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

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