Decoding TV

Decoding TV

Analyzing the latest and greatest in TV

1 hour 56 minutes

Ep. 15 - 'The Jinx: Season 2' Is About How Awesome 'The Jinx: Season 1' Was
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season 2 premiere of ‘The Jinx,’ the first two episodes of The Sympathizer (Max) and the season 1 finale of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
How big of a deal is Fallout these days? Why do people keep trying to remake Oldboy? Is it worth watching The Jinx: Season 2 even if you haven’t seen The Jinx: Season 1? What did we make of the mishmash of tones in The Sympathizer? And does Shogun season 1 stick the landing in its finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
- Fallout Season 1 (Prime Video)
- The Sympathizer Ep 3 (Max)
Shownotes:
- 00:01:30 - Fallout renewed for season 2
- 00:07:33 - Oldboy TV series
- 00:12:50 - There was more Bluey after all
- 00:18:00 - The Jinx: Season 2
- Episode 2 - Why Are You Still Here?
- 00:41:30 - The Sympathizer
- Episode 1 - Death Wish
- Episode 2 - Good Little Asian
- 1:03:30 - Shogun
- Episode 10 - A Dream of a Dream
- A list of callbacks
- Shogun vs. Real Life
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25 April 2024, 7:42 am
1 hour 45 minutes

Ep. 14 - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving Amidst the 'Fallout'
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the first three episodes of Fallout (Prime Video) and the ninth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
Are we excited about more Monarch: Legacy of Monsters? Will we ever see a Heroes reboot that people care about? What did we make of Bluey’s season finale, “The Sign”? Is Fallout the greatest videogame adaptation ever made? And what did we think of Mariko’s fateful decisions on this week’s episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
- Shogun Ep 10 (Hulu/FX)
- The Sympathizer Eps 1-2 (Max)
- The Jinx Season 2 premiere (Max)
Shownotes:
- 00:01:30 -More seasons/spin-offs for Monarch
- 00:06:33 - Tim Kring wants to reboot Heroes
- 00:13:33 - Bluey’s season 3 finale, The Sign
- BBC: Producer confirms series return
- 00:33:00 - Fallout
- Episode 1 - The End
- Episode 2 - The Target
- Episode 3 - The Head
- 1:14:00 - Shogun
- Episode 9 - Crimson Sky
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18 April 2024, 7:47 am
45 minutes 22 seconds

Bonus Ep Preview: 3 Body Problem Season 1

In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of 3 Body Problem on Netflix.

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16 April 2024, 11:20 pm
1 hour 38 minutes

Ep. 13 - Curb Your Enthusiasm's Finale Was a Middle Finger to America
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the eighth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
Why was Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm a middle finger to TV watchers? Is it possible we will actually get more Westworld in the future? Why is it such a difficult time to be a TV writer right now? And why can’t people finish Ripley, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
- Shogun Ep 9 (Hulu/FX)
- Fallout Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)
- Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)
Shownotes:
- 00:07:40 - Fallout News
- Fallout Season 2 seems likely
- Westworld is still alive?
- 00:22:45 - Why it’s a brutal time to be a TV writer
- 00:33:46 - Why people can’t finish Ripley
- 00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale
- 00:56:15 - Shogun
- Episode 8 - Abyss of Life
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11 April 2024, 8:59 am
51 minutes 8 seconds

Bonus Ep: Is Netflix's 'Scoop' Interesting for People Who Don't Care About The Royals?
In this bonus episode, David and @joyonapping continue their conversation about the royal family by discussing Netflix’s new film, Scoop, which chronicles the events surrounding Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
Is this film interesting to people who don’t care about the royal family? What did we think about who the film chose as its main characters? Does Rufus Sewell make for a convincing Prince Andrew? And what did we make of the film’s depiction of the interview itself? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!
Also: Should we cover A Very Royal Scandal, an upcoming 3-part Prime Video series that covers these same events? Let us know at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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9 April 2024, 11:07 am
18 minutes 25 seconds

Bonus Ep Preview: Constellation Season 1

In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of Constellation on Apple TV+.

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6 April 2024, 12:21 pm
1 hour 25 minutes

Decoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot?
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the seventh episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
Is the true story behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem more intricate than the show itself? What are the chances that 3 Body Problem will get a second season? Are we looking forward to Ryan Coogler’s take on The X-Files (if it even happens)? And what did we think of this week’s relatively quiet episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
- Shogun Ep 8 (Hulu/FX)
- Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)
- Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)
Shownotes:
- 00:01:30 - Chance Perdomo Dead at 27
- 00:03:30 - 3 Body Problem Murder Scandal
- Latest on 3 Body Problem Ratings
- 00:28:25 - Chris Carter on the legacy of the X-Files
- 00:48:00 - Shogun
- Episode 7 - A Stick of Time
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4 April 2024, 7:01 am
1 hour 39 minutes

Decoding TV Ep. 11 - Getting to the Root of the 3 Body Problem
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first three episodes of 3 Body Problem (Netflix) and the sixth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
What do we think of a new John Wells/Noah Wyle hospital-themed team-up? Was it cool for Pete Davidson to leave Bupkis like that? Will we ever see another season of Euphoria? And is 3 Body Problem a worthy TV follow-up from the creators of Game of Thrones? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
- Shogun Ep 7 (Hulu/FX)
- Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)
Shownotes:
00:03:00 - Noah Wyle and John Wells reteam for The Pitt
00:12:15 - Euphoria Season 3 delayed indefinitely
00:20:25 - Pete Davidson abruptly leaves Bupkis
00:29:15 - 3 Body Problem
- Episode 1 - Countdown
- Episode 2 - Red Coast
- Episode 3 - Destroyer of Worlds
01:10:00 - Shogun
- Episode 6 - Ladies of the Willow World
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28 March 2024, 7:15 am
1 hour 30 minutes

Bonus Ep: The Crown Season 6 (Plus: What's Going on With The Royals?)
As with all things in life: Better late than never! In this bonus episode, @joyonapping (AKA Joy) returns to the podcast to finish our conversation about the Netflix original series The Crown. You can listen to the first part of this conversation right here.
What did we think of how the final six episodes of season 6 wrapped up the story for these characters? What did we make of the specific end point the show chose? Did the show do a good job of finishing the Diana storyline? And what about its depiction of Will and Kate’s courtship? Did the ending of this show predict the events that we’re currently experiencing? And finally: What do we make of all the news that’s happening about the Royals right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Also: We’re sorry this episode is late but sometimes life (and medical things) get in the way! We’ll hopefully be back in a few weeks to discuss Scoop on Netflix, the upcoming film about Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview that’s releasing on April 5.
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22 March 2024, 7:23 pm
1 hour 38 minutes

Decoding TV Ep. 10 - Will Mr. Beast Make TV More Like Mr. Beast?
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Jessie Earl run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of Manhunt (Apple TV+) and continue their weekly discussion of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
What do we think of Mr. Beast’s new game show? Is TV going to become more like YouTube or is YouTube going to become more like TV? Are we excited for the new Star Wars series The Acolyte? Why do people like waiting for movies to stream instead of seeing them in theaters these days? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!
Homework for next week:
- 3 Body Problem (Netflix)
- Shogun episode 6 (Hulu/FX)
Shownotes:
- 00:01:45 - Two thirds of adults would rather wait to watch movies on streaming
- 00:12:00 - Mr. Beast’s deal with Prime Video
- 00:25:30 - The Acolyte trailer
- 00:38:00 - Manhunt
- Episode 1 - Pilot
- Episode 2 - Post-mortem
- 01:03:00 - Shogun
- Episode 5 - Broken to the Fist
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21 March 2024, 11:13 am
1 hour 29 minutes

Decoding TV Ep. 9 - They Just Went to the Sexytime Pool
In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first two episodes of of The Gentlemen (Netflix) and the fourth episode of Shogun (Apple TV+).
What do we think of the Oscars this year? Why would they show us the stars of upcoming films without telling us what the films are, exactly? Does The Gentleman on Netflix capture the magic of Guy Ritchie’s early British gangster pics? And what did we think of that scene in this week’s Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!
Homework for next week:
- Shogun Ep 5 (Hulu/FX)
- Manhunt Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)
Shownotes:
- 00:01:45 - The 2024 Oscars
- 00:22:30 - Marvel fires Beau DeMayo
- 00:39:30 - The Gentlemen
- Episode 1 - Refined Aggression
- Episode 2 - Tackle Tommy Woo Woo
- 01:01:00 - Shogun
- Episode 4 - The Eightfold Fence
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14 March 2024, 7:12 am
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