Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Now that the Skydance merger is complete, what do we think will happen with the new mega company? Was the Lanterns finale a sublime end, or a storytelling disaster? And where do we think Dark Matter is really heading this season. Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Carrie season premiere (Prime Video)
VisionQuest season premiere (Disney+)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 7 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - TV News
Skydance/Warner merger
David Ellison Names Skydance Corp.’s New Leadership Team for Movies, TV, Streaming and More
David Zaslav says goobye (motherfucker)
US Film and TV production is in a terrible decline
Both Paramount and HBO brands will still exist
Disney Licenses Slew of Titles to Netflix, Including All Five ‘Ice Age’ Movies, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians,’ ‘Felicity,’ ‘Will Trent,’ ‘Elio’ and More
Eddie Murphy to Star in First Scripted Series ‘The Chairman’ at Peacock
31:00 - Lanterns
Episode 8 - Dirt and Stars
1:07:35 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 6 - What the Universe Is Made of
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
What does Youth have to say about life in your 50s? What did we think about The New York Times’ list of the top 100 TV shows o the 21st century? And was Dark Matter season 2 episode 5 a masterpiece? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Lanterns episode 8 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 6 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - Show of the Week
Youth
19:10 - TV News
The New York Times top 100 TV Shows of the 21st Century
Beast In Me Renewed for Season 2
48:30 - Lanterns
Episode 7 - The Jordan Boys’ Legacy
1:14:33 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 5 - Love and Be Loved
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Are Netflix’s viewership woes reversible? What are our thoughts on the latest news about the Paramount/Warner merger? And are we excited to finally see Apple’s The Savant when it premieres next year? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Youth (HBO Max)
Lanterns episode 7 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 5 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - TV News
Netflix is in bad shape
Paramount Settles Antitrust Case With State AGs
Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage of Trump in Protest of His CNN Ban
Apple TV Finally Schedules Jessica Chastain-Led Thriller ‘The Savant’
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to End With Season 3
Older News: Neil Druckmann and Frank Miller
1:01:53 - Lanterns
Episode 6 - Bad Optics
1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 4 - Stars Hide Your Fires
Links:
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
First up, Myles McNutt joined us from Episodic Medium to discuss this year’s Emmy awards! What did we think of this year’s telecast? What about the awards? And what were some of the weird things that happened? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Lanterns episode 6 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 4 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

00:30 - TV News
Breaking down the Emmy Awards
34:40 - Lanterns
Episode 5 - Lights Out
1:16:18 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 3 - Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Why did the announcer for Wheel of Fortune get fired? Are we sad about the cancellation of Spider-Noir? And is Lanterns one of the biggest hits in HBO history? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Lanterns episode 5 (HBO Max)
Dark Matter season 2 episode 3 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
00:30 - TV News
Follow-up: GTA VI tops 31 million views on Netflix
Furious Hits 43 Million Hours Viewed
Lanterns Ep 3 Hits 10 Million Viewers
Netflix renewed all their podcasts
‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony
Dave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation
28:22 - Lanterns
Episode 4 - Weenie
1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2
Episode 2 - A Perfect World
Links:
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