In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the season premiere of The Acolyte.

What do we make of the new price increases to Max? How has culture war stuff influenced writing about Star Wars? Why is Netflix still being so weird about the renewal of 3 Body Problem? And are we excited for a new series based on Like a Dragon: Yakuza? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Acolyte Ep 3 (Disney+)
• Bonus: The Boys Season 3 finale

Shownotes:

• 00:19:54 - Max Prices Going Up
• 00:23:46 - Leslye Headland Hopes the Force Is With the Acolyte
• 00:31:33 - 3 Body Problem Will Return for Seasons 2 and 3
• 00:37:15 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live Action Series
• 00:45:44 - The Acolyte
• Episode 1 - Lost/Found
• Episode 2 - Revenge/Justice
• Dave’s Nitpick Corner

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