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Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 4 Sticks the Landing

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, @joyofnapping returns to discuss and spoil the fourth season of Slow Horses, which just aired its season finale. What did we think were the best and worst elements of this season? What storylines were invented for the show and how did they play out? How was Hugo Weaving as the main villain? What plot threads are we looking forward to being developed next 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.

Ep. 39 - ‘The Franchise’ Is About The Impossibility of Making Good Art

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the series premiere of The Franchise, chat about some TV renewals and cancellations, and assess the role of toxic fandom in our culture. Then they dig in to episode 3 of The Penguin and episode 5 of Agatha All Along. Can The Franchise rise above the inside jokes of Hollywood to become a hit? What do a series of high profile renewals and cancellations say about the state of the television industry? Can The Penguin continue strong world building while ignoring the existence of Batman? Does Agatha All Along deliver on its big twist? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* The Penguin Episode 4 (Max)* Agatha All Along Episode 6 (Disney+)* Bonus Ep: Slow Horses Season 4 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:* 02:13 - The Franchise* Ep 1 - Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye* 14:04 - Renewals and Cancellations* Kaos Cancelled* The Night Agent Renewed for Season 3* Reacher Renewed for Season 4* 23:21 - How Hollywood is Battling Toxic Fans* Jodie Turner-Smith says Disney Can’t Stay Silent* 42:02 - The Penguin * Ep 3 - Bliss* 01:12:27 - Agatha All Along * Ep 5 - Darkest Hour / Wake Thy PowerLinks:* 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. 38 - How ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Might Deviate From the Game

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek explore the early ratings for The Penguin, brace themselves for a new season of Sugar, discuss a surprising choice of director for Stranger Things 5, and dig into the new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2. Then, they discuss episode 2 of The Penguin and episode 4 of Agatha All Along.Will The Penguin be able to take flight in the ratings for the rest of the first season? How do we feel about the confounding news of a second season of Sugar? Does Frank Darabont’s return to the industry signal a strong return for Stranger Things? How different will The Last of Us season 2 be from its video game counterpart? Does The Penguin keep up the momentum in episode 2? Are we still enjoying the witchy formula of Agatha All Along in episode 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* The Penguin Episode 3 (Max)* Agatha All Along Episode 5 (Disney+)* The Franchise Episode 1 (Max)Shownotes:* 12:13 - Strong Ratings for The Penguin* 16:20 - Sugar Renewed for Season 2* 21:18 - Frank Darabont Ends Retirement for Stranger Things* 25:53 - The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer* 36:20 - The Penguin * Ep 2 - Inside Man* 01:04:28 - Agatha All Along * Ep 4 - If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach YouLinks:* 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: 'Barry's' Legacy, Key & Peele's Relationship, The Return of Hasan Minhaj

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss Bill Hader’s upcoming show for HBO, Keegan Michael-Key’s recent interview with People magazine, and Hasan Minhaj’s return to the spotlight. 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. 37 - Did ‘The Penguin’ Waddle Into Our Hearts?

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the Industry renewal news, Paramount layoffs, and the new Disney+ and Hulu price hikes. Then, they dive into the season premiere of The Penguin and episode 3 of Agatha All Along.What do we think of Industry and are we excited for another season? How will Paramount’s phase 2 layoffs affect their output? Will new pricing for Disney+ and Hulu wreak havoc on their subscriber base? What do we make of the return to Gotham with The Penguin? Is Colin Farrell able to stand out as Oswald Cobb under heavy makeup and prosthetics? Is Agatha All Along stringing us along? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* The Penguin Episode 2 (Max)* Agatha All Along Episode 4 (Disney+)Shownotes:* 02:13 - Industry Renewed for Season 4 + Season 1 Discussion* 13:27 - Paramount’s Phase 2 of Layoffs* 19:21 - New Disney+/Hulu Price Hikes/Password Crackdown Coming* 30:38 - The Penguin * Ep 1 - After Hours* 01:13:39 - Agatha All Along * Ep 3 - Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and TrialsLinks:* 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.