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Bonus Ep: 'The Lowdown' Season 1 Actually Had Something To Say. Was It Successful?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first season of The Lowdown. What did we think of the show overall? The show really ramps up in its final few episodes. Did its pacing work for us? And did every character get a satisfactory conclusion? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework:* Pluribus episode 4 (Apple TV+)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. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities

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 third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.How do we feel about the imminent return of Alien: Earth, not to mention Shogun? Can Poker Face survive with a new Charlie Cale? And why are we so excited about a new show based off Jimmy Olsen? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 4 (Apple TV)Shownotes:* 07:54 - TV News* YouTube TV Blackout Is Costing Disney an Estimated $4.3 Million per Day in Lost Revenue* Bob Iger defends deal* ‘Alien: Earth’ Renewed for Season 2, Noah Hawley Inks New Overall Deal With FX and Disney Entertainment Television* Shogun Season 2 Sets Filming/Directors/Writers* Mike Fleming Jr: Peacock Folds On ‘Poker Face’ Season 3; Rian Johnson Wants 2-Season Deal With Peter Dinklage As Lie Detector Sleuth Charlie Cale* Jimmy Olsen ‘DC Crime’ Series in the Works at HBO Max From ‘American Vandal’ Duo, First Season Focused on Gorilla Grodd* 48:08 - Pluribus* Episode 3 - GrenadeLinks:* 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. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History

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 season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus season premiere for a long time to come? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 2 (Apple TV)Shownotes:* 05:02 - TV News* Apple TV temporarily melts down as Pluribus launches* Finneas made the new music for Apple TV* The new logo was done in-camera* YouTube TV pulls Disney channels with zero warning (more info here and here)* IT: Welcome to Derry is the third most popular debut since HBO Max launched* Late Night News* Jon Stewart renewed for another year (through 2026)* Colbert weights in on his cancellation* 43% of Gen Z prefer YouTube and Tiktok to traditional TV* 48:08 - Pluribus* Episode 1 - We Is Us* Episode 2 - Pirate LadyLinks:* 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: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy. What were the biggest differences between the books and the show? Is the format of the show inherently in tension with its plotlines? Who were our MVPs this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:* Follow Joy on Threads* Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com* Follow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingreality* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at the end of the first episode? If this show starts at a 12, does it have anywhere to go? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework:* Slow Horses season 5 (Apple TV+)Links:* Alex Zalben’s article about this show’s cheap scares* Jack Hamilton’s review of It* 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.