Decoding TV

In this episode, Patrick and David discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew and revisit the season 1 finale of Severance.Skeleton Crew was a fun show. But was it anything more? How did we feel about the show’s handling of Jod’s arc? Or the kids’ arcs? Now that you mention it: Did any of these characters even have arcs? Also, we revisit Severance’s season 1 finale. Is it still one of the greatest episodes of television ever made? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 premiere (Apple TV+)Shownotes:01:30 - Skeleton CrewEp 8 - The Real Good Guys43:30 - Severance Season 1Ep 9 - The We We AreLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Skeleton Crew and the season premiere of The Pitt.The Franchise was cancelled! Is season 1 of the show still worth watching? Are we hopeful for a Shogun season 2? Are we excited about the possibility of a Squid Game cinematic universe? What did we think of the new Max original series The Pitt and how does it compare to ER? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 8 (Disney+)Bonus Ep: Severance Season 1 finaleShownotes:04:30 - TV NewsApple TV+ Brings ‘Severance’ Season One to Roku Channel in Subscriber PushSuperhero Movie Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ Canceled by HBO‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to Debut in April; Columbia Pictures and Sony PlayStation Developing ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Movie (Helldivers 2 movie)‘Shogun’ Season 2 Update: Producers Reveal That Writers’ Room Ends In Six Weeks‘Squid Game’ Spinoffs? Creator of Netflix Hit Has Multiple Ideas36:30 - Skeleton CrewEp 7 - We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble57:00 - The PittEp 1 - 7:00 A.M.Ep 2 - 8:00 A.M.Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and finish their conversation about Squid Game season 2.Why does Skeleton Crew keep insisting on splitting up Jude Law and the kids? Does the show’s After School Special mentality work in the universe of Star Wars? Does Squid Game season 2 feel like a cash grab? Or does it actually have something to say? And what are our thoughts on where things ended and the plotlines open for season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week (next week’s episode will be released a day later than usual):Skeleton Crew Ep 7 (Disney+)The PittShownotes:22:30 - What you should watch for Apple TV+’s free weekend25:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 6 - Zero Friends Again42:30 - Squid Game Season 2Ep 2 - Halloween PartyEp 3 - 001Ep 4 - Six LegsEp 5 - One More GameEp 6 - O XEp 7 - Friend or FoeLinks:Check out Jessie Earl's interview at Salon.comListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and catch the season premiere of Squid Game season 2.Is this week’s episode of Skeleton Crew the best one yet? What homages did we spot to Indiana Jones? And what did we think of Squid Game’s return? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Skeleton Crew Ep 6 (Disney+)Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)Shownotes:06:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 5 - You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates37:00 - Squid Game Season 2Ep 1 - Bread or LotteryLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.