{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62d997ae8fb68e00135146a4/6aee04ca897b9602318b6982?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 135 - Is ‘Nocturne’ Worth Staying Up For? (Plus: ‘VisionQuest’ Ep 7 Has Some of Paul Bettany’s Best Work)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62d997ae8fb68e00135146a4/1793983445316-21b21df5-07f3-40af-b484-facfffadf3b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 episodes of <em>VisionQuest.</em></p><p>Can Apple TV’s <em>Nocturne </em>transcend the normal trappings of police procedurals? Is Druski set to become the next content creator that crosses over to traditional media? Are <em>The Pitt </em>and <em>ER </em>really that similar? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.</p><p><strong>Homework for next week:</strong></p><ul><li><em>VisionQuest </em>episode 8 (Disney+)</li><li><em>12 12 12 </em>(Apple TV)</li></ul><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):</strong></p><ul><li>01:30 - Reacting to the US Midterm Elections</li><li>20:00 - Show of the Week: <em>Nocturne</em></li><li>36:54 - TV News</li><li><a href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-stranger-things-spinoff-other-worlds-1236748971/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stranger Things spin-off</a></li><li><a href=\"https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-pitt-noah-wyle-crichton-lawsuit-1236939852/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘The Pitt’ and ‘ER’ Are Similar Enough to Allow Crichton Suit, Appeals Court Rules</a></li><li><a href=\"https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/youth-sharon-horgan-hbo-renewed-season-2-1236937886/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HBO Renews Sharon Horgan Comedy ‘Youth’ For a Season 2</a></li><li><a href=\"https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/druski-netflix-show-collect-and-praise-1236937068/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Druski Sets Netflix Series ‘Collect &amp; Praise’ Based on Megachurch Sketch, Signs Multi-Year Deal With Streamer</a></li><li>37:39 - VisionQuest</li><li>Episode 7 - Immolation</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Thanks to <a href=\"https://michaeljjohnsonmusic.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael J Johnson</a> for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers</li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Decoding TV"}