Ep. 53 - 'Severance' S2E02 Takes Us Back to the End of Season 1

Ep. 53 - 'Severance' S2E02 Takes Us Back to the End of Season 1

Author: Decoding TV January 24, 2025 Duration: 1:22:43

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.

Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

  • Severance Season 2 Episode 3 (Paramount+)

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