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May 27
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Ep. 69 - 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Final...

Decoding TV
About this episode

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick are joined by Christian Spicer to dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal.

Why was The Last of Us season finale such a disappointment? What were some of the most memorable moments? What two narrative crimes did the episode commit? And why was The Rehearsal so exhilarating by comparison? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

  • Mountainhead (HBO)

Shownotes:

  • 03:00 - The Last of Us Season 2
  • Ep 7 - Convergence
  • 1:01:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2
  • Ep 6 - My Controls

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