I guess we’re wrapping up the year. You probably won’t see my best of 2021 lists coming out for a little while. Too much catching up to do. TV gets a little quiet this time of year so that might help.
I wrapped Dear White People and while I overall enjoyed the series, I just didn’t love the future/musical show of the final season. I also tried out some of the comedy previews Abbott Elementary, American Auto, and Grand Crew and they all had some good ingredients so I’ll check back in the new year when they’re really out. I’ll also likely be tuning into the return of fluffy Emily in Paris and Queer Eye.
Vigil (Pea) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/23 – A detective must investigate a death on top secret British nuclear sub while it continues its route in this limited series.
The Book of Boba Fett (Dis+) Series Premiere, Wednesday 12/29 – The latest Star Wars follows Boba Fett and Fennec Shand.
Stay Close (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 12/31 – Harlen Coben’s latest series bring three people with dark secrets in this British mystery.
Around the World in 80 Days (PBS) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/2 – David Tennant stars in the latest adaptation of the Jules Verne novel.
More streaming
The Silent Sea (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 12/24 – A dangerour moon mission in this drama in this Korean sci-fi mystery.
Anxious People (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 12/29 – A bank robber holds visitors to an open house hostage in this Swedish feel-good mystery.
Kitz (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/30 – Teen drama in this German show.
Returning streaming: Emily in Paris (Net, 12/22), Beforeigners (HBOM, 12/23), Cardinal (Hulu, 12/24), Daughter from Another Mother (Net, 12/24), Letterkenny (Hulu, 12/26), The Standups (Net, 12/29), Light the Night (Net, 12/30), Shadow Lines (SundN, 12/30), Cobra Kai (Net, 12/31), Dishmantled (Roku, 12/31), Queer Eye (Net, 12/31), The Hook Up Plan (Net, 1/1).
In addition to a bunch of stuff I don’t get and a few things I don’t care about, Claws is back (TNT, 12/19) and that’s a good fun yet ridiculous show. And I’ll check back in on the return of Kenan and Mr. Mayor (NBC, 12/15) both of which showed potential in their first seasons. I also wrapped Sex Education and You and can move onto The Great.
Under the Vines (Acorn) Series Premiere, Monday 12/6 – Romantic drama where two ‘city slickers’ who don’t get along inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand.
Landscapers (HBO) Series Premiere, Monday 12/6, 9pm – Bodies are found in the back garden of a seemingly ordinary couple, with Olivia Colman and David Thewlis in this four-part series inspired by a true story.
Live in Front of A Studio Audience (ABC) Tuesday 12/7, 8pm – This time this special is bringing episodes of The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes.
Abbott Elementary (ABC) Series Premiere, Tursday 12/7, 9pm – A comedic look at a Philadelphia public school
And Just Like That… (HBOM) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/9 – The much buzzed about return of some of our Sex and the City series pals, I don’t get HBOMax but am curious about the reincarnation after a timely first series and the inability to capture that magic in the follow up movies.
Ann Boleyn (AMC+) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/9 – The final months of her life in this three-part phsychological thriller.
The Larkins (Acorn) Series Premiere, Monday 12/13 – An adaption of the novel The Darling Buds of May follows a family with six kids through their village life in Kent.
American Auto (NBC) Series Premiere, Monday 12/13, 10/10:30pm – I’m game to check out a new workplace comedy from the creators of Superstore, a new CEO played by Ana Gasteyer starts at a Detroit motor company.
Grand Crew (NBC) Series Premiere, Tuesday 12/14, 8/8:30pm – This comedy is from some of the creators on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and follows a group of friends in LA.
Close to Me (SundN) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/16 – A woman has it all until a fall erases a year from her memory and she tries to piece it together but bumps up against secrets.
Firebite (AMC+) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/16 – A group of vampires shipped to Australia sent to eradicate indigenous peoples hide out in mines and ready for battle.
MacGruber (Pea) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/16 – Will Forte returns to his comedic role for some reason.
Station Eleven (HBOM) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/16 – Based on the book that I thought was great, will see how well this post pandemic world translates post pandemic.
With Love (Am) Series Premiere, Friday 12/17 – Romantic comedy following the Diaz siblings looing for love and purpose in this romantic comedy.
1883 (Para+) Series Premiere, Sunday 12/19 – A family journies west seeking a better future in this Yellowstone prequel, with Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.
More streaming:
Our Beloved Summer (Net) Series Premiere, Monday 12/6 – Two ex-lovers get pulled back in front of a camera years after filming a high school viral documentary in this Korean romantic comedy.
Aranyak (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 12/10 – Two mismatched cops investigate a local murder in a Himalayan town in this Hindi crime drama.
Decoupled (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 12/17 – A Delhi couple announce their divorce with a party in this Indan comedy.
Bulgasal (Net) Series Premiere, Saturday 12/18 – A revenge-driven immortal sets our to reclaim his soul in this Korean fantasy thriller.
The Girl from Oslo (Net) Series Premiere, Sunday 12/19 – A Norwegian diplomat travels to the Middle East when her daughter is abducted.
Returning streaming: Centaurworld (Net, 12/7), Go Dog Go (Net, 12/7), Trolls (Hulu, 12/9), Shaman King (Net, 12/9), Summer Camp Island (HBOM, 12/9), Crossing Swords (Hulu, 12/10), The Expanse (Am, 12/10), LOL: Last One Laughing (Am, 12/10), Family Dinner (Disc+, 12/10), Engine Masters (Motor, 12/10), How to Ruin Christmas (Net, 12/10), Bonus Family (Net, 12/14), Masha and the Bear (Net, 12/15), Aggretsuko (Net, 12/16), The Fungies! (HBOM, 12/16), Top Class (IMDB, 12/17), The Witcher (Net, 12/17), Home Town (Disc+, 12/19).
