Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Bear and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
Why aren’t as many people watching this season of House of the Dragon? What’s going to happen after Comcast splits off its NBCUniversal wing? And should Netflix use the re-animated voice of Gene Wilder to promote its latest show? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Silo Season 3 (Apple TV)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 3 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
04:13 - Show of the Week
The Bear Season 5
46:08 - TV News
Comcast splits NBC Universal and Cable Operations into two companies
HOTD ratings: 21.5 million viewers, down slightly from season 2
AI in the News:
Wonka commercial
1000 people sign a letter against studios
Jack Quaid joins Invincible as Prime Video reveals early season 6 renewal
1:04:48 - Dark Matter
Episode 2 - Trip of a Lifetime
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of House of the Dragon and begin their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
Are we the only people who are kinda lost with who’s who in this season’s House of the Dragon? Was The Boroughs cancelled because the Duffer Brothers are personas non grata at Netflix? And what did we think of the series premiere of Dark Matter? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: The Bear (Hulu)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 2 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
04:13 - Show of the Week
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere
32:30 - TV News
The Buroughs has been canceled
48:40 - Dark Matter
Episode 1 - Are You Happy In Your Life
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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first season of Spider-Noir on Prime Video. What made the show work? What were its strongest elements? And did Nicolas Cage make for a convincing Spider-Man? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the season 1 finale of Widow’s Bay. What were some of the biggest surprises from the episode? Where does this show leave us as we start thinking about season 2? And was this a worthy ending to one of the best shows on TV this year? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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NOTE: Next week’s episode will come out later than usual, although we will try to have some bonus episodes fill the void. Stay tuned!
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Cape Fear on Apple TV.
Are we excited for another season of Widow’s Bay? What was it like to watch a UFC fight in front of the White House? And is society too woke for The Office? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: House of the Dragon (Prime Video)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 (Apple TV)
Bonus Eps (hopefully!):
Maternal Instinct (Netflix)
Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
05:13 - TV News
Widow’s Bay renewed for season 2
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
UFC fight
Scott Pelley goes scorched earth
Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN
Society is too woke for the Office
54:00 - Show of the Week
Apple TV’s Cape Fear
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