Decoding TV

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick Willems discuss the next three episodes of  Andor  Season 2: Ep 7 - Messenger Ep 8 - Who Are You? Ep 9 - Welcome to the Rebellion? This batch probably has some of the most intense action in  Star Wars  ever put to film. We also got some actual  Star Wars  references to things like the Force and other iconography....

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick dive into the latest episodes of  The Last of Us  and  The Rehearsal. What do we think of  The Last of Us’s  depiction of Seattle? How did we feel about how this week’s episode moved Ellie and Dina’s relationship along? And was Nathan Fielder’s  The Rehearsal  this week an act of insanity of genius? Li...

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick Willems discuss the next three episodes of Andor Season 2: Ep 4 - Ever Been to Ghorman? Ep 5 - I Have Friends Everywhere Ep 6 - What a Festive Evening We’ll be doing a podcast episode for each of the four Andor drops. This batch introduces us to the world of Ghorman. What parallels is the show trying to draw between the Ghormans and our world...

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of  The Last of Us  and  The Rehearsal. Is Max a streaming service that is impossible to cancel? Why is Netflix so opposed to theatrical filmgoing? And what responsibility do actors have in accepting roles for shows with controversial...

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss what they thought of  The Pitt’s  debut season, what their favorite subplots were, and what they’d like to see in a second season of the show (which has already been renewed). Links: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube Follow this p...

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Willems returns to the podcast to discuss the first three episodes of Andor Season 2. We’ll be doing an episode for each of the four Andor drops. This season has a much different feel than the first season. What are our thoughts on the structure of the show so far? What did we think of each of the separate plotlines? How do we feel about Disney’s relea...

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare  The Last of Us  videogame with the show. David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of  The Last of Us  and  The Rehearsal. Does a  Pacific Rim  TV show sound like a good idea? Do we think Ryan Coogler will do a good job r...

In this bonus episode, David is joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the latest season of  Black Mirror  on Netflix. Did we think this season was a solid one? What were our favorite episodes? What were our least favorite? And does  Black Mirror  still have something new to say given how society’s views on technology have evolved? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and mo...

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 how the season 2 premiere of  The Last of Us  compares with  The Last of Us Part II  videogame. What were some of the biggest cha...

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare  The Last of Us  videogame with the show. David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then Christian Spicer joins us for a dive into  The Last of Us  season 2 premiere. Are we excited about the possibility of another season of  Adolescence ? What do we think of how&nbs...

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at  LaineyGossip.com ) joins David to discuss episode 8 of  The White Lotus  season 3. How do we rank this season of  The White Lotus  compared to the others? What did we make of who ends up dying and who ends up making it all the way to the end? And which storylines this season were most satisfying? Listen to hea...

In this bonus episode, David and Patrick chat about Seth Rogen’s hilarious new show on Apple TV+,  The Studio.  Then, Matt Goldberg from  Commentary Track  joins to discuss Robert Altman’s 1992 films  The Player  and how it compares with how Hollywood sees itself today. Links: Check out Matt Goldberg’s newsletter,  Commentary Track Listen to Patrick’s videogame p...

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com ) joins David to discuss episode 7 of The White Lotus season 3. Would we accept a $100,000 bribe to keep quiet about whatever the heck Gary/Greg did last season? Or would it need to have a couple more zeroes? Why didn’t Rick take improv classes or at least use IMDB before the events of this week’s episode? Who do we th...

David and Patrick discuss the Netflix series  Adolescence , then dive into your reactions and theories about  Severance  season 2. What did we make of the one-take filmmaking of  Adolescence ? Was the journey through the show worth the pain? And what about the end of  Severance  season 2? What did we think about the other possible endings there could have been? Did th...

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at  LaineyGossip.com ) joins David to discuss episode 6 of  The White Lotus  season 3. What do we think is going to happen to Timothy, anyway? Is Jaclyn really as bad as she seems? Does Chloe recognize how lucky she is to have Gary/Greg? And what are we looking forward to most in the final two episodes? Listen to hear us di...

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again , and dive into the Severance Season 2 finale. This season of Severance was probably one of the best seasons of television in recent memory. Did the finale stick the landing? What were some of the plotlines this season that really paid off? What could the show have spent more...

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at  LaineyGossip.com ) joins David to discuss the episodes 5 of  The White Lotus  season 3. What did we make of Jason Isaacs’ reactions to the questions about his full frontal moment last week? Is Timothy going to make it out of this season unscathed? Is Gaitok totally worthless? And what were our reactions to that incredib...

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the latest episode of  Daredevil: Born Again , and dive into  Severance  Season 2 episode 9. What are the ways in which this week’s  Severance  sets up the finale? What would Ms. Cobel’s favorite  Twilight Zone  episode be? And what do we think of how  Daredevil: Born Again  ...

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...

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...

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? Liste...

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...

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...

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 thes...

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...