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I thought season 1 of Feel Good was enjoyable enough but found season 2 to be fairly annoying and unpleasant. Mae is likable enough as a performer, so hopefully they'll pop up again in something soon.
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TV in June 2021 - What are you watching?
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I can see that. Episodes 1-5 of S2 basically have Mae acting like either a cartoon character or a selfish brat. It is a turn from the way she's portrayed in S1, but I think her behavior makes sense in the context of what she's processing. But yeah, I see your point.
Sepinwall with high praise for Dave Season 2
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'Dave' Season 2: Bigger, Bolder, and Still Hilariously Gross
The FXX comedy about Dave Burd, a.k.a. rapper Lil Dicky, experiments with tone and story but never skimps on laughs. Alan Sepinwall's review
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Never doubted it. Season one was some of the best TV in years, glad they kept up the quality.Sepinwall with high praise for Dave Season 2
'Dave' Season 2: Bigger, Bolder, and Still Hilariously Gross
The FXX comedy about Dave Burd, a.k.a. rapper Lil Dicky, experiments with tone and story but never skimps on laughs. Alan Sepinwall's review
I hate Sepinwall, but love Dave so even his rave can't kill my hype.Sepinwall with high praise for Dave Season 2
'Dave' Season 2: Bigger, Bolder, and Still Hilariously Gross
The FXX comedy about Dave Burd, a.k.a. rapper Lil Dicky, experiments with tone and story but never skimps on laughs. Alan Sepinwall's review
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I thought the premiere of Kevin Can F Himself was great. Strong performances, the premise was nowhere near as confusing as I feared it might be, and the multi cam scenes actually feel like they're from a real show - not like the usual multi cam parody type of thing we've come to expect from like College Humor or whatever. It's also pretty funny. 👍
Cool! Looking forward to it. You subscribe to AMC+ or whatever it's called?
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How is everyone everywhere not constantly talking about Mr. Inbetween? How is that show capable of effortlessly switching between violence, comedy, and poignancy at the drop of a hat without ever feeling forced or awkward? Every week? For 3 seasons? I mean, Season 1 was a little unpolished, I guess, and maybe it put some people off? Or people simply don't know it exists? But Season 2 was a masterpiece, and Season 3 has been phenomenal. I mean, last night's episode had me laughing one second and freakin' devastated the next.
Just, like, COME ON PEOPLE.
I really need to figure out how to get a copy of the movie that inspired the series. I see it's available for rental on Amazon for a dollar, but it's only in SD.
Wonder if there's some sort of international bluray I can import. Couldn't find anything in some quick searches yesterday.
Just, like, COME ON PEOPLE.
I really need to figure out how to get a copy of the movie that inspired the series. I see it's available for rental on Amazon for a dollar, but it's only in SD.
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It makes me angry that almost nobody I've told about it will listen to me.
I added it to my list based on this thread. Looks up my alley.
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Watched all of We Are Lady Parts today, and I'm blown away.
Probably one of my favorite things of this year. Not only is so aggressively brown, but its hilarious and touching and amazingly well done.
A lot of why I love this show is because of the way the characters are treated. Our leads are not stock archetypes of Muslim characters. They're just people balancing their love for punk with their love of their heritage. They're actual fucking people with neuroses and dreams and pain, and the show never makes it a point to disparage their faith or try to make it seem weird that they love punk/metal (probably because it was written by someone brown in a writers' room that was predominantly brown). Growing up, brown representation was hard to come by. I never really noticed it until recently, but everything I grew up watching never had me in mind. Disney Channel sitcoms never represented my family. I never saw anyone like me on Arrested Development or Friends. Someone like me was never the person in mind when white execs were discussing what America would like best. For years, brown characters on screen have either been borderline caricatures or folks that never address their heritage. They're either too brown or they're not brown enough, and until recently, I can't recall seeing characters who struggle with balancing their heritage with their dreams. That struggle is at the core of this show, and the way the writers and creatives depict it feels honest.
The show's sense of humor is aces, blending in cutaway gags, surreal visual humor, references, and just some really funny dialogue. The actors are all top notch too, each bringing their character's quirks and pains to life. The story of the show is pretty simple and self-contained, but again, its the characters that elevate it into something special.
I really really like the show, its just a shame its trapped on Peacock here in the States.
Probably one of my favorite things of this year. Not only is so aggressively brown, but its hilarious and touching and amazingly well done.
A lot of why I love this show is because of the way the characters are treated. Our leads are not stock archetypes of Muslim characters. They're just people balancing their love for punk with their love of their heritage. They're actual fucking people with neuroses and dreams and pain, and the show never makes it a point to disparage their faith or try to make it seem weird that they love punk/metal (probably because it was written by someone brown in a writers' room that was predominantly brown). Growing up, brown representation was hard to come by. I never really noticed it until recently, but everything I grew up watching never had me in mind. Disney Channel sitcoms never represented my family. I never saw anyone like me on Arrested Development or Friends. Someone like me was never the person in mind when white execs were discussing what America would like best. For years, brown characters on screen have either been borderline caricatures or folks that never address their heritage. They're either too brown or they're not brown enough, and until recently, I can't recall seeing characters who struggle with balancing their heritage with their dreams. That struggle is at the core of this show, and the way the writers and creatives depict it feels honest.
The show's sense of humor is aces, blending in cutaway gags, surreal visual humor, references, and just some really funny dialogue. The actors are all top notch too, each bringing their character's quirks and pains to life. The story of the show is pretty simple and self-contained, but again, its the characters that elevate it into something special.
I really really like the show, its just a shame its trapped on Peacock here in the States.
Finished watching Lupin Part 2. Thought it had a satisfying conclusion to the main conflict they were telling. Glad the series will continue and hopefully Part 3 has more heists.
Same with me and wife. We liked it very much and we were happy that we watched it all. Can't wait for season 3.
Lupin is just an amazingly fun show to watch and the five episode bursts of it are the perfect length.
Blacklist chickened out at the end.
I mean clearly Red is Katarina(aka Spader is really her biological mother) but they were too cowardly to say it out loud so now it'll always be "up to interpretation."
It is kind of infuriating really, they've been setting it up for so long and then they lined it all up last episode just to stop themselves from saying the words.
It is kind of infuriating really, they've been setting it up for so long and then they lined it all up last episode just to stop themselves from saying the words.
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I don't think either show has a date yet. Probably fall or early next year?
Halfway through MODOK on Hulu and digging it so far.
Thought the S2 premiere episode of Motherland Fort Salem was pretty solid.
Thought the S2 premiere episode of Motherland Fort Salem was pretty solid.
Halfway through the year, so some best of TV so far lists - not sure what I would have at the top of my list yet
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The 12 best TV shows of 2021 (so far)
Halfway through 2021, EW's TV critics share their list of the best 12 TV shows of the year so far.
The Best TV Shows of 2021 So Far
'WandaVision,' 'Mare of Easttown,' 'The Underground Railroad,' and more make Alan Sepinwall's list of the 15 best TV shows so far this year
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The Hollywood Reporter’s Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg Picks the Best TV of 2021 (So Far)
Favorites from the first half of the year include Barry Jenkins’ latest opus, a delicious double dose of Jean Smart and a Netflix docuseries about food and the Black diaspora.
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The Best TV of 2021 (So Far)
We survey the high points of a sprawling television landscape, from lush cinematic dramas to fleet streaming comedies and all points in between.
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Very few top 10 worthy shows thus far imo. It's been a really weak year.
Dave, Betty, and Mr. Inbetween as far as currently-airing stuff goes. For All Mankind belongs in the conversation too. Otherwise, little else. Those lists were mostly weak. Maybe Mare of Easttown deserves to be in the conversation, and I've heard enough about Hacks that I feel like I should at least check it out eventually.
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Definitely check out Hacks! It's one of the more enjoyable things I've seen this year.
COVID aside, it does feel like there's a shift happening where TV in general is going to be past its "golden age" due to the sheer amount of stuff on and the many streaming sites that air their shows, resulting in more quantity than quality stuff.
It's especially difficult now for TV shows to stand out from the pack, and it will get even more difficult in the coming years.
It's especially difficult now for TV shows to stand out from the pack, and it will get even more difficult in the coming years.
Heck yeah! Been waiting forever for that to make it over. Will it be on the linear channel or will I have to subscribe to some terrible streaming service?
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Woo hoo! What even is the CW's streaming service? Is Seed still alive? Was that even ever paid? Is it HBO Max? Paramount Plus? Shrug.
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And the app. Seed is separate, and it's ad-supported. Not sure if the regular CW site/app needs proof of cable signup.
Works for me! I am a cord-haver! (gasp) And a subscriber to way too many streaming services (but I don't want any more, confound it)!The CW Network | Stream Free | The CW
Official home of The CW Network, featuring Wild Cards, All American, Superman & Lois, Sullivan's Crossing, Grimm, Girlfriends, premium streaming series, movies, sports and more.
And the app. Seed is separate, and it's ad-supported. Not sure if the regular CW site/app needs proof of cable signup.
For anybody that watched tonight's episode of Mr. Inbetween - Question
Do we know yet why the girl is on the drug-running trip with Ray? She doesn't seem the type to operate in that world, I thought he might be in charge of escorting her but I'm not sure.
We don't. Hopefully the other shoe drops next week though I assume she'll be the mule.
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TV in July 2021 - What are you watching?
Lots of things to look forward to this month! New shows from Mike White and Steve Conrad; Korean zombie drama Kingdom returns with a special; Jared Harris starring in a new show; an episodic American Horror Story anthology; What We Do in the Shadows spinoff Wellington Paranormal finally makes...
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Series Getting Screen-time in June: 8
iCarly (Adult Revival Series Premiere Month)
Rick and Morty (Season Premiere/Nimbus and Decoys Month)
Teen Titans Go (Normal Length Episode Disguised as a Movie Month)
My Hero Academia (Matches 2 and 3 Month)
Dr. Stone (Chrome Escapes On His Own Month)
American Dad (Fishbowl Upgrade Month)
Wipeout (Season Finale Month)
Miraculous Ladybug (Season Premiere and Magical Charms Month)
July 2021: 4
Total DramaRama
Monsters at Work
Big Brother
Spongebob
August 2021: 3
Stargirl
The Walking Dead/Talking Dead
September 2021: 4
Pokemon Journeys
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Survivor
Fall 2021: 6
South Park
Love Life
Doctor Who
Walking Dead World Beyond
Animaniacs
Amphibia
2021: 6
Scooby Doo and Guess Who
Primal
Apple and Onion
Demon Slayer
Assassination Classroom
Close Enough
Not Until 2022 or Beyond: 8
The Amazing Race
Weakest Link
The Flight Attendant
Made for Love
Harley Quinn
Killing Eve
Search Party
Better Call Saul
iCarly (Adult Revival Series Premiere Month)
Rick and Morty (Season Premiere/Nimbus and Decoys Month)
Teen Titans Go (Normal Length Episode Disguised as a Movie Month)
My Hero Academia (Matches 2 and 3 Month)
Dr. Stone (Chrome Escapes On His Own Month)
American Dad (Fishbowl Upgrade Month)
Wipeout (Season Finale Month)
Miraculous Ladybug (Season Premiere and Magical Charms Month)
July 2021: 4
Total DramaRama
Monsters at Work
Big Brother
Spongebob
August 2021: 3
Stargirl
The Walking Dead/Talking Dead
September 2021: 4
Pokemon Journeys
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Survivor
Fall 2021: 6
South Park
Love Life
Doctor Who
Walking Dead World Beyond
Animaniacs
Amphibia
2021: 6
Scooby Doo and Guess Who
Primal
Apple and Onion
Demon Slayer
Assassination Classroom
Close Enough
Not Until 2022 or Beyond: 8
The Amazing Race
Weakest Link
The Flight Attendant
Made for Love
Harley Quinn
Killing Eve
Search Party
Better Call Saul
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Aerith with the Spyro name drop in the first episode of the podcast tapes. Totally still a gamer.