Ep. 129 - Is The World Ready for a Netflix That’s Just Mid? (Plus: Reviews of ‘Lanterns’ Ep 6 and ‘Dark Matter’ S2E04)
Summary
This episode of Decoding TV analyzes Netflix’s declining performance and the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, alongside the media’s suspension of White House pool coverage in protest. The hosts also discuss Apple TV+ scheduling *The Savant* and Marvel’s decision to end *Daredevil: Born Again* after three seasons. The main segment features a recap of *Lanterns* Season 1, Episode 6, focusing on the shifting narrative toward the psychological weight of the Green Lantern ring and the corruption of its wielders.
Topics discussed
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Intro and trip to Los Angeles
Netflix performance and quality concerns
Paramount-Warner Bros deal and California jobs
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Media blackout of the White House
Apple TV+ delays 'The Savant' release
Daredevil: Born Again finale and X-Men status
The Last of Us Season 3 and Frank Miller
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Patrick's podcast and game recommendations
Lanterns Episode 6 review
Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 4 review
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