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What I Watched This Week: 17 Oct 2021

CURRENT SHOWS Succession – “Secession” (A) / season premiereAn absolutely breathless premiere, with everyone’s worst instincts on display. It was absolutely delicious. What We Do in the Shadows – “A Farewell” (A)This episode features another great gaggle of guest stars, … Continue reading

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What I Watched This Week: 26 Sep 2021

NEW SHOWSWhat We Do in the Shadows – “The Escape” (A-)This episode has it all: cocky Guillermo, sassy gargoyles and impeccable stunt work. (And also, hopefully, a set-up for a spin-off.) Ted Lasso – “Midnight Train to Royston” (B)Scene to … Continue reading

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What I Watched This Week: 19 Sep 2021

NEW SHOWSReservation Dogs – “Satvrday” (A-) / season finale Slightly more traditional than their past three knockouts, but this was pretty much the perfect finale for this season, and I’m so grateful there will be more to that story. What … Continue reading

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What I Watched This Week: 12 Sep 2021

NEW SHOWSReservation Dogs – “California Dreamin’” (A-)If Bill Burr shows up as a guest star, you know you’re in for a good episode. Mostly taking place about a year before the events of the season premiere, we finally learn what … Continue reading

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What I Watched This Week: 5 Sep 2021

NEW SHOWSReservation Dogs – “Hunting” (A)Another standout episode that focuses on one character, deepening our understanding appreciation of that one, while expanding the world and its complex emotions. What We Do in the Shadows – “Gail” (A-)The first half feels … Continue reading

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2020 in Review: The Best Performances – Television

BEST ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIESSchitt’s CreekThe four principle cast members finally got their due, each picking up an acting Emmy. But the show had a full bench of brilliant performers, including the always hilarious Chris Elliott as Mayor Roland … Continue reading

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2020 in Review: The Best Shows

Even with the hypothetical “more time” we had to watch TV this year – given that we were confined to our homes and many new shows halted production – it still never felt like “catching up” was possible. So here … Continue reading

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Emmy Guide 2020: Comedy and Variety

COMEDY SERIESCurb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Dead to Me (Netflix)The Good Place (NBC)Insecure (HBO)The Kominsky Method (Netflix)The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime)Schitt’s Creek (Pop) What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Should and will win: Schitt’s Creek Could win: The Marvelous Mrs. … Continue reading

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2020 Emmy Picks: Comedy and Variety

With virtually all FYC events canceled and almost all productions halted, voters theoretically have had a lot more time to see more shows. And with new rules regarding the number of nominees in each category (which I still don’t fully … Continue reading

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What I Watched This Week: 14 Jun 2020

BINGEING What We Do in the Shadows – Season 2 (A- average) Even better than its hilarious first season, featuring several of my biggest laughs of the year so far.

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