The Too Much TV Roundup- 10/13/23

Friday The 13th was a very unlucky day for one show. Apple pulled the plug on The After Party after two seasons. I’m not really sure why. It always baffles me when a show I see having a strong social media presence among the people in my feed gets cancelled, because it seems so rare that they ever bother to post about shows. but, while the new season was running, I had friends who were really into it. And I can’t say that for most of Apple plus’s programming (even if I’m a fan).

12) Justified (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

I’ve had this show down here a bunch because it needs audio description. It’s hard to follow shootouts. And just random things, like being handcuffed (which i found out was to a tree). Plus, I’m feeling salty since Hulu jacked up its price again and still makes little to no effort to acquire audio description for titles that aren’t Hulu. Plenty of films hit the service that have existing tracks, but they just won’t use them.

Episode Grade: Unwatchable

11) All In The Family (FreeVee)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

A special guest star comes in with jokes like a fresh take on “A rolling stone gathers no moss”, being more obvious like “A rolling stone hurts”. Not my favorite episode.

Episode Grade: B-

10) Friends (MAX)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Ended

Aside from David Schwimmer’s performance, this episode was mostly about the continued splitting up of Ross and Rachel, and also a rich guy the same age as the group. I’m in Season 3, realizing that Ross and Rachel probably spent more time broken up than together, yet feel like an iconic couple.

Episode Grade: B-

9) Celebrity jeopardy (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: unknown

We need to do some pre screening or something. Sherri Shepard shouldn’t be anywhere near this game, and her performance proved it. She spent a lot of time negative. Also, whoever is getting paid to do the audio description here is getting the easiest job. They almost never speak. You will forget the show has audio description.

Episode Grade: B

8) Fleabag (Amazon)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Ended

Still catching up on this Emmy favorite that I never watched the first time around. This show had such a short run, that by the time it was popular, it was ending.

Episode Grade: B

7) The Golden Girls (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Ended

Dorothy is haunted again by Stanley, who is trying to prove he loves her, as the two of them have inherited an apartment building from Stanley’s uncle.It’s actually kinda sad watching Stanley grovel so much.

Episode Grade: B

6) Strange Planet (Apple Plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Unknown

It’s time for a limb shake. it’s that special time of year. It’s up to the delinquent to save the day.

Episode Grade: B+

5) Yellowjackets (Paramount Plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Renewed

I slowed down my watching of the second season once it became clear that they were going the cannibal route. Also, someone else from the gang is alive, Taissa might really be losing her mind, and in the flashback… the girls don’t let anything go to waste.

Episode Grade: B+

4) Everwood (FreeVee)

English Audio Description?: No

Status: Ended

Andy has to deal with a sex club between some young kids that could be putting them at risk for STD’s. And, Ephram has to decide whether or not Amy is OK, and whether or not to tell bright. Also, a new character is introduced when Dr. Abbott’s sister returns to town.

Episode Grade: B+

3) Quantum Leap (Peacock)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Not Yet Renewed

In the second episode, we find out what the rest of the team has been up to for the last three years, including Allison who has since moved on after she ‘buried” Ben. So I’m guessing her new guy, who seems pretty high up in the Department of Defense is sticking around for a while. in the leap, Ben stops a bank robbery from turning deadly.

Episode grade: A-

2) What We Do In The Shadows (Hulu)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: Renewed?

In the season finale, Guillermo is still hiding from Nandor, and everyone seems to know where he’s hiding except Nandor, as they all pay him a farewell visit. Meanwhile, Nandor waits for Guillermo at Panera, and instead mistakes Patton oswalt for him. By the end of the episode, Guillermo has to make a tough choice. Vampire or human?

Episode Grade: A

1) Loki (Disney Plus)

English Audio Description?: Yes

Status: not Yet renewed

Loki and mobius are still trying to find Sylvie and stop the destruction of the other timelines. They track a hunter, Brad, down and get info from him which leads them to Sylvie, but it may be too little too late. Where is Miss Minutes when you need her?

Episode Grade: A

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