Decoding TV

26 minutes 59 seconds
Bonus Ep: Did 'Widow's Bay' Season 1 Stick The Landing?
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the season 1 finale of Widow’s Bay. What were some of the biggest surprises from the episode? Where does this show leave us as we start thinking about season 2? And was this a worthy ending to one of the best shows on TV this year? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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17 June 2026, 10:00 pm
1 hour 24 minutes
Ep. 116 - Does Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' Have Anything New To Say?
NOTE: Next week’s episode will come out later than usual, although we will try to have some bonus episodes fill the void. Stay tuned!
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 Cape Fear on Apple TV.
Are we excited for another season of Widow’s Bay? What was it like to watch a UFC fight in front of the White House? And is society too woke for The Office? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Show of the Week: House of the Dragon (Prime Video)
- Dark Matter Rewatch: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 (Apple TV)
- Bonus Eps (hopefully!):
- Maternal Instinct (Netflix)
- Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
- 05:13 - TV News
- Widow’s Bay renewed for season 2
- Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
- Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
- UFC fight
- Scott Pelley goes scorched earth
- Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN
- Society is too woke for the Office
- 54:00 - Show of the Week
- Apple TV’s Cape Fear
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
- Follow this podcast on Tiktok
- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
- Follow David on Instagram
- Follow David on Tiktok
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15 June 2026, 10:51 pm
43 minutes 15 seconds
Bonus Ep: Netflix's 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' Was Sorely Needed (feat. Christie Boschman and Alex Biron)
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Boschman (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) and Alex Biron about the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict. How did we feel about the manner in which this documentary approached its subject matter? What has been the online reaction to the film? And why is it so hard to talk about Michael Jackson right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Check out Christie and Alex’s podcast, Bonus Features. Follow Decoding TV on Instagram and Tiktok to get highlights of our episodes.
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10 June 2026, 9:12 am
48 minutes 37 seconds
Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the Ending of 'Half Man' (feat. BJ Colangelo)
Note: There won’t be a normal podcast episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this spoiler-filled breakdown of the Half Man ending. We’ll still do a Widow’s Bay bonus episode later in the week for paid subscribers.

In this bonus episode, BJ Colangelo joins Decoding TV to discuss the ending of Half Man. Was the journey of this show worth it? How did the show play with the viewer’s loyalties? And what did we make of the enigmatic ending? Listen to hear all our answers to these questions and more.

Be sure to listen to BJ’s podcast This Ends at Prom and follow her on Threads.
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8 June 2026, 12:00 pm
1 hour 40 minutes
Ep. 115 - Can Nicolas Cage Play a Convincing Spider-Man in 'Spider-Noir'? (Plus: The 'Euphoria' Series Finale Was a Disaster)
NOTE: We’re considering doing a weekly (re)watch of Dark Matter season 1 in the lead-up to the season 2 premiere at the end of August. Would you support this? If so, let us know at decodingtv(at)gmail(dot)com.

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the Prime Video series Spider-Noir.

How much longer are we having to wait between seasons for TV shows these days? What the hell is going on at 60 Minutes? And will consumers ever be okay with Generative AI TV shows? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Show of the Week (in two weeks): Cape Fear (Apple TV)
- Half Man season finale (HBO Max)
- Bonus Ep: Widow’s Bay ep 8 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
- 06:30 - Show of the Week
- Spider-Noir
- 26:25 - TV News
- Fans must wait longer for TV shows
- Jorge Gutierrez drops plans for Amazon AI series
- CBS says Byron Allen will be profitable
- The Guardian’s withering review: Ratings down 87% since
- Bloodbath at 60 Minutes
- 17-year old senior Santiago Campos’s speech
- 57:00 - Euphoria Season 3
- Episode 8 - In God We Trust
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
- Follow this podcast on Tiktok
- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
- Follow David on Instagram
- Follow David on Tiktok
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1 June 2026, 9:36 pm
35 minutes 27 seconds
Bonus Ep: 'Widow's Bay' Eps. 6-7 Make for a Great Diptych
Thanks for your suggestions to cover Widow’s Bay! While we didn’t cover this show from the beginning, we’ll try to release podcasts about the remaining episodes of the season.
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the latest episodes of Widow’s Bay. What did we make of the sixth episode’s period piece? And how did it connect with the seventh film? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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28 May 2026, 10:14 pm
1 hour 35 minutes
Ep. 114 - Why 'The Buroughs' Feels Magical (Plus: The Stupid Decisions of 'Euphoria' S3E07)
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the Netflix series The Buroughs.
What did we think of Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show? Why do we think Jackass is a sign of positive masculinity? What are our thoughts on the new trailer for Vought Rising? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Show of the Week: Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
- Euphoria season 3 episode 8 (HBO Max)
- Bonus Ep: Widow’s Bay eps 6-7 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
- 06:30 - Show of the Week
- Netflix’s The Buroughs
- 26:15 - TV News
- Stephen Colbert’s last show
- Stephen Colbert’s Monroe Michigan broadcast
- Late show ratings
- Jackass returns to Paramount+
- Kalshi and Polymarket are spoiling shows
- Vought Rising trailer
- 1:04:00 - Euphoria Season 3
- Episode 7 - Rain or Shine
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
- Follow this podcast on Tiktok
- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
- Follow David on Instagram
- Follow David on Tiktok
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26 May 2026, 11:22 pm
45 minutes 59 seconds
Bonus Ep: Did 'The Boys' Series Finale Make Up For Its Lackluster Final Season?
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the series finale of The Boys. Did this show end with a bang or a whimper? Did the finale blow everyone away? Or confirm people’s worst fears about the show? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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22 May 2026, 12:00 pm
1 hour 23 minutes
Ep. 113 - Is Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' a Worthy Adaptation? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E06 Brings the Focus Back to Rue)
- Netflix’s Lord of the Flies
- 23:40 - TV News
- Ronda Rousey destroys Gina Carano
- Conan O’Brien back for Oscars next year
- Stephen Colbert Sets Final Week
- NFL responds to gripes
- How The Pitt cast baby Jane Doe
- Renewals:
- Margot’s got money troubles renewed
- Love Is Blind Season 11 in Boston fall 2026
- Running Point has been renewed for season 3
- Big Mistakes renewed for season 2
- 50:32 - Euphoria Season 3
- Episode 6 - Stand Still and See
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
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- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
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18 May 2026, 9:57 pm
1 hour 23 minutes
Ep. 112 - Why Did 'The Bear' Surprise Drop "Gary"? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E05 Is a Sydney Sweeney Showcase)
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the surprise drop episode of The Bear (“Gary”)
What do we make of the new X-Files casting that’s been announced? Are there really going to be four Fast and Furious TV shows? And how fair are the Golden Globes’ new AI rules? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Show of the Week: Lord of the Flies (Netflix)
- Euphoria season 3 episode 6 (HBO Max)
- Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 7 (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
- 01:55 - Show of the Week
- The Bear - Gary
- Myles McNutt’s article about the episode
- 16:36 - TV News
- FOUR Fast and Furious shows are in development
- The X-Files: Eight Massive Guest Roles Have Been Cast
- Golden Globes set AI rules
- Dentsu and IGN’s Audience Insights Report
- Renewals/Greenlights:
- Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins renewed for season 2
- Reacher season 5 already renewed
- Oscar Isaac is set for the lead role in Netflix casino drama
- 55:36 - Euphoria Season 3
- Episode 5 - This Little Piggy
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
- Follow this podcast on Tiktok
- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
- Follow David on Instagram
- Follow David on Tiktok
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12 May 2026, 12:04 am
1 hour 24 minutes
Ep. 111 - Is 'Widow's Bay' Worth a Visit? (Also: 'Euphoria' S3E04 Was Rough)
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the season premiere of Widow’s Bay.
Can the FCC really revoke Disney’s broadcast license? Why are Far Cry fans so upset with Noah Hawley? And what do Nielsen ratings have to say about the state of the Star Wars universe? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Show of the Week: Lord of the Flies (hopefully!) (Netflix)
- Euphoria season 3 episode 5 (HBO Max)
- Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 6 (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
- 01:55 - Show of the Week
- Widow’s Bay
- 16:36 - TV News
- Noah Hawley says Far Cry won’t adapt game story
- FCC orders early license renewal after Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired
- Variety story on initial situation
- ABC stands its ground
- Bloomberg’s article
- History of the sanction
- The top 10 Star Wars related shows
- Eric Kripke says he did not cancel Gen V
- Laura Dern cast in White Lotus
- BW Corner:
- Tony Dokoupil’s disastrous ratings
- 55:56 - Euphoria Season 3
- Episode 4 - Kitty Likes to Dance
Links:
- Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
- Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
- Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
- Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
- Follow this podcast on Instagram
- Follow this podcast on Tiktok
- Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
- Follow David on Instagram
- Follow David on Tiktok
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4 May 2026, 9:30 pm
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