Decoding TV Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill'
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Dec 5, 2025 Stranger Things is making waves with impressive premiere numbers, leading to debates about viewing in theaters. HBO Max faces criticism over its flawed Mad Men 4K release, raising questions about streaming quality. Apple TV's legal issues prompt discussions about their pulled shows. The hosts dive into Pluribus, exploring its pacing and character arcs, while connecting themes to Notting Hill. They weigh moral dilemmas and speculate on future plot developments, all wrapped in rich pop culture references. Expect lively theories and deep dives into this unique storytelling.
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Hosts' Different Thanksgiving Experiences
- Patrick spent Thanksgiving snowed in at his rural Wisconsin in-laws and found joy in an unexpected indoor family day.
- David celebrated with American neighbors while visiting Portugal where Thanksgiving is mostly unobserved.
Two-Season Pacing Risks Viewer Frustration
- Pluribus feels paced for two seasons, making season one risk feeling like an unsatisfying cliffhanger.
- David Chen and Patrick Klepek worry the show's glacial reveals will alienate viewers before payoff arrives.
Mad Men 4K Reveals Hidden VFX Craft
- Mad Men's 4K release exposed subtle VFX and transfer work, revealing how often period shows rely on invisible effects.
- Patrick and David found the mistakes enlightening about post-production craft and oversight gaps.
