NEW SHOWS
Barkskins
“Buttermilk” (A-)
“The Wobble” (B+)
Our bounty hunters find their man, revealing fresh new horrors. A rescue attempt for Rene and Father Gabriel goes horribly awry, setting the stage for showdown between the Irouqois and the French settlers, each army egged on by the British.
BINGEING
The Simpsons – Season 1 (B+ average)
While the animation is still a little rough, the storytelling and heart was strong from the beginning. Standout episodes: “Homer’s Odyssey,” “Moaning Lisa,” “Life on the Fast Lane”