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procrastinator’s top tv of 2021

February 21, 2022 No Comments

For those who have lost track I am dealing with basic+ cable plus Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. So I am mostly limited from the HBOs and whatnots as well as some other streamers. I did have a free apple+ subscription that I held onto (aka paid for) long enough to finish the second season of Ted Lasso but specifically kept myself from getting into any of their dramas. I am also plotting a quick subscription to Paramount+ to catch up on Evil and The Good Fight since I’ve enjoyed earlier seasons of those (doing some math on just buying various seasons). Oh and I watched Breaking Bad, so you know that took up some time.

So yes I could watch TV for much longer to see all the shows that people proclaim were the best of 2021 but here’s where I ended up. For critic’s picks check out metacritic.

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) – This was just the perfect tone and content for where I was at when I got to this, great star power with Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, and it both poked fun at and told a conveying murder tale with fun twists, can’t wait for another season.
The Great (Hulu) – The occasionally true retelling of Catherine the Great did a fun job of taking us into the second season, lots of hilarity and hijinks here and love/hate people and relationships.
Ted Lasso (App+) – Although I heard some of the rumblings I thought overall they really took the show in a direction that worked as it evolved, will revisit App+ when we get around to another.
Mythic Quest (App+) – The other show I let myself enjoy while I had the subscription, they really mastered the ongoing odd work environment and characters with killer standalone episodes, don’t be put off by the setting of a video game company.
Resident Alien (Syfy) – Alan Tudyk is really such a winner in this role but the whole cast has great charm as we watch this alien become more human and it might even stop him from destroying the world.
Ghosts (CBS) – I’ve appreciated Rose McIver since iZombie and she’s got herself a fun new role in seeing ghosts and translating to her husband, the ghosts themselves do a great job of bringing good characters from different time periods and living pretty full lives.
Big Leap (Fox) – While this isn’t a show for everyone the behind the scenes of a reality dance competition was for me a great balance of looking at the machinations of stirring up reality drama with a sweet side both in front of and behind the cameras, hoping for another season.
Squid Game (Net) – Whatever you want to say about this it sure was compelling, brutal, but compelling, and I’m very curious as to what they’re going to do in a second season.
Sex Education (Net) – I still enjoy my time with these students and their families dealing with sex and relationships.
Lupin (Net) – A good caper can’t be beat and I was happy to take another jaunt in this somewhat ridiculous next chapter.

Honorable: Bo Burnham: Inside (Net), Bridgerton (Net), Everything’s Going to Be Okay (Free), Girls5eva (Pea), Kim’s Convenience (CBC/Net), Leverage: Redemption (IMDB), Reservation Dogs (Fx/Hulu), The Underground Railroad (Prime), What We Do In the Shadows (Fx), We Are Lady Parts (Pea), You (Net).

What were your faves last year?

new and noteworthy tv: 2/14-2/27

February 13, 2022 No Comments

Other than the return of Killing Eve, which I’m always excited about I’ll likely to check out The Endgame and Law & Order. I wrapped up Reservation Dogs which was a fun watch and am about ready to call it on as much tv as I can watch to put out my best of 2021 list.

Severance (App+) Series Premiere, Friday 2/18 – Adam Scott plays a man whose company has surgically divided their work and personal memories, and you know there are implications, good early buzz.
From (Epix) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/20 – The mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all who enter in this sci-fi horror series.
All American: Homecoming (CW) Series Premiere, Monday 2/21 – A spinoff of All American, this one follows students at HBCU looking for sports excellence.
The Endgame (NBC) Series Premiere, Monday 2/21 – Heist drama with Morena Baccarin, in!
Take Note (Pea) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/24 – A fictional look at a reality singing competition.
Law & Order (NBC) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/24, 8pm – The mothership returns for its 21st season, with some familiar faces.
Vikings: Valhalla (Net)Series Premiere, Friday 2/25 – I have heard good things about Vikings but didn’t stick with it, this is a take about 100 years later.

More streaming

Aftertaste (Acorn) Series Premiere, Monday 2/14 – Set in Australia, chef turned pariah tries to usher in his pastry chef niece’s glory.
Devotion, A Story of Love and Desire (Net) Series Premiere, Monday 2/14 – Spouses tempted by other desires in this Italian romantic drama.
Fishbowl Wives (Net) Series Premiere, Monday 2/14 – Six different women in a luxury apartment tower give infidelity a go, this Japanese romantic drama is based on a manga series.
Thirty-Nine (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 2/16 – A trio of besties deal with all things in this Korean romantic drama.
Conviction The Case of Stephen Lawrence (Acorn) Series Premiere, Monday 2/21 – The case of the racially motivated murder of an 18-year-old Black student in this three part miniseries.
Back to 15 (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/25 – A very 13 going on 30 take in this Brazilian teen drama.
The Fame Game (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/25 – India’s most famous actress goes missing and the truth of her life comes out.in this Hindi language mystery.
Juvenile Justice (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/25 – A judge balances cases in the juvenile court in this Korean crime show.
Merli Sapere Aude (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 225 – This Spanish teen show introduces a new philosophy student.

Returning Streaming: State of the Union (SundN, 2/14), Ridley Jones (Net, 2/15), Swap Shop (Net, 2/16), Trolls (Hulu, 2/17), Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs (HBOM, 2/17) Young Wallander (Net, 2/17), The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Am, 2/18), Space Force (Net, 2/18), Killing Eve (AMC+, 2/20/BBCA, 2/27), Agatha Raisin (Acorn, 2/21), Reno 911! (Roku, 2/25), Van Go (Disc+, 2/25).

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.

best, books

procrastinator’s best books of 2021

February 6, 2022 No Comments

I can’t help calling this best books even though in fact I just list all the books I read last year. I guess that makes them the best. My reading seems to have dwindled a bit though I have been reading more nonfiction which I’ve included as well. Those marked with * are book club reads. I also put off doing this list because honestly I can’t remember what I thought about a couple of them. I had intended to update this list with each book I read so it would be fresh but well, the best laid plans. Maybe for 2022.

The Good Lord Bird by James McBride* – We might have read this because everyone wanted to read Deacon King Kong which was only in Hardback, I now own it in paperback but haven’t gotten to it (we make exceptions but for the most part do paperbacks), I also don’t get Showtime but heard that at least Ethan Hawke was good in the series (I honestly can’t recall overall reviews) ok so this book as I recall had a good voice and journey of the characters and battle against slavery.
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett* – Book club overall was not a fan of this one though I thought it definitely had some fun elements and humor in the world of a not so typical family that owns a taxidermy shop.
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub – A fun little romp looking at former bandmates living in Brooklyn as they try to move forward and look back.
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones* – I think book club liked this a bit more than I did, I was a little hung up on some of the logistics of the horror tale but appreciated the writing, characters, and American Indian culture.
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu* – Overall a real crown pleaser, the format of this book was really so much of the story (for good and for bad) but enjoyed the light and heavy take on pop culture and Asian American experience.
Chances Are… by Richard Russo – I’m generally a big Russo fan, Empire Falls one of my all-time faves, and this visit with three old friends reuniting and stirring up the past with a little mystery was an enjoyable one.
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel* – Book club and I loved Station Eleven, so happy to revisit Mandel, though this didn’t garner quite the same raves lots to enjoy, and my limited cable also kept the well reviewed Station 11 series off my radar.
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha* – Really interesting perspective from various South Korean women on the pursuits of beauty and life.
Fool by Christopher Moore – We had picked this for book club at one point and dismissed for some reason, but I had bought it and hadn’t read any others from Moore, and while this retelling of Lear going for funny wasn’t my fave, I’m curious to dabble in his other sort of genre approaches.
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich* – I’ve read and appreciated much of Erdrich’s earlier works and while this also strong Native American experience with rich characters was much more expansive in scope which it benefitted and suffered from.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune* – I thought this slightly YA feeling story of a man observing a school for the ‘gifted’ was a heartwarming delight.
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong* – Better in some parts than others but this less direct narrative style brought some powerful moments and kept me engaged.
Ways to Disappear by Idra Novey – Can’t recall who loaned/gave this to me (let me know if you want it back) but thought this translator going to Brazil to find her missing author was a fun endeavor.
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole* – Gentrification just got a little more serious, had a few quibbles but overall loved following these two protagonists on their unreal journey trying to keep a neighborhood together.
Writers & Lovers by Lily King* – I don’t normally love when writers write about writers but totally enjoyed this look at a woman trying to get her life and her writing career together, also a fan of author’s Euphoria.
White Tears by Hari Kunzru – This book was weird though compelling as we start with two friends and their passion for music and head into a surreal psychological look at race, music, class, history and maybe a ghost story of sorts.
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett* – Big fans of Ann Patchett and this didn’t disappoint, a few quibbles on plot but rich characters and a great place created for these siblings and their relationship to this home.

And for nonfiction:

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo – One of my various attempts to focus on topics like race and raise my knowledge and vocabulary, appreciated her approach and personal perspective.
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier – I heard MBS speak and really liked his approach, this book was a helpful list of seven questions that mainly managers could use to coach their employees to greater success, very in sync with the coaching I do and great to see those skills being embraced.
Atomic Habits by James Clear – I’m a huge habit fan and had been following Clear for a while, finally going through his deeper look which was much appreciated, lots to revisit here as I work on my own habits and with my clients.
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard – A different take on habits, in this he breaks down the six habits that make people a success, lots of info here to revisit.
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks – This had been recco’d by a few and while not all of this resonated with me I appreciated the approach to upper limit problems and getting in your zone of genius, not just excellence.
Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman – Another person I follow and appreciate, this book ends up being a good take on how not to reinvent the wheel and tips and info on what to do instead.

For critics faves of actual 2021 check here. What were your faves last year?

sports, tv

winter olympics

February 4, 2022 No Comments

Not quite as much buzz around this. It’s a triple hit because a) I don’t think people are ever as into the winter version b) we’re in a diplomatic boycott because China (human rights abuses, ethnic cleansing, etc.) c) we’re in a pandemic and China isn’t messing around (serious isolation and testing for both athletes and various staff).

So do we let it slide? I mean no. We’re still the most obnoxious country about our team spirit and athletic dominance. So we will continue to give it an eye.

How to watch: All the NBC channels will have pretty serious coverage. NBC, Peacock, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Olympics channel, nbcolympics.com. Sounds like nbcolympics.com will give you the schedule and coverage and you can drill down to any favorites. For most people tuning into primetime and seeing what they want us to see meets the mark.

When to watch: It’s happening! We’ve started competition and the Opening Ceremonies were Friday morning and being telecast tonight at 8pm. Closing will hit Sunday, February 20 at 8pm.

What to watch: I feel like figure skating is the gymnastics of winter. Apparently this year we’ve got a serious contender on the men’s side (though women could reportedly be shutout by all Russians). I still have a soft spot for both the Snowboarding Halfpipe and ‘old guy’ Shaun White trying to keep up with the kids. Who doesn’t want to gander some curling? And do you consider the various bobsleds or speed skating the swimming of the winter?

New competitions: Each Olympics gets to mix it up a bit and this year. Bobsled – Women’s Monobob, Freestyle Skiing – Men’s and Women’s Big Air + Mixed Team Aerials, Short Track – Mixed Team Relay, Ski Jumping – Mixed Team, Snowboarding – Mixed Team Snowboard Cross.

I mean honestly I don’t have time for this so I will admittedly dabble and then catch up on a couple best tv of 2021 candidates before I get that list together.

Are you in?

new and noteworthy tv: 1/31-2/13

January 28, 2022 No Comments

Trying to get it together and focus on a few series that might be on people’s best of 2021 tv list that I get and still haven’t watched. I also have been wrapping up a few things. The latest season of Queer Eye which is a solid mindless distraction, Please Like Me which I turned to after being saddened that Everything’s Gonna Be Okay also with/by Josh Thomas was canceled. And if you like him it’s a sweet and oddly funny show. And wrapped what will apparently be the only season of Cowboy Bebop, I’m not familiar with the source material but it never quite hit its stride for me, if it’s kind of your jam maybe check out Killjoys. Oh and I guess the winter games are coming up, opening ceremony is February 4.

Pam & Tommy (Hulu) Series Premiere, Wednesday 2/2 – I mean, this, centering around their sex tape, is so campy it’s worth at least a look right?
Murderville (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/3 – I don’t normally bother with improv/sketch but the premise here has potential, Will Arnett stars in a weekly detective drama and one celebrity is dropped in as part of the cast without any info.
Reacher (Am) Series Premiere, Friday 2/4 – I haven’t read these novels but have been told by people that Tom Cruise was terrible casting and that this new series totally misses the tone, whether it’s entertaining nonetheless is TBD.
Suspicion (App+) Series Premiere, Friday 2/4 – Uma Thurman stars in this abduction mystery where people may or may not be what they seem.
Power Book IV: Force (Starz) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/6 – A spinoff of the Power universe where the character Tommy Egan moves from New York to Chicago.
Angela Black (Spectrum) Series Premiere, Monday 2/7 – This psychological thriller about a woman whose life appears idyllic but there are secrets that unfurl.
The Girl Before (HBOM) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/10 – In this limited series Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars as a woman who moves into a house but must abide by the architect’s rules, played by David Oyelowo.
Inventing Anna (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/11 – Julia Garner stars as Anna Delvey an heiress(?) who stole from the social elite.
Bel-Air (Pea) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/13 – The dramatic version of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which I believe is just kind of All American.

More streaming:

Finding Ola (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/3 – After a life-altering event, Ola goes on a journey of self-discovery in this Egyptian quirky drama.
New Gold Mountain (SundN) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/3 – A look at the Australian gold rush from the perspective of Chinese miners.
Until Life Do Us Part (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/10 – Three generations of a family juggle their own lives and their wedding planning biz in this Portuguese dramedy.
Forecasting Love and Weather (Net) Series Premiere, Saturday 2/12 – Love at a national weather service in this South Korean romcom.
Twenty Five Twenty One (Net) Series Premiere, Saturday 2/12 – Finding connection in times of adversity in this South Korean romcom.

Returning streaming: Gabby’s Dollhouse (Net, 2/1), Raising Dion (Net, 2/1), Dark Desire (Net, 2/2), Meateater (Net, 2/2), Double Cross (Allblk, 2/3), Dragons Rescue Riders (Pea, 2/3), Kid Cosmic (Net, 2/3), Raised by Wolves (HBOM, 2/3), Re(Motel) (Disc+, 2/4), Magnolia Table (Disc+, 2/4), Sweet Magnolias (Net, 2/4), Agatha Raisin (Acorn, 2/7), Social Society (Allblk, 2/7), Catching Killers (Net, 2/9), Disenchantment (Net, 2/9), Odo (HBOM, 2/10), Dollface (Hulu, 2/11), First Time Fixer (Disc+, 2/11), Love is Blind (Net, 2/11), Toy Boy (Net, 2/11).

new and noteworthy tv: 1/17-1/30

January 16, 2022 No Comments

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window

Wrapped up my latest ‘while biking show’ the latest season of Big Mouth. I mean that show has moments but I’m not sure I’m going to stick with it. Moving forward I’ll check out Single Drunk Female, various streaming, and I’ll be dabbling with the new seasons of Ozark and Resident Alien. I am a little behind on new shows though passing on both Good Sam and The Cleaning Lady after an episode, but will check out another Pivoting.

How I Met Your Father (Hulu) Series Premiere, Tuesday 1/18 – So this is in the world of HIMYM which started out actually very fun before devolving, so far I’ve heard it’s just not funny.
La Fortuna (AMC+) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/20 – Stanley Tucci stars as an adventurer who crosses the world looting and a young diplomat trying to recover the treasure.
Single Drunk Female (Free) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/20, 10/10:30pm – A public flame-out puts 20-something alcoholic into recovery and back at her mother’s.
As We See It (Am) Series Premiere, Friday 1/21 – 20-something roomies on the autism spectrum.
The Gilded Age (HBO) Series Premiere, Monday 1/24, 9pm – Set in 1882, a woman moves to live with her aunts in NYC after her father dies.
Promised Land (ABC) Series Premiere, Monday 1/24, 10pm – A generation spanning drama about two Latinx families in Sonoma Valley.
Astrid & Lilly Save the World (Syfy) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 1/26, 10pm – High school outcasts accidentally crack open a portal and need to save their high school from creepy critters.
The Afterparty (App+) Series Premiere, Friday 1/28 – Centering on a murder mystery at a high school reunion, each ep from a different character’s perspective.
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/28 – If you’re not lost by the long title check out Kristen Bell do a new take on seeing a murder, or did she.
In From the Cold (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/28 – A shape-shifting spy mom juggle family life and battle against enemies.

More streaming:

Juanpis Gonzalez (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/19 – A Colombian sitcom about a man trying to pass a test to inherit the family business.
Summer Heat (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/21 – Brazilian teen drama about a group working at a resort.
Chosen (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/27 – Chinese crime show about a twisted killing game.
Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/27 – Italian crime comedy about two TV technicians who stumble upon a murder scene.
All of Us Are Dead (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/28 – Korean drama about a zombie virus outbreak and trapped students.
Feria (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/28 – A Spanish thriller about two sisters facing the consequences of their parent’s cult ritual.

Returning streaming: Dota (Net, 1/18), El Marginal (Net, 1/19), Too Hot to Handle (Net, 1/19), Total Control (SundN, 1/20), Servant (App+, 1/21), Ozark (Net, 1/21), Social Society (Allblk, 1/24), Ada Twist, Scientist (Net, 1/25), American Detective with Lt Joe Kenda (Disc+, 1/26), Gomorrah (HBOM, 1/27).

new and noteworthy tv: 1/3-1/16

January 2, 2022 No Comments

Well, we made it to another year. And another infinite number of tv shows still to see. I did wrap the cringeworthy Pen15, which did a surprisingly good job of placing these two adults into their teen lives. And the latest season of Emily in Paris which is just trash, but if it’s your kind of trash it’s kind of fun.

I also completed an almost insurmountable task… I finished Breaking Bad! I really only watched about an episode a week, other than the last couple of weeks, so 62 episodes take a little while. And it was admittedly a great show, though not one of my absolute faves. It was dark for sure, but more than that I think some of the negative protagonists in other shows have a motivation that you can sort of get behind. While there were times I was on Walt’s side he was just so selfish and created more problems than he needed it was hard to watch. I am taking a break to catch up on some other things before watching El Camino and digging into Better Call Saul.

TV is also coming back including some more midseason stuff like The Cleaning Lady, Good Sam, Pivoting, The Kings of Napa, and Naomi. And returning 9-1-1: Lone Star and Call Me Kat which I somehow got into, and some of the shows that gave us a little preview last year like Kenan, American Auto, Grand Crew, and Abbott Elementary.

The Cleaning Lady (Fox) Series Premiere, Monday 1/3, 9pm – A Cambodian doctor comes to the US for a lifesaving procedure for her son and end up ‘cleaning’ for the mob, anything for family.
Judge Steve Harvey (ABC) Series Premiere, Tuesday 1/4, 8pm – A reality showcase for those of you who like a little Steve Harvey sass, he’s rendering judgement on conflicts.
Good Sam (CBS) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/5, 10pm – Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs as a father daughter doctor team who stir up a little personal drama while saving patients.
Women of the Movement/Let the World See (CBS) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/6, 8/10pm – This 6 ep series based on the true story of a mother who ignites the Civil Rights movement looking for justice after the brutal death of her son followed by a docuseries on the subject.
Pivoting (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/9, 8:30pm – This comedy brings 3 childhood friends together to cope with the death of a fourth member of their group they kick off some life pivots that might not involve the best decision making with Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Maggie Q.
The Kings of Napa (Own) Series Premiere, Tuesday 1/11, 8pm – Set in a Napa Valley vineyard owned by the Kings family, the three children stuggle for the reins when the patriarch exists.
Naomi (CW) Series Premiere, Tuesday 1/11, 9pm – Based on DC characters we follow a teen following her hidden destiny when there’s a shakeup in her small hometown.
Peacemaker (HBOM) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/13 – A new DC series exploring the origins of one of the Suicide Squad characters who believes in peace at any cost with John Cena.
Wolf Like Me (Pea) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/13 – Isla Fisher and Josh Gad star in this comedic look at two people with baggage coming together.
Archive 81 (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/14 – An archivist finds mystery around the disappearance of the director and a deminic cult in this mystery.
Somebody Somewhere (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday 1/16, 10:30pm – A Kansas singer finds her community by finding her voice.

More streaming:

Rebelde (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 1/5 – A secret society at an elite hihg school threatens the hopes of new students in this Mexican teen musical drama.
The Journalist (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 1/13 – A dedicated journalist pursues the truth about government scandal in this Japanese thriller.
Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 1/14 – A powerful politician’s daughter pursues a man in this Indian crime show.

Returning streaming: The Club (Net, 1/6), Johny Test (Net, 1/7), A Discovery of Witches (SundN, 1/8), Queens of Mystery (Acorn, 1/10), Undercover (Net, 1/10), Cheer (Net, 1/12), Madagascar (Hulu/Pea, 1/13), A House Divided (Allblk, 1/13), Next Influencer (Para+, 1/13), After Life (Net, 1/14), The Cabin Chronicles (Disc+, 1/14),

new and noteworthy tv: 12/20-1/2

December 18, 2021 No Comments

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).

new and noteworthy tv: 12/6-12/19

December 5, 2021 No Comments

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).

new and noteworthy tv: 11/22-12/5

November 21, 2021 No Comments

I finally caught up and wrapped Ted Lasso. A very good Apple+ TV show. And I am now free to cancel my subscription that I was paying for after my free trial to wrap that up. The only two shows that I let myself get hooked on were this and Mythic Quest which is also very good. I just can’t pay for another subscription. I’m debating getting a plan in place to pay for various services for a month at a time to just binge shows. I particularly am missing a few shows that moved to Paramount+, The Good Fight, Evil, and reportedly InkMaster is on its way. And since I don’t do HBO there’s a pretty good backlog there. I also still have an endless debt of tv to catch up on from the avenues I do get, normal cable (not premium), Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

And so now on to yet more shows becoming available. It is a holiday week so the strat of some holiday specials and some things will be light. I will check out It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returning for its 15th season on Fxx and looking forward to the Zoey movie.

Hawkeye (Dis+) Series Premiere, Wednesday 11/24 – Jeremy Renner gets his small screen focus in this continued expansion of the Marvel universe.
True Stories (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday 11/24 – A limited crime series about a comedian and his brother with Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes.
Parade and Dog Show (NBC) Thursday 11/25 – Happy Thanksgiving.
Super Crooks (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 11/25 – Anime based on a comic book, small time crook gets his gang together for one last heist.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (Roku) Wednesday 12/1 – This follow up film to the series is supposedly available without Roku service which I think means I can just catch it on roku.com.
The Pact (SundN) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/2 – An unexpected death puts employees into a position of hiding secrets at a brewery in this Welsh thriller.
Harlem (Am) Series Premiere, Friday 12/3 – Four girlfriends look to level up in their lives in this comedy.

More streaming:

Light the Night (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 11/26 – Drama set in ’80s Taipei following women at a popular night club.
Elves (Net) Series Premiere, Sunday 11/28 – A family on vacation finds bloodthirsty elves keeping locals in fear in this Danish fantasy.
The Coyotes (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday 12/2 – A group of summer campers find diamonds and put their lives in danger in this Belgian thriller.

Returning streaming: Holly Hobbie (Hulu, 11/23), Mary McCartney Serves it Up (Disc+, 11, 23), Masters of the Universe (Net, 11/23), Hanna (Am, 11/24), The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles (Para+, 11/24), Saved by the Bell (Pea, 11/24), Selling Sunset (Net, 11/24), 12 Dates of Christmas (HBOM, 11/25), F is for Family (Net, 11/25), Ruthless (BET+, 11/25), Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (Net, 12/1), Lost in Space (Net, 12/1), Vida Perfecta (HBOM, 12/2), Alex Roder (IMDB, 12/3), Pen15 (Hulu, 12/3), The Great British Baking Show: The Holidays (Net, 12/3), Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (Net, 12/3), Money Heist (Net, 12/3).

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