Decoding TV

It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and catch the season premiere of Squid Game season 2.Is this week’s episode of Skeleton Crew the best one yet? What homages did we spot to Indiana Jones? And what did we think of Squid Game’s return? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 6 (Disney+)Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)Shownotes:06:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 5 - You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates37:00 - Squid Game Season 2Ep 1 - Bread or LotteryLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Myles McNutt from Episodic Medium to discuss their thoughts on the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale.Did the show live up to its potential? How successful was it, dramaturgically speaking? Are we looking forward to a season 2? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more!Links:Read Myles’ review of the finaleSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first six episodes of Squid Game season 1 on Netflix. It’s Patrick’s very first time watching the show! Did he understand what the big fuss was all about? Does the show still hold up? And how excited are we for the end of season 1 and the beginning of season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the 4th ep of Skeleton Crew.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 5 (Disney+)Bonus Ep: Squid Game Season 1 (Netflix)Bonus Ep: Dune Prophecy (Max)Shownotes:09:30 - TV News‘Silo’ to End With Season 4‘Girls5Eva’ Canceled Again‘The Old Man’ Canceled ‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed ‘Secret Level’ Renewed‘Man on the Inside’ Renewed for Season 2 at NetflixMacolm in the middle is coming backLove Is Blind contestants are employeesDisney Cuts Trans Storyline41:00 Skeleton CrewEp 4 - Can’t Say I Remember No At AttinLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Skeleton Crew and the first few episodes of The Agency on Paramount+.What did we make of the first Simpsons/NFL crossover? Is Squid Game season 2 going to be, like, really really amazing? Is it worth your while to pay a visit to The Agency? And does Skeleton Crew show more or less promise after its third episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 4 (Disney+)Possible Bonus Ep: Squid Game Eps 1-5 (Netflix)Shownotes:01:30 - TV NewsHenry Cavill Says ‘Warhammer 40,000’ TV Series Is in a ‘Fantastic’ Starting Place: ‘We’ve Been Breaking Down Approaches to the Enormity’ of That World‘The Simpsons’ and ESPN Are Turning NFL Monday Night Football’s Cowboys-Bengals Game Into A Wild, Untamed Animated Version: What to Expect and Where to WatchGolden Globes: How ‘Squid Game’ Got Nominated for a Season You Haven’t Seen Yet22:45 - Skeleton CrewEp 3 - Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem45:00 - The AgencyEp 1 - The BendsEp 2 - Wooden DuckEp 3 - Hawk from a HandsawLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first 3 episodes of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown (Hulu):Ep 1 - Generic Asian ManEp 2 - Delivery GuyEp 3 - Tech GuyHow does Charles Yu’s amazing book make the transition to the small screen? What components were we particularly taken by? How do we find the show as a parody of police procedurals? And as a piece of media criticism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on BlueskyEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Skeleton Crew.The creator of Arcane has responded to criticisms of the second season. What do we make of his reaction? Are we happy about the new culture of recording footage off of movie screens? Is Skeleton Crew the shot in the arm Star Wars needs at this moment? Will Patrick finally have to watch the first two seasons of Euphoria? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 3 (Disney+)The Agency Eps 1-2 (Showtime/Paramount+)Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)Shownotes:01:30 - What we watched over the Thanksgiving breakA Man on the InsideThe FranchiseWicked (and a digression about recording things off TV screens)22:36 - Agatha All Along finale hits ratings highs25:01 - Max password sharing may be coming to an end30:45 - Upcoming Max premiere dates36:19 - Arcane creator responds to criticism51:20 - Skeleton CrewEp 1 - This Could Be a Real AdventureEp 2 - Way Out Past The BarrierLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of Silo season 2 and finish their conversation about Arcane season 2.What did we make of Silo’s change in tone and structure? Do we think the mystery will have a satisfying ending? Did Arcane stick the landing? Are either/both of these shows worth watching despite their flaws? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew season premiere (Disney+)Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)Shownotes:01:30 - Silo Season 2Ep 1 - The EngineerEp 2 - Order32:45 - Arcane Season 2 Act IIIEp 7 - Pretend Like It’s The First TimeEp 8 - Killing Is a CycleEp 9 - The Dirt Under Your NailsLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything that’s happening in the world of TV, including Netflix’s wildly popular fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Then, they dig into the season premiere of Dune: Prophecy and Act II of Arcane Season 2.What did we think of Netflix’s big Paul vs. Tyson fight? Are we excited for Conan O’Brien to host the Oscars? Is Dune: Prophecy the type of prequel that fills in the details we care about? And is there any way Arcane season 2 can stick the landing? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Silo Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)Arcane Season 2 Act III (Netflix)Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)Shownotes:01:30 - Netflix Claims 108M Viewers Worldwide for Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Boxing Match20:30 - Conan O’Brien Will Host the Next Academy Awards23:40 - Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC and More From NBC, Theme Parks28:00 - ​​HBO Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will ‘Benefit’ From J.K. Rowling’s Involvement: She ‘Has the Right to Express Her Personal Views’41:13 - Dune: ProphecyEp 1 - The Hidden Hand1:09:48 - Arcane Season 2 Act IILinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok