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 eighth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).

Why was Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm a middle finger to TV watchers? Is it possible we will actually get more Westworld in the future? Why is it such a difficult time to be a TV writer right now? And why can’t people finish Ripley, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• Shogun Ep 9 (Hulu/FX)
• Fallout Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)
• Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

• 00:07:40 - Fallout News
• Fallout Season 2 seems likely
• Westworld is still alive?
• 00:22:45 - Why it’s a brutal time to be a TV writer
• 00:33:46 - Why people can’t finish Ripley
• 00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale
• 00:56:15 - Shogun
• Episode 8 - Abyss of Life

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