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 Netflix series The Hawk and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
Are they really making fewer TV shows these days? Is Alan Ritchson really a loose cannon? Is Paramount gonna be able to bring this merger across the finish line? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Ted Lasso Season 4 (Apple TV)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 7 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
08:13 - Show of the Week
The Hawk
31:00 - TV News
Ryan Hurst recast in God of War
Paramount merger delayed
Luminate’s stats on new TV shows
Trailers for Blade Runner 2099 (Nov 2026) and Neuromancer (Jan 22)
Alan Ritchson’s viral moment
1:04:30 - Dark Matter
Episode 6 - Superposition
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In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Dark Matter’s first season, and which alternate realities we’d choose to visit if we had the chance.
Homework for next week:

Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 6 (Apple TV)
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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 The Agency and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. What’s really behind Netflix’s plunging season 2 viewership? Are we excited about a Mare Cinematic Universe? And what tactics is Paramount using these days to get its merger through. Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Show of the Week (hopefully!): Lucky (Apple TV)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 5 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

02:15 - Show of the Week
The Agency Season 2
26:00- TV News
Lucas Shaw’s screentime follow-up
Julianne Nicholson to Reprise ‘Mare of Easttown’ Role in ‘Task’ Season 2
Paramount Blasts States’ Lawsuit
51:30 - Dark Matter
Episode 4 - The Corridor
Links:

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In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2026 Emmy nominations.
Which shows came away with some of the biggest nominations? Why does the TV Academy have an unhealthy obsession with The Pitt? What were the biggest snubs? And, as usual, was this overall a shameful year for the Emmys or did we experience less shame? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
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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 Silo and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. Also: What’s up with people not watching season 2+ of Netflix shows? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: The Agency season 2 (Paramount+)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 4 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:44 - Show of the Week
Silo Season 3
30:00 - TV News
Netflix viewers are abandoning shows after one season
52:01 - Dark Matter
Episode 3 - The Box
Links:
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