As I watched the final episode of season 2 of Gentleman Jack I was struck by how much had happened to Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) and Ann Walker (Sophie Rundle) since the start of their marriage. This real life 1830s […]
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New series starting recently include This is Going to Hurt, Dark Winds, and Ms. Marvel. We’ve only seen one or two episodes of these new series so far, so I’m just going to share some initial impressions and ideas about
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First Kill looks great on paper. LBGTQ+ teen love story, diverse cast, two female lead characters, 50% women directors, wrapped up with vampires and monster hunters. It wasn’t as good as it sounded, but it wasn’t as bad as a
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The Perfect Mother (Une mère parfaite) is a 4 part mystery series about the relationship between mothers and children. It dwells on the theme that mothers believe the best of their children, no matter what. It also touches on the
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Ten Percent is a British comedy about theatrical agents. It’s based on the French series Call My Agent. The premise and characters are very much like their French counterparts, except the comedy and style have been made British.
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Hollywood Stargirl features Grace VanderWaal in her second film as the irrepressible Stargirl. In this follow up to the original film, Stargirl’s ukulele and singing voice help her find friends and purpose in her new home in L.A.
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When the Danish political drama Borgen returned after 10 years with a fourth season, the appropriate title Borgen: Power and Glory was given to the entire season. This fascinating drama has always been about what it takes to get and
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Shining Girls stars Elisabeth Moss in another intense role that uses her talents in the best way. It’s full of psychological tension, some fantasy, some danger, and the thrill of the chase.
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Hacks. What can you say about a show as wonderful as Hacks? It’s funny, it’s charming, it’s truthful, it’s touching, it’s dark comedic perfection. Jean Smart is the ultimate perfection as the struggling comedian Deborah Vance.
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The Thaw (Odwilz) brings a police drama to HBO Max from Poland. The lead character is a woman detective beautifully played by Katarzyna Wajda. This series was well-written, full of suspense and danger, and keeps you guessing until the very
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