Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Are Netflix’s viewership woes reversible? What are our thoughts on the latest news about the Paramount/Warner merger? And are we excited to finally see Apple’s The Savant when it premieres next year? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Youth (HBO Max)
Lanterns episode 7 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 5 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - TV News
Netflix is in bad shape
Paramount Settles Antitrust Case With State AGs
Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage of Trump in Protest of His CNN Ban
Apple TV Finally Schedules Jessica Chastain-Led Thriller ‘The Savant’
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to End With Season 3
Older News: Neil Druckmann and Frank Miller
1:01:53 - Lanterns
Episode 6 - Bad Optics
1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 4 - Stars Hide Your Fires
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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 watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
First up, Myles McNutt joined us from Episodic Medium to discuss this year’s Emmy awards! What did we think of this year’s telecast? What about the awards? And what were some of the weird things that happened? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Lanterns episode 6 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 4 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

00:30 - TV News
Breaking down the Emmy Awards
34:40 - Lanterns
Episode 5 - Lights Out
1:16:18 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 3 - Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible
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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 watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Why did the announcer for Wheel of Fortune get fired? Are we sad about the cancellation of Spider-Noir? And is Lanterns one of the biggest hits in HBO history? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Lanterns episode 5 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 3 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - TV News
Follow-up: GTA VI tops 31 million views on Netflix
Furious Hits 43 Million Hours Viewed
Lanterns Ep 3 Hits 10 Million Viewers
Netflix renewed all their podcasts
‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony
Dave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation
28:22 - Lanterns
Episode 4 - Weenie
1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 2 - A Perfect World
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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 watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Is Apple TV worth $15/month? Was it worth it for Rockstar to paywall a trailer for GTA VI on Netflix? And are we excited about a Furious season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Lanterns episode 4 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 2 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

00:30 - TV News
GTA VI leads to netflix viewership spike
Apple TV hikes price of service
Furious renewed for season 2
Robocop TV show casts Dan Stevens in lead role
31:05 - Lanterns
Episode 3 - OutKast
1:06:18 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 1 - A Quiet Life
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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 watch the latest episode of Lanterns.
What do we make of the news that Marvel might be making TV shows after all? Is Gorilla Grodd really the next best DC show to make? And what’s the latest with the Paramount-Warner merger? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Lanterns episode 3 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 premiere (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

01:30 - TV News
Lanterns pulls in 9 million viewers
Marvel probably still making TV shows after all?
Bautista will be Kratos
DC’s The People vs. Gorilla Grodd is going to happen, apparently
Paramount-Warner Merger will cost 4500 jobs
California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’
This tweet:
https://x.com/ercboxoffice/status/2091961746601005140?s=42
Theater owner weighs in
48:26 - Lanterns
Episode 2 - Trust Fall
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