Ep. 112 - Why Did 'The Bear' Surprise Drop "Gary"? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E05 Is a Sydney Sweeney Showcase)

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the surprise drop episode of The Bear (“Gary”)

What do we make of the new X-Files casting that’s been announced? Are there really going to be four Fast and Furious TV shows? And how fair are the Golden Globes’ new AI rules? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

Show of the Week: Lord of the Flies (Netflix)

Euphoria season 3 episode 6 (HBO Max)

Bonus Ep: The Boys season 5 episode 7 (Prime Video)

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

The Bear - Gary

Myles McNutt’s article about the episode

TV News

FOUR Fast and Furious shows are in development

The X-Files: Eight Massive Guest Roles Have Been Cast

Golden Globes set AI rules

Dentsu and IGN’s Audience Insights Report

Renewals/Greenlights:

Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins renewed for season 2

Reacher season 5 already renewed

Oscar Isaac is set for the lead role in Netflix casino drama

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