Archive - Decoding TV

June 2025

Squid Game Season 3 Hits a Dead End for Its Characters (Spoiler Review)

By repeating the themes of the first season, the show had few new avenues for its characters to explore.

Jun 30 •

Squid Game Season 3 Review: Netflix Makes the Same Mistake as the Doomed Players

The final season of the hit show isn't a total misfire, but its conclusion only serves to reiterate previous points.

Jun 27 •

Ep. 72 - 'Ironheart' Is a Mess of Ideas That's (Probably) Not Gonna Come Together

David and Patrick discuss the first three episodes of 'Ironheart' on Disney+.

Jun 26 •

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Ironheart S1E01-03 Review | "Take Me Home," "Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" "We in Danger, Girl"

At long last, Ironheart takes flight!

Jun 26 •

Behind the Spectacular Fight Scenes of 'Predator: Killer of Killers' with Director Dan Trachtenberg

A transcript of David's interview with director Dan Trachtenberg.

Jun 19 •

Bonus Ep: Dept. Q Season 1 (with Sarah Marrs)

David Chen and Sarah Marrs break down Netflix's answer to 'Slow Horses.'

Jun 18 •

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Bonus Ep: How Director Dan Trachtenberg Put Together 'Predator: Killer of Killers'

David speaks with director Dan Trachtenberg about 'Predator: Killer of Killers.'

Jun 16 •

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Ep. 71 - 'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is a Thrilling (But Brief) Visit to the Predator Universe

David and Patrick discuss the new animated film 'Predator: Killer of Killers.'

Jun 11 •

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Ep. 70 - 'Mountainhead' Tries to Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros. Does It Succeed? (Plus: 'Rehearsal' and 'Last of Us' Follow-Ups)

David and Patrick discuss Jesse Armstrong's latest.

Jun 3 •

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