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Bonus Ep: Dept. Q Season 1 (with Sarah Marrs)

In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss Dept. Q's first season on Netflix. What did we think of how this show handled its central mystery? Did any of the subplots work well for us? What about the red herrings? Was Matthew Goode, well, any good as the lead? How excited are we for the prospect of a second season of Dept. Q? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next episode: * Ironheart season premiere (Disney+)Links:* Follow Sarah Marrs on Bluesky* Check out Sarah’s work on Lainey Gossip* 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: How Director Dan Trachtenberg Put Together 'Predator: Killer of Killers'

In this bonus episode, David chats with director Dan Trachtenberg about how Predator: Killer of Killers (now streaming on Hulu) came together. Dan discusses why they chose the time periods they did, the challenges of putting together an anthology film based around the Predator in different time periods, and what his favorite action moments are from the film. Homework for next episode:* Dept Q (Netflix)Links:* Follow Dan Trachtenberg on Instagram* 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. 71 - 'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is a Thrilling (But Brief) Visit to the Predator Universe

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the differences between the Invincible and Game of Thrones videogames (and why the former will probably be way more successful), muse on the plight of Warner Bros Discovery, and lament the loss of press freedom in the American media. Then, it’s time to dive into Dan Trachtenberg’s latest Predator entry, Killer of Killers, now streaming on Hulu.Be sure to stay tuned for a bonus interview with Dan Trachtenberg coming in the next week.Homework for next week:* Dept Q (Netflix)Shownotes:* 08:50 - TV News* Videogame News:* New Game of Thrones PC Strategy Game to Launch in 2026* Invincible Vs: A New fighting Game set in the Invincible universe* Warner Bros Discovery to split into two companies* Terry Moran suspended at ABC News* 49:30 - Predator: Killer of Killers reviewLinks:* 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. 70 - 'Mountainhead' Tries to Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros. Does It Succeed? (Plus: 'Rehearsal' and 'Last of Us' Follow-Ups)

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss Succession creator Jesse Armstrong’s latest HBO original, Mountainhead. Does it do a good job of satirizing the billionaire tech class? Will Nic Pizzolatto ever write a True Detective episode again? And why do we feel sympathy for the new kids cast as the main Harry Potter characters? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu)Shownotes:* 03:40 - TV News* ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Harry, Ron and Hermione* ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Gets Three-Part Release, Series Finale Set for New Year’s Eve* ‘True Detective’ Creator Nic Pizzolatto Has a “Story” for Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson to Reprise Cohle and Hart: They’re “Open to It”* 28:00 - Mountainhead review* 58:45 - The Rehearsal Season 2 Follow-Ups* 1:11:00 - The Last of Us Season 2 Follow-UpsLinks:* 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: The Legacy of 'The Last of Us' Season 2

NOTE: This episode contains massive SPOILERS for The Last of Us Part II videogame, which you should assume will also spoil the TV show. Listener beware.In this bonus episode, David, Patrick, and Christian Spicer discuss the biggest changes between The Last of Us Part II videogame and the show. How did the show change the deaths of all the major characters this episode? Where do we think the show is going to head next season (and will it work in the TV medium)? And what will be the ultimate legacy of The Last of Us season 2?Links:* Subscribe to Christian’s newsletter* 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.