new and noteworthy tv: 12/23-1/5

I’ve managed to wrap up When They See Us which was obviously a compelling story but I wasn’t that blown away by the four part series. Also managed to catch Pen15 and This Way Up both noted on a few best o’ lists and both had moments that I thought really worked, but not sure they’ll make my list. And caught the very quick presentation of season two of Making It that always has a unique creative approach from the contestants. I’ll still plug away at some backlog mostly making sure that I’m catching as many hidden gems before I do my top tv of 2019 list (stay tuned). But also tempted to dive into You which was a very fun diversion on Lifetime last year and picked up some steam on Netflix where season 2 will now live.

• Dare Me (USA) Series Premiere, Sunday 12/29 – Murder mystery and cheer leading, bring it on.
• Messiah (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/1 – A CIA officer investigates whether a man is a messiah or a con.
• Spinning Out (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/1 – Figure skater turns to pairs after a fall.
• Thieves of the Wood (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/2 – 18th-century Belgium shows a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy.
• Deputy (Fox) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/2 – No early reviews but I enjoy Stephen Dorff and would be happy for him to take a good turn as sheriff.
• Dracula (Net) Series Premiere, Saturday 1/4 – Back to the classics in 1897 London.

More streaming:

• Crash Landing on You (Net) Series Premiere, Tuesday 12/24 – A South Korean woman accidentally para glides into North Korea.
• The Bonfire of Destiny (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/26 – 1897 Paris show where three women’s lives are changed by a fire.
• The Gift (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 12/27 – Mystery in Istanbul as a painter unearth secrets.
• The Neighbor (Net) Series Premiere, Tuesday 12/31 – More superheroes, this one is Spanish, based on a comic.
• Yanxi Palace (Net) Series Premiere, Tuesday 12/31 – Chinese Qing dynasty princess has adventures.

Returning streaming: Carole & Tuesday (Netflix, 12/24), Lost in Space (Netflix, 12/24), Terrance House (Netflix, 12/24), Murdoch Mysteries (Acorn, 12/25), You (Netflix, 12/26), Alexa & Katie (Netflix 12/30), The Degenerates (Netflix, 12/31).

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.

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