Decoding TV Ep. 96 - In 'The Pitt' S2E03, Things Are Not As They Seem (Plus: Initial Thoughts on 'Wonder Man')
Jan 23, 2026
They debate why Wonder Man’s release strategy and tone stand out from typical superhero fare. They break down The Pitt S2E03’s surprising medical twists and emotional turns. They react to Fallout’s hive-mind storyline, Ron Perlman’s cameo, and Enclave hints. They also cover TV industry news: Netflix milestones, cancellations, and FCC moves affecting political interviews.
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Netflix Milestone And Power
- Netflix announced it would stop regular quarterly subscriber updates but later reported 325 million subscribers.
- David Chen warned this concentration of attention is massive and potentially concerning.
Equal-Time Guidance Could Chill Interviews
- The FCC signaled it may not treat late-night/daytime political interviews as bona fide news anymore.
- Patrick predicted broadcasters will likely avoid political guests rather than balance bookings to dodge equal-time rules.
CBS's Viral-First Shift Sparked Backlash
- Multiple negative profiles surfaced about Barry Weiss after she reshaped CBS News toward viral, attention-driven goals.
- Patrick acknowledged the tension: news needs audience attention, but Weiss's methods produced dysfunction and controversy.
