ABC goes for a clean sweep, renewing every scripted series they aired in the 2026-2027 season. RJ Decker officially got picked up. This has never happened before. Are you excited for more RJ Decker? TV Shows Watched: Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord- S1E10 (Disney Plus) with audio description, Lord Of The Flies: S1E2 (Netflix) with audio description, The Audacity: S1E2 (AMC Plus) no audio description, Bel Air: S4E5 (Peacock) with audio description, American Gladiators: S1E2 (Amazon) with audio description, and The Lincoln Lawyer: S4E5 (Netflix) with audio description Maul: Shadow Lord- I already did a full review. Again, I’m sad … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/08/26

I actually was asked about this audio description being AI. I was agog. The fact that I needed to fact check Dave Wallace’s performative wonder was less of a question as to whether I was right, and more of a concern that his voice had been cloned and someone knew something I didn’t. That would be appropriate for a Star Wars film that follows the Clone Wars, wouldn’t it? The clones won. Yet, that was a real life human doing the narrating. And we are better for it. Wallace brings to the table the indistinguishable quality of “still human” in … Continue reading Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord: Season 1

TV Shows Watched: The Boys: S5E6 (Amazon) with audio description, Criminal Record: S2E1 (Apple) with audio description, Has Been Hotel: S2E8 (Amazon) with audio description, Dynasty: The Murdocks: S1E3 (Netflix) with audio description, and Margo’s Got Money Troubles: S1E1 (Apple) with audio description The Boys: Another major character bites the dust, the finale is a big cliffhanger, but I think the most important clue to the future of the series and the finale is in what Soldier Boy is asked to do this episode. In an exchange with Bombsite, he reveals he has a very specific power that will come … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/07/26

Now I have to review something that hinges on spoilers without spoiling it. Something very bad is going to happen, as I sidestep and talk around certain elements, or possibly reveal more than you might want. This horror leaning series is largely about a couple, Rachel (Camilla Marone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) seem like a typical young couple, headed out to get married. It feels like a strong interpretation of cold feet, with the dread being ever present in the first two episodes. I did start impressed, as I thought the creators were building lore that would pan out to … Continue reading Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen: Season 1

In case you missed it, The Bear dropped a surprise stand alone episode, which is a flashback episode featuring Jon Bernthal, more than a month before the final season of The Bear (June 25th). Now I gotta carve out time for that. Also, NBC did pick up The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins for a second season. I believe this leaves The Hunting PArty as its lone bubble show. ABC still needs to decide on RJ Decker as well. TV Shows Watched: Daredevil: Born Again: S2E8 (Disney Plus) with audio description, The Testaments: S1E7 (Disney Plus) with audio description, … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/06/26

I am not here to dispute that the original Netflix series Daredevil is the best version. It is clear that Daredevil: Born Again is Marvel’s way of keeping what worked, and bringing back the Netflix characters we loved. Season 1 was rough. We lost Foggy right up front, and watched the plot meander, before they brought back Karen, and platformed The Punisher. Right at the end, the show also got more violent, with Wilson Fisk crushing a man’s head with his bare hands. Season 2 builds on that, taking what started to work at the end, and continuing to balance … Continue reading Daredevil: Born Again: Season 2

TV Shows Watched: American Idol: S24E14 (Disney Plus) no audio description, Witch Hat Atelier: S1E2 (CrunchyRoll) with audio description, Beef: S2E7 (Netflix) with audio description, Rooster: S1E3 (HBO MAX) with audio description, Last Week Tonight: Current (HBO MAX) no audio description yet, The Madison: S1E2 (Paramount Plus) with audio description American Idol- They couldn’t get KatPee back or Daughtry, and I was surprised PAris made it back since her career stalled. Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington, and Elliot Yamin rounded out the non winner returnees, as Ryan Seacrest used the Taylor Hicks appearance to get him a spot on Dancing With … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/05/26

Some cancellation news. Predictably, FOX axed Going Dutch after two seasons. It consistently ranked at the bottom of their programming, so they’ll try and pair Animal Control with something else. And, Netflix announced that the already renewed The Night Agent is entering its final season. The show is already in production on Season 4, which will be the conclusion. Originally, The Night Agent drew in 20 million fans with its first season, but has since dipped to just 8 million for its third season. TV Shows Watched: Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord: S1E9 (Disney Plus) with audio description, The Count … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/04/26

TV Shows Watched: From: S4E3 (MGM Plus) with audio description, For All Mankind: S5E3 (Apple) with audio description, Million Dollar Secret: S2E2 (Netflix) with audio description, RJ Decker: S1E4 (Disney Plus) with audio description, Celebrity Jeopardy: S4E5 (Disney Plus) with audio description, and Running Point: S2E1 (Netflix) with audio description From- Some shit is getting real. Hard to discuss without spoilers, because the show is so intricate, but I shall try. Victor is doing great until he finds an article of clothing that is the most terrifying thing he’s apparently ever seen. Tabitha wants a repeat of what happened before, … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/03/26

Yesterday was not a great day. Broke my Bluetooth keyboard, among other things, and waited for Amazon to deliver me a new one. This is a half-diary, only because I started a new show Saturday. TV Shows Watched: Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord: S1E8 (Disney Plus) with audio description, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: S1E8 (Netflix) with audio description,Half Man: S1E1 (HBO MAX) with audio description Half-Diary day, but Half Man is very strange. I’m disturbed. Richard Gad (Baby Reindeer) created the series and stars. Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/02/26

There’s some light drama online from Fire Country fans who found out that the show is only getting 13 episodes next season, while Sheriff Country is getting a full second season. the reason for this is the midseason launch of the second spinoff, Med country, which will take Fire Country’s slot. Honestly, with more and more people tuning into streaming services, less shows should be producing 20+ episode seasons anyway, especially dramas. TV Shows Watched: beef: S2E6 (Netflix) with audio description, high Potential: S2E15 (Disney Plus) with audio description, School Spirits: S3E8 (Paramount) with audio description, Stumble: S1E9 (Peacock) with … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 05/01/26

The Farrelly Brothers used to be a dominating force in comedy. When they had a new film out, their name attached used to bring the rare clout of a director, because they had so expertly set the tone for what to expect. They started with Dumb and Dumber, which became an instant comedy classic, and then transitioned to Kingpin, which while not as big of a hit still has fans, and then There’s something About Mary, an obvious classic and vehicle for Cameron Diaz and Ben stiller. They moved into the new millennium with mixed results, films like Me Myself … Continue reading Balls Up

Great news for fans of Scrubs and Shifting Gears. ABC picked up both sitcoms for next season, taking Scrubs to Season 11, and Shifting Gears to Season 3.RJ Decker is now the only remaining ABC scripted show on the bubble. TV Shows Watched: The Boys: S5E5 (Amazon) with audio description, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: S4E1 (Netflix) with audio description, Gold Land: S1E1 (Hulu) with audio description, American Classic: S1E3 (MGM Plus) with audio description, Witch Hat Atelier: S1E1 (CrunchyRoll) with audio description, and The Last Thing He Told Me: S2E6 (Apple) with audio description The Boys- The episode focused on … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 04/30/26

TV Shows Watched: Daredevil: Born Again: S2E7 (Disney Plus) with audio description, the Testaments: S1E6 (Disney plus) with audio description, Tomb Raider: S2E? (Netflix) with audio description, Bait: s1E2 (Amazon) with audio description, DTF: St Louis: S1E6 (HBO MAX) with audio description, and virgin River: S7e2 (Netflix) with audio description Daredevil: Born Again- The audio description here is still solid as Matt works to try and find a way to free Karen, realizing Kingpin is forcing another vigilante trial. He’ll have to use another particular set of skills. Jessica Jones resurfaces because Disney paid her, and they might need her … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 04/29/26

TV Shows Watched: American Idol: S24E14 (Disney Plus) no audio description, Beef: S2E5 (Netflix) with audio description, Imperfect Women: S1E4 (Apple) with audio description, Invincible: S4E2 (Amazon) with audio description, The Daily show: Monday (Paramount) no audio description American Idol- The Top 7 sang two songs. One from Taylor Swift’s catalog, and another from artists from California, as part of their partnership with Visit California. Nicki Glazer joined the judges panel because she has a comedy special to promote. Going into this episode, I thought maybe Braden and Chris, at least one, would bite the dust. I’ve been worried about … Continue reading The Small Screen Diaries: 04/28/26