 hour - 87 MB

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? I...

Decoding TV Ep. 5 - An Acceptable Amount of Gouging

February 13, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

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 St...

Decoding TV Ep. 4 - #JusticeForEvan

February 07, 2024 15:32 - 1 hour - 89 MB

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 Pizzola...

Decoding TV Ep. 3 - See Your Life Fracturing Into a Million Pieces

January 31, 2024 13:11 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

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 the...

Decoding TV Ep. 2 - A Strictly Dehydrating Regimen

January 24, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

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 ...

This Week In Streaming: Fargo Season 5 Eps 6-10

January 18, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

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 sta...

Decoding TV Ep. 1 - What's the Point of an Awards Show?

January 17, 2024 13:35 - 2 hours - 112 MB

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 w...

The Curse Ep. 10 - Green Queen

January 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

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...

The Curse Ep. 9 - Young Hearts

January 06, 2024 13:07 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

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...

This Week In Streaming: A Murder At The End of the World Season Finale - Retreat

January 05, 2024 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 wa...

The Curse Ep. 8 - Down and Dirty

December 30, 2023 13:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

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...

The Curse Ep. 7 - Self-Exclusion

December 23, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

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 Cu...

This Week In Streaming: Fargo Season 5 Eps 1-5

December 20, 2023 01:45 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

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 Tige...

The Curse Ep. 6 - The Fire Burns On

December 16, 2023 13:27 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

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. Links: Email us and let...

The Curse Ep. 5 - It's a Good Day

December 09, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

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? Li...

The Curse Ep 4 - Under The Big Tree

December 02, 2023 13:44 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

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? Links: Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com Listen to Patric...

This Week In Streaming: Invincible Season 2 Eps 1-4

November 29, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

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 - ...

The Curse Ep 3 - Questa Lane

November 25, 2023 13:15 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

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 $10...

This Week In Streaming: The Crown Season 6 Eps 1-4

November 21, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

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 ...

The Curse Ep 2 - Pressure's Looking Good So Far

November 18, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

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 hea...

This Week In Streaming: A Murder at the End of the World Eps 1-2

November 16, 2023 15:40 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

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....

The Curse Ep 1 - Land of Enchantment

November 14, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

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 ...

Loki S2E06 - Glorious Purpose

November 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

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 ...

This Week In Streaming: Gen V Season 1

November 07, 2023 13:43 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

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 gros...

Loki S2E05 - Science/Fiction

November 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

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 rea...

Bonus Ep. - Five Nights At Freddy's

October 31, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MB

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! Links: Email us and let us know what ...

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