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Bonus Ep: Reacting to That Big Thing That Happens in 'Sugar' (Apple TV+)

Since Sugar debuted, television critics have been saying that something major happens in episode 6 that recontextualizes everything that came before. For the past month, we’ve been wondering what on earth this twist could possibly be and how major it really was. Now that episode 6 has been released, we can finally talk about what’s going on. Patrick Klepek watched episode 6 without any knowledge of the show, while David Chen has watched the entire season of Sugar season 1. In this bonus episode, we discuss our thoughts on Sugar. Homework for next week:* Baby Reindeer Eps 5-7 (Netflix)* X-Men ‘97 Season 1 (Disney+)* The Sympathizer Ep 5 (Max)Links:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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. 17 - Getting 'Baby Reindeer' Fever

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the fourth episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the first four episodes of Baby Reindeer (Netflix).How are studios navigating tricky situations when beloved cast members pass on? Does Cobra Kai really need to be split into three separate parts? What’s the best way to advertise to kids these days anyways? Is there such thing as an anti-war film in the world of The Sympathizer? And why is Baby Reindeer so damn good at unraveling its story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Baby Reindeer Eps 5-7 (Netflix)* The Sympathizer Ep 5 (Max)* X-Men ‘97 Season 1 (Disney+)* Bonus Ep: Sugar Season 1 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:* 00:06:00 - Gen V will not recast Chance Perdomo* 00:13:00 - Cobra Kai’s release schedule* 00:28:30 - The Sympathizer* Episode 4 - Give Us Some Good Lines * 00:56:00 - Baby Reindeer* Episode 1 * Episode 2 * Episode 3 * Episode 4 Links:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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: Invincible Season 2 Part 2

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the final episodes of Prime Video’s Invincible second season, including:* Episode 5 - This Must Come As a Shock* Episode 6 - It’s Not That Simple* Episode 7 - I’m Not Going Anywhere* Episode 8 - I Thought You Were StrongerWhat did we think of Amazon’s decision to split the second season into two parts? How did the main plotlines hit us for the end of season 2? Does Angstrom Levy make for a satisfying villain? What are we most looking forward to in a season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!Links:* Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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. 16 - Reacting to the Fallout of 'Fallout' Season 1

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the third episode of The Sympathizer (Max) and the rest of season 1 of Fallout (Prime Video).Is 65 million viewers actually a lot when it comes to a streaming service? How embarrassed does the OG Emily Stone feel about taking Emma Stone’s SAG name? What other famous people just aren’t being clear about their real names and pronunciations? What do we think The Sympathizer is trying to say about being an American? And what did we think of the rest of season 1 of Fallout on Prime Video? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Baby Reindeer Eps 1-4 (Netflix)* The Sympathizer Ep 4 (Max)* Bonus Ep: Invincible Season 2 Part 2 (Prime Video)Shownotes:* 00:01:30 - Fallout gets 65 million viewers* 00:08:33 - THR’s cover story about The Curse* 00:26:45 - The Sympathizer* Episode 3 - Love It Or Leave It* 51:15 - Fallout Season 1* Episode 4 - The Ghouls* Episode 5 - The Past* Episode 6 - The Trap* Episode 7 - The Radio* Episode 8 - The BeginningLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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. 15 - 'The Jinx: Season 2' Is About How Awesome 'The Jinx: Season 1' Was

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season 2 premiere of ‘The Jinx,’ the first two episodes of The Sympathizer (Max) and the season 1 finale of Shogun (Hulu/FX).How big of a deal is Fallout these days? Why do people keep trying to remake Oldboy? Is it worth watching The Jinx: Season 2 even if you haven’t seen The Jinx: Season 1? What did we make of the mishmash of tones in The Sympathizer? And does Shogun season 1 stick the landing in its finale? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Fallout Season 1 (Prime Video)* The Sympathizer Ep 3 (Max)Shownotes:* 00:01:30 - Fallout renewed for season 2* 00:07:33 - Oldboy TV series* 00:12:50 - There was more Bluey after all* 00:18:00 - The Jinx: Season 2* Episode 2 - Why Are You Still Here?* 00:41:30 - The Sympathizer* Episode 1 - Death Wish* Episode 2 - Good Little Asian* 1:03:30 - Shogun * Episode 10 - A Dream of a Dream* A list of callbacks* Shogun vs. Real LifeLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* 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.