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Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30:21

Bonus Ep: The Crown Season 6 (Plus: What's Going on...

Decoding TV ·

2024/03/22

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

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1:38:24

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

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2024/03/21

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 ofManhunt(Apple TV+)and continue their weekly discussion ofShogun(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 newStar WarsseriesThe Acolyte?Why do people like waiting for movies to stream instead of seeing them in theaters these days? Listen to

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1:29:10

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

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2024/03/14

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 ofThe Gentlemen(Netflix)and the fourth episode ofShogun(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? DoesThe Gentlemanon Netflix capture the magic of Guy Ritchie’s early British gangster pics? And what did we think ofthat scenein this

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1:29:38

Decoding TV Ep. 8 - Stealing Paperclips from CTU

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2024/03/07

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 ofThe Regime(Max)and the next episode ofShogun(Apple TV+).What do we think of the prospect of moreRings of Powerfrom the same showrunners? Would we buy aSopranosice cream booth for $82K? Is Kate Winslet enough to maintain our interest inThe Regime? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!Homework for next week:ShogunEp 4 (Hulu/FX)The

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1:32:52

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

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2024/02/29

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

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1:02:04

Bonus Ep. - Expats Season Finale

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2024/02/26

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first season of Lulu Wang’sExpatson Prime Video, including:Episode 1 - The PeakEpisode 2 - MongkokEpisode 3 - Mid-LevelsEpisode 4 - MainlandEpisode 5 - CentralEpisode 6 - HomeThis 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

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1:34:59

Decoding TV Ep. 6 - Zero Subtlety Whatsoever

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2024/02/21

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 toThe Daily Showand the season finale ofTrue Detective: Night Country. Is Jon Stewart still the voice we need right now? DidTrue Detective: Night Countrystick the landing? Are people out of control for going after Alan Sepinwall for liking it? Is Nic Pizzolatto

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1:28:22

Decoding TV Ep. 5 - An Acceptable Amount of Gouging

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2024/02/13

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 notMr. and Mrs. Smithon Prime Video is about anything (and whether or not it needs to be), and how we anticipateTrue Detective: Night Countrywrapping 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

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1:37:14

Decoding TV Ep. 4 - #JusticeForEvan

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2024/02/07

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

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1:40:02

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

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2024/01/31

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

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1:31:39

Decoding TV Ep. 2 - A Strictly Dehydrating Regimen

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2024/01/24

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 aShe-Hulkseason 2, reflect on what happens when creators get too close to the material they put out, and continue their coverage ofEchoandTrue 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

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1:00:05

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

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2024/01/18

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 ofFargoseason 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX:Episode 6 - The Tender TrapEpisode 7 - LindaEpisode 8 - BlanketEpisode 9 - The Useless HandEpisode 10 - BisquikThe last half of the season brought us to a massive standoff, before a time

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2:02:48

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

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2024/01/17

Welcome to Decoding TV’s new weekly format!For years, Decoding TV has decoded weekly TV shows likeWestworld,The Last of Us,Succession, andThe 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

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1:23:31

The Curse Ep. 10 - Green Queen

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2024/01/13

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

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57:19

The Curse Ep. 9 - Young Hearts

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2024/01/06

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the ninth episode ofThe Curseon 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

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38:52

This Week In Streaming: A Murder At The End of the...

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2024/01/05

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

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58:46

The Curse Ep. 8 - Down and Dirty

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2023/12/30

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the eighth episode ofThe Curseon 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 ofthe pilot

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58:34

The Curse Ep. 7 - Self-Exclusion

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2023/12/23

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the seventh episode ofThe Curseon 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 ofThe Curse?Listen to

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54:32

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

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2023/12/20

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 TigerFargo has always

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49:12

The Curse Ep. 6 - The Fire Burns On

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2023/12/16

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the sixth episode ofThe Curseon 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 us know what

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