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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.

tv & film

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1:36:45

Ep. 58 - 'Severance' S2E07 Was Mind-Blowing

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2025/02/28

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and dive intoSeveranceSeason 2 episode 7.What do we make of Kathleen Kennedy’s stint as Lucasfilm boss? Are we excited aboutAndor’sepisode release schedule? How’s Patrick’s rewatch ofDaredevilseason 3 going? And what made this week’s episode ofSeveranceso remarkable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:SeveranceSeason 2 Episode 8 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born AgainSeason premiere

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46:26

Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E01-E02 - "Same Spirits,...

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2025/02/26

Welcome to the first of 3-4 conversations we’ll have about The White Lotus season 3!In this episode, Sarah Marrs (Film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the first two episodes of the new season. What do we make of the updated setting in Thailand this year? Are Jaclyn’s friends really the best she can do? Is Saxon Ratliff one of the worst characters ever? Did they finally figure out a way to make Walton Goggins unlikable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions

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1:29:05

Ep. 57 - In 'Severance' S2E06, Work Is About...

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2025/02/21

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and share some thoughts on the first few episodes of Invincible season 3. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 6.What do we think about Invincible Season 3? Is The Pitt actually one of the best shows on TV right now? And why is this week’s Severance an incredible example of sci-fi storytelling? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 7 (Apple

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1:30:00

Ep. 56 - What 'Severance' S2E05 Has To Say About...

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2025/02/14

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 5.Is Peter Morgan’s next Netflix project going to be one of the most unhinged things ever? Would we marry people who have the same first and last name as us? And what does Severance have to say about employee performance reviews, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 6 (Apple TV+)Invincible Season

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1:23:48

Ep. 55 - 'Severance' S2E04: Panic! at the ORTBO

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2025/02/07

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 4.Why are we hopeful for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are some of the biggest trends going on right now in the world of TV and streaming (according to Luminate)? Is Patrick looking forward to Ted Lasson season 4? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next

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1:41:50

Ep. 54 - 'Severance' S2E03 Goes There

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2025/01/31

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive intoSeveranceSeason 2 episode 3.Has the term “woke” lost all meaning (especially as it applies toYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man)? How excited are we for the next season ofSquid Game? IsBeyond: Two Soulsgoing to make for a good TV series? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode ofSeverance?Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next

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1:22:43

Ep. 53 - 'Severance' S2E02 Takes Us Back to the End...

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2025/01/24

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode

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54:56

Ep. 52 - 'Severance' Season 2 Is Still One of the...

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2025/01/17

David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode

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1:12:29

Bonus Ep: Did The 'Skeleton Crew' Finale Land The...

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2025/01/16

In this episode, Patrick and David discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew and revisit the season 1 finale of Severance.Skeleton Crew was a fun show. But was it anything more? How did we feel about the show’s handling of Jod’s arc? Or the kids’ arcs? Now that you mention it: Did any of these characters even have arcs? Also, we revisit Severance’s season 1 finale. Is it still one of the greatest episodes of television ever made? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next

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1:40:39

Ep. 51 - Is It Worth Descending Into 'The Pitt'?

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2025/01/10

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Skeleton Crew and the season premiere of The Pitt.The Franchise was cancelled! Is season 1 of the show still worth watching? Are we hopeful for a Shogun season 2? Are we excited about the possibility of a Squid Game cinematic universe? What did we think of the new Max original series The Pitt and how does it compare to ER? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next

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1:49:48

Ep. 50 - 'Squid Game' Season 2 Is a Worthy Follow-Up,...

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2025/01/03

It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode ofSkeleton Crewand finish their conversation aboutSquid Gameseason 2.Why doesSkeleton Crewkeep insisting on splitting up Jude Law and the kids? Does the show’s After School Special mentality work in the universe ofStar Wars? DoesSquid Gameseason 2 feel like a cash grab? Or does it actually have something to say? And what are our thoughts on where things ended and the plotlines open for season 3? Listen to hear

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1:13:55

Ep. 49 - 'Squid Game' (Season 2) Returns with a Bang

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2024/12/26

It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and catch the season premiere of Squid Game season 2.Is this week’s episode of Skeleton Crew the best one yet? What homages did we spot to Indiana Jones? And what did we think of Squid Game’s return? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 6 (Disney+)Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)Shownotes:06:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 5 - You Have a Lot to Learn

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53:53

Bonus Ep: Dune: Prophecy Season 1

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2024/12/24

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined byMyles McNuttfromEpisodic Mediumto discuss their thoughts on theDune: Prophecyseason 1 finale.Did the show live up to its potential? How successful was it, dramaturgically speaking? Are we looking forward to a season 2? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more!Links:Read Myles’ review of the finaleSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding

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33:42

Bonus Ep: Squid Game Season 1 - The First 6 Episodes

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2024/12/21

In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first six episodes ofSquid Gameseason 1 on Netflix. It’s Patrick’s very first time watching the show! Did he understand what the big fuss was all about? Does the show still hold up? And how excited are we for the end of season 1 and the beginning of season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on

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58:19

Ep. 48 - What Happens When The Daniels Direct a Star...

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2024/12/20

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the 4th ep ofSkeleton Crew.Homework for next week:Skeleton CrewEp 5 (Disney+)Bonus Ep:Squid GameSeason 1 (Netflix)Bonus Ep:Dune Prophecy(Max)Shownotes:09:30 - TV News‘Silo’ to End With Season 4‘Girls5Eva’ Canceled Again‘The Old Man’ Canceled ‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed ‘Secret Level’ Renewed‘Man on the Inside’ Renewed for Season 2 at NetflixMacolm in the middle is coming backLove Is Blind contestants are employeesDisney Cuts

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1:12:50

Ep. 47 - 'The Agency' Shows The Human Cost of...

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2024/12/13

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode ofSkeleton Crewand the first few episodes ofThe Agencyon Paramount+.What did we make of the firstSimpsons/NFL crossover? IsSquid Gameseason 2 going to be, like, really really amazing? Is it worth your while to pay a visit toThe Agency? And doesSkeleton Crewshow more or less promise after its third episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton CrewEp 4

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52:39

Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown Eps 1-3

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2024/12/09

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first 3 episodes of Charles Yu’sInterior Chinatown (Hulu):Ep 1 - Generic Asian ManEp 2 - Delivery GuyEp 3 - Tech GuyHow does Charles Yu’s amazing book make the transition to the small screen? What components were we particularly taken by? How do we find the show as a parody of police procedurals? And as a piece of media criticism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on BlueskyEmail us at

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1:31:33

Ep. 46 - Is This 'Skeleton Crew' Enough to Make 'Star...

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2024/12/05

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Skeleton Crew.The creator of Arcane has responded to criticisms of the second season. What do we make of his reaction? Are we happy about the new culture of recording footage off of movie screens? Is Skeleton Crew the shot in the arm Star Wars needs at this moment? Will Patrick finally have to watch the first two seasons of Euphoria? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for

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1:02:19

Ep. 45 - Silo Season 2 Can Still Bring the Heat (Tape)

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2024/11/26

David and Patrick discuss the season premiere ofSiloseason 2 and finish their conversation aboutArcaneseason 2.What did we make ofSilo’schange in tone and structure? Do we think the mystery will have a satisfying ending? DidArcanestick the landing? Are either/both of these shows worth watching despite their flaws? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crewseason premiere (Disney+)Possible Bonus Ep:Interior Chinatown(Hulu)Shownotes:01:30 -SiloSeason

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1:39:26

Ep. 44 - The Real Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Was...

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2024/11/21

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything that’s happening in the world of TV, including Netflix’s wildly popular fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Then, they dig into the season premiere ofDune: Prophecyand Act II ofArcaneSeason 2.What did we think of Netflix’s big Paul vs. Tyson fight? Are we excited for Conan O’Brien to host the Oscars? IsDune: Prophecythe type of prequel that fills in the details we care about? And is there any wayArcaneseason 2 can

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