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Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com!David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the third episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘Adar.’ This episode, we travel to the land of Númenor and events are set in motion that will likely inform the rest of the season and beyond.Who is this Adar the orcs keep talking about? Who might Halbrand be, really? What’s up with all the slow-motion horse riding? For answers and speculations that address these questions (and many more), listen to the episode!Links:Subscribe to this show on YouTubeFollow this show on TiktokFollow this show on TwitterFollow Don Marshall:On TiktokOn InstagramOn PatreonFollow David Chen:On TwitterOn TiktokOn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com!In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing Ang Lee’s 2003 film Hulk. People don’t really talk about this film that much anymore, and it was widely regarded as a disappointment at the time of its release, but does it deserve its reputation?Then, starting at 33:35, the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “Is This Not Real Magic?” which gives us what we all want: more Wong.Links:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow David on TwitterFollow Siddhant on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the first two episodes of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: ‘Shadow of the Past’ and ‘Adrift.’Who exactly is Morgoth? Is Valinor basically like Elf Heaven? What’s the difference between a Harfoot and a Hobbit? What was the glowing blue stuff in that case that the dwarves open? Who is the Stranger? For answers and speculations about these questions (and much more), listen to the episode!Links:Watch our Rings of Power preview episodeSubscribe to this show on YouTubeFollow this show on TiktokFollow this show on TwitterFollow David Chen:On TwitterOn TiktokOn InstagramFollow Don Marshall:On TiktokOn InstagramOn Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com!In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing The Sensational She-Hulk by John Byrne Vol. 1. What makes She-Hulk stand out as a character from the rest of The Avengers?Then, starting at 23:00, the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “The People vs. Emil Blonsky,” which reveals just how much Blonsky has changed since the events of The Incredible Hulk.Next week: Our main topic will be Ang Lee’s 2003 film Hulk. See you then!Links:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow David on TwitterFollow Siddhant on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m pleased to announce that Don Marshall will be joining me as my new co-host on the Decoding TV podcast to recap The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Don regularly shares his knowledge of Middle Earth with his 580K+ Tiktok followers and I’m so thrilled that he’ll be providing his expertise with us for this momentous show.In this episode, Don and I discuss how he came to love Lord of the Rings, why the show is a big deal for Amazon (and why it will probably be a big deal for pop culture), and what you as a viewer can do to get ready for the show. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuts this Thursday on Prime Video, with subsequent episodes being released on Fridays.Our Rings of Power recaps will be released on the Decoding TV feed on Saturdays. Decoding TV will continue to cover She-Hulk: Attorney At Law (and hopefully other shows in the future!). As usual, becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com means you get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes of the podcast.Links:Subscribe to the FREE version of the Decoding TV podcastSubscribe to this show on YouTubeFollow this show on TiktokFollow Don Marshall:On TiktokOn InstagramOn Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant kick things off by reviewing the 2008 sci-fi action film The Incredible Hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier. The Incredible Hulk was one of the first Marvel films of modern times, but it remains largely forgotten. Is it, in fact, an underrated gem? Listen to find out!Then, starting at 42:15, the two dive into second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “Superhuman Law,” which establishes the stakes for the rest of the series and also happens to feature a prominent character from The Incredible Hulk.Next week: Our main topic will be Sensational She-Hulk by John Byrne Vol. 1! Buy it on Amazon here.inks:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow David on TwitterFollow Siddhant on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com!Welcome to a new era of Decoding TV! We appreciate that you’re still here and giving us a try as we cover a new show: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law on Disney+.Our goal will be to have at least one topic at the top of each episode that might be interesting even to those of you who aren’t watching She-Hulk along with us. In this episode, David and Siddhant discuss the history of MCU TV shows: How have they been, quality-wise, and what is their function in the MCUniverse?Then, starting at 26:00, the two dive into the season premiere of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.Links:Subscribe to this podcast on YouTubeOscar Isaac’s Cheetoh chopsticksFollow David on TwitterFollow Siddhant on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, David and his wife (@joyonapping on Twitter) discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul, "Saul Gone."Support this podcast at http://www.decodingtv.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Siddhant discuss season 4 episode 8 of Westworld, "Que Será, Será" Decoding Westworld is becoming Decoding TV! It'll be on the same podcast feed, so no need to re-subscribe.Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com and get bonus episodes, ad-free episodes for Decoding TV and A Cast of Kings. We'll be back next week with a recap of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law!Shownotes:Follow Decoding TV on TwitterFollow Decoding TV on YouTubeRead Siddhant's interview with Jeffrey WrightFollow Siddhant on TwitterFollow David on TwitterSubscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK: Decoding Westworld will soon become Decoding TV! Decoding TV will stay on this same podcast feed so no need to re-subscribe, but our name will change soon, as will what we're covering.Also: In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 7 of Westworld, "Metanoia."You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)comSupport this podcast via David Chen's Patreon pageShownotes:Follow Decoding TV on TwitterFollow Decoding TV on YouTubeRead Siddhant's review of I Love My DadWatch David's breakdown of the Warner Bros Discovery situationFollow Siddhant on TwitterFollow David on TwitterSubscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.