In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick Willems discuss the final three episodes of Andor Season 2: Ep 10 - Make It Stop Ep 11 - Who Else Knows? Ep 12 - Jedha, Kyber, Erso What did we think of how this show connected to the events of Rogue One? Were we happy with how the show wrapped up the stories of characters like Bix and Luthen?…

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal. It feels like there’s not gonna be enough time to tell a complete story in this season of The Last of Us. Where does episode 5 leave our characters? Is there any possibility the Harry Potter PR tour is going to turn aroun…

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 othe…

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 ge…

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…

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 rol…

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…

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 separ…

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 goo…

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 …

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 changes…

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 …

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 satisf…

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 vide…

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 befor…

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 …

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…

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 real…

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…

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 is sh…

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 ba…

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 …

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? Lis…

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 Ra…

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 incredi…