TV in May 2021 - What are you watching?

RatskyWatsky · Apr 29, 2021

Looks like a lot of interesting things this month!

~ Recent Highlights ~

For All Mankind - Apple TV+

Exploring the possibilities that might exist if the global space race had continued and where humanity would be now.

Invincible

Seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson is just like every guy his age, except that his father is Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. As Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father's legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.

Snowfall

A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s.

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May Schedule

Sunday, 2

Uri and Ella - HBO MAX

DC's Legends of Tomorrow - The CW - 8/7c

The Girlfriend Experience - Starz - 8/7c

Pose - FX - 10/9c - Final Season

Tuesday, 4

Selena - Netflix - Final Season

Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Disney+

Wednesday, 5

Human: The World Within - PBS - 9/8c

Crank Yankers - Comedy Central - 10:30/9:30c

Thursday, 6

The Drowning - Acorn TV / Sundance Now

Girls5eva - Peacock

Stuck with You - ALLBLK

That Damn Michael Che - HBO MAX

Friday, 7

Girl From Nowhere - Netflix

Jupiter's Legacy - Netflix

Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet - Apple TV+

Shrill - Hulu - Final Season

Dynasty - The CW - 9/8c

Sunday, 9

Axios - HBO - 6/5c

Ziwe - Showtime - 11/10c

Monday, 10

Blinded: Those Who Kill - Acorn TV

The Crime of the Century - HBO - 9/8c

Tuesday, 11

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer - PBS - 8/7c

Wednesday, 12

The Upshaws - Netflix

Thursday, 13

Castlevania - Netflix - Final Season

Hacks - HBO MAX

Friday, 14

Halston - Netflix

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series - Disney+

Love, Death & Robots - Netflix

Move to Heaven - Netflix

Trying - Apple TV+

The Underground Railroad - Amazon

PRIDE - FX - 8/7c

Sunday, 16

Run the World - Starz - 8:30/7:30c

The Good Witch - Hallmark - 9/8c

Death and Nightingales - Starz - 10/9c

Tuesday, 18

Superman & Lois - The CW - 9/8c

Wednesday, 19

Who Killed Sara? - Netflix

Life at the Waterhole - PBS - 8/7c

Thursday, 20

Adventure Time: Distant Lands - HBO MAX

Special - Netflix - Final Season

Too Close - AMC+

Friday, 21

Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. - Hulu

Solos - Amazon

The Bite - Spectrum

The Neighbor - Netflix - Final Season

Inside the Met - PBS - 9/8c

Sunday, 23

Master of None - Netflix

Duncanville - Fox - 8:30/7:30c

In Treatment - HBO - 9/8c

The Chi - Showtime - 9/8c

Black Monday - Showtime - 10/9c

Flatbush Misdemeanors - Showtime - 10:30/9:30c

Monday, 24

Whitstable Pearl - Acorn TV

In Treatment - HBO - 9/8c

Tuesday, 25

Mental Samurai - Fox - 9/8c

Mr Inbetween - FX - 10/9c - Final Season

Wednesday, 26

Parot - Amazon

Crime Scene Kitchen - Fox - 9/8c

The Bold Type - Freeform - 10/9c - Final Season

Thursday, 27

Eden - Netflix

The Gulf - Sundance Now

Fanatics: The Deep End - Vice - 11:30/10:30c

Friday, 28

Launchpad - Disney+

Lucifer - Netflix

Panic - Amazon

The Kominsky Method - Netflix - Final Season

Monday, 31

American Ninja Warrior - NBC - 8/7c

Hell's Kitchen - Fox - 8/7c

Housebroken - Fox - 9/8c

Small Fortune - NBC - 10/9c

RatskyWatsky · Apr 29, 2021

Uri and Ella - HBO MAX (May 2)

'Uri and Ella' is an unconventional romantic comedy-drama about loss, madness, rich-people problems and the one form of love that is truly unconditional – the love between a father and his daughter.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Disney+ (May 4)

'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in "The Clone Wars") as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

The Drowning - Acorn TV / Sundance Now (May 6)

When Jodie catches sight of Daniel, a teenage boy, she is convinced she has found her missing son. Whether she is right or not, in that moment her spark of hope is ignited and she commits to a dangerous and transgressive path that will take her to the edge of reason. How far will she go? How far would any of us go to find a missing child?

Girls5eva - Peacock (May 6)

When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90's gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. They may be grown women balancing spouses, kids, jobs, debt, aging parents, and shoulder pain, but can't they also be Girls5eva?

That Damn Michael Che - HBO MAX (May 6)

From the simple mind of Michael Che comes a groundbreaking new comedy series where each episode illustrates what it feels like to experience everyday situations including racial profiling, unemployment, falling in love, and more, from Michael's perspective.

Jupiter's Legacy - Netflix (May 7)

No legacy lives forever.

The first generation of superheroes have kept the world safe for nearly a century. Now their children must continue their legendary ideals.

Ziwe - Showtime (May 9)

A no-holds-barred mix of iconic musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.

Blinded: Those Who Kill - Acorn TV (May 10)

An intriguing spinoff of the hit Danish crime series, 'Darkness – Those Who Kill,' this captivating psychological crime drama sees leading criminal profiler Louise Bergstein delve into the dark desires and psychology of the potential suspects surrounding a murder case.

The Crime of the Century - HBO (May 10)

'The Crime of the Century' exposes the billions of dollars gained and thousands of lives lost due to the opioid crisis.

The Upshaws - Netflix (May 12)

A working-class family in Indiana struggles to make it work and make it right without the blueprint to do it.

Hacks - HBO MAX (May 13)

The series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

Halston - Netflix (May 14)

His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control.

Move to Heaven - Netflix (May 14)

Upon his release from prison, an ex-convict becomes the guardian to his nephew with Asperger's syndrome thinking it'll be an easy ride. But as he works alongside him in the family's trauma cleaning business, he realizes there may be more to this job—and more to the idea of family—than he first thought.

The Underground Railroad - Amazon (May 14)

'The Underground Railroad' chronicles Cora Randall's desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping a Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil. Over the course of her journey, Cora is pursued by Ridgeway, a bounty hunter who is fixated on bringing her back to the plantation she escaped; especially since her mother Mabel is the only one he has never caught. As she travels from state to state, Cora contends with the legacy of the mother that left her behind and her own struggles to realize a life she never thought was possible.

PRIDE - FX (May 14)

'PRIDE' is a six-part documentary series chronicling the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights in America from the 1950s through the 2000s. The limited series spans the FBI surveillance of homosexuals during the 1950s Lavender Scare to the "Culture Wars" of the 1990s and beyond, exploring the queer legacy of the Civil Rights movement and the battle over marriage equality.

Run the World - Starz (May 16)

Set in Harlem, 'Run the World' follows a group of smart, funny, and vibrant thirty-something Black women - fiercely loyal best friends - who live, work and play in Harlem. As they strive for world domination, they each navigate career highs and lows, hookups and heartbreaks that causes them to re-evaluate who they are and where they are going. At its core, it's an authentic and unapologetic show about enviable friendship and not only surviving - but thriving together.

Death and Nightingales - Starz (May 16)

'Death and Nightingales' is a riveting story of love, betrayal, deception and revenge, set in the haunting countryside of 1885 Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. In this undivided province of the British Empire, neighbors observe each other and inform. It's a world of spies, confessions and double dealing; where a pervading sense of beauty is shot through with menace and impending doom. Set over a desperately tense 24-hour period, it's Beth Winters' 23rd birthday - the day she has decided to join the charming Liam Ward and escape from her limited life and difficult Protestant landowner stepfather Billy. As decades of pain and betrayal build to a devastating climax, 'Death and Nightingales' is a powerful and gripping drama that follows a woman struggling to control her own destiny and will illuminate tensions that tear both families and nations apart.

Too Close - AMC+ (May 20)

This psychological thriller centers around forensic psychiatrist Emma Robinson, who must assess criminal suspect Connie - only to fall victim to Connie's insightful, yet manipulative nature. Connie has a searing insight into Emma's deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Ultimately, the sessions are meant to uncover what happened on the night of someone's death. To do that, Emma must uncover the truth around Connie's complex relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness, which seemingly triggered Connie's psychological descent.

Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. - Hulu (May 21)

An egomaniacal super villain struggles to maintain control of his evil organization after it is bought by a multinational tech company, all while juggling the needs of his demanding family.

Solos - Amazon (May 21)

The seven-part anthology series explores the strange, beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, wondrous truths of what it means to be human. The series spans our present and future and illuminates that even during our most isolated moments we are all connected through the human experience. These character-driven stories contend that even during our most seemingly isolated moments, in the most disparate of circumstances, we are all connected through the human experience.

The Bite - Spectrum (May 21)

'The Bite' follows the lives of two neighbors Rachel and Lily as they embark on unprecedented times when a deadly new strain of a virus arrives. Navigating the new normal in New York City, Rachel works from home juggling her many telemedicine clients and a shaky marriage to her husband Dr. Zach who has a prestigious job at the CDC miles away in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, Lily is upstairs trying to convince her Wall Street clientele that her very specific skillset is still just as valuable through a video screen as it was in person.

In Treatment - HBO (May 23)

Ten years after the Season 3 finale, 'In Treatment' returns for its fourth season with Uzo Aduba as the observant, empathetic Dr. Brooke Taylor, the therapist at the center of the season.

Flatbush Misdemeanors - Showtime (May 23)

'Flatbush Misdemeanors' is a raw comedy of city life following Dan and Kevin, who play characters struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in the brash environment of Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Whitstable Pearl - Acorn TV (May 24)

The series follows big-hearted restaurant owner Pearl Nolan who sets up a local detective agency in the English seaside town of Whitstable after undergoing police training in an earlier career.

Parot - Amazon (May 26)

After the dissolution of Spain's 'Parot Doctrine' in 2013, more than 100 prisoners were released back into society. However, as the days go by, police find more and more released prisoners murdered in the same way that their victims were.

Eden - Netflix (May 27)

Thousands of years in the future, a human baby girl awakens, finding herself in a world inhabited solely by robots.

Launchpad - Disney+ (May 28)

Disney's 'Launchpad' is a new filmmaking program dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices. The six original short films are:

"American Eid"

Synopsis: Ameena, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out that she has to go to school. Homesick and heartbroken, she goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday, and in the process, reconnects with her older sister, and embraces her new home, while her new home embraces her.

"Dinner Is Served"

Synopsis: A Chinese student at an elite U.S. boarding school realizes excellence is not enough when he tries out for a leadership position no international student has ever applied for.

"Growing Fangs"

Synopsis: Val Garcia, a Mexican-American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.

"The Last of the Chupacabras"

Synopsis: In a world where culture has nearly ceased to exist, one lone Mexican-American struggling to carry on her traditions unknowingly summons a dark and ancient creature to protect her

"Let's Be Tigers"

Synopsis: Avalon's not ready to process the loss of her mother, but when she's put in charge of a 4-year-old for one night, she finds more comfort than she ever could have expected.

"The Little Prince(ss)"

Synopsis: When Gabriel, a 7-year-old Chinese kid who loves ballet, becomes friends with Rob, another Chinese kid from school, Rob's dad gets suspicious about Gabriel's feminine behavior and decides to intervene.

Panic - Amazon (May 28)

Every summer in a small Texas town, graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, which they believe is their only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better. But this year, the rules have changed — the pot of money is larger than ever and the game has become even more dangerous. The players will come face to face with their deepest, darkest fears and be forced to decide how much they are willing to risk in order to win.

Housebroken - Fox (May 31)

'Housebroken' is an irreverent look at human behavior but told through the filter of an offbeat group of neighborhood pets. Throughout the series, the show centers on the pets' dysfunctional relationships and their skewed world view, while exploring relevant societal issues in fun and unique ways.

The Real Paddington · Apr 29, 2021

This is going to be a pretty busy month for me:

Will Watch: The Girlfriend Experience, The Underground Railroad, Love Death + Robots, Master of None, and In Treatment

Will keep track of positive buzz for any other shows.

G_Shumi · Apr 29, 2021

This is going to be a very quiet month for me, as there are only two shows I'm looking forward to:

-Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet (Season 2) (Apple TV+)
-Master of None (Season 3) (Netflix)

ISureKnowMyStuff · Apr 30, 2021

May 2021 Day to Day Schedule: (Complete)

May 1st: Teen Titans Go Season 6 Finale "Zimdings" and Total DramaRama "Weekend at Buddy's". (Complete)

Saw Demon Slayer the Movie: Infinity Train Dubbed

May 2nd: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date" and Family Guy "Meg Goes to College". (Complete)

May 3rd: American Dad "Stan Moves to Chicago". (Complete)

May 4th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 5th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 6th: Wipeout "Tumble Sleep Eat Repeat". (Complete)

May 7th: Raven's Home "American Torah Story". (Complete)

May 8th: Teen Titans Go Season 7 Premiere "Pig in a Poke", Total DramaRama (MacArthur's Revenge) "MacArthur Park", and My Hero Academia Season 5 Premiere "All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A". (Complete)

May 9th: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist "Zoey's Extraordinary Session", The Simpsons "Mother and Child Reunion", and Family Guy "Family Cat". (Complete)

May 10th: American Dad "Shakedown Steve". (Complete)

May 11th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 12th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 13th: Wipeout "Wipe-pedia Vol. 1". (Complete)

May 14th: Raven's Home "Say Yes to the Protest". (Complete)

May 15th: Teen Titans Go "P.P.", Total DramaRama "Last Mom Standing", My Hero Academia (Avatar Guides) "Vestiges", and Dr. Stone Season 2 Premiere "Stone Wars Beginning". (Complete)

May 16th: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Series Finale "Zoey's Extraordinary Goodbye", The Simpsons "The Man from G.R.A.M.P.A.", and Family Guy Season 19 Finale "Tales of Former Sports Glory". (Complete)

May 17th: American Dad "Klaus and Rogu in "Thank God for Loose Rocks": An American Dad! Adventure". (Complete)

May 18th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 19th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 20th: Wipeout "Get Ship Faced". (Complete)

Saw Adventure Time Distant Lands: Together Again On HBO Max

May 21st: Raven's Home "Saved By the Belle" and Raven's Home Season 4 Finale "So You Think You Can Drive". (Complete)

May 22nd: Teen Titans Go "A Little Help Please", Total DramaRama "Carmageddon", Amphibia Season 2 Finale "True Colors", My Hero Academia "Clash! Class A vs. Class B!", and Dr. Stone "Hot Line". (Complete)

May 23rd: The Simpsons Season 32 Finale "The Last Barfighter". (Complete)

May 24th: American Dad "The Wondercabinet". (Complete)

May 25th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 26th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 27th: Wipeout "Betting Battle". (Complete)

May 28th: Miraculous Ladybug One Hour Special "Miraculous World Shanghai: The Legend of Ladydragon". (Complete)

May 29th: Teen Titans Go "Marv Wolfman and George Perez", Total DramaRama (RI/PI Reps) "Sugar & Spice & Lightning & Frights", My Hero Academia "Make It Happen, Shinso!", and Dr. Stone "Call from the Dead". (Complete)

May 30th: (Complete Nothingness)

May 31st: Teen Titans Go One Hour DC Superhero Girls Crossover Special "Space House" and American Dad "Little Bonnie Ramirez". (Complete)

Total Premieres For May 2021: 44

Disco · Apr 30, 2021

Underground Railroad for Barry Jenkins

Continuing the chi too and might be interested in Halston depending on buzz around it.

Might check out Flatbush Misdemeanors too

Deimos · Apr 30, 2021

A few shows to add to the already hefty backlog. Past couple months been good.

metsallica · Apr 30, 2021

Ugh, I'm still so backed up on stuff from March and April... Can't keep up anymore! Massive month.

Sunday, 2
Pose - FX - 10/9c - Final Season
I am not ready to ugly cry alone during a pandemic. Highlight of the month #1, assuming I survive the season.

Tuesday, 4
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Disney+
Highlight of the month #2. It's more Clone Wars, and the backdoor pilot arc was a lot of fun.

Thursday, 6
Dark Side of the Ring - Vice - 10/9C
Another standout, the first two seasons were excellent. Added it in so I don't forget. Some wild subjects this time!

Friday, 7
Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet - Apple TV+
I have liked exactly one episode of this show, but I will get to this new season at some point because I can't ever seem to just cut my losses.

Sunday, 9
Axios - HBO - 6/5c
Show has been good so far, always worth a watch.

Monday, 10
The Crime of the Century - HBO - 9/8c
Falling behind on my HBO docs (still haven't seen QAnon or Pray/Obey) so maybe at some point.

Thursday, 13
Castlevania - Netflix - Final Season
Overall mediocre, but we'll see how they close it out (until reboot with new cast).

Friday, 14
Love, Death & Robots - Netflix
Enjoyed the first season for the most part; this should be cool.

PRIDE - FX - 8/7c
FX docs have been solid, interested to check this out.

Thursday, 20
Adventure Time: Distant Lands - HBO MAX
Pumped for the Finn and Jake "episode."

Friday, 21
(Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. - Hulu)
Maybe. Robot Chicken sucks but that hasn't stopped me from watching every episode.

Sunday, 23
Duncanville - Fox - 8:30/7:30c
Let's see if this awful pile can improve.

Tuesday, 25
Mr Inbetween - FX - 10/9c - Final Season
Highlight #3. The best show most people on this forum have never heard of. Season 2 was a staggering achievement. A better BARRY (and BARRY is just a worse DELOCATED).

Friday, 28
Lucifer - Netflix
Recent trailer seems to spoil where the show is going, but it has been a fun ride. Unexpectedly so.

Monday, 31
Housebroken - Fox - 9/8c
It's The Secret Life of Pets, but "traditionally" animated. Shrug.

Katana_Strikes · Apr 30, 2021

Ru pAUl,
MODOK
HSM2
Jupiter

not a bad month on first inspection.

Strike · Apr 30, 2021

DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Castlevania
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (maybe)

Mashing · Apr 30, 2021

The Bad Batch (not expecting much honestly)
Castlevania
And I should pick up Apple+ to watch For Mankind and Raven's Banquet.

Just finished Invincible and currently watching Mare of Easttown

Natiko · Apr 30, 2021

Thanks for the thread! Definitely want to check out Underground Railroad. Miiiiight check out Death and Nightingales and MODOK but not convinced on either at this time. Quiet month overall.

ThereAre4Lights · Apr 30, 2021

Probably The Girlfriend Experience. S1 and S2 were crazy and more people should watch them, especially the Carmen Ejogo episodes.

Just finished watching We Are Who We Are and loved it. It's a bit challenging and weird in the first couple of episodes, but it's worth it.
Halfway through WandaVision, and getting to Castlevania S3 and For All Mankind S2 next week.

TheNatureBoy · May 1, 2021

Really good month, especially for Netflix

Jupiter's Legacy
Master of None
Love, Death, + Robots
Castlevania
Lucifer

Hulu - MODOK

Prime Video - Underground Railroad, maybe Solo

HBO Max - might check out the Michael Che show

Looking forward to Legends of Tomorrow coming back for Season 6.

Sheepinator · May 1, 2021

Thanks for the topic RatskyWatsky. It's always very helpful.

I'm most looking forward to Castlevania, of the new/returning shows. Now that their seasons are half in, time to start the following April shows soon:

Gangs of London
City on a Hill
Mare of Easttown
The Nevers (after we finish Shadow and Bone)

May 7 - Jupiter's Legacy (Netflix)
May 13 - Castlevania (Netflix) - This show has been excellent.
May 14 - Love, Death and Robots (Netflix) - First volume had some good stuff, and some weak stuff. Convenient for quick viewing at 10-15 mins per ep.
May 14 - Underground Railroad (Amazon)
May 16 - Death and Nightingales (Starz) - Great cast, three part mini-series.
May 27 - Eden (Netflix) - Maybe, we'll see.

EzekelRAGE · May 1, 2021

There are 3 seasons of Black Monday?

Is the show worth watching? I started it when it first premiered but stopped midway through for w/e reason.

dead souls · May 1, 2021

EzekelRAGE said:
There are 3 seasons of Black Monday?

Is the show worth watching? I started it when it first premiered but stopped midway through for w/e reason.

It's pretty funny. I enjoy it.

TheNatureBoy · May 2, 2021

Finally decided to check out Money Heist on Netflix. 3 episodes in, pretty entertaining so far.

Naijaboy · May 2, 2021

Likely just MODOK, Legendary and Legends of Tomorrow for me.

Wayne and his best friend's episode from Bless the Jarts in a nutshell:

SanderGT · May 6, 2021

Hi has anybody seen this Netflix show called Why Are You Like This?

It's an Australian sitcom and it's kind of wild, far left satire? I like many things about it but I feel like many people will hate it lol

TheNatureBoy · May 7, 2021

Just watched the pilot of Girls5eva on Peacock, definitely has some of that 30 Rock DNA. Thought it was pretty funny, better than Mr. Mayor.

Watched the 1st episode of That Damn Michael Che on HBO Max and thought it was pretty funny as well.

Sheepinator · May 10, 2021

Nice moves from the actor playing Brainy in Supergirl recently. Showing off skills with the baseball bat while doing a scene.

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RatskyWatsky · May 11, 2021

Episode 3 of Girls5Eva 🤣🤣🤣

Deleted member 5853 · May 16, 2021

I watched this Turkish show Fatma on Netflix. 6 episodes, about 40 minutes each, very brisk binge.

Its a thriller about this woman Fatma searching for her missing husband and then it goes different places. At its core, its a story about trauma and I think the show does a good job at showing how Fatma has suffered from the actions of terrible men in her life. Its very cathartic to see how she goes from meek cleaner to...someone else over the span of 6 episodes, and its all thanks to the lead actress' performance.

It's not a perfect show, but it is interesting and a hidden gem among Netflix's vast catalog. If you're in the mood for an interesting thriller, I'd recommend it.

RatskyWatsky · May 16, 2021

torre_avenue said:
I watched this Turkish show Fatma on Netflix. 6 episodes, about 40 minutes each, very brisk binge.

Its a thriller about this woman Fatma searching for her missing husband and then it goes different places. At its core, its a story about trauma and I think the show does a good job at showing how Fatma has suffered from the actions of terrible men in her life. Its very cathartic to see how she goes from meek cleaner to...someone else over the span of 6 episodes, and its all thanks to the lead actress' performance.

It's not a perfect show, but it is interesting and a hidden gem among Netflix's vast catalog. If you're in the mood for an interesting thriller, I'd recommend it.

Sounds interesting, thanks for the recommendation!

Sheepinator · May 18, 2021

I've been watching the four-part series The Ripper on Netflix. Very interesting stuff. It's about one of the largest manhunts in Britain's history, for the serial killer dubbed The Yorkshire Ripper in the late 70's. This predates the use of computers, and no internet of course, and the investigation yielded such massive amounts of paper being filed they had to reinforce the structure underneath the incident room. The investigation was poorly handled too. The scale of it was absolutely immense. It resulted in a nationwide march from women outraged that they were being advised by police to not go out alone after dark.

TheNatureBoy · May 23, 2021

Finished watching That Damn Michael Che on HBO Max. Overall pretty entertaining, and at 6 episodes it made for a quick watch. Some of the sketches were really funny, would be down for a 2nd season.

Sheepinator · May 26, 2021

Quiet thread. People must be watching something?

I saw Capitani on Netflix this past week. Crime drama from Luxembourg. Pros: short at 12 eps 30 mins each, and unlike many say Nordic crime dramas it was all shot in bright daylight in a small village and some woods. The payoff at the end wasn't worth it though. Overall, meh.

I started Extra-Curricular last night, also Netflix. Korean show about a high school kid running a secret side business. Some dark humor in there, which I like to see.

metsallica · May 26, 2021

The premiere of Mr. Inbetween was fantastic. Can't believe how slept-on that show is.

And that Dave "trailer" that aired during i? Yo.

I want to create threads for both shows but I feel like I'll be the only person posting in them…

dead souls · May 26, 2021

metsallica said:
The premiere of Mr. Inbetween was fantastic. Can't believe how slept-on that show is.

Fuck yeah, both episodes were great.

RatskyWatsky · May 26, 2021

Yep yep yep the premiere episodes of Mr Inbetween were great

Sheepinator · May 27, 2021

Nice, Ragnarok season 2 just dropped on Netflix. I'll start that in coming days. First season didn't get many mentions, but I liked it, as a different take on the superhero genre.

Inquisitive_Ghost · May 28, 2021

Sheepinator said:
Nice, Ragnarok season 2 just dropped on Netflix. I'll start that in coming days. First season didn't get many mentions, but I liked it, as a different take on the superhero genre.

Plowed through all of the second season of this in a day.

I really enjoyed the first season, but I felt like this one was kinda off in places.

It's kinda weird the extent to which Laurits sticks to the Jutuls despite them repeatedly trying to kill him. Like I know the kid is lonely but I think they overdid that.

Was hoping for more follow-up on Laurits injecting himself with Odin's blood.

Everything with the Midgard Serpent was some What The Actual Fuck material. I assume they're not going to try to find a way to include that Loki is also the mother of Odin's horse. 😂

Still enjoyed it a lot overall. It's one of those shows where I don't consider it amazing quality or anything, but I personally just really enjoy it.

BeeDog · May 28, 2021

Need to re-subscribe to HBO Nordic to watch the new season of Mr. Inbetween, completely blanked on it releasing now! First two seasons were damn good.

TheNatureBoy · May 29, 2021

Finished up Black Lady Sketch Show last night. A few funny sketches overall, but I wasn't feeling this season too much. I don't think I will come back for Season 3.

dead souls · May 29, 2021

TheNatureBoy said:
Finished up Black Lady Sketch Show last night. A few funny sketches overall, but I wasn't feeling this season too much. I don't think I will come back for Season 3.

I really didn't like either season very much. I'm not sure why I'm watching it, yet I do.

RatskyWatsky · May 29, 2021

dead souls said:
I really didn't like either season very much. I'm not sure why I'm watching it, yet I do.

Same, haha

meowdi gras · May 29, 2021

Somehow, the curmudgeonly feelings "old people" shows like Kominsky Method arouse in me make me feel more guilty than the curmudgeonly feelings more "youth-oriented" shows do.

Deleted member 5853 · May 30, 2021

Watched the first 6 episodes of Hacks today.

I enjoyed it quite a bit. For her first real big acting project, Einbinder is wonderfully charismatic as Ava. In the wrong hands, the character could come across as an abrasive unapologetic fuck-up, but Einbinder and the writing team do a great job of going beyond just that. Jean Smart also does a wonderful job as Deborah Vance, and the 6 episodes do a good job of selling the growing relationship between Ava and Deborah. I do wish the side characters got as much time & development as the two leads since folks like Marcus and Kiki seem interesting to spend time with. Special shoutout to the show's music supervisor because there are some nice musical moments in here.

All in all, its a fun time. I think there's 4 more episodes left in the season so hopefully it sticks the landing.

dead souls · May 30, 2021

^^^
Yeah, Hacks is great.

RatskyWatsky · May 30, 2021

The ending to episode 5 😬

RatskyWatsky · May 30, 2021

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MilkBeard · May 31, 2021

Sheepinator said:
Nice, Ragnarok season 2 just dropped on Netflix. I'll start that in coming days. First season didn't get many mentions, but I liked it, as a different take on the superhero genre.

Wife and I binge-watch the show when it drops. It's a show that I find to be kind of funny in a sort of unintentional way, but I mean it positively. It's very entertaining, with some cheese and some goofy moments. But it's also still a compelling story, and I'm excited to keep watching. It's also made me more interested in learning more about Norse mythology, even though we've got it in a number of games and other media, I still haven't read or learned much about it.

Inquisitive_Ghost · May 31, 2021

MilkBeard said:
Wife and I binge-watch the show when it drops. It's a show that I find to be kind of funny in a sort of unintentional way, but I mean it positively. It's very entertaining, with some cheese and some goofy moments. But it's also still a compelling story, and I'm excited to keep watching. It's also made me more interested in learning more about Norse mythology, even though we've got it in a number of games and other media, I still haven't read or learned much about it.

One thing I've really appreciated about this show, since you brought up actual Norse mythology, is that Laurits/Loki has no regard for gender norms.

Loki in mythology is a shapeshifter that mothered (not fathered) multiple notable creatures. So it was nice to see the show take advantage of modern culture having some queer characters in television and cross that with some of what Loki gets up to in the myths.

MilkBeard · Jun 1, 2021

Inquisitive_Ghost said:
One thing I've really appreciated about this show, since you brought up actual Norse mythology, is that Laurits/Loki has no regard for gender norms.

Loki in mythology is a shapeshifter that mothered (not fathered) multiple notable creatures. So it was nice to see the show take advantage of modern culture having some queer characters in television and cross that with some of what Loki gets up to in the myths.

Yeah, that was an interesting aspect, since I've never seen other media depict Loki that way

ISureKnowMyStuff · Jun 10, 2021

Series Getting Screen-time in May: 12

Raven's Home (Troubling Anti-Protest Episode/Devon Moves Closer/Series Finale Month)

Amphibia (Unleashing Anne-ger/Sensitive Death Delay Season Finale Month)

Miraculous Ladybug (Shanghai Month)

Teen Titans Go (Font Snobbery Season Finale/Joker Scams Starfire Season Premiere Month)

Total DramaRama (Lightning and Sugar Debut Somewhat Likeably Month)

My Hero Academia (Shinso Returns/Season Premiere Month)

Dr. Stone (Senku's Old Friends Return/Season Premiere Month)

The Simpsons (No College for Lisa/Season Finale Month)

Family Guy (No College for Meg/Season Finale Month)

American Dad (Klaus Betrays Rogu Month)

Wipeout (No Wipeout Zone Wipeout Winners Month)

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (Max is Rewarded Magical Powers for Dumping His Cooler Girlfriend/Zoey Melts Away Series Finale Month)

June 2021: 2

iCarly

Rick and Morty

July 2021: 3

Pokemon Journeys

Monsters at Work

Big Brother

August 2021: 3

Stargirl

The Walking Dead/Talking Dead

Fall 2021: 4

Survivor

Weakest Link

South Park

Doctor Who

2021: 10

Animaniacs

Love Life

Scooby Doo and Guess Who

Spongebob

Primal

Apple and Onion

Demon Slayer

Assassination Classroom

Walking Dead World Beyond

Close Enough

Not Until 2022 or Beyond: 7

The Amazing Race

The Flight Attendant

Made for Love

Harley Quinn

Killing Eve

Search Party

Better Call Saul

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