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 third episode of Alien: Earth.

What do we think of MSNBC’s rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad sign that Ben Stiller won’t be directing season 3 of Severance? Can YouTubers like Mark Rober successfully make the move to Netflix? And how is Alien: Earth shaping up as a series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Alien: Earth Episode 4 (Hulu/FX)
• Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 (HBO)
• Bonus Ep: Smoke Season 1 (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

• 09:22 - TV News
• MSNBC Rebrand to ‘MS NOW’ Draws Derision, Confusion
• Ben Stiller Won’t Direct ‘Severance’ Season 3, Plans World War II Survival Movie: ‘You Only Have So Much Time’
• Mark Rober and Netflix team up for competition series
• ‘Dept. Q’ Renewed for Second Season at Netflix
• ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Sets December Premiere; First Look Photos Show the Ghoul in New Vegas
• 46:30 - Alien: Earth
• Episode 3 - Metamorphosis

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