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Bonus Ep: Dune: Prophecy Season 1

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 finale* 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 Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 48 - What Happens When The Daniels Direct a Star Wars Episode?

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the fourth episode of Skeleton Crew.How do we feel about the fact that Silo has been renewed for two more seasons? Is Girls5Eva worth your time even though Netflix cancelled it? What did Patrick make of the first few episodes of Secret Level? And also, how do we feel about the impending doom of Tiktok? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.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 at Apple TV+* ‘Girls5Eva’ Canceled Again: Netflix Drops Musical Comedy After Rescuing It From Peacock* ‘The Old Man’ Canceled After Two Seasons at FX* ‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+’* ‘Secret Level’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video* ‘Man on the Inside’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix* Macolm in the middle is coming back* Love Is Blind contestants are employees, according to NLRB* Disney Cuts Trans Storyline From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series: ‘Many Parents Would Prefer to Discuss Certain Subjects on Their Own Terms’* 41:00 Skeleton Crew* Ep 4 - Can’t Say I Remember No At AttinLinks:* 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 Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Squid Game Season 1 - The First 6 Episodes

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 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 Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 47 - 'The Agency' Shows The Human Cost of American Espionage

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 News* Henry 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 Watch* Golden Globes: How ‘Squid Game’ Got Nominated for a Season You Haven’t Seen Yet* 22:45 - Skeleton Crew* Ep 3 - Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem* 45:00 - The Agency* Ep 1 - The Bends* Ep 2 - Wooden Duck* Ep 3 - Hawk from a HandsawLinks:* 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 Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown Eps 1-3

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first 3 episodes of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown:* Ep 1 - Generic Asian Man* Ep 2 - Delivery Guy* Ep 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 Bluesky* Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.