Decoding TV

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 News
Widow’s Bay renewed for season 2
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
UFC fight
Scott Pelley goes scorched earth
Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN
Society is too woke for the Office
54:00 - Show of the Week
Apple TV’s Cape Fear
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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.
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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.

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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 Week
Spider-Noir
26:25 - TV News
Fans must wait longer for TV shows
Jorge Gutierrez drops plans for Amazon AI series
CBS says Byron Allen will be profitable
The Guardian’s withering review: Ratings down 87% since
Bloodbath at 60 Minutes
17-year old senior Santiago Campos’s speech
57:00 - Euphoria Season 3
Episode 8 - In God We Trust
Links:
Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpers
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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.
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