Expanded Cast Challenges in Season Two

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 episode of The Pitt.

What were our thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl ads and halftime show? How desperate is Paramount Skydance getting in its bid to take over Warner Bros? Are we looking forward to a Baldur’s Gate series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 (HBO Max)

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

• 02:00 - TV News
• James Van Der Beek Has Passed Away
• Bad Bunny Super Bowl show breaks records
• Baldur’s Gate series in the works from Craig Maizin
• Paramount says it will pay Paramount $650mm per quarter if takeover not completed by end of 2026
• YouTube TV reveals pricing for lower-cost packages
• They’re making an Eragon series for some reason
• ‘Heated Rivalry’ Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale
• ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4 Sets An IMDB Score Record
• 52:40 - The Pitt Season 2
• Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.

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