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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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1:08:58

Andor S1E10 - One Way Out

Decoding TV ·

2022/11/10

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by McDonald's, proudly serving communities since 1965. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.It’s the firstliverecording of Decoding TV! David Chen and Patrick Willems are at theHawai’i International Film Festivalto share their expertise with students, but they couldn’t turn down the opportunity to record anAndorrecap in person. In this Decoding TV episode, they dive into season 1 episode 10 ofAndor, “One Way Out,” now streaming on Disney+.This episode puts the fate

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1:12:27

The White Lotus S2E02 - Italian Dream

Decoding TV ·

2022/11/07

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by McDonald's, proudly serving communities since 1965. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Roxana Hadadi recap and discuss season 2 episode 2 of The White Lotus, “Italian Dream.”This episode continues to set up the dynamics between these characters, with some tantalizing clues as to what lies ahead. How are Harper and Ethan really doing? Is Cam’s anger really under control? Will Dominic ever overcome his demons

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1:13:02

The Crown: Season 4 Lookback and Season 5 Preview

Decoding TV ·

2022/11/05

Decoding TV is kicking off our coverage ofThe Crowntoday! In this episode, David Chen and his wife @joyonapping offer their overall thoughts on the show, why it continues to be compelling after all these years, and what the next seasons might have in store.Programming Note:While Decoding TV will cover Season 5 of The Crown, we’re still working out the details of our coverage. At the very least, we can promise there will beonemore Decoding TV podcast episode discussing season 5 but we may or may not

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22:00

Emergency Podcast: Westworld Has Been Cancelled

Decoding TV ·

2022/11/05

Welp, it’s official: Westworld has been cancelled. Once one of HBO’s biggest tentpole shows, Westworld has seen its popularity and viewership erode over time.In this bonus episode, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha discuss their feelings about this news and the legacy that Westworld leaves behind.Links:HBO Cancels WestworldWhy HBO Cancelled WestworldEveryone from Westworld is getting paid anywayFollow Siddhant on TwitterRead Siddhant’s work on IGNFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted

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1:17:56

Andor S1E09 - Nobody's Listening!

Decoding TV ·

2022/11/04

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by McDonald's, proudly serving communities since 1965. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 9 of Andor, “Nobody’s Listening!,” now streaming on Disney+.How does a show like Andor tackle depictions of torture? How well does the show deal with Kino Loy’s personal journey? Is Mon Mothma ever going to get on board with this whole Rebellion thing? Also: The Keero ship finally gets its day. All this and more on

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1:07:54

The White Lotus S2E01 - Ciao

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2022/10/31

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by McDonald's, proudly serving communities since 1965. McDonald’s. I’m lovin’ it.A new season begins at The White Lotus in Sicily! And here on Decoding TV, David Chen and Roxana Hadadi try to figure out where exactly this show might be headed.In the season 2 premiere, “Ciao,” we meet, Harper (Aubrey Plaza) and Ethan (Will Sharpe), along with Daphne (Meghann Fahy) and Cameron (Theo James) who are away on a vacation together. Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) and

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1:34:10

Andor S1E08 - Narkina 5

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/28

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTv.comDavid Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 8 ofAndor, “Narkina 5,” now streaming on Disney+.Unexpected developments put Andor in an untenable situation. Will Cassian get back to Maarva while he still can? Will Meero figure out who Axis truly is? Can Bix survive the most recent incursion? Also: we get a weekly #Karntent check in. All this and more on this week’s episode of Decoding TV coveringAndor!You can always email us

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57:05

The White Lotus - Season 1 Lookback and Season 2...

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/26

The second season of The White Lotus will debut on October 30 on HBO and run for 7 episodes, and I’m thrilled to share that Decoding TV will be recapping and reviewing each episode. Furthermore, I’m excited to announce that my co-host will be Roxana Hadadi, a TV critic at Vulture.com and one of my favorite writers on the internet today.In this episode of Decoding TV, we discuss season 1 of The White Lotus, with a particular focus on its finale. Where did we leave off with each of these characters

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1:16:01

Andor S1E07 - Announcement

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/21

David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 7 ofAndor, “Announcement,” now streaming on Disney+.This week is a transitional episode as all of our characters react to the major developments from last week. Where do we see Andor’s arc going in this show? How will Karn, Cinta, and Vel play into it? What does the Imperial Security Bureau have to do with Google Messaging apps? And most importantly: What should we call the Karn/Meero ship? Keero? Marn? Listen to hear our theories and wild

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2:06:23

The Rings of Power S1E08 - Alloyed

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/16

David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the eighth episode of the first season of Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘Alloyed.’In the season 1 finale, several major twists are revealed with one major headfake thrown in for good measure. But how well did the show earn them? Where do things stand at the end of season 1 for our major characters? What plot threads are we looking forward to for season 2? For answers and speculations that address these questions (and many more), listen to

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59:16

She-Hulk S1E09 - Whose Show Is This?

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/15

In this episode of Decoding TV,Dan GvozdenfromThe Amazing Spider-Talkjoins David and Siddhant Adlakha to dive into the season 1 finale ofShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law.The finale upends where we think this show is going, while providing some amusing meta-commentary about how Marvel shows are put together in general. But taken as a whole, does this season all add up to anything meaningful? Listen to hear our thoughts!Links:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow Dan Gvozden on TwitterListen to Dan

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1:15:03

Andor S1E06 - The Eye

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/14

David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 6 of Andor, “The Eye,” now streaming on Disney+.The heist is afoot and it is spectacular! Andor and crew invade the garrison at Aldhani. But who will live? Who will die? And will anything be done to subvert our expectations for what heists can be? Listen to hear our theories and wild speculations!Links:Follow Decoding TV:On YouTubeOn TwitterOn TiktokFollow Patrick H. WillemsOn YouTubeOn TwitterOn PatreonFollow David ChenOn TwitterOn

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53:31

Bonus Ep. - Werewolf By Night

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/12

It’s a Decoding TV Halloween bonus episode! Ashley Esqueda joins David Chen to discuss Michael Giacchino’sWerewolf by Night, now streaming on Disney Plus. In the movie, Gael Garcia Bernal plays Jack, a man who attends a gathering of monster hunters in pursuit of a powerful artifact called the Bloodstone, only to find that the night has surprises for them all.In what ways doesWerewolf by Nightconnect to the MCU? How does Giacchino fare as a first-time feature director? Do we want to see more of these

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1:17:39

The Rings of Power S1E07 - The Eye

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/09

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.comDavid Chen and Don Marshall discuss the seventh episode of Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘The Eye.’Who survived the events of last episode? Are we eventually going to learn who The Stranger is? Also, did Galadriel just have a husband this whole time?? For answers and speculations that address these questions (and many more), listen to the episode!Links:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on

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1:01:51

She-Hulk S1E08 - Ribbit and Rip It

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/07

In this episode of Decoding TV,Dan GvozdenfromThe Amazing Spider-Talksubs in for David Chen and joins Siddhant Adlakha in diving intoCharles Soule and Javier Pullido’s run of She-Hulk- one of the inspirations behindShe-Hulk: Attorney At Lawand a glimpse into where the show could head in a future season.Then, starting at18:30, the two discuss the eighth episode ofShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “Ribbit and Rip It.” Jen trades blows and kisses with Matt Murdoch, aka Daredevil, grounds Leap Frog, and sees

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1:14:08

Andor S1E05 - The Axe Forgets

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/07

David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 5 of Andor, “The Axe Forgets,” now streaming on Disney+.Another heist setup episode lets us get to know the characters from Vel’s crew and understand their motivations. But who will survive next episode? What will (inevitably) go wrong? Will we ever see a Mon Mothma dinner party? And how is Karn going to fit into any of this? Listen to hear our theories and wild speculations!Links:Watch/subscribe to the YouTube version of this podcastFollow

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1:04:26

The Rings of Power S1E06 - Udun

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/02

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com!David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the sixth episode of Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘Udun.’ A visually spectacular and intense episode that begins tying up many of the plotlines introduced earlier this season.Is thisThe Rings of Power’sfirst “hard R” episode? What are the homages to Peter Jackson’sLord of the Rings? Who lives and who dies at the end of this thing? For answers and speculations that address

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1:00:47

She-Hulk S1E07 - The Retreat

Decoding TV ·

2022/10/01

In this episode of Decoding TV,Dan GvozdenfromThe Amazing Spider-Talksubs in for David Chen and joins Siddhant Adlakha in diving intoDan Slott’s run of She-Hulk- arguably the biggest inspiration forShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law.Then, starting ataround 23:14, the two discuss the seventh episode ofShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “The Retreat.” Jen visits Emil Blonsky’s retreat, but how effectively does it help her find herself?Next week:Our opening topic will beCharles Soule and Javier Puilido’s run

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1:07:34

Andor S1E04 - Aldhani

Decoding TV ·

2022/09/30

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTv.com!David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 4 of Andor, “Aldhani,” now streaming on Disney+.When does Andor take place in the Star Wars timeline? Is Cassian the Waingro of Vel’s crew? What is the ultimate fate of Blevins? And how do you pronounce Coruscant anyway? Listen to find out!Links:Learn more about the Star Wars timelineWatch/subscribe to the YouTube version of this podcastFollow Patrick H. WillemsOn YouTubeOn TwitterOn

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1:08:38

The Rings of Power S1E05 - Partings

Decoding TV ·

2022/09/25

David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the fifth episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘Partings.’ This episode, Galadriel needs to convince Númenor to sail into battle…again?Why does Gil-galad kinda look down on Elrond? And what is the nature of Elrond’s oath to Durin? Who is The Stranger? When exactly is all the Southlands stuff taking place? For answers and speculations that address these questions (and many more), listen to the episode!Links:For quality written recaps

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