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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the season 1 finale of Widow’s Bay. What were some of the biggest surprises from the episode? Where does this show leave us as we start thinking about season 2? And was this a worthy ending to one of the best shows on TV this year? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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NOTE: Next week’s episode will come out later than usual, although we will try to have some bonus episodes fill the void. Stay tuned!
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 latest episodes of Cape Fear on Apple TV.
Are we excited for another season of Widow’s Bay? What was it like to watch a UFC fight in front of the White House? And is society too woke for The Office? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: House of the Dragon (Prime Video)Dark Matter Rewatch: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 (Apple TV)Bonus Eps (hopefully!):Maternal Instinct (Netflix)Spider-Noir (Prime Video)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
05:13 - TV NewsWidow’s Bay renewed for season 2Fox is buying Roku for $22 billionJustice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.UFC fightScott Pelley goes scorched earthBari Weiss poised to oversee CNNSociety is too woke for the Office54:00 - Show of the WeekApple TV’s Cape FearLinks:
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In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Boschman (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) and Alex Biron about the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict. How did we feel about the manner in which this documentary approached its subject matter? What has been the online reaction to the film? And why is it so hard to talk about Michael Jackson right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Check out Christie and Alex’s podcast, Bonus Features. Follow Decoding TV on Instagram and Tiktok to get highlights of our episodes.
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Note: There won’t be a normal podcast episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this spoiler-filled breakdown of the Half Man ending. We’ll still do a Widow’s Bay bonus episode later in the week for paid subscribers.
In this bonus episode, BJ Colangelo joins Decoding TV to discuss the ending of Half Man. Was the journey of this show worth it? How did the show play with the viewer’s loyalties? And what did we make of the enigmatic ending? Listen to hear all our answers to these questions and more.
Be sure to listen to BJ’s podcast This Ends at Prom and follow her on Threads.
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NOTE: We’re considering doing a weekly (re)watch of Dark Matter season 1 in the lead-up to the season 2 premiere at the end of August. Would you support this? If so, let us know at decodingtv(at)gmail(dot)com.
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 Prime Video series Spider-Noir.
How much longer are we having to wait between seasons for TV shows these days? What the hell is going on at 60 Minutes? And will consumers ever be okay with Generative AI TV shows? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week (in two weeks): Cape Fear (Apple TV)Half Man season finale (HBO Max)Bonus Ep: Widow’s Bay ep 8 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
06:30 - Show of the WeekSpider-Noir26:25 - TV NewsFans must wait longer for TV showsJorge Gutierrez drops plans for Amazon AI seriesCBS says Byron Allen will be profitableThe Guardian’s withering review: Ratings down 87% sinceBloodbath at 60 Minutes17-year old senior Santiago Campos’s speech57:00 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 8 - In God We TrustLinks:
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Thanks for your suggestions to cover Widow’s Bay! While we didn’t cover this show from the beginning, we’ll try to release podcasts about the remaining episodes of the season.
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the latest episodes of Widow’s Bay. What did we make of the sixth episode’s period piece? And how did it connect with the seventh film? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
Links:
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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 and the Netflix series The Buroughs.
What did we think of Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show? Why do we think Jackass is a sign of positive masculinity? What are our thoughts on the new trailer for Vought Rising? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Spider-Noir (Prime Video)Euphoria season 3 episode 8 (HBO Max)Bonus Ep: Widow’s Bay eps 6-7 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
06:30 - Show of the WeekNetflix’s The Buroughs26:15 - TV NewsStephen Colbert’s last showStephen Colbert’s Monroe Michigan broadcastLate show ratingsJackass returns to Paramount+Kalshi and Polymarket are spoiling showsVought Rising trailer1:04:00 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 7 - Rain or ShineLinks:
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the series finale of The Boys. Did this show end with a bang or a whimper? Did the finale blow everyone away? Or confirm people’s worst fears about the show? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
Links:
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Netflix’s Lord of the Flies23:40 - TV NewsRonda Rousey destroys Gina CaranoConan O’Brien back for Oscars next yearStephen Colbert Sets Final WeekNFL responds to gripesHow The Pitt cast baby Jane DoeRenewals:Margot’s got money troubles renewedLove Is Blind Season 11 in Boston fall 2026Running Point has been renewed for season 3Big Mistakes renewed for season 250:32 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 6 - Stand Still and SeeLinks:
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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 and the surprise drop episode of The Bear (“Gary”)
What do we make of the new X-Files casting that’s been announced? Are there really going to be four Fast and Furious TV shows? And how fair are the Golden Globes’ new AI rules? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Lord of the Flies (Netflix)Euphoria season 3 episode 6 (HBO Max)Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 7 (Prime Video)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
01:55 - Show of the WeekThe Bear - GaryMyles McNutt’s article about the episode16:36 - TV NewsFOUR Fast and Furious shows are in developmentThe X-Files: Eight Massive Guest Roles Have Been CastGolden Globes set AI rulesDentsu and IGN’s Audience Insights ReportRenewals/Greenlights:Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins renewed for season 2Reacher season 5 already renewedOscar Isaac is set for the lead role in Netflix casino drama55:36 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 5 - This Little PiggyLinks:
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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 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 WeekWidow’s Bay16:36 - TV NewsNoah Hawley says Far Cry won’t adapt game storyFCC orders early license renewal after Trump calls for Kimmel to be firedVariety story on initial situationABC stands its groundBloomberg’s articleHistory of the sanctionThe top 10 Star Wars related showsEric Kripke says he did not cancel Gen VLaura Dern cast in White LotusBW Corner:Tony Dokoupil’s disastrous ratings55:56 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 4 - Kitty Likes to DanceLinks:
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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.
Links:
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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.
Follow Chris on Threads and check out his latest piece for NPR.
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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 BayEuphoria 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 Man20:12 - TV NewsGen V is cancelledPeacock has lost $432MM in Q1Peacock cancellations are highest amongst all servicesBeef season 2 down 60% from first seasonNetflix second seasons don’t do as wellWhite Lotus: Helena Bonham Carter recast days into shooting44:20 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 3 - The Ballad of PaladinLinks:
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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.
Links:
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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.
What do we make of Noah Wyle’s comments about the ending of The Pitt? Is it easy to spend $50 million of ER money? And what will people finally have to say about The Savant when it hits Apple TV this summer? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Euphoria episode 3 (HBO Max)Show of the Week: Half ManBonus Ep: Invincible season 4 (Prime Video)Bonus Ep: Beef season 2 (Netflix)Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 4 (Prime Video)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:10 - Show of the WeekMargo’s Got Money Troubles17:50 - TV NewsEuphoria season 3 draws 8.5 million viewersJessica Chastain says The Savant is coming outNoah Wyle’s GQ interview51:00 - Euphoria Season 3Episode 2 - America My Dream1:19:10 - The Pitt spoiler post-mortemRoxana Hadadi’s Vulture piece about the endingLinks:
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David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt (feat. Sarah Marrs) and The Boys.
Was it worth making a new Malcolm in the Middle reboot for only four episodes? What is going to be the fate of late night on CBS? And how jazzed are we for the new setting of The White Lotus season 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Euphoria episode 2 (HBO Max)Margot Has Money Troubles (Apple TV)Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 4 (Prime Video)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
Listener feedback10:00 - Show of the WeekMalcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair19:30 - TV NewsCBS News will develop late night concepts but just needs Byron Allen’s money right nowWhite Lotus Season 4 will be at Cannes27:25 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 15 - 8:00 P.M.1:29:19 - The Boys Season 5Episode 3 - Every One of You Sons of BitchesLinks:
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the season finale of DTF St. Louis. How did we feel about how this story unfolded? Were we satisfied by the ending? And what, ultimately, was this show trying to say about male loneliness and friendship? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Links:
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In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick kick off their coverage of Euphoria season 3. What did we think of the season 3 premiere overall? Does Zendaya’s back hurt from carrying this show? And what did we think of all the non-Rue storylines? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Links:
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David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Also, they discuss The Boys and Patrick finishes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
What is the future of late night programming at CBS? Is Dark Matter the best sci-fi show on Apple TV? Are Pitt fans just really bad at watching TV? Do we think The Boys season 5 is going to be any good? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 15 (HBO Max)Euphoria (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:06 - Show of the WeekThe Boys Season 5 Eps 1-224:00 - Patrick Finishes the Damn ShowA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms30:00 - TV NewsPitt fans are proving it’s possible to be bad at watching a TV showDark Matter Season 2 coming back August 26Byron Allen will take over for Colbert51:42 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 14 - 7:00 P.M.Noah Wyle InterviewLinks:
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