HUGE TV news that was like a stake to my heart. This upcoming season of What We do In The Shadows will be its last. However, My Life With The Walter Boys (which is so totally on brand for Netflix) has already been renewed for a second season.
1) Everything Now (Netflix)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Unknown
Another trigger warning, and this episode is great for expanding Mia’s brother. He has feelings too, and he’s barely had anything to do. Well, he’s greatly expanded after this episode. Sometimes, I forgot she had a brother.
Episode Grade: B+
2) Monarch (Apple Plus)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Not Yet Renewed
Kurt Russell gets was more screen time, and there is actually a monster fight in this episode. Actually, it’s kind of the cliffhanger. This series is really expanding the lore around the new Godzilla and Kong worlds.
Episode Grade: B+
3) The Curse (Paramount Plus)
English Audio Description?: Yes
narrated By: Paula Hoffman
Status: Limited
These are really the worst people. I was hoping Emma Stone would stay redeemable, but she’s starting to chip away. It’s hard to watch a series where you don’t like the characters. It’s a bold choice. They are terrific actors, but I’m not rooting for any of them. Even the Native American artist came across as some pretentious take on an artist. The fact that she screams whether you eat the meat or not with no explanation, means everyone gets the same experience. Basically.
Episode Grade: B
4) Quantum Leap (Peacock)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Unknown
There’s going to be a twist with Hannah. I remember Sam had someone he revisited too in the original series, but Hannah felt like she knew she was supposed to be there. She walks right up to Ben, who she hasn’t seen in six years, and just knows it’s him? Please.
Episode Grade: B
5) Invincible (Amazon)
English Audio Description? Yes
Status: Not Yet Renewed
Everyone wants in on Invincible. It’s amazing this show is still in Amazon’s top 10, and it hasn’t been renewed. What metrics do they need to know a third season feels warranted?
Episode Grade: B+
6) The Guilded Age (MAX)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Not Yet Renewed
there’s a character, whose name I seem to not be catching, who has that great southern belle style accent. That’s the one accent I wish I could master. if I could do that accent, and do it well, I’d do it all the time. I’m starting to realize I’m just not invested in certain characters in this broad ensemble.
Episode Grade: B-
7) Frasier (Paramount Plus)
English audio Description?: Yes
Status: Renewed?
I got a few laughs out of this, with Frasier injuring himself. Some of this was cute. It’s still not where the original show was, but this is not the worst ensemble either.
Episode Grade: B
8) Veep (MAX)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Ended
Mike is masturbating all over the place, and Selina is trying to get a campaign manager and also convince Maddox to not run, as a baseball coach is now also running. Ultimately, she makes Dan the campaign manager.
Episode Grade: A-