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new and noteworthy tv: 2/23-3/8

February 22, 2026 No Comments

I cruised through the final season of Queer Eye (Net) which I have to admit has always been good but not great, glad they were able to touch a few more lives before they tuned out. I also caught the series Big Boys (Hulu) which had been on someone’s best list, it was sweet but not in contention for me.

I’ve also managed to finish up many of the noted ‘best’ movies before I did my must see movies of 2025. Secret Agent and Twinless made the list but contenders Sacramento, Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, Left Handed Girl, It Was Just an Accident, and Hamnet missed the cut. This weekend dialed out with lighter fare Predator Badlands which was actually kind of sweet and fun and Splitsville which was a bit too random for me.

Paradise (Hulu) Season Premiere, Monday 2/23 – The first season was entertaining enough, not sure I’ll appreciate the story shift in season 2 but we’ll see.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC) Series Premiere, Monday 2/23, 8:30pm – Tracy Morgan return to series is a disgraced former football player rehabbing his image with Daniel Radcliffe.
CIA (CBS) Series Premiere, Monday 2/23, 10pm – I almost assumed this was one of the currently running CBS series but just another spinoff, this one is Tom Ellis as the loose cannon with a by the books partner in NY.
Scrubs (ABC) Reboot Premiere, Wednesday 2/25, 8/8:30pm – The gang is back with crews new and old.
Marshals (CBS) Series Premiere, Sunday 3/1 – One of the Duttons of Yellowstone brings justice to Montana.
American Classic (MGM) Series Premiere, Sunday 3/1 – Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, and Jon Tenney star in this comedy about a family full of drama.
DTF St. Louis (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday 3/1, 9pm – A love triangle and one of them turns up dead.
RJ Decker (ABC) Series Premiere, Tuesday 3/3, 10pm – Scott Speedman stars as the title character, an ex-con and disgraced newspaper photographer who turns his skills to PI-ing, based on a Carl Hiaasen so sure.
Young Sherlock (Amazon) Series Premiere, Wednesday 3/4 – Guy Ritchie brings us a look at the origin story.
This City is Ours: A Crime Family Saga (AMC) Series Premiere, Thursday 3/5 – Notorious gang boss steps back and triggers a violent power struggle.
Vladimir (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 3/5 – An English professor throws her life into chaos when she becomes enamored with a new colleague.
Rooster (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday 3/8, 10pm – Steve Carell steps into a new comedy focusing on his character’s complicated relationship with his daughter.

The procrastinator lists mostly scripted items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST, please check your local listings.

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must-see movies of 2025

February 16, 2026 No Comments

I do watch movies year round. I try to do at least a movie a week instead of always being sucked into tv shows but with all the releases toward the end of the year it always feels like a race to the finish. Plus I like to see everything nominated for best picture (even though watching the movies seems to tank my choices in the Oscar pool).

Frankenstein – I didn’t feel like as I was going to pick this as a best pic but overall I think the visuals and characters stuck with me. A visually rich reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic, this adaptation leans into both horror and humanity. Rather than focusing solely on spectacle, it probes the loneliness and longing at the heart of the story. The result is haunting, ambitious, and surprisingly emotional.
The Secret Agent – A taut espionage thriller rooted more in atmosphere than explosions. Slow-burn tension, layered loyalties, and a morally ambiguous protagonist keep the story simmering. It’s smart, restrained, and trusts the audience to stay with it.
Sinners – A bold, genre-blending drama that layers social commentary with pulsing energy and striking visuals. With commanding performances at its center, the film wrestles with morality, ambition, and the cost of chasing something bigger than yourself. It’s stylish, provocative, and impossible to ignore. And you know I dig a vampire.
A Nice Indian Boy – Rom coms are harder to do than they look and this worked. A heartfelt romantic dramedy that navigates love, culture, and family expectations with warmth and humor. What could have been predictable instead feels personal and grounded, thanks to a charming lead performance and an honest look at identity, belonging, and what it means to choose your own path.
Caught Stealing – A mess from start to finish in the best way balancing action and humor. A gritty crime drama with kinetic pacing and morally complicated characters. As its protagonist gets pulled deeper into a world he barely understands, the tension ratchets up steadily. Stylish and intense, it’s built on momentum and sharp performances.
Companion – A sleek psychological thriller that starts intimate and spirals into something far more unsettling. What begins as a seemingly simple relationship story turns into a sharp exploration of power, technology, and control. It’s tense, stylish, and just off-kilter enough to keep you leaning forward the entire time.
Train Dreams – A meditative, almost poetic portrait of solitude and survival in early 20th-century America. I don’t love a slow movie but this was thankfully under 2 hours. With sweeping landscapes and restrained storytelling, the film embraces quiet moments over bombast. It’s contemplative and deeply human, rewarding patience with emotional resonance.
One Battle After Another – This movie was a lot and not always in a good way but as an ambitious, high-wire narrative that blends political tension with dark humor and propulsive storytelling it mostly works. Driven by powerhouse performances and bold direction, it’s a film that refuses to sit still. Big in scope but grounded in character, it’s the kind of movie that sparks post-credits debate.
Twinless – An offbeat character study that finds dark humor in loneliness and connection. Focused on unlikely bonds and the awkwardness of grief, it balances absurdity with surprising tenderness. It’s quirky without trying too hard and heartfelt without tipping into sentimentality, the performances lock this in.
Sorry Baby – A sharp, intimate dramedy that balances vulnerability with wit. Centered on a woman navigating unexpected upheaval, the film finds humor in discomfort without undercutting the emotional stakes. It feels specific, lived-in, and refreshingly honest.

What did I miss? Would love to know what some of your faves were last year.

new and noteworthy tv: 2/9-2/22

February 8, 2026 No Comments

Finishing off and starting a few shows for my top tv post so Slow Horses (App+) was a win. Boots and Too Much (Net), the first had a lot of charm and the second had its moments. I also randomly picked up the Mad About You (Hulu) continuation, which felt like more of a downer than I remember from the first. Also finished Shifting Gears (ABC/Hulu) which is very TGIF but not much more.

Cross (Am) Season Premiere, Wednesday 2/11 – I was meh on the first season but will tune back in.
Love Story (FX/Hulu) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/12, 9pm – Ryan Murphy is tackling love this time with JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette.
Dark Winds (AMC) Season Premiere, Sunday 2/15 – This series overall is really good but I don’t get AMC anymore so wait for the eventual run on Netflix.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model (Net) Series Premiere, Monday 2/16 – A doculook at one of the better trash tv shows, who didn’t learn about smizing.
56 Days (Am) Series Premiere, Wednesday 2/18 – Based on a bestselling novel a could fall for each other and then an unidentified body might show us where the relationship ends.
The Night Agent (Net) Season Premiere, Thursday 2/19 – I have yet to catch season 2 but it’s back for a third.
Watching You (Hulu) Series Premiere, Friday 2/20 – A one-night stand is captured on hidden cameras but that’s just the start of the drama.
Portobello (HBO) Series Premiere, Friday 2/20 – The true story of a beloved TV host accused of being in a criminal ring.
Strip Law (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/20 – Adult animated comedy about an uptight lawyer and a flashy magician.

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top tv of 2025

February 1, 2026 No Comments

I almost force myself to make this list so that when people ask me what I liked on TV I can actually try to remember (or have a good reminder). There were lots of good things that didn’t make the cut, and some flaws in those that did. And as always the order could very quickly vary.

Murderbot (Apple TV+) – I was surprised this didn’t make more lists. A sharp, funny sci-fi series centered on a self-aware security android played by Alexander Skarsgård who would much rather binge its favorite shows than interact with humans, but keeps getting pulled into protecting them anyway. Action, humor, and unexpected heart all land. I’m very much looking forward to the next adventure.
Slow Horses (Apple TV+) – I kept putting off starting this because there kept being more seasons to watch, but at only 6 episodes each I ended up tearing through this. One of the most consistently satisfying shows on TV. Gary Oldman remains perfectly feral, the ensemble is stacked, and the balance of cynicism, competence, and character-driven plotting continues to work season after season. Smart, tense, and surprisingly funny without tipping into parody.
The Lowdown (FX / Hulu) – Ethan Hawke and the rest of the supporting cast were all wonderful, and I thought the slightly inept investigation actually held together. A grounded, character-driven series that digs into power, influence, and the personal cost of being close to the center of things, balancing tension with quieter, human moments.
Dying for Sex (FX / Hulu) – This was honestly a tough one, but they did such a lovely job showing Michelle Williams’ character’s evolution, supported by a strong cast. A deeply intimate and surprisingly funny exploration of illness, sexuality, friendship, and what it means to reclaim agency when time feels uncertain. Raw without being voyeuristic.
Hacks (Max) – Still firing on all cylinders. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are just so good. I always want them to get along, but there’s something compelling about them on opposing sides. This season doubles down on ambition, resentment, loyalty, and reinvention, anchored by razor-sharp writing and performances that continue to elevate the show beyond a standard comedy.
Long Story Short (Netflix) – I’m not a big animation person but Raphael Bob-Waksberg has done favorites Bojack and Undone and finds a new lens that works. A clever, emotionally resonant series that uses time jumps and snapshots to tell a larger story about family, relationships, and how small moments echo across years.
The Pitt (Max) – This show is relentless. I’m actually not sure it’s all that good, but you never get a chance to take a breath, and the cast is completely locked in. A tense, immersive medical drama that leans into realism, moral ambiguity, and pressure-filled decision making, capturing the intensity of systems stretched to their limits.
Task (Netflix) – Not an easy watch, but the dual protagonists’ stories pulled you in and kept a pit in your stomach. A propulsive crime thriller that keeps raising the stakes, driven by strong performances and a plot that resists easy answers or clean resolutions.
Pluribus (Apple TV+) – This didn’t work in its entirety for me, but I’m giving bonus points for the innovation and for the fact that Rhea Seehorn can pull off even the things I wasn’t sure I fully bought. An ambitious, idea-forward series that explores big social and technological questions through layered storytelling and sort of an ensemble cast, leaning more thoughtful than flashy.
The Bear (FX / Hulu) – Not quite up to the first and second seasons for me, but they keep finding ways to bring the tension, pairing season-long arcs with standout episodes and character development. As stressful and electric as ever, the show continues to balance chaos, grief, ambition, and growth without losing the intensity that made it essential.

I’m still working through my HBO backlog. This year I watched a few things that would have likely made their respective lists. The Leftovers which was so weird but good but… and went back and picked up Mare of Eastown after watching Task (same creator) and Betty because who doesn’t love gals who skateboard.

What were your faves?

new and noteworthy tv: 1/26-2/8

January 25, 2026 No Comments

Continuing to make use of my temporary Apple TV subscription, I had really started it to get Pluribus which was good, a little weird and I had some quibbles with parts of the story. I also caught Sugar which I enjoyed though the very noir crime vibe took a weird turn. And while I was there I caught the latest season of Platonic, and I didn’t love the first seasons so not sure why. I also finished up The Beast in Me on Netflix which was entertaining enough though a bit ridiculous. And the return of King of the Hill, a show I remember watching but not sure I stuck with it, the return with years passed opened some new opportunities but still a pretty standard sitcom.

On the movie side of the fence I caught F1 which was a fun enough sports arc, though again a little ridiculous. And watched The Friend on Hulu which I was actually expecting a bit more Great Dane hijinks than maudlin but of course good performances by Watts and Murray. Then hearing good things about 28 Years Later I went back and caught both 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, Days held up but Weeks and Years were both meh (and I don’t think Years acknowledged the plot of Weeks). I also picked up Eddington which while you can’t knock the cast, I found it kind of painful.

Wild Cards (CW) Season Premiere, Monday 1/26, 8pm – I find this detective + criminal caper series fun.
Wonder Man (Dis+) Series Premiere, Tuesday 1/27 – We follow an actor trying to get his career started with an opportunity to star in a remake.
Shrinking (App+) Season Premiere, Wednesday 1/28 – I’ve mistimed my Apple subscription and think I’ll take a month off before coming back from this, or I could delay further…
The Olympics (NBC) The opening ceremony kicks off from Milan on 2/6 and the sporting continues.
The Burbs (Pea) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/8 – Inspired by the comedy/horror film a family moves back to the hubs childhood home and stuff happens.
Super Bowl (NBC) Sunday 2/8 – This is actually happening in the Bay Area so I need to keep my eye on activities (to avoid).

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best books of 2025 (aka the books I read)

January 17, 2026 No Comments

I snuck in a few selections along with those I read for book club* and hoping to keep the streak going for 2026. And of course I do listen to a decent amount of nonfiction stuff whilst getting my steps in, usually a mix of coaching stuff, business stuff, and various skill stuff.

The Last Nude by Ellis Avery* – A historical novel inspired by the real-life friendship between artist Tamara de Lempicka and her model. Art, obsession, ambition, and the complicated cost of being someone’s muse in pre-war Paris. There was a de Lempicka exhibit locally so fun to do that and discuss the book, enjoyed but had some issues with the balance of chunks of it.
North Woods by Daniel Mason* – A novel that spans centuries, all anchored to a single piece of land. A meditation on place, time, memory, and the way human lives leave traces long after they are gone.
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar* – A debut that tackles grief, faith, addiction, identity, and meaning with humor and emotional depth. Big questions, sharp writing, and a narrator who feels vividly alive. Generally well liked with some quibbles.
James by Percival Everett – A reimagining of Huckleberry Finn told from Jim’s perspective. Smart, biting, and deeply intentional, this novel interrogates power, language, freedom, and whose stories get centered. A few of the book clubbers got this book when seeing him speak after we had read Dr. No, and enjoyed this alt take on Huck Finn (which maybe I read in high school but maybe not).
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange* – An intergenerational novel exploring Native identity, trauma, resilience, and survival. It moves between past and present, carrying the weight of history while staying firmly rooted in the now. Probably enjoyed There There a bit more but still a good read.
All Fours by Miranda July – Strange, funny, and intentionally uncomfortable. A novel about desire, reinvention, and what happens when you disrupt your own life in unexpected and deeply human ways. Another one where some book clubbers went to hear her speak after having read The First Bad Man, I feel like this one took off in the ethos, definitely interesting.
Good Material by Dolly Alderton* – A breakup novel told from the man’s perspective, complete with self-justification, blind spots, and emotional messiness. A sharp look at modern relationships and storytelling. Others enjoyed this sad sack more than I did but a decent ‘beach read.’
The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector* – Short, philosophical, and quietly devastating. A novel about invisibility, poverty, authorship, and what it means to be seen. This was weirdly quoted in our last two book club reads, we appreciated more than enjoyed but a short read.
Deacon King Kong by James McBride – A community-centered story set in 1960s Brooklyn, full of humor, heart, and interconnected lives. A warm novel that still grapples with serious themes of faith, race, and redemption. We’ve done a couple of his in book club, so folks did as a side read, and a very good one.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt* – A hopeful, emotionally grounded novel about grief, connection, and unexpected friendships, including one very perceptive octopus. This also felt like it was in the ethose, some quibbles but a charming ‘summer read.’
The Serial Killer’s Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard – True crime meets travel guide, exploring San Francisco’s darker history and the unsettling stories tied to familiar places. I enjoy a quick little mystery and the local setting helped this otherwise average read.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk* – A philosophical eco-mystery narrated by an eccentric, opinionated woman. Darkly funny, political, and delightfully strange. A friend had recco’d this again and again so we finally picked it, fun story and characters.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin – A novel about friendship, creativity, ambition, and the long arc of a relationship over decades. Video games are the backdrop, but human connection is the heart. Another that others had already read I really enjoyed the relationships and passage of time, minor quibbles.
Colored Television by Danzy Senna* – A sharp, satirical look at race, class, ambition, and identity through the lens of Hollywood and creative success. Smart, uncomfortable, and very aware of its own commentary. I appreciated this but didn’t love the ambling toward trouble.
Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips* – A quiet, haunting post–Civil War novel about trauma, memory, and the long process of recovery after violence. I picked this one because I like to do the Pulitzers but this story wasn’t a fave.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett – A reflective, tender novel about love, youth, memory, and the stories parents tell their children about who they once were. I love me some Patchett, and others had already read this, a gem.
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue* – A surreal and inventive imagining of the meeting between Cortés and Moctezuma. Playful, political, and historically untethered in compelling ways. I just could not get into this, usually I can start to track but the language and characters but this felt like a chore (there were some good moments), not all agreed with me.
Tuff by Paul Beatty* – A satirical, provocative novel skewering politics, race, power, and absurdity with Beatty’s signature sharpness. Not subtle and not trying to be. We’d read and liked The Sellout by Beatty, this one was well liked though discussion as to whether the following the character allowed for as strong of a story.

Nonfiction

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman – The idea that we only have so much time so want to be thoughtful about where we’re spending our time.
How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Kary Milkman – This overlaps a big with some of the habits books, but liked her take on our real goal, which is change, and the science-backed studies for us to get there.
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek – I so far always love his writing and use of concrete examples, which runs very much in line with the work I do around Clarity.
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance: What Women Should Know by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman – A great science-backed perspective on issues around confidence and how to get it.
How to do the Work: Recognize Your Patters, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr. Nicole LePera – A more psychological approach focusing on holistic psychology, interesting perspectives, and experience.
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhou – I appreciated this insight from an early Facebook employee and her lessons a little more focused on a fast-growing company/role but still lots of great insights.
The CHAOS Cure: Clean Your House and Calm Your Soul in 15 Minutes by Marla Cilley – I didn’t love this insight into cleaning things out, I wasn’t sure it got the issue and sort of did some hey buy my product though the overall approach of progress over perfection always lands.
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman – Definitely dug this approach to leaders can make all the difference in how productive (and engaged, happy, etc.) their team is.
Nonviolent Communications: Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values by Marshall Rosenberg – This is one of the communication cornerstone books (along with Crucial Conversations) and appreciated many of the merits of what’s a bit of a unique take on communication.
Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust by Adam Kahane – Told by a true collaboration expert, although less instructional than maybe I would have thought the examples and insights were impactful.
Steal Like an Artist Audio Trilogy: How to Be Creative, Show Your Work, and Keep Going by Austin Kleon – A helpful source for anyone who wants to lean more into their creativity, maybe better referenced in hard copy than audiobook.
Let’s Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower by Therese Huston – A great resource not only for those difficult conversations but for the missed opportunities you might not be thinking about.
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath – I got a lot more out of this book than I was expecting, and while the focus wasn’t completely on workplace situations there were enough direct examples of that to start to understand the possible impact.
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen – A classic on why successful companies fail by clinging to what made them successful. Still painfully relevant and a sharp reminder that doing everything “right” can still hold you back.
Hyper-Efficient by Mithu Storoni – A neuroscience-based take on productivity and energy. Some interesting ideas, don’t let the title scare you, it’s mostly about understanding the way the brain works, what tasks are best for various levels and where we have some control.
Empathy Works by Sophie Wade– A grounded look at empathy as a real leadership skill, not a personality trait. Strong alignment with the relationship gaps I see leaders struggle with most but to be honest while I love me some empathy the scenarios didn’t always hit, maybe it was too much pandemic focus for me.
Transitions by William Bridges – This one is a classic, it focuses on the internal experience of some changes that make them transitions, not just the external event. A consistently useful lens for reorgs, new roles, and identity shifts at work.
The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler – A nuanced, compassionate take on perfectionism that doesn’t default to “just let it go.” Especially relevant for high performers who are exhausted but still over functioning, I loved her perspective and lens of being an adaptive perfectionist vs maladaptive. I immediately recommended this to a few folks.
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon – Short, powerful, and thought-provoking. A personal perspective that translates into challenging assumptions as to how we treat gender.
Stop Letting Everything Affect You by Daniel Chidiac – A blunt take on emotional boundaries and choosing what deserves your energy. There were a lot of science backed really specific takes to try here, I want to listen again or maybe buy a hard copy.
The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton – A clear case for why tolerating bad behavior is bad for people and business. Still incredibly relevant if you’ve ever seen “brilliant but difficult” get a free pass.

new and noteworthy tv: 1/12-1/25

January 11, 2026 No Comments

We’re starting off the new year with a return of more tv. I spent some of my downtime doing some tv catchup. Stranger Things finale on Netflix wasn’t a perfect note but hit enough of the highlights, I honestly wasn’t as engaged since the first season but they captured the spirit of those ’80s moments (even with the kids over aging throughout). For a little fluff I also tuned into Hunting Wives which was pretty dumb but worked for what it was. And then with my temporary Disney subscription I caught Andor which was on a few lists and I thought it didn’t start getting good until half way through the second season which ended on a very lead up to the next chapter which I hate.

With the Disney subscription I also caught the Fantastic Four which I thought was too stylized to have any heart. I was also finishing up my Paramount+ subscription so caught the final(?) Mission Impossible which I thought didn’t have quite the story or action of previous ones, maybe too busy trying to be nostalgic. Also had Roofman which had some fun elements that overall didn’t quite work in the structure of the ‘true story.’ I did enjoy the latest Aronofsky Caught Stealing on Netflix which was brutal but I thought it did a good job balancing the action and humor. And Peacock brought Bugonia the latest Yorgos Lanthimos which was pretty weird but I thought overall they did a good job with it (you kind of have to see it to get it).

Australian Open (ESPN) Starting Monday 1/12 – New year new tennis.
Hijack (App) Season Premiere, Wednesday 1/14 – I enjoyed the first season of this with Idris Elba on a hijacked plane but this is one of those premises that I’m not sure works more than once.
Ponies (pea) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/15 – Two widows step into the CIA.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/15 – A lavish country house party end in murder.
The Nowhere Man (Starz) Series Premiere, Friday 1/16 – A tormented ex-mercenary drawn back into a world of violence.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/18 – A Game of Thrones prequel, I still haven’t watched GOT (2026 I think is the year) so I tend to skip these for now.
Queer Eye (Net) Series Finale, Wednesday 1/21 – This latest reboot is wrapping it up.
Steal (Am) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/21 – The heist of the century.
The Beauty (Fx) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/21 – High fashion turns darks when supermodels are dying, is it due to what made them beautiful to start with?
Finding Her Edge (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/22 – A former ice dancer returns to the rink and feelings get complicated.
Free Bert (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/22 – A messy dad and family cause a little chaos in their new snobby neighborhood.
Memory of a Killer (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/25, 9pm – Patrick Dempsey stars as a hitman leading a double life.

new and noteworthy tv: 12/29-1/11

December 28, 2025 No Comments

I was without internet for about a week so very excited to cozy back up to all my now streaming shows. I finished Death By Lighting and Long Story Short on Netflix, both good, I don’t normally do historical fiction but well done and the animated perspective on this Jewish family throughout the years felt fresh. Such Brave Girls a bit of a trainwreck comedy on Hulu that somehow works. I Love LA on HBO another young generation of annoying people, who are mostly annoying. And popping back into Paramount+ to get the latest season of InkMaster.

Wolf (Shud) Series Premiere, Tuesday 12/30 – Based on Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffrey novels a young detective tries to right wrongs.
Run Away (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/1 – Another Harlan Coben fare, a father search for his daughter gets him caught up in a murder case.
Best Medicine (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/4, 8pm – Physician heal thyself as big shot Boston dude rubs his new small town the wrong way.
Will Trent (ABC) Season Premiere, Tuesday 1/6, 8pm – He’s back with more issues and cases.
Girl Taken (Para+) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/8 – Based on the novel Baby Doll follows twin sisters, where one of them is abducted.
His & Hers (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/8 – Two estranged spouses try to solve a murder they believe the other is involved in.
The Pitt (HBOM) Season Premiere, Thursday 1/8 – If you’ve relaxed after the last nonstop day we’ve got another one coming.
The Hunting Party (NBC) Season Premiere, Thursday 1/8, 10pm – This show wasn’t good but a formulaic bad guy of the week with a bit of a twist in premise.
Coldwater (Show/Para+) Series premiere, Friday 1/9, 9pm – A man moves his family to a rural Scottish town and starts to wonder about his new neighbor.
The Night Manager (Am) Season Premiere, Sunday 1/11 – As I recall the first season of this was good but it was out ten years ago so I really hope they don’t expect folks to remember anything about it.
Bookish (PBS) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/11, 10pm – Why wouldn’t the local bookshop owner to help the police solve crimes.

new and noteworthy tv: 12/15-12/28

December 14, 2025 No Comments

As I continue my HBO backlog I finished Righteous Gemstones which is pretty funny but the cringe comedy is not my total jam. For my Peacock watch I did Day of the Jackal which was pretty entertaining and Couples Therapy which I had started on my last round and was pretty intriguing though I read an article about one of the dudes who had a really negative experience which makes me wonder a bit. I finally got around to Alien Earth on Hulu which overall I thought was pretty good layers of action, though folks are pretty dumb. I also caught With Love, Meghan‘s holiday special which I enjoyed on Netflix. And Murder in a Small Town on Fox/Hulu which is a decent weekly murder mystery, though clearly you don’t want to live in that small town.

Fallout (Am) Season Premiere, Wednesday 12/17 – I enjoyed the first season of this, I mean Walton Goggins in anything these days.. these release Wednesdays through 2/4.
Emily in Paris (Net) Season Premiere, Thursday 12/18 – This is perfect holiday trash, all episodes available.
Stranger Things (Net) More episodes, Thursday 12/25 – I would be more irritated with this staggered release if it wasn’t the final season, the final episodes are out 12/31.
The Copenhagen Test (Pea) Series Premiere, Saturday 12/27 – Simu Liu stars as an intelligence agent whose brain has been hacked and so they play him as a double agent, or do they?

new and noteworthy tv: 12/1-12/14

November 30, 2025 No Comments

Well we’re solidly into the holiday season. So new entries are a little light. And we’ve got some best movie and tv lists to keep us occupied. Plus maybe I’ll get Paramount+ for some catchup. I enjoyed the latest seasons of Dark Winds and A Man on the Inside (Net). Went back and caught Mare of Easttown after enjoying Task and also went back for the two seasons of skateboarding gals Betty which was really fun (HBO).

With Love, Meghan (Net) Holiday special, Wednesday 12/3 – We can look forward to friends and holiday fun.
The Abandons (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/4 – Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson battle in 1850s Washington.
Spartacus: House of Usher (Starz) Series Premiere, Friday 12/5 – A continuation of other Spartacus stuff they’ve been doing.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 12/10 – Reality spotlight, Simon does his latest take on ‘making the band.’
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Net) Movie Premiere, Friday 12/12 – Benoit Blanc returns for another round.
Happiness (PBS) Series Premiere, Sunday 12/14, 8pm – Broadway biggie returns to his home in New Zealand and finds himself helping his mother’s community theater group.

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