Decoding TV

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the season premiere of Widow’s Bay.
Can the FCC really revoke Disney’s broadcast license? Why are Far Cry fans so upset with Noah Hawley? And what do Nielsen ratings have to say about the state of the Star Wars universe? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Lord of the Flies (hopefully!) (Netflix)
Euphoria season 3 episode 5 (HBO Max)
Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 6 (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
01:55 - Show of the Week
Widow’s Bay
16:36 - TV News
Noah Hawley says Far Cry won’t adapt game story
FCC orders early license renewal after Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired
Variety story on initial situation
ABC stands its ground
Bloomberg’s article
History of the sanction
The top 10 Star Wars related shows
Eric Kripke says he did not cancel Gen V
Laura Dern cast in White Lotus
BW Corner:
Tony Dokoupil’s disastrous ratings
55:56 - Euphoria Season 3
Episode 4 - Kitty Likes to Dance
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts The Boys season 5 episode 5. This episode tells the story of one day from the perspective of multiple characters. Which characters were our favorites? Is the show really going to end in 3 episodes? Is the show gonna have a satisfying ending or is this all just gonna be preparation for Vought Rising? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David is joined by Chris Klimek to discuss the second season of Lee Sung Jin’s Beef. Did this season of the show live up to its stellar first season? How did we feel about the cast this time around? And what was up with that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

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In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria.
Is Half Man worth the painful experience of watching it? Is Peacock a must-have streaming service? What might have happened on the set of The White Lotus season 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Widow’s Bay
Euphoria season 3 episode 4 (HBO Max)
Bonus Ep: Beef season 2 (Netflix)
Bonus Ep (hopefully!): The Boys season 5 episode 5 (Prime Video)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
03:15 - Show of the Week (Thanks to Adam for this week’s bumper!)
Half Man
20:12 - TV News
Gen V is cancelled
Peacock has lost $432MM in Q1
Peacock cancellations are highest amongst all services
Beef season 2 down 60% from first season
Netflix second seasons don’t do as well
White Lotus: Helena Bonham Carter recast days into shooting
44:20 - Euphoria Season 3
Episode 3 - The Ballad of Paladin
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the fourth episode of The Boys season 5. This episode featured the gang getting into a fetchquest and learning about themselves along the way. In other words: a filler episode. Is that a bad thing? Listen to hear us discuss.
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