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Bonus Ep: You Think I Did This For Money? I Did This for Credit.

In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the recent saga surrounding X-Men ‘97 and why things might have played out in the way they did. 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. 32 - 'The Acolyte' Cancellation Leaves Star Wars in a Dire Place

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the first few episodes of Bad Monkey on Apple TV+.Are we going to watch any of the dozen plus shows from AMC+ that are now on Netflix? Do we think there’s any hope for Venu, the Fubo competitor? Are we still excited for the next season of True Detective? Which Secret Level are we looking forward to the most? And what do we make of the cancellation of The Acolyte? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* The Gentlemen Season 1 (Netflix)Shownotes:* 01:30 - A bunch of AMC+ shows just dropped on Netflix* 08:00 - Dark Matter renewed for season 2* 11:30 - Judge blocks Venu sports bundle* 21:55 - The Acolyte is cancelled* 44:45 - Prime Video’s Secret Level gets trailer* 51:15 - Issa Lopez reacts to Nic Pizzolatto * 59:30 - Bad Monkey* Episode 1 - The Floating-Human-Body-Parts Capital of America* Episode 2 - A Hundred Bucks Says You Won’tLinks:* 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. 31 - The Ted Lasso Liminal Space

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the final five episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader season 1 on Prime Video.What are some of the announcements at D23 that caught our eye? Are we excited for the newest Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew? Why should you never trust a short YouTube video from D23 to give you actual footage from the show? And should we expect to ever see more episodes of Ted Lasso? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Bad Monkey Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:* 01:30- Paramount Television Studios shuts down* 09:00 - D23 News* Inside Out Spinoff Series* Daredevil: Born Again reveals first footage with March premiere* Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer* 23:45 - Gentleman renewed for season 2 and Traitors renewed for 2 more seasons* 26:08 - Jason Sudeikis has to make a decision about Ted Lasso * 33:20 - Not getting invited to the Emmys* 39:30 - Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 6-10* Episode 6 - Night Ride* Episode 7 - Moving Target* Episode 8 - Nocturne* Episode 9 - The Killer Inside Me* Episode 10 - Savage NightLinks:* 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. 30 - 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Reimagines The World of Gotham

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the first five episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video. How did House of the Dragon do in the ratings this season? What is our first take on the footage from Welcome to Derry and The Last of Us Season 2? Are we excited for a new TV show in the world of John Wick? How about the second and third season of Squid Game? And should Baby Reindeer have been branded as a true story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 6-10 (Prime Video)Shownotes:* 00:08:55 - House of the Dragon news* HOTD season finale viewership * HOTD will end with season 4* 12:05 - HBO shows reveal early footage* 23:30 - John Wick Series* 28:40 - Squid game season 2 and 3 details* 37:40 - The real-life Martha in Baby Reindeer* 45:40 - Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 1-5* Episode 1 - In Treacherous Waters* Episode 2 - …And Be a Villain* Episode 3 - Kiss of the Catwoman* Episode 4 - The Night of the Hunters* Episode 5 - The Stress of Her RegardLinks:* 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. 29 - Finding 'Presumed Innocent' Guilty (Of Being Good Television)

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of Presumed Innocent season 1 on Apple TV+.What exactly was going on during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? Should Warner be suing the NBA to get some of its games back onto TNT? Are we excited for a world full of Boys spinoffs from Amazon? And is Sausage Party actually a deep meditation on the nature of religion and atheism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Batman: The Caped Crusader (Prime Video)Shownotes:* 00:08:55 - Our Olympics viewing experiences* 00:24:30 - Warner sues the NBA* 00:33:21 - Amazon’s The Boys spinoffs* Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, Sausage Party: Foodtopia renewed* 00:47:45 - Presumed Innocent Season 1 * 01:16:00 - Comparing Presumed Innocent (1990) with Presumed Innocent (2024)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.