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The Fix
An L.A. prosecutor moves to Washington after losing a high-profile double murder case, but when the killer strikes again, she returns to seek justice under her own terms.
Series from spring of 2019 been meaning to watch this ...
any reviews ...?
An L.A. prosecutor moves to Washington after losing a high-profile double murder case, but when the killer strikes again, she returns to seek justice under her own terms.
Series from spring of 2019 been meaning to watch this ...
any reviews ...?
Grace
season 2
Months on from his last investigation and with Grace’s team still reeling from the fallout, Roy must hurry to prove that a wealthy Brighton businessman has brutally murdered his wife in an impossible new case.
dont sleep on them UK shows...
season 2
Months on from his last investigation and with Grace’s team still reeling from the fallout, Roy must hurry to prove that a wealthy Brighton businessman has brutally murdered his wife in an impossible new case.
dont sleep on them UK shows...
A La Carte
À La Carte is about the misadventures of the Black millennial dating experience and one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up… on the side. 25-year old Mahogany finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb, there’s just one problem: he has a girlfriend. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany’s whole world is turned upside down now that she finds herself playing number two.
ex produced by Meagan Good ... .. i might put it in the trap...
À La Carte is about the misadventures of the Black millennial dating experience and one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up… on the side. 25-year old Mahogany finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb, there’s just one problem: he has a girlfriend. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany’s whole world is turned upside down now that she finds herself playing number two.
ex produced by Meagan Good ...
.. i might put it in the trap...
For the Love of Jason
season 2 out...
Jason has always had it together. He’s educated and financially stable with no baby mama drama. When he broke off his longtime relationship, he got caught up in the bachelor lifestyle, not realizing life was passing him by. One by one, his friends start settling down leaving Jason the odd man out. He now feels pressure to catch up and finds himself in awkward dating encounters with women. Through it all his friends are there to help him along the way.
season 2 out...
Jason has always had it together. He’s educated and financially stable with no baby mama drama. When he broke off his longtime relationship, he got caught up in the bachelor lifestyle, not realizing life was passing him by. One by one, his friends start settling down leaving Jason the odd man out. He now feels pressure to catch up and finds himself in awkward dating encounters with women. Through it all his friends are there to help him along the way.
American Gangster Trap Queens
season 3 out...
A true crime series detailing the criminal chronicles of some of America’s most notorious female gangsters, set against the backdrop of the cities they ruled.
For the fam' who recently watched We Own this City ... they did an episode on the former mayor of Baltimore who was featured on the series.
I haven't watched the episode yet, but saved it a few weeks back on the DVR.
Catherine Pugh - Wikipedia
Saints And Sinners
Final season out ...
Greater Hope Baptist Church is the heartbeat of Cypress, GA a southern town outside Atlanta which evolved into a city over the years. The church began as a 10-member congregation when the Civil Rights Movement was at its height and being young, black and alone at night was a hazard of circumstance. As times changed, the congregation grew and so did its influence in Cypress. When a violent murder rocks the community, the church that holds the secrets of the entire town is at risk of imploding. For it seems at Greater Hope, only God and the Devil can tell the difference between a saint and a sinner.
Season 6, sees former Mayor Ella Johnson stepping into a new role as Special Prosecutor leading a task force to take down those responsible. Unfortunately, that puts her family members, the dastardly duo of Lady Leona Byrd and Dr. Christie Johnson, directly in her sights.
Final season out ...
Greater Hope Baptist Church is the heartbeat of Cypress, GA a southern town outside Atlanta which evolved into a city over the years. The church began as a 10-member congregation when the Civil Rights Movement was at its height and being young, black and alone at night was a hazard of circumstance. As times changed, the congregation grew and so did its influence in Cypress. When a violent murder rocks the community, the church that holds the secrets of the entire town is at risk of imploding. For it seems at Greater Hope, only God and the Devil can tell the difference between a saint and a sinner.
Season 6, sees former Mayor Ella Johnson stepping into a new role as Special Prosecutor leading a task force to take down those responsible. Unfortunately, that puts her family members, the dastardly duo of Lady Leona Byrd and Dr. Christie Johnson, directly in her sights.
Redemption
From the producers of The Bay and Grace, this compelling new crime drama starring Ray Donovan’s Paula Malcomson is a powerful story about family and second chances. Dedicated detective Colette Cunningham is an unflappable force of nature – until she takes an unexpected call when the body of a young woman is discovered.
chick from Ray Donovan ...easy watch only 6eps ...BBC at it again ...
From the producers of The Bay and Grace, this compelling new crime drama starring Ray Donovan’s Paula Malcomson is a powerful story about family and second chances. Dedicated detective Colette Cunningham is an unflappable force of nature – until she takes an unexpected call when the body of a young woman is discovered.
chick from Ray Donovan ...easy watch only 6eps ...BBC at it again ...
Midnight Mass
2022
6.5/10
This is a horror limited series on Netflix. This is the type of series you would only be curious about if somebody watched it before you and recommended it. I had been sitting on it for some time and got around to watching over this past week.
Not going to spoil it, but it gives a new perspective on a classic horror genre and mixes it with Christianity.
If you are a person that questions religion (Christianity), you may find this series to your liking.
The series has 7 episodes that run about 1 hour. This is a slow burn series that kicks it in full gear the last two episodes. If you watch it, there are long drawn out religious sermons and some characters who seem to talk endlessly. Pay attention cuz what they say relates directly to what is going on
The first 2 episodes are mainly character introduction/development. You may be tempted to turn it off during this time, but stick it out cuz the last 10 minutes of episode 2 will hook you
SHTF toward the end of episode 6 and the finale will remind you of a classic horror film.
My only peeve was the series should have went into SHTF mode following episode 3. A lot of stuff between episodes 2 and 6 could have been consolidated.
I would recommend watching 2 episodes at a time to allow it to soak in.
Their is a dead white chick who pops up periodically. The way she is depicted, you may think the picture is faulty, or signal buffering. She is made to look like that.
For the militants, there is a lot of interracial in this series mainly between WM/BW. One couple has a biracial daughter who gets involved with a white boy.
Netflix has no plans on continuing it as a series. Hopefully they do come out with a prequel movie that can answer some questions.
Synopsis
The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries and renewed religious fervour to a dying town.
2022
6.5/10
This is a horror limited series on Netflix. This is the type of series you would only be curious about if somebody watched it before you and recommended it. I had been sitting on it for some time and got around to watching over this past week.
Not going to spoil it, but it gives a new perspective on a classic horror genre and mixes it with Christianity.
If you are a person that questions religion (Christianity), you may find this series to your liking.
The series has 7 episodes that run about 1 hour. This is a slow burn series that kicks it in full gear the last two episodes. If you watch it, there are long drawn out religious sermons and some characters who seem to talk endlessly. Pay attention cuz what they say relates directly to what is going on
The first 2 episodes are mainly character introduction/development. You may be tempted to turn it off during this time, but stick it out cuz the last 10 minutes of episode 2 will hook you
SHTF toward the end of episode 6 and the finale will remind you of a classic horror film.
My only peeve was the series should have went into SHTF mode following episode 3. A lot of stuff between episodes 2 and 6 could have been consolidated.
I would recommend watching 2 episodes at a time to allow it to soak in.
Their is a dead white chick who pops up periodically. The way she is depicted, you may think the picture is faulty, or signal buffering. She is made to look like that.
For the militants, there is a lot of interracial in this series mainly between WM/BW. One couple has a biracial daughter who gets involved with a white boy.
Netflix has no plans on continuing it as a series. Hopefully they do come out with a prequel movie that can answer some questions.
Synopsis
The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries and renewed religious fervour to a dying town.
@ViCiouS
Been listening to some of the recap podcasts & reading the articles about the Barry season finale, and you're right ... it was stronger than I initially scored it.
I think with the shorter episodes ... it's a matter of them leaving you wanting more. And there were some episodes I really enjoyed earlier in the season, so my expectations were sky high, but alot did happen in the season finale.
But the key underlying theme of this season was trauma, as Hader explains in the 1st link below.
Credit to Sean Fennessey (host of The Big Picture) ... he did a series wherein he had on Hader after every episode. A good listen. I've included the episode 6 - 8 recaps below ...
www.theringer.com
Been listening to some of the recap podcasts & reading the articles about the Barry season finale, and you're right ... it was stronger than I initially scored it.
I think with the shorter episodes ... it's a matter of them leaving you wanting more. And there were some episodes I really enjoyed earlier in the season, so my expectations were sky high, but alot did happen in the season finale.
But the key underlying theme of this season was trauma, as Hader explains in the 1st link below.
Credit to Sean Fennessey (host of The Big Picture) ... he did a series wherein he had on Hader after every episode. A good listen. I've included the episode 6 - 8 recaps below ...
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap With Bill Hader - The Ringer
Sean Fennessey is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the notion of cliff-hanger endings, the honesty of going so dark in fiction,…
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‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap With Bill Hader - The Ringer
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ creator Bill Hader to break down Season 3, Episode 7 of the show. Among other things, Sean and Bill discuss the heavier themes of protectiveness when it comes to your…
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‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap With Bill Hader - The Ringer
Sean and Bill Hader come together to recap one of the best episodes in the three-season run of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Hader talks about taking big swings, how much you plan before a season vs. during the…
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The ‘Barry’ Season 3 Finale Exit Survey
Who was this year’s MVP? Did any characters achieve forgiveness? And where does the show go from here?
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At What Point Do We Stop Calling ‘Barry’ a Comedy?
Heading into this weekend’s Season 3 finale, it’s increasingly clear just how bleak ‘Barry’ has become
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@blackbull1970
Always get a good laugh in your reviews when you explain when SHTF (shit hits the fan) in the TV series or movies you're recapping.
Always get a good laugh in your reviews when you explain when SHTF (shit hits the fan) in the TV series or movies you're recapping.
Enjoyed the first 2 eps of The Old Man.
The characters are well cast and age appropriate.
Great fight scene in the 1st episode.
Good amount of tension & suspense as you watch the story play out.
The characters are well cast and age appropriate.
Great fight scene in the 1st episode.
Good amount of tension & suspense as you watch the story play out.
The Old Man on FX/HULU is off to a great start. I found myself hanging on every word Jeff Bridges (Dan Chase),
John Lithgow (Harold Harper),and Joel Grey said not only because of their effortless presence and acting but also because of the interest in just what went down with the characters. Great character dynamics are being setup and extra tension and suspense is added due to what moves the characters are making. When I watch shows like this and look at the horrible things going on in the world I wish the FBI and the CIA were as extremely efficient as they are in these shows.
Hacks on HBOMAX is extremely funny. So many call backs to classic sitcoms and talk shows. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are equally great and they play well together
Glad you’re liking The Old Man too, JBlaze. Good to see the positive reviews coming in from the BGOL viewers in recent days.
Yes - Hacks is a fun series. Nice to see it get the awards recognition right outta the gate last year. What’s equally impressive is that it’s the first breakout role for Hannah Einbinder and she shares the bulk of her scenes across from seasoned acting vet Jean Smart. No easy feat! And Einbinder stepped up her game and landed Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her work in s1. I listened to an interview with the 3 showrunners last week and they said it’s a pleasure to write for their cast of characters, and her + Smart have formed a good friendship outside of the show.
@joneblaze
It was good to also see Amy Brenneman in the Old Man after watching her most recently in s3 of Goliath.
She reminds me at times of a slightly
older version of Courtney Cox with her look.
It was good to also see Amy Brenneman in the Old Man after watching her most recently in s3 of Goliath.
She reminds me at times of a slightly
older version of Courtney Cox with her look.
@Helico-pterFunk
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Yellowstone Prequel Decides to Enter Its Prohibition Era Instead
Turning the clock back nine years by changing its name to 1923.
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Yellowstone Prequel Decides to Enter Its Prohibition Era Instead
Turning the clock back nine years by changing its name to 1923.
Interesting. Thanks for the update, Playa. Should be good.
I followed her career for a long time and she has always been that go to actress who has been a match for many well known leading man and it seems she can take on any role.
How to Watch “30 for 30: The Greatest Mixtape Ever” documentary premiere
"30 for 30: The Greatest Mixtape Ever" premieres tonight at 8pm on ESPN. Stream the next segment of ESPN’s '30 for 30 series' when you register for FuboTV, DIRECTV Stream or ESPN+.
New ESPN Films 30 for 30 Documentary 'The Greatest Mixtape Ever' to Premiere May 31 at 8 p.m. ET
ESPN will debut the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, “The Greatest Mixtape Ever,” on May 31. Directed by Chris Robinson (“Shooting Stars,” “ATL”) and Set Free Richardson, the documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed...
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30 for 30 review: "The Greatest Mixtape Ever"
ESPN's 30 for 30 The Greatest Mixtape ever is a nostalgic and insightful retelling of an unpredictable cultural phenomenon.
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Gonna check out a few episodes later today. Looks like the episodes have dropped on the streaming & download sites, if you're interested.
The Bear on Hulu Is a Chef's Kiss of a Series
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.
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FX's The Bear Feels Like a New Chicago Classic | Black Writers Week | Roger Ebert
A review of the new FX series The Bear.
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Jeremy Allen White Dishes on The Bear and the Adrenaline Rush That Is the High-Stakes Restaurant World
"Shameless" alum Jeremy Allen White stars in the Hulu series "The Bear," a high-intensity drama about a chef at a high-end restaurant who returns to Chicago to run his family's greasy spoon. It premieres June 23.
The Bear is a prime dramedy about a Chicago Italian beef joint
The Bear is a prime dramedy about a Chicago Italian beef joint
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Review: You'll want to eat up wild Chicago restaurant drama 'The Bear'
Hulu's new restaurant series "The Bear" is a frenetic, enjoyable ride at a Chicago steak-sandwich joint.
www.usatoday.com
Obi Wan Kenobi Season 1 Episode 6 Good ending(?) to the series. I feel like i got just all the right amount of everything but i would have loved another 30 minutes. It hit some good notes and some just felt like filler and lackluster. Im ok with the series ending here but if a season 2 happens there are definitely paths the story can take.
Sherwood on BBC . I like when a show has a based on real events foundation.It takes it's time to build the characters and to get going,but once it does i found myself very involved and there was tension building but definitely a shocking moment i didnt see coming in the first 2 episodes
Dark Winds on AMC is entertaining and eye opening. Story threads about murder,oppression and pain are written all over the faces of the cast. Finely acted and involving the first 2 episodes are very good and im looking forward to what happens next.
The Umbrella Academy im finding the new season more comprehensive and less scattered than the previous season. Still a lot of fun it's just odd how the CGI looks flawless in some scenes and others it looks completely off with od looking green screen effects
Sherwood on BBC . I like when a show has a based on real events foundation.It takes it's time to build the characters and to get going,but once it does i found myself very involved and there was tension building but definitely a shocking moment i didnt see coming in the first 2 episodes
Dark Winds on AMC is entertaining and eye opening. Story threads about murder,oppression and pain are written all over the faces of the cast. Finely acted and involving the first 2 episodes are very good and im looking forward to what happens next.
The Umbrella Academy im finding the new season more comprehensive and less scattered than the previous season. Still a lot of fun it's just odd how the CGI looks flawless in some scenes and others it looks completely off with od looking green screen effects
Sherman’s Showcase
This is a comedy, satire series that pretty much is on the same level as the classic “In Living Color” series.
Series deals with music, film, TV, culture, politics and pop culture.
The series is co-produced by John Legend. There are cameos of well known celebrities.
Season 1 consists of 8 episodes that run about 20 minutes each. Season 2 is only one episode. The other episodes of season 2 have not been given a release date at this time. There is supposed to be a special 1 hour episode out there but have not come across it.
I started watching season one a few weeks ago and 2 episodes in. It’s funny if you have a sense of humor. If you don’t have a sense of humor, don’t bother watching it.
Episodes are currently on Hulu. No word yet if IFC/amc planning on renewing for a season 3.
Synopsis
Bashir Salahuddin plays a character named Sherman McDaniels who hosts a fictional musical variety show called Sherman's Showcase. McDaniels takes viewers on a ride through 40 years of entertainment, including music, comedy, gameshow segments, political roundtables and commercial parodies. "Sherman's Showcase" is inspired by shows such as '70s dance favorites "Solid Gold" and "Soul Train" with some '60s "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" thrown in. A who's-who in music and entertainment guest star.
This is a comedy, satire series that pretty much is on the same level as the classic “In Living Color” series.
Series deals with music, film, TV, culture, politics and pop culture.
The series is co-produced by John Legend. There are cameos of well known celebrities.
Season 1 consists of 8 episodes that run about 20 minutes each. Season 2 is only one episode. The other episodes of season 2 have not been given a release date at this time. There is supposed to be a special 1 hour episode out there but have not come across it.
I started watching season one a few weeks ago and 2 episodes in. It’s funny if you have a sense of humor. If you don’t have a sense of humor, don’t bother watching it.
Episodes are currently on Hulu. No word yet if IFC/amc planning on renewing for a season 3.
Synopsis
Bashir Salahuddin plays a character named Sherman McDaniels who hosts a fictional musical variety show called Sherman's Showcase. McDaniels takes viewers on a ride through 40 years of entertainment, including music, comedy, gameshow segments, political roundtables and commercial parodies. "Sherman's Showcase" is inspired by shows such as '70s dance favorites "Solid Gold" and "Soul Train" with some '60s "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" thrown in. A who's-who in music and entertainment guest star.
watched all eps todayGonna check out a few episodes later today. Looks like the episodes have dropped on the streaming & download sites, if you're interested.
The Bear on Hulu Is a Chef's Kiss of a Series
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.
FX's The Bear Feels Like a New Chicago Classic | Black Writers Week | Roger Ebert
A review of the new FX series The Bear.
Jeremy Allen White Dishes on The Bear and the Adrenaline Rush That Is the High-Stakes Restaurant World
"Shameless" alum Jeremy Allen White stars in the Hulu series "The Bear," a high-intensity drama about a chef at a high-end restaurant who returns to Chicago to run his family's greasy spoon. It premieres June 23.editorial.rottentomatoes.com
The Bear is a prime dramedy about a Chicago Italian beef joint
The Bear is a prime dramedy about a Chicago Italian beef joint
Review: You'll want to eat up wild Chicago restaurant drama 'The Bear'
Hulu's new restaurant series "The Bear" is a frenetic, enjoyable ride at a Chicago steak-sandwich joint.www.usatoday.com
very good show... in someways they applied the E.R. formula to a family restaurant in southside Chicago
Glad to hear it! Looking forward to checking it out! Interesting format with their running times, I noticed. Looked like eps 1 - 6 were around 30 mins. Ep 7 was only 20 mins, and finale was 47 mins.
manGlad to hear it! Looking forward to checking it out! Interesting format with their running times, I noticed. Looked like eps 1 - 6 were around 30 mins. Ep 7 was only 20 mins, and finale was 47 mins.
each ep feels like less than 10 minutes... except ep 7
that ish went so hard when the credits hit I thought it was the intro after the prologue.
series has 2 powerful guests / cameos from Oliver Platt and Jon Bernthal
Really enjoying it so far. Good role for Platt. Good soundtrack and music. Funny to see Matty Matheson - big guy with all tattoos (he's a Canadian culinary presence - popular on Youtube & really enjoyed his TV series that ran for a few seasons). I like the Sydney character. We saw 4 eps so far. Marcus is cool. The guy who plays Richie ... as the reviewers were saying ... he brings that frantic / manic energy to the show ... similar to Sandler in Uncut Gems.
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