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Bonus Ep: 'Gen V' Season 2 Was a Mixed Bag. Can This Show Thrive in a Post-'The Boys' Future?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the second season of Gen V. Was this show able to overcome some of the clunkiness of the earlier episodes? What did we make of the show’s biggest twists this season? And can this show really survive and thrive in a future without The Boys? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.Links:* Check out Jessie Earl’s YouTube channel* Check out Patrick Klepek’s Crossplay newsletter* 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: 'Long Story Short' Is a Brilliant, Moving Portrait of a Complicated Family

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss Long Story Short on Netflix. How does the show capture the complex dynamics of a family? What is the effect of how the show jumps through time? And what were the components of the show that we personally related to? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.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.

Bonus Ep: 'Task' Season 1 Delivered the Goods (with Kit Lazer)

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Kit Lazer to discuss the season finale of Task.What made us love this show? Is it really too bleak for general audiences? What did the show do best? And what were some of its most memorable moments and characters? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.Links:* Follow Kit on Tiktok* Follow Kit on Instagram* Follow Kit on YouTube* 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. 86 - 'The Chair Company' Reveals The Play-Acting We All Do (Plus: A 'Peacemaker' S2 Post-Mortem)

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 The Chair Company. Does Tim Robinson find hidden comedy gold in the cushions of The Chair Company? Will video podcasts be a big thing on Netflix? Will the Apple TV rebrand make sense by the time you download this week’s podcast? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Bonus Episode: Task (HBO)* Bonus Episode: Slow Horses (Apple TV)* Bonus Episode: Long Story Short (Netflix)Shownotes:* 03:02 - TV News* Bari Weiss is the main segment on Last Week Tonight* Apple TV+ is now Apple TV* ’Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 1 Runtimes Revealed* Netflix refuses to put the finale into theaters* M. Night Shyamalan Is Directing a Live-Action Magic 8 Ball TV Series Written by Brad Falchuk* Tivo exits the hardware business* Splinter Cell Deathwatch Renewed* Netflix to Stream Selection of Spotify Video Podcasts Starting in 2026* 52:00 - The Chair Company* Episode 1 - “Life goes by too fucking fast, it really does.”* 1:17:56 - Peacemaker Season 2 post-mortem (with spoilers)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. 85 - Did 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Stick the Landing?

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 finale of Peacemaker.Is CBS News doomed or extra-doomed? How on earth are we going to cover the final season of Stranger Things? And does the first trailer for Pluribus get us excited for Vince Gilligan’s newest show or not? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* The Chair Company (HBO)* Bonus Episode: Long Story Short (Netflix)Shownotes:* 02:32 - TV News* Bari Weiss Joins CBS News* The First ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Trailer Teases Our Next Return to Westeros* First Real Pluribus trailer* STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Will Feature 8 Feature-Length Episodes...And Boasts An Insanely High Budget* HRW cannot accept donations* 36:00 - Peacemaker Season 2* Episode 8 - Full NelsonLinks:* 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.