Decoding TV

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on season 3 of House of the Dragon.

What were our favorite and least favorite storylines this season? What’s the one place we never want the show to return to? And what was this season about, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

And of course, be sure to check out A Cast of Kings for a more detailed and informed breakdown!

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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 dive into the HBO original series Lanterns and conclude their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
What do we make of the fact that Marvel won’t be making live action TV shows anymore? Are we excited about IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2? And will the DC Universe ever be appropriate for children? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Lanterns episode 2 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
02:30 - Show of the Week
Lanterns
33:30 - TV News
Hayden Panettiere, Actress on ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36’
‘VisionQuest’ Could Officially Mark the End of an Era for Marvel
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Finally Renewed for Season 2, and It’s Going Back to 1935
1:00:09 - Dark Matter
Episode 9 - Entanglement
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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 dive into the Hulu original series Furious and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
How much do we think Netflix paid Rockstar to broadcast a videogame commercial? Will Disney Verts ever be a thing? And will David Ellison actually move Paramount out of California? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:

Lanterns (HBO Max)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 9 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

03:30 - Show of the Week
Furious (Hulu)
21:55 - TV News
GTA 6 to debut extended look on Netflix and YouTube August 27
Disney and tiktok strike content-sharing deal
Ellison threatens to move out of California
Regal and AMC back the Paramount merger
David Ellison promises movie theaters that he’ll release 30 movies per year
45:00 - Dark Matter
Episode 8 - Jupiter
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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 dive into the return of Ted Lasso and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
What happened with Wonder Man season 2? What do we think is going on with the God of War TV show? Why did David Ellison write an op-ed about the Warner Bros. merger for the New York Times? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Furious (Hulu)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 8 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
2:32 - Show of the Week
Ted Lasso season 4
33:00 - TV News
‘God of War’: Dave Bautista in Talks For Kratos Role in Amazon Series After Ryan Hurst’s Exit
Atreus to be recast
Wonder Man cancelled
Co showrunner speaks
Yahya Abdul Mateen II speaks
NYTimes editorial by David Ellison
1:07:48 - Dark Matter
Episode 7 - In the Fires of Dead Stars
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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 dive into the Netflix series The Hawk and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.
Are they really making fewer TV shows these days? Is Alan Ritchson really a loose cannon? Is Paramount gonna be able to bring this merger across the finish line? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Show of the Week: Ted Lasso Season 4 (Apple TV)
Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 7 (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
08:13 - Show of the Week
The Hawk
31:00 - TV News
Ryan Hurst recast in God of War
Paramount merger delayed
Luminate’s stats on new TV shows
Trailers for Blade Runner 2099 (Nov 2026) and Neuromancer (Jan 22)
Alan Ritchson’s viral moment
1:04:30 - Dark Matter
Episode 6 - Superposition
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