Ep. 82 - The Test of a Free Society (Plus: Entering the Endgame of 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')

Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.

What do we make of the (probable) cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel? Is Peacemaker just spinning its wheels these days? Will Alien: Earth end up being the show that was promised at the beginning? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Alien: Earth Episode 8 (Hulu/FX)
• Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO)
• Bonus Episode: Gen V Season 2 premiere (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

• 06:05 - TV News
• Casey Bloys Talks ‘The Pitt’s Emmy Breakthrough & Putting HBO Doubts To Rest, Confirms ‘White Lotus’ S4 Location, Gives ‘HoD’ & ‘Rehearsal’ Updates
• 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Pulled From ABC / FCC Chair Threatens Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Monologue Comments
• 41:30 - Alien: Earth
• Episode 7 - Emergence
• 1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2
• Episode 5 - Back to the Suture

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