Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are back to break down the final three episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They open by talking about series creator Charlie Brooker’s desire to expand the confines of what a ‘Black Mirror’ episode can be this season. Next, they discuss why “Mazey Day” fell so flat before sharing their personal bottom five episodes of the Netf ... Show More
Apr 21
‘Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6: Against the Grain
Jo and Rob sink their teeth into Episodes 4–6 of ‘Beef’ Season 2, unveil a brand-new top 13, and debate the true importance of Gatorade flavors. Intro (0:00) DoesTheDogDie.com? (3:16)Reshuffling the alliances (5:25)Gatorade preferences (12:31)Bimbo-iest moment (14:19)LetterBoxd d ... Show More
59m 18s
Apr 20
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2: Round 2, Baby
Jo and Rob grab their furs to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Reactions to the Season 3 premiere (17:50) The show’s complicated relationship with Sydney Sweeney (24:44) Maddy’s episode (34:53) What’s going to happen to Angel? (40:44) Chekhov’s safe(s) (4 ... Show More
55m 15s
Jun 2023
Black Mirror Season 6 Ep 3 - Beyond The Sea
<p>In this Decoding TV episode, David Chen and Roxana review, recap, and discuss season 6 episode 3, “Beyond the Sea.”</p><br><p>This is probably <em>Black Mirror’s </em>most ambitious episode of the season. But how well did the episode explain its sci-fi premise? How well do its ... Show More
42m 25s
Jun 2023
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season.
Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Richie’s character evolved throughout Episode 7, “Forks,” (1:00) and the way that Carmy and Sydney’s relationship in the season finale was depicted (37:49). Then, Chris is joined by ‘Bla ... Show More
2 h
May 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R
Jo and Mal return to the world of ‘Stranger Things’ to break down the final episode of the first half of Season 4 (4:00). They discuss the origin of Vecna (16:00), their favorite theories heading into the midway point of the season (29:00), and Eleven’s relationship with Dr. Bren ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2022
Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, With Joanna Robinson
Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6. They talk about getting up to speed after the show’s two-year hiatus (1:00), where we find Kim and Jimmy’s relationship (25:15), and try to make some predictions for where the ... Show More
55m 8s
May 2022
‘Star Wars’ Says That TV Was the Plan All Along, Plus the ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 Finale
Chris and Andy talk about the 'Vanity Fair' piece on Lucasfilm’s efforts to create a fleet of ‘Star Wars’ TV shows, and how there are seemingly no new movies on the horizon (1:00). Then, they talk about ‘She-Hulk’ and Marvel's own respective plans for more TV shows (31:16), befor ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2022
‘Better Call Saul’ Paces Itself. Plus, Will ‘Conversations With Friends’ Take Off Like ‘Normal People’ Did?
Chris and Andy talk about the final episode of the first half of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6 (1:00) and whether the final season needed to be split into two parts (15:48). Then they talk about the first few episodes of the newest screen adaptation of a Sally Rooney book, ‘Convers ... Show More
52m 8s
Jun 2023
‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6
Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be visually interesting but lacks any plot consistency (7:45). Then, they talk about the fourth through sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ (32:21), and whether the many cameos in the Episode 6 dis ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2023
What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6
Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect on how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU, which started with so much success and excitement, have devolved into a mostly meaningless cinematic landscape (20:36). Then they talk about t ... Show More
1h 12m