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Ep. 46 - Is This 'Skeleton Crew' Enough to Make 'Star Wars' Fly Again?

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 break* A Man on the Inside* The Franchise* Wicked (and a digression about recording things off TV screens)* 22:36 - Agatha All Along finale hits ratings highs* 25:01 - Max password sharing may be coming to an end* 30:45 - Upcoming Max premiere dates* 36:19 - Arcane creator responds to criticism* 51:20 - Skeleton Crew* Ep 1 - This Could Be a Real Adventure* Ep 2 - Way Out Past The BarrierLinks:* 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. 45 - Silo Season 2 Can Still Bring the Heat (Tape)

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 2 * Ep 1 - The Engineer* Ep 2 - Order* 32:45 - Arcane Season 2 Act III* Ep 7 - Pretend Like It’s The First Time* Ep 8 - Killing Is a Cycle* Ep 9 - The Dirt Under Your NailsLinks:* 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. 44 - The Real Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Was The Friends We Made Along The Way

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 Match* 20:30 - Conan O’Brien Will Host the Next Academy Awards* 23:40 - Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC and More From NBC, Theme Parks* 28:00 - ​​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: Prophecy* Ep 1 - The Hidden Hand* 1:09:48 - Arcane Season 2* Ep 1 - Heavy Is The Crown* Ep 2 - Watch It All Burn* Ep 3 - Finally Got the Name RightLinks:* 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: Is 'Disclaimer' The Smuggest TV Show of the Year?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick and David discuss and spoil the ending of Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer. How did we think the show wrapped up its central plotline? What did we make of the editing and storytelling choices? Did Cuarón manage to impress us with his directorial vision? Would we still recommend the show despite our numerous qualms? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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.

Ep. 43 - 'Arcane' Season 2 Is Spectacular (So Far)

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything that’s happening in the world of TV. Then, they dig into episode 8 of The Penguin and Act I of Arcane Season 2.Is the making of Game of Thrones really like a marriage? Did The Penguin stick the landing with its brutal finale? How wildly successful is Euphoria season 3 going to be? Is Jason Sudeikis delusional about Ted Lasso season 3? Is Arcane still one of the best shows on TV? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:* Dune: Prophecy season premiere (Max)* Arcane Season 2 Act II (Netflix)* Bonus Ep: Disclaimer (Prime Video)Shownotes:* 19:00 - 70 million people on Netflix’s ad tier* 23:35 - HBO/Max News* ‘The Penguin’ Finale Scores Series High 2.1 Million Viewers* HBO Boss on ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie and George R.R. Martin’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Criticism: ‘I Want Him to Be Happy’ but ‘It Can Be Fraught’* ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Moving Forward With Production This January With 8-Episode Season, HBO Boss Casey Bloys Confirms* 34:00 - Jason Sudeikis Rails Against ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Haters: ‘They Don’t Have Imaginations’* 41:30 - The Penguin * Ep 8 - A Great or Little Thing* 01:13:15 - Arcane Season 2* Ep 1 - Heavy Is The Crown* Ep 2 - Watch It All Burn* Ep 3 - Finally Got the Name RightLinks:* 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.