Your TV news for the day is that the upcoming 3rd season of Vikings: Valhalla will be its last.
11) The Continental (Peacock)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Limited
Thank God this is behind me. I was so over this show. Mel Gibson really gave his all to an unredeemable villain, but as far as the rest goes, this feels nothing like the franchise from which it was adapted. it has so much dialogue, it almost feels like a more violent TV adaptation of oceans 11.
Final Grade: C-
10) Trophy Wife (hulu)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Ended
The kids might be spending a bit too much time with their mom, and not actually with any friends their own age. but, in doing so, it gives Marcia Gay Harden more screentime, and is that really a bad thing?
Episode Grade: B
9) Happy Endings (Roku)
English Audio Description: No
This show made me memorize Adam Pally’s name for all future interactions, as he’s hilarious in this. but in this episode, Alex learns the hard way that an angry mob you once were a part of will turn on you on a dime.
Episode Grade: B
8) Foundation (Apple plus)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Unknown?
Right back to feeling lost again. There’s some mysterious being maybe controlling all of Empire? The Prime Radiant might ahve other uses? This lady is trying to steal souls, or your essence or whatever. Just… a lot. And incredibly awkward sex.
Episode Grade: B
7) Young Sheldon (MAX)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Renewed
Sheldon has a hard time keeping a secret from his mom, especially during tax season.
Episode Grade: B
6) Shelter (Amazon)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Not Yet renewed
We learn the real identity of who broke into the locker, as well as who the old lady is. And this show keeps getting weirder every episode. it feels like it’s introducing even more mystery instead of wrapping up what it has.
Episode Grade: B
5) The office (Peacock)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Ended
I considered labeling this unwatchable since there are sight gags that are missed, but the exchanging presents part of this episode is the heart and soul, as it contains the bulk of the time spent, most of the humor, and helps to land the concept that Jim did this really nice thing for Pam that is almost ruined.
Episode Grade: B+
4) All Rise (OWN)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Final Season
Plagued with a few moments of cringeworthy dialogue, this did wrap up the serial killer storyline for now. but, when Lola’s clerk suggests to her that her fans be called the Risers, “because of All Rise”, it was an awful line because all courtrooms use that phrase, not just Lola’s. It was a dumb nod to the title of the show, but these characters don’t know they are fake and on TV. Also, Andre’s comment about the back door was just uncomfortable. But, the strong cast makes up for it. It could use audio description.
Episode Grade: B+
3) Deadlocked (Showtime)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Limited
Showtime’s limited docuseries wraps with a look at a post-Nixon Supreme Court, and how Clarence Thomas made it to the bench.
Episode Grade: A-
2) One Piece (Netflix)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Renewed
Loofie hears the backstory of his new chef friend, while another threat pops up, and he is betrayed by one close to him. Really, by two, but he doesn’t know the other betrayal. I’m glad his grandfather had no idea what that conversation was about.
Episode Grade: A
1) The morning Show (Apple Plus)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Renewed?
It’s upfronts, and advertisers must be wooed. Alex hears what Corey is saying, and puts on her best face to prove just how valuable she really is to the network. he’d better pick up her other show now. Chris is still using her platform to make sure everyone else who looks like her gets equal pay, and Mia has to decide whether or not to use footage, while some ass advertisers use money to make a girl do their bidding.
Episode Grade: A