“The Terror” (AMC) Created by David Kajganich I need to stop basing my viewing decisions on titles. I didn’t jump on the “Marvelous Mrs. Maizel” bandwagon until well after it premiered due to my thinking it was a musical – … Continue reading “The Terror” (AMC)
So, new seasons from three binge-able shows that I think are very good, and in some cases, exceptional. How’d they do this time ’round…well…it’s a mixed bag…and not in ways you might have predicted… ________________________________________________________________________________ “Berlin Station” Season 2 (Epix) … Continue reading New “Berlin Station”, “Bosch” & “Jessica Jones”
So you’ve watched “Broadchurch”, and you’re thinking, “I kinda like those crazy-good Brit cop shows. Wish I knew which of the million out there in stream-land to watch!” Well, fear not. Avoidant/lazy person that I am, I’ve seen almost every … Continue reading Ten European Crime Shows You Should Be Watching
“The Defenders” (Netflix) Created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez Wow. There hasn’t been a Marvel production this mind-numbingly bad since…uh…last year’s “Iron Fist”. What starts out as an interesting, fairly funny, and, occasionally thrilling exercise in Marvel-universe cross-talk and … Continue reading “The Defenders” (Netflix)
“War Machine” (Netflix) Directed by David Michôd “Moneyball”, “Big Short”, “Moonlight”, “The OA”. Plan B, Brad Pitt’s production company, has made dozens of outstanding, high quality films and series since it began in 2004. It’s also made some duds, though … Continue reading “War Machine” (Netflix)
The Americans (FX) – Season 5 Created by Joseph Weisberg House of Cards (Netflix) – Season 5 Created by Beau Willimon Two shows I champion. more than just about any other, lined up their new seasons perfectly with the season … Continue reading Two Power Couples – Two New Seasons: The Americans & House of Cards – Season 5
“Bosch” (Amazon Prime) Created by Michael Connelly, Eric Overmeyer I recently binged all three seasons (30 episodes) of Amazon’s “Bosch”. Based on Michael Connelly’s novels, they revolve around the exploits of a fictional Hollywood homicide detective. As one might imagine, … Continue reading “Bosch” (Amazon Prime)
