Decoding TV

Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet

Dec 12, 2025·1h 43m

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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 seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

Pluribus Episode 8 (Apple TV)

Fallout Season 2 Premiere (Prime Video)

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TV News

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion of equity value.

Hostile takeover bid from Paramount

Netflix says it will shorten theatrical windows

Paramount commits to 30 films per year

David Ellison’s embarrassing text

The Verge did a feature on the guy operating the vomit machine

Did a Pluribus ad trigger someone’s psychotic episode

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