Ep. 125 - ‘Lanterns’ S1E02 Asks a Lot of Its Viewers (Plus: Will the Paramount-Warner Merger Be Good for Movie Theaters?)
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Episode Ep. 125 - ‘Lanterns’ S1E02 Asks a Lot of Its Viewers (Plus: Will the Paramount-Warner Merger Be Good for Movie Theaters?)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns.
What do we make of the news that Marvel might be making TV shows after all? Is Gorilla Grodd really the next best DC show to make? And what’s the latest with the Paramount-Warner merger? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
• Lanterns episode 3 (HBO Max) • Dark Matter season 2 premiere (Apple TV)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
• 01:30 - TV News • Lanterns pulls in 9 million viewers • Marvel probably still making TV shows after all? • Bautista will be Kratos • DC’s The People vs. Gorilla Grodd is going to happen, apparently • Paramount-Warner Merger will cost 4500 jobs • California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’ • This tweet: • https://x.com/ercboxoffice/status/2091961746601005140?s=42 • Theater owner weighs in • 48:26 - Lanterns • Episode 2 - Trust Fall
Links:
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- https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-premiere-viewership-9-3-million-hbo-max-1236839414/
- https://www.cbr.com/mcu-television-shows-future-disney-plus-report/
- https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/dave-bautista-kratos-god-of-war-tv-series-amazon-1236839394/
- https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/people-v-gorilla-grodd-hbo-max-skyler-gisondo-jimmy-tatro-1236840183/
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