Decoding TV

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Ep. 15 - 'The Jinx: Season 2' Is About How Awesome 'The Jinx: Season 1' Was Apr 25, 2024

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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 season 1 stick the landing in its finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Fallout Season 1 (Prime Video)
The Sympathizer Ep 3 (Max)

Shownotes:

00:01:30 - Fallout renewed for season 2
00:07:33 - Oldboy TV series
00:12:50 - There was more Bluey after all
00:18:00 - The Jinx: Season 2
Episode 2 - Why Are You Still Here?
00:41:30 - The Sympathizer
Episode 1 - Death Wish
Episode 2 - Good Little Asian
1:03:30 - Shogun
Episode 10 - A Dream of a Dream
A list of callbacks
Shogun vs. Real Life

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Ep. 14 - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving Amidst the 'Fallout' Apr 18, 2024

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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 week’s episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Shogun Ep 10 (Hulu/FX)
The Sympathizer Eps 1-2 (Max)
The Jinx Season 2 premiere (Max)

Shownotes:

00:01:30 -More seasons/spin-offs for Monarch
00:06:33 - Tim Kring wants to reboot Heroes
00:13:33 - Bluey’s season 3 finale, The Sign
BBC: Producer confirms series return
00:33:00 - Fallout
Episode 1 - The End
Episode 2 - The Target
Episode 3 - The Head
1:14:00 - Shogun
Episode 9 - Crimson Sky

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Bonus Ep Preview: 3 Body Problem Season 1 Apr 16, 2024

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In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of 3 Body Problem on Netflix.

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Ep. 13 - Curb Your Enthusiasm's Finale Was a Middle Finger to America Apr 11, 2024

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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 9 (Hulu/FX)
Fallout Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)
Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

00:07:40 - Fallout News
Fallout Season 2 seems likely
Westworld is still alive?
00:22:45 - Why it’s a brutal time to be a TV writer
00:33:46 - Why people can’t finish Ripley
00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale
00:56:15 - Shogun
Episode 8 - Abyss of Life

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Bonus Ep: Is Netflix's 'Scoop' Interesting for People Who Don't Care About The Royals? Apr 09, 2024

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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? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

Also: Should we cover A Very Royal Scandal, an upcoming 3-part Prime Video series that covers these same events? Let us know at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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Bonus Ep Preview: Constellation Season 1 Apr 06, 2024

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In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of Constellation on Apple TV+.

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Decoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot? Apr 04, 2024

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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 all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Shogun Ep 8 (Hulu/FX)
Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)
Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

00:01:30 - Chance Perdomo Dead at 27
00:03:30 - 3 Body Problem Murder Scandal
Latest on 3 Body Problem Ratings
00:28:25 - Chris Carter on the legacy of the X-Files
00:48:00 - Shogun
Episode 7 - A Stick of Time

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Decoding TV Ep. 11 - Getting to the Root of the 3 Body Problem Mar 28, 2024

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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 discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Shogun Ep 7 (Hulu/FX)
Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

00:03:00 - Noah Wyle and John Wells reteam for The Pitt

00:12:15 - Euphoria Season 3 delayed indefinitely

00:20:25 - Pete Davidson abruptly leaves Bupkis

00:29:15 - 3 Body Problem

Episode 1 - Countdown
Episode 2 - Red Coast
Episode 3 - Destroyer of Worlds

01:10:00 - Shogun

Episode 6 - Ladies of the Willow World

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Bonus Ep: The Crown Season 6 (Plus: What's Going on With The Royals?) Mar 22, 2024

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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 depiction of Will and Kate’s courtship? Did the ending of this show predict the events that we’re currently experiencing? And finally: What do we make of all the news that’s happening about the Royals right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Also: We’re sorry this episode is late but sometimes life (and medical things) get in the way! We’ll hopefully be back in a few weeks to discuss Scoop on Netflix, the upcoming film about Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview that’s releasing on April 5.

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Decoding TV Ep. 10 - Will Mr. Beast Make TV More Like Mr. Beast? Mar 21, 2024

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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 days? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!

Homework for next week:

3 Body Problem (Netflix)
Shogun episode 6 (Hulu/FX)

Shownotes:

00:01:45 - Two thirds of adults would rather wait to watch movies on streaming
00:12:00 - Mr. Beast’s deal with Prime Video
00:25:30 - The Acolyte trailer
00:38:00 - Manhunt
Episode 1 - Pilot
Episode 2 - Post-mortem
01:03:00 - Shogun
Episode 5 - Broken to the Fist

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