So, SAG is on strike. It’s a great time to catch up on a show, since most of the shows haven’t been shooting, and now even more of them won’t be. I’ve heard some overseas productions are still filming. I’m not sure how. But they are MAX projects, including House Of The Dragon.

15) The Muppets Mayhem (Disney Plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Not Yet Renewed

Now, I really want Peter Jackson to direct a Muppets movie. For those who don’t understand how amazing this would be, it’s not because of his Beatles thing on Disney Plus. Let’s just say…. It wouldn’t be the first time Jackson has worked with puppets. And, yes, I’ve seen that film.

episode Grade: C+

14) Mulligan (Netflix)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Not Yet Renewed

Tina Fey’s character is worried about being a good mom. Really, the standout in this show is this corrupt southern Senator who is now the only remaining member of the Legislative branch. The rest of the show kinda fades away for me.

Episode Grade: B-

13) Based On A True Story (Peacock)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Limited?

Not much changed my opinion from the first episode. It has a good cast, but the actual core plot to this story is still dumb, and maybe I’ll give it one more episode to see if this goes anywhere interesting. The fact that Cuoco chose this over a third season of Flight Attendant boggles my mind.

Episode Grade: B-

12) Designing Women (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

This storyline leads to the revelation that jean Smart’s character spent a night in jail for shoplifting.

Episode Grade: B-

11) Trophy Wife (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

I remember this episode. It’s the Christmas episode, where the adults get too rowdy, and wake up Christmas morning to find everything is a disaster and they can’t remember any of it. It’s silly, but pretty fun. It loosely qualifies as a Christmas episode.

Episode Grade: B

10) Doug (Paramount Plus)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

The first appearance of Quailman. Of course, that teacher was being so obnoxious. If you can’t tell that your star student is being harrassed by the worst student in the class, you shouldn’t be a teacher. So, Qualiman never needed to appear… but I’m glad he did.

Episode Grade: B+

9) Cheers (Paramount Plus)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

Season 5! I’m not even halfway yet. So, Sam predictably proposed to Diane, and they don’t even really offer closure on that political lady. But, Diane says no, and Sam and Frasier hilariously lament how frustrating Diane is. But by the time Diane changes her mind, Sam already hates her.

Episode Grade: B+

8) X-Men (Disney Plus)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

AD would be nice. I mean, I watched this show a lot as a kid, and I knew what was going to happen to Morph (as every 90’s kid does), and I remember what will happen also. But, audio description would be nice.

Episode Grade: B+

7) Justified (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Reviving next week

Raylon tries to get new information, his dad is still useless, and Margo Martindale is slowly increasing her screentime. It’s still a bitch to follow without audio description.

Episode Grade: B+

6) 911 (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Moving To ABC

Angela Bassett managed to have a strong storyline for her family in an episode mainly about Buck trying to sue for discrimination.

Episode Grade: A-

5) The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Not Yet Renewed

That was a solid episode, except i do not believe that will be the last we hear of that character. I just have too big of a suspicion. This is only the second episode of the season. Had that been the finale, I’d buy it. It’s not.

Episode Grade: A-

4) Game Of Thrones (MAX)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Ended

Aside from Sam killing a White Walker, this was mostly about Tyrion’s wedding to Sansa. And, as promised, he doesn’t lay a hand on her. I love Tyrion. one of the great characters ever put to the screen.

Episode Grade: A-

3) Community (Netflix)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: The movie is coming

Abed drives John Oliver mad, but it’s proof why Abed was always the scene stealer of the show. Meanwhile, Britta dates someone we know won’t stick around.

Episode Grade: A-

2) The Great (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Unknown

I love The Great. I think it’s only gotten better and better. But, I have reached THAT episode. And without spoiling it, if that holds, i’m not sure the show can survive that decision. Of course, there are a few more episodes left, and maybe there’s a twist next week. I’ll stay optimistic for now, and only knock it to an A-. But, if that sticks, I’m really not sure I’d return for a fourth season even if it got the renewal.

Episode Grade: A-

1) Platonic (Apple Plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Not Yet Renewed

Ended up on top because of what I wrote about The Great. however, this show is consistently hilarious. If they cancel this, I will be heartbroken.

Episode Grade: A-