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What I Watched This Week: 26 Mar 2017
NEW SHOWS Crashing – “Warm-up” (A) The most joyous episode of the most joyous show. I’ve really enjoyed Crashing, but this is where Pete Holmes’ relentless optimism has truly paid off. The Americans – “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” (A-) The show … Continue reading
What I Watched This Week: 19 Mar 2017
NEW SHOWS & SPECIALS Crashing – “Parents” (A) Another sharp episode that cuts deeper than most comedies while still being wildly funny. The Mindy Project – “Mindy’s Best Friend” (A-) A solid, funny, deep (for this show) episode, featuring a … Continue reading
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What I Watched This Week: 12 Mar 2017
NEW SHOWS Crashing – “Barking” (B+) Another solid transition episode after the closure of “Yard Sale.” It’s a little inside baseball, but quite funny, and shows Pete’s boundless optimism isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The Mindy Project – “Mindy Lahiri … Continue reading
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What I Watched This Week: 26 Feb 2017
NEW SHOWS Crashing – “The Road” (A-) An improvement on the premiere, even as it’s still finding its legs. But a cocaine gag (that didn’t steal from Annie Hall) and a very true-to-character love of Jars of Clay will always … Continue reading
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Tagged crashing, hbo, hulu, it's always sunny in philadelphia, legion, mindy project, netflix, west wing
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What I Watched This Week: 19 Feb 2017
NEW SHOWS Crashing – “Artie Lange” (A-) / series premiere Like Louie, but with less existential dread. Yes, that still works. Pete Holmes has long been one of my favorite comedians, and here is material that suits his personality and … Continue reading
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What I Watched This Week: 12 Feb 2017
NEW SHOWS Last Week Tonight – “Feb. 12, 2017” (A) / season premiere However long this administration lasts, it’s going to feel like agony. So thankfully John Oliver refuses to settle for cheap shots, but goes in long on Trump’s … Continue reading
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What I Watched This Week: 5 Feb 2017
NEW SHOWS This Is Us – “I Call Marriage” (B) The “Kate being tempted by the douchey stableboy” storyline drives me up a wall, and it’s dragging down the rest of the show with it. But I am invested in the … Continue reading
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