Ep. 65 - 'The Last of Us' S2E03 Is the Calm Before the Storm
· 1 h 26 min
Episode Ep. 65 - 'The Last of Us' S2E03 Is the Calm Before the Storm
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal.
Is Max a streaming service that is impossible to cancel? Why is Netflix so opposed to theatrical filmgoing? And what responsibility do actors have in accepting roles for shows with controversial figures involved? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
• The Last of Us Season 2 episode 4 (HBO) • The Rehearsal Season 2 episode 3 (HBO)
Shownotes:
• 01:30 - TV News • Max prepares to crack down on password sharing • Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO • 60 Minutes explains the resignation of Bill Owens • Ted Sarandos says stuff • John Lithgow Didn’t Expect Backlash • 35:30 - The Last of Us Season 2 • Ep 3 - The Path • 1:08:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2 • Ep 2 - Star Potential
Links:
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Links in the notes 14
- https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/max-extra-member-accounts-password-sharing-1236375174/
- https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bill-hader-jonestown-series-hbo-daniel-zelman-1236376109/
- https://deadline.com/2025/04/60-minutes-bill-owens-cbs-trump-1236378451/
- https://variety.com/2025/film/news/netflix-ceo-ted-sarandos-movie-theaters-outdated-1236376565/
- https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-lithgow-jk-rowling-backlash-hbo-harry-potter-series-1236379724/
- https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
- https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g
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