Decoding TV

By Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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March 11, 2025Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E03-E04 - "The Meaning of Dreams" and "Hide or Seek"
In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus season 3. What are our favorite subplots so far? What do we think the show is trying to say about white people and how they latch onto foreigners’ ways of life? What do we think of some of the reveals from this batch of episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
We’ll be back to cover at least one additional batch of White Lotus episodes.
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March 07, 2025Ep. 59 - 'Daredevil: Born Again' Gets Off to a Rough Start
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the new Daredevil series, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 8.
What did we think of the Oscars? Is Kathleen Kennedy really retiring from Star Wars? Could this week’s episode of Severance been an email instead? And how good is Daredevil: Born Again at welcoming in new viewers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 9 (Apple TV+)
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2 (Disney+)
Shownotes:
00:30 - TV News
What did we think of the Oscars?
Kathleen Kennedy gives interview about career plans
23:33 - Severance Season 2
Ep 8 - Sweet Vitriol
1:04:55 - Daredevil: Born Again
Ep 1 - Heaven’s Half Hour
Ep 2 - Optics
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1h 34min
February 28, 2025Ep. 58 - 'Severance' S2E07 Was Mind-Blowing
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 7.
What do we make of Kathleen Kennedy’s stint as Lucasfilm boss? Are we excited about Andor’s episode release schedule? How’s Patrick’s rewatch of Daredevil season 3 going? And what made this week’s episode of Severance so remarkable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 8 (Apple TV+)
Daredevil: Born Again Season premiere (Disney+)
Shownotes:
02:30 - TV News
First Andor A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer and Poster Revealed
Lucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Expected to Retire This Year
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is planned for a 2026 release, and Marvel's Head of TV hopes it could become an annual show
Jon Bernthal's Punisher will headline Werewolf by Night-style Marvel special: 'Like a shotgun blast of a story'
The Harry Potter TV series has found its Dumbledore
33:03 - Severance Season 2
Ep 7 - Chikhai Bardo
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1h 37min
February 26, 2025Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E01-E02 - "Same Spirits, New Forms" and "Special Treatments"
Welcome to the first of 3-4 conversations we’ll have about The White Lotus season 3!
In this episode, Sarah Marrs (Film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the first two episodes of the new season. What do we make of the updated setting in Thailand this year? Are Jaclyn’s friends really the best she can do? Is Saxon Ratliff one of the worst characters ever? Did they finally figure out a way to make Walton Goggins unlikable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
We’ll be back to cover episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus in a couple weeks.
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47min
February 21, 2025Ep. 57 - In 'Severance' S2E06, Work Is About Suppressing Your True Self
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and share some thoughts on the first few episodes of Invincible season 3. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 6.
What do we think about Invincible Season 3? Is The Pitt actually one of the best shows on TV right now? And why is this week’s Severance an incredible example of sci-fi storytelling? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 7 (Apple TV+)
Shownotes:
04:20 - Invincible Season 3
12:45 - TV News
SNL’s 50th Anniversary
‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 2 at Max
‘The Rings of Power’ Officially Renewed for Season 3, Plans Major Time Jump
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO
29:00 - Severance Season 2
Ep 6 - Attila
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1h 30min
February 14, 2025Ep. 56 - What 'Severance' S2E05 Has To Say About Corporate Culture
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 5.
Is Peter Morgan’s next Netflix project going to be one of the most unhinged things ever? Would we marry people who have the same first and last name as us? And what does Severance have to say about employee performance reviews, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 6 (Apple TV+)
Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
03:00 - TV News
Super Bowl Sets All-Time Ratings Record for Second Straight Year
Jeremy Strong to Star in Boys from Brazil remake by Peter Morgan
‘Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’ TV Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 First Look: Zendaya Returns as Rue as Production Starts on Long-Delayed HBO Series
26:30 - Severance Season 2
Ep 5 - Trojan’s Horse
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1h 30min
February 07, 2025Ep. 55 - 'Severance' S2E04: Panic! at the ORTBO
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 4.
Why are we hopeful for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are some of the biggest trends going on right now in the world of TV and streaming (according to Luminate)? Is Patrick looking forward to Ted Lasson season 4? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 5 (Apple TV+)
Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
02:30 - TV News
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot With Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Works at Hulu
Disney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another Profit
Streamers Set to Outspend Commercial Broadcasters for First Time This Year, Report Claims
Luminate’s End of Year Report
Ted Lasso Season 4 details
28:15 - Severance Season 2
Ep 4 - Woe’s Hollow
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1h 24min
January 31, 2025Ep. 54 - 'Severance' S2E03 Goes There
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 3.
Has the term “woke” lost all meaning (especially as it applies to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man)? How excited are we for the next season of Squid Game? Is Beyond: Two Souls going to make for a good TV series? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 4 (Apple TV+)
Bonus Ep: The Agency Season 1 (Paramount+)
Shownotes:
07:00 - TV News
Squid Game Season 3 Date: June 27
Spider-Man Voice Actor Says His ‘Biggest Fear’ Was the New Disney+ Series ‘Was Gonna Be Annoying and Woke’
‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Video Game Getting TV Series Adaptation By Elliot Page’s Pageboy
Reginald VelJohnson debunks Dave Chappelle
37:00 - Severance Season 2
Ep 3 - Who’s Still Alive?
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1h 42min
January 24, 2025Ep. 53 - 'Severance' S2E02 Takes Us Back to the End of Season 1
David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.
Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 3 (Paramount+)
Shownotes:
04:45 - TV News
Netflix:
Netflix Adds Nearly 19 Million Subscribers to End 2024 With More Than 300 Million Globally
Another Netflix price hike
‘Squid Game 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Third Most-Watched Season Ever, After ‘Squid Game 1’ and ‘Wednesday’
Daredevil: Born Again trailer
FBI: CIA
30:15- Severance Season 2
Ep 2 - Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig

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1h 23min
January 17, 2025Ep. 52 - 'Severance' Season 2 Is Still One of the Best Shows on TV
David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!
The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Severance Season 2 Episode 2
Shownotes:
07:00 - Severance Season 2
Ep 1 - Hello, Ms. Cobel
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55min

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