TV in August 2021 - What are you watching?

RatskyWatsky · Jul 31, 2021

Looks like a pretty decent month for both new and returning shows. For the new stuff, we've got an animated thing from Marvel; Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a new show on Apple TV+; there's a Rosa Salazar horror thriller on Netflix; the Stephen Amell wresting show on Starz (👀); Nicole Kidman is like a creepy therapist or something on Nine Perfect Strangers for Hulu; Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez have a comedy for Hulu; and Indigenous people get some much needed representation with Reservation Dogs on FX!

On the returning side, there's the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Awkwafina is Nora from Queens and Work in Progress are back for their sophomore seasons; Jason Momoa's See is back too, this time with the showrunner of Banshee and Warrior on board (!); and veterans American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and Archer are back for seasons 10, 11, and 12 respectively!

~ Recent Highlights ~

Mr. Inbetween

"Mr Inbetween" is a half-hour comedy series inspired by the cult film "The Magician" and centers around Ray Shoesmith. Juggling a relationship, parental responsibilities, friendships and a sick brother while earning a living would be difficult for anyone, but it's particularly difficult for Ray since he's a criminal for hire. Ray "takes care of people" -- collecting debts, relieving them of drugs and guns, and often taking care of them on a more permanent basis. Ray demands respect and does not tolerate it when someone disregards his very clear code of ethics.

Run the World

A group of women work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination.

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August Schedule

Sunday, 1

Johnson - Bounce TV - 8/7c

Monday, 2

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump - HBO - 9/8c

Tuesday, 3

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union - HBO - 9/8c

Wednesday, 4

Control Z - Netflix

Thursday, 5

I Am - Channel 4

Buffering - ITV2 - 10pm

Friday, 6

Hit & Run - Netflix

Mr. Corman - Apple TV+

Navarasa - Netflix

S.O.Z. Soldiers or Zombies - Amazon Prime

Sunday, 8

Godfather of Harlem - EPIX - 9/8c

The L Word: Generation Q - Showtime - 10/9c

Monday, 9

Reservation Dogs - Hulu

Shaman King - Netflix

The Wall - NBC - 10/9c

Tuesday, 10

DC's Stargirl - The CW - 8/7c

Fantasy Island - Fox - 9/8c

Hard Knocks - HBO - 10/9c

Wednesday, 11

What If...? - Disney+

Riverdale - The CW - 8/7c

Family Game Fight! - NBC - 9/8c

Thursday, 12

Alrawabi School for Girls - Netflix

Slasher: Flesh & Blood - Shudder

Star Trek: Lower Decks - Paramount+

The Hunt for a Killer - Sundance Now

The Ms. Pat Show - BET+

Titans - HBO MAX

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - NBC - 8/7c - Final Season

Friday, 13

Modern Love - Amazon

Brand New Cherry Flavor - Netflix

Gone for Good - Netflix

The Kingdom - Netflix

Valeria - Netflix

Sunday, 15

Chesapeake Shores - Hallmark - 8/7c

Heels - Starz - 9/8c

Monday, 16

Bachelor in Paradise - ABC - 8/7c

Hard - HBO MAX - 11/10c

Wednesday, 18

Nine Perfect Strangers - Hulu

The Defeated - Netflix

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens - Comedy Central - 10/9c

Thursday, 19

Coroner - The CW - 8/7c

Friday, 20

Everything Will Be Fine - Netflix

The Chair - Netflix

Truth Be Told - Apple TV+

Sunday, 22

The Walking Dead - AMC - 9/8c

Chapelwaite - EPIX - 10/9c

Talking Dead - AMC - 10/9c

Work in Progress - Showtime - 11/10c

Monday, 23

The Ultimate Surfer - ABC - 10/9c

Tuesday, 24

Supergirl - The CW - 9/8c

Wednesday, 25

Clickbait - Netflix

John of God: The Crimes of A Spiritual Healer - Netflix

Open Your Eyes - Netflix

Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes - Netflix

American Horror Story - FX - 10/9c

Archer - FXX - 10/9c

Thursday, 26

Edens Zero - Netflix

Family Reunion - Netflix

The Other Two - HBO MAX

Friday, 27

I Heart Arlo - Netflix

PEN15 - Hulu - Animated Special

See - Apple TV+

Saturday, 28

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha - Netflix

Monday, 30

My Life is Murder - Acorn TV

Tuesday, 31

Only Murders in the Building - Hulu

RatskyWatsky · Jul 31, 2021

Johnson - Bounce TV (Aug 1)

Centering on four life-long best friends in Atlanta, all of whom share the same last name (Johnson), the series revolves around what happens when the four guys find themselves in vastly different places in their lives and it begins to threaten their bond.

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump - HBO (Aug 2)

A six-part half-hour documentary series that pulls back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, revealing a colorful cast of characters in front of and behind the cameras. The series provides an entertaining glimpse into a scrappy, hardworking local news broadcaster looking to expand into a bigger market during challenging times. With warmth and humor, the series celebrates the can-do spirit, community pride and political diversity among the station's charismatic and often humorous employees.

Buffering - ITV2 (Aug 5)

Buffering follows Iain, a children's TV presenter with an aversion to kids and in an up and down relationship (mainly down) with TV producer Olivia. Iain's housemates Rosie, Greg, Ashley, and Thalia alongside Ashley's old flame Robbie, are all navigating that age where they're too old for nightclubs but too poor for mortgages. Part of a generation who are told they must live the perfect life, these friends discover it's not only ok but healthy to fail, over and over again.

Hit & Run - Netflix (Aug 6)

In this new action thriller, the life of a happily married man is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a mysterious hit and run accident in Tel Aviv. Grief-stricken and confused, he searches for his wife's killers. With the help of an ex-lover, he uncovers disturbing truths about his beloved wife and the secrets she kept from him.

Mr. Corman - Apple TV+ (Aug 6)

'Mr. Corman' follows the days and nights of Josh Corman, an artist at heart but not by trade. Things haven't been going his way lately – his lifelong dream of a career in music didn't pan out and he finds himself teaching fifth grade at a school in the San Fernando Valley, his ex-fiancé Megan has moved out and his high school buddy has moved in. Aware that he still has a lot to be thankful for, Josh struggles nevertheless through universal feelings of anxiety, loneliness and self-doubt. Darkly funny, oddly beautiful and deeply heartfelt, this relatable comedy-drama speaks for our contemporary generation of 30-somethings – rich with good intentions, poor with student loans and working to become grown-ups sometime before they're senior citizens.

Navarasa - Netflix (Aug 6)

From amusement to awe, the nine human emotions of Indian aesthetic theory are explored in this anthology series.

S.O.Z. Soldiers or Zombies - Amazon Prime (Aug 6)

To avoid extradition, the charismatic and unpredictable drug lord, Alonso Marroquín, escapes prison in Mexico to hide in the middle of the desert. While on the other side of the border, a United States Army experiment with pigs in a military base, goes wrong and the Mexican police unit going after Marroquín gets infected, transforming into a new breed of zombies with special abilities. The army and this new species converge in Marroquín's hideout, where the battle for survival begins.

Reservation Dogs - Hulu (Aug 9)

'Reservation Dogs' is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.

Shaman King - Netflix (Aug 9)

The Shaman King is the one who can contact the king of spirits and reshape the world. Every 500 years, shamans, who can commune between the worlds of the living and dead, compete in the Shaman Fight to become the next Shaman King.

Fantasy Island - Fox (Aug 10)

A modern drama series, 'Fantasy Island' takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. The resort is run by Elena Roarke, who set aside her own ambitions — and even the love of her life — to uphold her family's legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, Elena's calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as steward of this mysterious island.

What If...? - Disney+ (Aug 11)

'What If... ?' flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways.

Alrawabi School for Girls - Netflix (Aug 12)

The bullied outcasts at prestigious Al Rawabi School for Girls plot a series of risky takedowns to get back at their tormentors.

The Hunt for a Killer - Sundance Now (Aug 12)

A crime drama based on the true story of detectives Pelle Åkesson and Monica Olhed and their hunt for the killer of 10-year-old Helén Nilsson, a case that shook Sweden to its core.

'The Hunt for a Killer' is a story about a region left behind, class inequalities and social exclusion, but it's also a story about a man of integrity who pushed back against the authorities, revolted against corruption and never gave up.

The Ms. Pat Show - BET+ (Aug 12)

Based on Ms. Pat's stand-up comedy and memoir, 'The Ms. Pat Show' is the story of a former convicted felon turned suburban mom and stand-up comedian, whose hustle and resilient spirit were forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her penny-pinching husband played by J. Bernard Calloway, a struggle of a sister played by Tami Roman, and two distinct sets of kids played by Theodore Barnes, newcomer Briyana Guadalupe and Vince Swann, raised under very different circumstances.

Brand New Cherry Flavor - Netflix (Aug 13)

A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early '90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge - and kittens.

Gone for Good - Netflix (Aug 13)

Guillaume Lucchesi had drawn a line under the terrible tragedy which saw the two people he loved the most die: Sonia, his first love, and Fred, his brother. Ten years later, Judith, his new lover, suddenly disappears. To find her, Guillaume will have to face all the truths hidden by his family and friends, as well as the ones he'd decided to ignore. For better, but mostly for worse.

The Kingdom - Netflix (Aug 13)

After his running mate's murder, a controversial televangelist becomes Argentina's presidential candidate. But nothing about him is as holy as he seems.

Heels - Starz (Aug 15)

'Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father's legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to - or hard to leave behind.

Nine Perfect Strangers - Hulu (Aug 18)

Based on The New York Times bestselling book by author Liane Moriarty, 'Nine Perfect Strangers' takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort's director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine "perfect" strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.

The Defeated - Netflix (Aug 18)

In 1946 Berlin, an American cop searches for his missing brother while helping a novice German policewoman fight the violent crimes engulfing the city.

Everything Will Be Fine - Netflix (Aug 20)

A separated couple live together for their child's sake in this satirical dramedy about what it means to be a good parent and spouse in today's world.

The Chair - Netflix (Aug 20)

'The Chair' follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim as she navigates her new role as the Chair of the English department at prestigious Pembroke University. Ji-Yoon is faced with a unique set of challenges as the first woman to chair the department, and as one of the few staff members of color at the university.

Chapelwaite - EPIX (Aug 22)

Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher's Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family's sordid history, and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations.

Based on the Short Story 'Jerusalem's Lot' by Stephen King.

The Ultimate Surfer - ABC (Aug 23)

'The Ultimate Surfer' will gather some of the world's greatest up-and-coming surfers to train and live together as they battle it out at the World Surf League's (WSL) state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California.

Clickbait - Netflix (Aug 25)

When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why.

John of God: The Crimes of A Spiritual Healer - Netflix (Aug 25)

Idolized medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors, prosecutors and the press.

Open Your Eyes - Netflix (Aug 25)

After a tragic accident, an amnesiac teen tries to rebuild her life at a memory disorders center but becomes suspicious of her unconventional treatment.

Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes - Netflix (Aug 25)

A woman declared dead suddenly awakes with an insatiable craving for blood, which may prove beneficial to her family's failing funeral home.

Edens Zero - Netflix (Aug 26)

It is the year X492, an age in which people freely travel through the universe. Rebecca, a video-creating B-Cuber, visits the robotic world of Granbell and meets a young man with special powers: Shiki, who's lived his entire life among machines. Soon Shiki is exploring the cosmos with Rebecca, encountering new places, people and things, and making friends along the way.

I Heart Arlo - Netflix (Aug 27)

Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha - Netflix (Aug 28)

Set in the seaside village of Gongjin, it is about the romance between neighborhood handyman Hong Du-sik and pragmatic dentist Yoon Hye-jin.

Only Murders in the Building - Hulu (Aug 31)

'Only Murders in the Building' follows three strangers who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. As they record a podcast of their own to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living amongst them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it's too late.

gforguava · Jul 31, 2021

Hey another light month, thankfully.

Stargirl
Brand New Cherry Flavor
Chapelwaite
Only Murders in the Building
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes

Maybe Titans, I'm going to start season 2 and see if I'll stick it out.

The Real Paddington · Jul 31, 2021

There looks to be a couple of things for me this month.

Brand New Cherry Flavor
Heels (Possibly/Reviews)
Mr. Corman (Possibly/Reviews)
Nine Perfect Strangers (Possibly/Reviews)
Reservation Dogs

Peek-a-boo! · Jul 31, 2021

I really, really want to watch both Reservation Fogs and Nine Perfect Strangers however, Hulu isn't available here in the UK, and I will have to wait until they are dropped on iTunes later in the year … *grumbles*

Thanks again for your superb monthly TV threads RatskyWatsky!

G_Shumi · Jul 31, 2021

Just a few shows this month for me:

-Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Season 8) (NBC)
-Awkwafina is Nora From Queens (Season 2) (Comedy Central)
-The Other Two (Seasons 1-2) (HBO Max) (I've been meaning to watch the first season.)

Strike · Jul 31, 2021

Brand New Cherry Flavor
Reservation Dogs (maybe?)
Awkwafina is Nora from Queens
The Walking Dead
Archer

PEN15 - Hulu - Animated Special

There's something going on with this? I wasn't expecting anything for a good while since both actresses got pregnant last year.

Conditional-Pancakes · Jul 31, 2021

I just can't wait for Brand New Cherry Flavor! A new limited series by the creators of Channel Zero? Yes please!!

ISureKnowMyStuff · Jul 31, 2021

August 2021 Day to Day Schedule: (Complete)

August 1st: Big Brother 23 Episode 11 and Rick and Morty "Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion". (Complete)

August 2nd: Teen Titans Go "Cy & Beasty" and American Dad "Plot Heavy". (Complete)

August 3rd: Teen Titans Go "T is for Titans". (Complete)

August 4th: Monsters at Work "The Vending Machine", Teen Titans Go "Creative Geniuses", and Big Brother 23 Episode 12. (Complete)

August 5th: iCarly "iTake A Girl's Trip", Teen Titans Go "Manor and Mannerisms", and Big Brother 23 Episode 13. (Complete)

August 6th: Teen Titans Go "Trans Oceanic Magical Cruise". (Complete)

August 7th: Miraculous Ladybug "Wishmaker". (Complete)

August 8th: Big Brother 23 Episode 14 and Rick and Morty "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort". (Complete)

August 9th: American Dad "The Sinister Fate!!". (Complete)

August 10th: Stargirl Season 2 Premiere "Summer School: Chapter One". (Complete)

August 11th: Monsters at Work "Adorable Returns" and Big Brother 23 Episode 15. (Complete)

August 12th: iCarly "iCan Fix It Myself" and Big Brother 23 Episode 16. (Complete)

August 13th: (Complete Nothingness)

August 14th: Miraculous Ladybug "Mega Leech" and My Hero Academia "One Thing at a Time". (Complete)

August 15th: Big Brother 23 Episode 17. (Complete)

August 16th: American Dad "Dr. Sunderson's SunSuckers". (Complete)

August 17th: Stargirl "Summer School: Chapter Two". (Complete)

August 18th: Monsters at Work "Little Monsters" and Big Brother 23 Episode 18. (Complete)

August 19th: iCarly "iThrow a Flawless Dinner Party" and Big Brother 23 Episode 19. (Complete)

August 20th: (Complete Nothingness)

August 21st: My Hero Academia "Long Time No See, Selkie". (Complete)

August 22nd: The Walking Dead Season 11 Premiere "Acheron Part I" With Talking Dead Addition 147/Season 10 Premiere and Big Brother 23 Episode 20. (Complete)

August 23rd: American Dad "Family Time". (Complete)

August 24th: Stargirl "Summer School: Chapter Three". (Complete)

August 25th: Monsters at Work "Bad Hair Day" and Big Brother 23 Episode 21. (Half Complete)

August 26th: iCarly Season 1 Finale "iReturn to Webicon" and Big Brother 23 Episode 22. (Complete)

August 27th: (Complete Nothingness)

August 28th: My Hero Academia "The Hellish Todoroki Family". (Complete)

August 29th: The Walking Dead "Acheron Part II" With Talking Dead Addition 148 and Big Brother 23 Episode 23. (Complete)

August 30th: American Dad "Cry Baby". (Complete)

August 31st: Stargirl "Summer School: Chapter Four". (Complete)

Total Premieres For August 2021: 46

TheNatureBoy · Aug 1, 2021

Most anticipated for the month for me is easily the final season of B99. Still a lot of other things coming that have my interest.

Reservation Dogs
Fantasy Island
What If?
Heels
Nine Perfect Strangers
Archer

TheNatureBoy · Aug 1, 2021

Strike said:
There's something going on with this? I wasn't expecting anything for a good while since both actresses got pregnant last year.

I believe it is just the one animated episode, but no ETA on the remainder of S2.

TheNatureBoy · Aug 1, 2021

Been on my DVR for a minute, but finally finished Bob's Burgers S11. Not the type of show I'm in a rush to see, but usually enjoy it whenever I watch.

ThereAre4Lights · Aug 1, 2021

Chapelwaite - Don't love Adrien Brody, but I'll watch it anyway.
Brand New Cherry Flavor - Looks kooky.
Nine Perfect Strangers

TheNatureBoy · Aug 1, 2021

Finished Masters of the Universe: Revelation since it was only 5 episodes. Will tune in for part 2 whenever it drops, but as far as animated series it's not on the level of Castlevania or Seis Manos for me, which is understandable because this is definitely more geared towards kids while those 2 skewed more adult.

G_Shumi · Aug 1, 2021

Fourth episode of The White Lotus was so tense! You could just feel it with all of the guests and the hotel manager. And that ending! Oh my God!

gforguava · Aug 1, 2021

RatskyWatsky said:
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes - Netflix (Aug 25)

Having now watched the trailers for a bunch of these, this one really stood out to me. I'm always down for atypical vampire stories and this one, at least from the trailer, seems like it has nice playful tone. Added to the list!

Nabbit · Aug 2, 2021

Thanks as always, Ratsky! I'm interested in Mr. Corman, The Chair and Nine Perfect Strangers, pending reviews.

metsallica · Aug 2, 2021

ty king (RatskyWatsky)
mr. inbetween in the op <3

Monday, 2
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump - HBO - 9/8c
Looks fun.

Friday, 6
Mr. Corman - Apple TV+
Dunno. JGL?

Monday, 9
Reservation Dogs - Hulu
Taika.

Tuesday, 10
(Fantasy Island - Fox - 9/8c)
Why?

Wednesday, 11
What If...? - Disney+
Sure, why not.

Thursday, 12
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - NBC - 8/7c - Final Season
Gonna be weird.

Saturday, 14 / Sunday 15 - omg i added this
Fena: Pirate Princess - Crunchyroll (subbed) / Adult Swim (dubbed)
Production IG, cool trailer.

Wednesday, 18
(Nine Perfect Strangers - Hulu)
Meh. Mebbe. Nicole Kidman sure has a genre nowadays, huh?

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens - Comedy Central - 10/9c
LOVED Season 1!

Sunday, 22
The Walking Dead - AMC - 9/8c
JUST END ALREADY

Wednesday, 25
Archer - FXX - 10/9c
JUST END ALREADY

Tuesday, 31
Only Murders in the Building - Hulu
Steve Martin and Martin Short? OK.

Big month for movies too! The Suicide Squad (HBO Max, but boo to that, going to a true IMAX showing), Val (Amazon Prime), Don't Breathe 2 (the AUDACITY of this sequel...), Free Guy, Beckett, CODA, Reminiscence (HBO Max), Candyman, probably more!

TheNatureBoy · Aug 3, 2021

Mr. Corman reviews don't seem so hot

Mr. Corman Review: Apple’s Ballad of a Bored White Guy Just Sounds Whiny

Review: 'Mr. Corman' is a gloomy, indulgent portrait of a sad white guy that never gives us a good reason to care — or to watch.

tvline.com

'Mr. Corman': Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Study of a Sad Sack

The actor serves as creator, writer, director, and star of this Apple TV+ series about a depressed music teacher. Alan Sepinwall's review

www.rollingstone.com

‘Mr. Corman,’ Created by and Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gets Lost in Its Own Ennui: TV Review

'Mr. Corman' has trouble finding much of anything new to say about a thirtysomething year-old man stuck in his own boring life.

variety.com

RatskyWatsky · Aug 3, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
Mr. Corman reviews don't seem so hot

Mr. Corman Review: Apple’s Ballad of a Bored White Guy Just Sounds Whiny

Review: 'Mr. Corman' is a gloomy, indulgent portrait of a sad white guy that never gives us a good reason to care — or to watch.

tvline.com

'Mr. Corman': Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Study of a Sad Sack

The actor serves as creator, writer, director, and star of this Apple TV+ series about a depressed music teacher. Alan Sepinwall's review

www.rollingstone.com

‘Mr. Corman,’ Created by and Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gets Lost in Its Own Ennui: TV Review

'Mr. Corman' has trouble finding much of anything new to say about a thirtysomething year-old man stuck in his own boring life.

variety.com

Reviews are only based on the first 3 episodes iirc

THEVOID · Aug 3, 2021

I'm liking Dr. Death on Peacock waaaayyy more than I thought I would.

Hobbun · Aug 3, 2021

Stargirl
What if...?
Fantasy Island
Coroner
Supergirl

Will be watching American Horror Story, as well. But won't be the new season yet, still catching up on previous seasons.

TheNatureBoy · Aug 4, 2021

Some pretty positive reviews for upcoming shows.

A wrestling family's grudge match makes for good drama in 'Heels'

Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig are brothers at odds over their family's wrestling promotion in the new Starz drama 'Heels.'

ew.com

The Chair Review: Netflix’s Comedy Finds the Funny in Campus Conflict

Netflix's campus comedy 'The Chair' makes the grade with a smart, humanist tone and a wealth of intriguing characters — read our review.

tvline.com

‘Reservation Dogs’ Is a Slice-of-Life Triumph From Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi: TV Review

FX's new series created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi is cast, written, and directed entirely by Indigenous people

variety.com

Natiko · Aug 6, 2021

Reservation Dogs looks really good. I'll have to check that out at least.

atdawnwestrike · Aug 6, 2021

THEVOID said:
I'm liking Dr. Death on Peacock waaaayyy more than I thought I would.

I really dug it and binged it unexpectedly.

Decado · Aug 6, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
Finished Masters of the Universe: Revelation since it was only 5 episodes. Will tune in for part 2 whenever it drops, but as far as animated series it's not on the level of Castlevania or Seis Manos for me, which is understandable because this is definitely more geared towards kids while those 2 skewed more adult.

Speaking of Seis Manos, do we know if it will get a second season?

TheNatureBoy · Aug 6, 2021

Decado said:
Speaking of Seis Manos, do we know if it will get a second season?

I doubt it. It's been forever since S1 aired and no official word from Netflix. Blood of Zeus from the same studio premiered after Seis Manos and already got a S2 renewal. Unfortunately it didn't seem to get much traction.

Decado · Aug 6, 2021

Too bad. Enjoyed it.

Conditional-Pancakes · Aug 7, 2021

I binged the beginning of season 2 of Motherland: Fort Salem to get up to date and wow, I am obsessed with this show!

Just finished watching this week's episode (episode 7) and it was AMAZING!

TheNatureBoy · Aug 7, 2021

Conditional-Pancakes said:
I binged the beginning of season 2 of Motherland: Fort Salem to get up to date and wow, I am obsessed with this show!

Just finished watching this week's episode (episode 7) and it was AMAZING!

I watched the 1st episode of S2 and have been letting them build up on my DVR. Might have to dip back in soon.

Nabbit · Aug 7, 2021

Hi RatskyWatsky, where did you see All Creatures Great and Small is coming this month? I can't seem to find it online.

RatskyWatsky · Aug 7, 2021

Nabbit said:
Hi RatskyWatsky, where did you see All Creatures Great and Small is coming this month? I can't seem to find it online.

Oop, looks like it's a special titled 'Between the Pages', which is described thusly:

Get to know the cast and creators of the hit series based on James Herriot's beloved books. Savor the best moments from the first season, including Dame Diana Rigg in her final role as Mrs. Pumphrey, and look ahead to what might happen in Season 2.

Sorry for the false alarm!

TheNatureBoy · Aug 7, 2021

I might end up giving Fantasy Island a few episodes, solid review.

Fantasy Island reboot offers desires, planes, and plenty of smiles

For those of us still unable to travel to an idyllic resort, Fox's new Fantasy Island offers a pleasant weekly escape with an inspired dose of whimsy.

www.avclub.com

hydruxo · Aug 7, 2021

Definitely watching Reservation Dogs. I'll check out What If...? too but not all that excited for it tbh.

Nabbit · Aug 7, 2021

RatskyWatsky said:
Oop, looks like it's a special titled 'Between the Pages', which is described thusly:

Sorry for the false alarm!

Ahh, gotcha! No worries, thanks for the reply!

Nabbit · Aug 7, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
I might end up giving Fantasy Island a few episodes, solid review.

Fantasy Island reboot offers desires, planes, and plenty of smiles

For those of us still unable to travel to an idyllic resort, Fox's new Fantasy Island offers a pleasant weekly escape with an inspired dose of whimsy.

www.avclub.com

Thanks for posting this. Definitely sounds better than I expected. Will give it a shot on Hulu for sure.

TheNatureBoy · Aug 8, 2021

I finished Money Heist Part 3, only one more part before I am caught up for the new season next month. In some ways the show is reminding me of Prison Break/Fast & Furious series with the way the gang operates and the multitude of plans.

The Real Paddington · Aug 8, 2021

White Lotus has certainly been something else. Excited for next weeks finale.

TheNatureBoy · Aug 9, 2021

So-so reviews for Nine Perfect Strangers so far.

Nine Perfect Strangers Review: Hulu’s Spa Retreat Is a Campy, Confused Mess

Review: Despite a great cast and some fun elements, Hulu's 'Nine Prefect Strangers' is a messy mix of comedy, drama, horror and camp.

tvline.com

Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: TV Review

Set at a wellness resort, David E. Kelley's latest Liane Moriarty adaptation boasts a star-studded cast also including Regina Hall, Michael Shannon, Samara Weaving, Luke Evans and Manny Jacinto.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

The Hobo · Aug 9, 2021

I'm watching Andromeda at the moment. I just reached the halfway in season 2 and apparently it's all downhill from here as that's when Kevin Sorbo pushed the showrunner out and demanded more focus on his character.

The Real Paddington · Aug 9, 2021

Reviews are beginning to come out for Brand New Cherry Flavor. The first couple are positive.

‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ Review: Revenge Gets Horrifying in a Sensational Netflix Fever Dream

An undeniable all-out performance from Rosa Salazar centers this hazy L.A. nightmare that’s by turns hypnotic, sensational, and punishing.

www.indiewire.com

Brand New Cherry Flavor brings Lynch-meets-Cronenberg weirdness

While it’s certainly not of the caliber of a David Lynch movie, Brand New Cherry Flavor operates with a similar sensibility of intentional distancing, meaning it isn’t for everyone.

www.avclub.com

RatskyWatsky · Aug 9, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
So-so reviews for Nine Perfect Strangers so far.

Nine Perfect Strangers Review: Hulu’s Spa Retreat Is a Campy, Confused Mess

Review: Despite a great cast and some fun elements, Hulu's 'Nine Prefect Strangers' is a messy mix of comedy, drama, horror and camp.

tvline.com

Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: TV Review

Set at a wellness resort, David E. Kelley's latest Liane Moriarty adaptation boasts a star-studded cast also including Regina Hall, Michael Shannon, Samara Weaving, Luke Evans and Manny Jacinto.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Eep, sounds like a skip to me!

The Real Paddington said:
Reviews are beginning to come out for Brand New Cherry Flavor. The first couple are positive.

‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ Review: Revenge Gets Horrifying in a Sensational Netflix Fever Dream

An undeniable all-out performance from Rosa Salazar centers this hazy L.A. nightmare that’s by turns hypnotic, sensational, and punishing.

www.indiewire.com

Brand New Cherry Flavor brings Lynch-meets-Cronenberg weirdness

While it’s certainly not of the caliber of a David Lynch movie, Brand New Cherry Flavor operates with a similar sensibility of intentional distancing, meaning it isn’t for everyone.

www.avclub.com

This, on the other hand, sounds very promising!

TheNatureBoy · Aug 10, 2021

Watched the 2 episodes of Reservation Dogs that dropped, solid so far. Show has a mellow, low-key charm to it.

RatskyWatsky · Aug 10, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
Watched the 2 episodes of Reservation Dogs that dropped, solid so far. Show has a mellow, low-key charm to it.

The first episode was hilarious! Haven't gotten to episode 2 yet but I'm looking forward to it.

Conditional-Pancakes · Aug 10, 2021

Just finished watching the first two episodes of The White Lotus. SO MUCH ANXIETY!

I like it.

The Real Paddington · Aug 10, 2021

Conditional-Pancakes said:
Just finished watching the first two episodes of The White Lotus. SO MUCH ANXIETY!

I like it.

PoeticProse22 · Aug 10, 2021

(Wrong TV thread)

Conditional-Pancakes · Aug 11, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
I watched the 1st episode of S2 and have been letting them build up on my DVR. Might have to dip back in soon.

Did you have a chance to catch up with Motherland Fort Salem yet? Yesterday's episode was also great. Not as strong as the one from last week I think, but still great. Maybe I should have, but I really didn't see that twist coming at all.

I really love this show. It doesn't have the same budget as other high-profile series, and sometimes it shows, but the writing is always so strong. Eliot Laurence does such a fantastic job.

And fun fact, I just learned that the scar on the chin and jaw of the actress playing Raelle – Taylor Hickson – is actually real. I thought it was something they added for the character. Taylor got that scar because of a very unfortunate accident on the production of the movie Incident in a Ghostland in 2016, not long after she turned 19. She sued the production in 2018 because of that. That's such a crazy and unfortunate accident...

TheNatureBoy · Aug 11, 2021

Conditional-Pancakes said:
Did you have a chance to catch up with Motherland Fort Salem yet? Yesterday's episode was also great. Not as strong as the one from last week I think, but still great. Maybe I should have, but I really didn't see that twist coming at all.

I really love this show. It doesn't have the same budget as other high-profile series, and sometimes it shows, but the writing is always so strong. Eliot Laurence does such a fantastic job.

And fun fact, I just learned that the scar on the chin and jaw of the actress playing Raelle – Taylor Hickson – is actually real. I thought it was something they added for the character. Taylor got that scar because of a very unfortunate accident on the production of the movie Incident in a Ghostland in 2016, not long after she turned 19. She sued the production in 2018 because of that. That's such a crazy and unfortunate accident...

Not yet, might try to get caught up this weekend.

I did watch the 1st ep of Fantasy Island last night on Fox, it was okay. There was a neat twist I didn't expect to see. Feels like if it were a cable/streaming show it could be a bit more wild, but the format works well with different guest stars popping up each week. Really have no memory of the original show.

Deleted member 17092 · Aug 11, 2021

White Lotus is awesome
American Horror Stories surprisingly good too

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