The Too Much TV Roundup- 06/01/23

I watched something on the same day it got picked up for another season. This proves that shows can still be picked up during the writers strike, so I’d love it if ABC could go ahead and pick up Home Economics (and make Casey Wilson a series regular), and NBC can pick up American Auto. That’s really all I need.

14) Clone High Original (MAX)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Revived

Still going back through the original episodes, and the second one revives around running for class president, and Abe versus JFK. I get that there’s this Afterschool Special vibe but I always think Clone High was a show that had a great concept, it just wasn’t executed right.

Episode Grade: C+

13) The Adventures of The Gummi Bears (Disney Plus)

English Audio Description?: no

Status: Ended

While the voice cast is perfection, this episode revolved around the fact that Gummi’s weren’t meant to fly, which I’m sure would have made way more sense if I remembered this episode from my childhood, or if it had audio description.

Episode Grade: C+

12) All In The Family (Free Vee)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

Archie is so proud of his new TV. it has a remote. But does it work?

Episode Grade: B-

11) Dave (FX/Hulu)

English Audio Description?: yes

Status: not Yet Renewed

After last weeks bizarre music video episode, this one pulled back a bit, but did feature at least one notable rapper who was really excited about the new Lil Dickey music.

Episode Grade: B-

10) Futurama (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Revived

The main trio find themselves in a situation where more robots like Bender want Bender to kill Fry and Leela. Of course, this would be the shortest run of a TV show, so that doesn’t happen.

Episode Grade: B

9) Great Expectations (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Limited

I finally reached the stunning conclusion. Secrets revealed! People die! Danger is afoot! Some of these actors are still dreadfully boring.

Episode Grade: B, Series Grade: B-

8) Somebody Somewhere (MAX)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Just Got Renewed

This is the show coming back for a third season. Fred turns out to have a fiancée and the friend circle isn’t sure what to do about this Susan. But, a trip to an adult toy store for a wedding gift was certainly an inspired moment.

Episode Grade: B

7) designing Women (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

Delta Burke’s Sugarbaker spends the night in a house that gets burned down, and is worried about doing hard time. Was it her fault? Will the women rally to support her?

Episode Grade: B

6) Top Chef (Bravo/Peacock)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Presumably Renewed

I have to say that I enjoy Last Chance Kitchen when it features someone who went out a while ago fighting their way back week after week, and I’m less enthused to see someone who was just eliminated come back. But, Sara made her way back, and also cracks the Top 4, surviving elimination.

Episode Grade: B+

911 (FOX/Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Moving To ABC

I gotta say that while I love Angela Bassett, every time her character has to emote about her failed marriage to a gay man, there’s this hint of something that just makes me uncomfortable every time. i wish they could just move past it. But, that was almost entirely negated by the tragic story of the elderly gay couple, that basically went at the same time.

Episode Grade: B+

4) Citadel (Amazon)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Renewed

it moves along pretty quick, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. Yet, there’s still a disconnect for me in fullly being invested. I did like the twist at the end of the episode when we learn a bit more about who Kyle married.

Episode Grade: B+

3) The Night Agent (Netflix)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Renewed

Well, now we know who is bad and who is not. Not surprised at all. If anything, I was glad to see one of the assassins bite the dust, because I absolutely hated spending time getting to know them, and all their stupid conversations about starting a family. This is why most other TV shows and movies don’t explore the backstory of these types of characters. No one actually cares where they come from.

Episode Grade: B+

2) The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Limited Series

As Hannah learns her husband never existed (at least, not under the name she knows him by), she also must confront her daughter with the possibility that her name is also fake.What does this all mean!?

Episode Grade: A-

1) Game Of Thrones (MAX)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Ended

Joffrey is a dick to his mom. Sansa is summoned because Diana Rigg wants to know what’s up with this Joffrey kid. Rob is told he’ll probably lose, and it’s because he followed his penis. Sam is struggling. There’s a guy that can see through other animals. Typical GOT stuff. honestly, not even the most memorable GOT episode, it just was actually the best thing I watched yesterday.

Episode Grade: A-

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