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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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1:07:10

Justified: City Primeval Eps 1-2 - City Primeval and...

Decoding TV ·

2023/07/20

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss the first two episodes ofJustified: City Primeval:Episode 1 - City PrimevalEpisode 2 - The Oklahoma WildmanRaylan Givens returns, but this story finds him as a fish out of water in Detroit. How have the years changed Givens and what is Timothy Olyphant bringing that’s new to the role? How dangerous is this season’s big bad? Does Vivian Olyphant acquit herself well as Raylan Givens’ daughter? And what about all the other characters we

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32:23

Justified: City Primeval Preview (with Sarah Marrs)

Decoding TV ·

2023/07/17

Hey Decoding TV,David Chen here.Justifiedis a show that’s dear to my heart, so when I heard that they were going to be rebooting it for the streaming era, I was…apprehensive?Justifiedwas one of the few shows that was not only enjoyable throughout its entire run, but also stuck the landing after six seasons. With the first two episodes ofJustified: City Primevalhitting Hulu and FX this week, will the reboot bring the show into the modern era, or just become proof that with some great shows, you

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1:24:03

Secret Invasion Eps 3-4 - Betrayed and Beloved

Decoding TV ·

2023/07/13

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen join discuss the middle two episodes of Secret Invasion:Episode 3 - BetrayedEpisode 4 - BelovedHow do we think the Secret Invasion is going so far? What interesting plot threads does the show tantalizingly dangle that we wish it would delve more into? How many terrorist plot does Gravik have exactly? And does he really have to kill someone at the end of every episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Decoding TV will

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54:28

Bonus Ep. - Reacting to the 2023 Emmy Nominations

Decoding TV ·

2023/07/13

The 2023 Emmy nominees were announced this morning and David Chen and Myles McNutt from Episodic Medium have some thoughts! In this bonus podcast episode, we discuss:Which nominees were we thrilled by?Which nominees were snubbed?Should we even use the word “snub” to describe what’s going on here?Why recent rule changes haven’t been effective in expanding the number of shows nominatedShocking developments in this year’s nominee listWill this year’s nominations be a turning point for the awards?Listen

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53:52

This Week In Streaming: Silo Season 1

Decoding TV ·

2023/07/05

This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss the season one finale ofSiloand reflect on the season as a whole.How well didSilounravel its mysteries? Did it live up to the potential of its great sci-fi premise? How did we feel about the character of Juliette Nichols? And how did some of the biggest plot beats of the season compare with what was in Hugh

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1:20:27

Secret Invasion Episodes 1-2 - Resurrection and Promises

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/29

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek, Dan Gvozden, and David Chen join up to discuss the first two episodes of Secret Invasion:Episode 1 - ResurrectionEpisode 2 - PromisesHow does the Secret Invasion comics run compare to the show? How does this show deal with the aftermath of Captain Marvel? How does it handle the return of Maria Hill? How do we feel about Nick Fury as an older hero? Will the show actually take an interesting political perspective when it comes to refugees? Listen to hear

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1:44:26

This Week In Streaming: The Bear Season 2

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/28

This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen andDan Gvozdendiscuss season 2 ofThe Bear.We struggled with how to cover this one given its binge release schedule. While we were originally hoping to release a recap of the first few episodes this past weekend, it soon became clear that it would make more sense to just discuss the season as a whole.That’s why we’ve decided to deliver a

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1:03:38

Black Mirror Season 6 Eps 4-5 - Mazey Day and Demon 79

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/24

In this Decoding TV episode, David Chen and Roxana review, recap, and discuss the final two episodes of Black Mirror this season:Episode 4 - Mazey DayEpisode 5 - Demon 79This season of Black Mirror had more horror than sci-fi episodes. What did we think of this tonal shift? Are we looking forward to more Black Mirror in the future? Do these last two episodes have anything to teach us about the nature of technology? Or the world we live in? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Over the course

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34:59

Secret Invasion Preview (feat. Patrick Klepek)

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/20

Marvel Studios is back with a new TV show and I’m excited to announce that Patrick Klepek will be here to help us cover it! In this preview episode, Patrick and David discuss what we know about the Skrulls from previous MCU films and TV shows, what the state of MCU TV is in general, and what our hopes are for Secret Invasion.Secret Invasion premieres June 21 and we’ll be releasing a new recap for every two episodes of this six-episode season. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on

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42:25

Black Mirror Season 6 Ep 3 - Beyond The Sea

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/19

In this Decoding TV episode, David Chen and Roxana review, recap, and discuss season 6 episode 3, “Beyond the Sea.”This is probably Black Mirror’s most ambitious episode of the season. But how well did the episode explain its sci-fi premise? How well do its high-profile stars like Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Mara acquit themselves in these roles? And what did we make of this episode’s ending? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Over the course of the next week, we’ll release one

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57:36

Black Mirror Season 6 Eps 1-2 - Joan Is Awful and...

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/16

Black Mirror is back! And we are so pleased to have Roxana Hadadi back on Decoding TV to help us cover it.In this podcast episode, David Chen and Roxana review, recap, and discuss the first two episodes of season six of Charlie Brooker’s dystopian anthology series, now streaming on Netflix:Episode 1 - Joan Is AwfulEpisode 2 - Loch HenryBlack Mirror is always a bit of a mixed bag so what did we make of these first two entries? Did we like how the series handled its more sci-fi elements? Do each of

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1:14:00

Succession Season 4 Post-Mortem

Decoding TV ·

2023/06/05

Thanks for a great season of TV recapping! We’ll be back in the near future to coverBlack Mirror,The Bear, andSilo, so be sure to keep subscribed to Decoding TV to get all our latest episodes.In this Decoding TV bonus episode aboutSuccession,Kim Renfro and David Chen discuss everything that’s come up about the show since its series finale aired. This includes topics such as:Why did Shiv Roy make that big decision?What was up with that Kendall/Roman hug?What was really the nature of Connor’s

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1:19:52

This Week In Streaming: Barry Season 4

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/30

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by the McDonald's app. This Week In Streaming is a new podcast on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week.This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the series finale ofBarry. Was this show openly antagonistic to its fans this season? What did we think about the massive time jumps this season? Does each character get the fate that they deserve? IsThe Mask Collectora good title for a

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1:50:46

Succession S4E10 - With Open Eyes

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/29

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by the McDonald's app. THANK YOU for joining us at Decoding TV this season! It’s been a pleasure to watch this season of Succession with you. Stay tuned next week for our coverage of Barry and we’ll be back the following week with a Succession season 1 post-mortem.In this special live episode of Decoding TV, David Chen, Kim Renfro, and David Cho recap and review the series finale of Succession, “With Open Eyes.”Did Succession ultimately stick the

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1:06:31

This Week In Streaming: Silo Eps 1-5

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/27

This week's episode is brought to you by the McDonald's app. This Week In Streaming is a new podcast on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and @joyonapping cover the first 5 episodes of Silo on Apple TV+. This includes:Ep 1 - Freedom DayEp 2 - Holston’s PickEp 3 - MachinesEp 4 - TruthEp 5 - The Janitor’s BoyWhat do we think of the world-building of this ambitious new series? Which performances from the cast

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1:17:27

Succession S4E09 - Church and State

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/22

This episode is brought to you by the McDonald's app.In this episode of Decoding TV, Kim Renfro and David Chen recap and review the ninth episode of Succession season 4, “Church and State.”A gathering brings the siblings together to share their thoughts on Logan. How do they each handle the occasion? How will the show handle its election plotline? What plotlines are surprisingly paid off in this episode? And what are we hoping for and looking for in the series finale next week? Listen to hear us

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52:46

This Week In Streaming: Mrs. Davis Season 1

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/19

This episode is brought to you by the McDonald's app. This Week In Streaming is a new podcast on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week.This week, Dan Gvozden and David Chen cover the final 4 episodes of Mrs. Davis on Peacock, the latest series from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof. How well did the finale tie up all the ideas? Was Simone and Wiley’s arc a satisfying one? How did the world-building work for us? And is Mrs. Davis some

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1:12:04

Succession S4E08 - America Decides

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/15

This episode is brought to you by the McDonald's app. In this episode of Decoding TV, Kim Renfro and David Chen recap and review the eighth episode of Succession season 4, “America Decides.”It’s Election Night and ATN is ready! Or is it? Can Shiv keep her alliance with Matsson alive? And is there any hope for Shiv and Tom at this point? Will Kendall step up to the plate and do the right thing? Is Roman finally coming into his own as the One True Logan Successor? Listen to us discuss all these

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54:56

This Week In Streaming: Dead Ringers Season 1

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/12

This week's podcast is brought to you by the McDonald's app.This Week In Streaming is a new podcast on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week.This week, Siddhant Adlakha and David Chen finish their conversation about Dead Ringers. How well did this show tie together all its disparate themes? What did we think of Rachel Weisz’s performance as the Mantle twins? Does the show have anything interesting to say about the hospital industrial

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1:13:25

Succession S4E07 - Tailgate Party

Decoding TV ·

2023/05/08

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by the McDonald's app. In this episode of Decoding TV, Kim Renfro and David Chen recap and review the seventh episode of Succession season 4, “Tailgate Party.”A party with important dignitaries pits Shiv against her brothers once more. Can the Roys escape their endless cycle of conflict? Is there any redemption to be found for any of these characters in the final episodes of Succession? What will become of Shiv’s relationship with Tom? And most

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