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[Helico-pterFunk]

Very good current final season of Barry. Only a few episodes left to go ... good stuff with NoHo Hank and Fuches, as well as Cousineau / Berkman in episode 6. The series still does a very good balance of the darkly comedic & the deadly serious. It's a fine line, but they pull it off well. And they've been able to pull that off from episode 1, season 1 to present.

Barry

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[Helico-pterFunk]

Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 10 grade: F

Didn't laugh, was wondering if I forgot shit before reading reviews confirming important things (especially the Nate storyline) was missing.

‘Ted Lasso,’ Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: The Rich Are Different (Published 2023)

How quickly can a story line end? Very quickly.

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Agree with everything in that review. Can't believe how bad this is with only two more episodes to go. Honestly no idea where they are going, what a wasted hour-long episode.

Keely's professional life was just saved on the basis of charity from a rich friend. All of the time spent with Nate's team was a waste, Ted was barely a part of the show, Roy/Keely was just thrown together, the Sam shit was out of nowhere and poorly-executed... what was this?

Ted Lasso Recap: Hitting Bottom

Our friends are on the messy rebound.

www.vulture.com

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Ted Lasso Recap: Hitting Bottom

Our friends are on the messy rebound.

www.vulture.com

"No, you didn’t miss an episode."

Still an overly kind review! Didn't really hit at how lamely thrown together the Keeley shit was-- the whole Jack story was a waste of time, as has been the Keeley/Roy will they won't they.

The Nate story is the biggest disappointment. It is the main thing I tuned in for this year and he just quits and they don't even show it? And it's for reasons that have nothing to do with soccer, Ted, his coaching career, ego, etc? All we get out of it is that he fell in love with a no-personality waitress and they love each other, happy ever after, the end? So lame and pointless.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

"No, you didn’t miss an episode."

Still an overly kind review! Didn't really hit at how lamely thrown together the Keeley shit was-- the whole Jack story was a waste of time, as has been the Keeley/Roy will they won't they.

The Nate story is the biggest disappointment. It is the main thing I tuned in for this year and he just quits and they don't even show it? And it's for reasons that have nothing to do with soccer, Ted, his coaching career, ego, etc? All we get out of it is that he fell in love with a no-personality waitress and they love each other, happy ever after, the end? So lame and pointless.

Exactly. Soccer has felt like an afterthought this season. Hardly any scenes on the pitch or game-related stuff. I guess that helps budget-wise not having to do stadium scenes.

But yeah ... the whole Jack storyline ... who fucking cares? Same for Nate's girlfriend. She treated him rudely on several occasions ... and the viewers are supposed to care about their stable relationship that materializes afterward? Huh? We don't.

And the stuff with Nate / Rupert ... they could easily have shown scenes of friction & frustration. Or a blow-up or two. Nate reaching his boiling point career-wise and being like, fuck it ... I'M OUT. But nah ... that storyline fizzled out and he'll probably make his way back to the original team he was with from jump and take over as head coach once Lasso undoubtedly heads back to the USA to be with his fam.

Oh well ... at least season 1 was alright. Season 2 was hit and miss. Season 3 ... plenty of misses.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

@ViCiouS @joneblaze @tpotda @benny_negro @blackbull1970 @playahaitian


Next month ...

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Also, Reservation Dogs' 3rd season is premiering in August.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

No trailer for the 3rd season yet, but here are the first 2 seasons' trailers for those who haven't checked out the show yet, but may be interested.


It's easily one of the better new series in recent years. Heartfelt, well-written, funny. All of that. It's just a damn good show that feels lived in.

Reservation Dogs

Reservation Dogs Season show reviews & Metacritic score: The comedy series from Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi follows four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma as they find ways (including stealing) to save money...

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Reservation Dogs: Season 2 - TV Reviews

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Next month ...

I gotta start watching some of these hit shows soon...

Especially the way these streamers are pulling titles off their platforms left and right.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

I gotta start watching some of these hit shows soon...

Especially the way these streamers are pulling titles off their platforms left and right.

Definitely check them out, Playa.

The Bear and Res' Dogs are 2 of the critically acclaimed series in recent years. Both have shorter running times. Res' Dogs is on a week-2-week release schedule, and The Bear drops the whole season at once.

Put it this way ... I know people 20 - 80yo who like each respective series.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Might start checking out this series soon. Heard about it the other day when Pop Culture Happy Hour reviewed the show, and wasn't on my radar as it's available on the Amazon Freevee platform.

I'm familiar with Serrano's work in years past with his contributions at The Ringer when he would co-host or guest on podcasts ...




Shea Serrano is an American author, journalist, and former teacher. He is best known for his work with the sports and pop culture websites, The Ringer and Grantland, as well as his books, including The Rap Year Book, Basketball (and Other Things) and Movies (and Other Things), all of which were The New York Times #1 best-sellers. Writing about Serrano for GQ, Chris Gayomali said: "If you were to draw a triple Venn diagram of hoops, trunk bangers, and jokes made at the expense of J. Cole, Grantland writer Shea Serrano would be smack-dab in the center, probably wearing a Tim Duncan jersey."[3] Serrano's activity and humor on Twitter have earned a devoted following, nicknamed the FOH Army.

Shea Serrano: What it's like to have your TV show come out during the writers' strike

In a guest column, the first-time showrunner and creator of Amazon Freevee's 'Primo' says writers are asking for reasonable accommodations that help make writing a viable career path.

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Primo (TV series) - Wikipedia

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Shea Serrano and Michael Schur’s Primo Hilariously Explores Masculinity | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

A review of the new Amazon Freevee show from the creator of Parks and Recreation and The Good Place.

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With ‘Primo,’ Shea Serrano Points His Gleeful Pen Homeward

For his first TV series, the best-selling sports and pop culture writer joined with Michael Schur to tell a story based on his adolescence in San Antonio.

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[ThaBurgerPimp]

Didnt think this needed a "Where are they now" updating..

 

[joneblaze]

@ViCiouS @joneblaze @tpotda @benny_negro @blackbull1970 @playahaitian


Next month ...

im in high anticipation

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked

It’s hard to say goodbye. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s that we often get a tremendous hour of television. In honor of ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’ ending this week, we’re ranking the best series wrap-ups since 2000.

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Impossible Art of Making a Series Finale

Creating an iconic television series is easy. Figuring out how to end it in a way that satisfies both the creators and the audience is the hard part.

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Is ‘Jeopardy!’ a Sport? Its New EP Certainly Thinks So.

The inaugural ‘Masters’ tournament is the first step in ‘Jeopardy!’ executive producer Michael Davies’s quest to bring America’s most beloved quiz show into the future

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

How Do You Ensure Your Series Finale Lives Forever? Give It an Iconic Needle Drop.

The best closing songs on television condense a symphony of material into a lasting chord. From ‘Six Feet Under’ to ‘Freaks and Geeks’ to ‘Friday Night Lights,’ we celebrate the classics and chat with music supervisors about the selection process.

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The 15 Highest-Rated TV Episodes on IMDb

IMDb users have rated some TV episodes higher than others with series like Succession, The Clone Wars, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones.

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The 15 Highest-Rated Seasons of Television on IMDb

From the first season of True Detective to the final installment of Breaking Bad, IMDb highlights the highest-rated seasons of television.

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The Best TV Shows to Binge Watch

We've rounded up our picks for the best shows to binge watch from classics like Breaking Bad to Netflix hits like Stranger Things and The Witcher.

collider.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

56 TV Shows We Can’t Wait to Watch This Fall

We don’t need dragons to have a good time.

www.vulture.com

 

[havelcok]

$20 for a whole year

Unavailable In Your Region

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[joneblaze]

PLATONIC on Apple TV





Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne team up again in this series about 2 friends who after some time
became distant. Slowly but surely the show reveals why there was a rift between the two and why their friendship altered all of their other relationships. The humor and writing reminds me of the Netflix series LOVE. 3 episodes in and so far so good




Flash series finale




Like I and many others said months ago they saved most of the budget for the final episode. Some good fights, visuals and a couple of surprising moments.
Some cheese around the edges and at times it felt like I was watching Guardians of the Galaxy 3 the way the writers pulled back from committing to a couple of moments that would have been impactful. Characters suddenly becoming OP...HILARIOUS
I did enjoy the peek at what could have been if this series went on for at least 2 more seasons or what could have been instead of all the filler episodes

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

1 more episode to go with Ted Lasso, Barry, and White House Plumbers now.

Enjoyed the season finale of Survivor.

 

[ThaBurgerPimp]

Flash series finale




Like I and many others said months ago they saved most of the budget for the final episode. Some good fights, visuals and a couple of surprising moments.
Some cheese around the edges and at times it felt like I was watching Guardians of the Galaxy 3 the way the writers pulled back from committing to a couple of moments that would have been impactful. Characters suddenly becoming OP...HILARIOUS
I did enjoy the peek at what could have been if this series went on for at least 2 more seasons or what could have been instead of all the filler episodes

That was the only time we saw the live action debut of Max Mercury..

the appearance of the trans Kid Flash from DC Future State

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Started the most recent season of YOU (from recent months) the other day.

I liked the way they introduced the new cast / environment of unlikable people. A bit more of a "personal hell" for Joe.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The ‘V’ Files: The Shocking Legacy of an ’80s Sci-Fi Cult Classic

Hollywood backstabbing, conspiracy theories, and the devastating murder of a star behind the TV alien-invasion sensation.

www.vanityfair.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

What It's Really Like to Dine on 'Top Chef'

We dined for the hit Bravo series’ “Battle of the Wellingtons,” which saw six contestants duke it out in London — not long after the Queen’s passing

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'Euphoria' Probably Won't Be Back Until 2025

The third season of 'Euphoria' will likely be delayed until 2025 due to several factors, including the ongoing writers strike.

www.rollingstone.com

It's Not Too Late to Catch Up On 'Succession' Before the Finale: Here's How to Watch it on Max

Just in time for the last episode

www.rollingstone.com

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer': Every Episode Ranked From Worst to Best

To mark the 20th anniversary of the cult show ending, we give you the definitive ranking of all 144 episodes of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Prestige TV Has Taken a Page Out of Sportswriting’s Media Playbook

‘Succession’ makes its stars and creators available to journalists after episodes air. The result is eerily similar to an NBA star fielding questions in a postgame press conference.

www.theringer.com

In Praise of the Shows That Just Won’t Really End

All eyes are on the finales of ‘Succession,’ ‘Barry,’ and maybe even ‘Ted Lasso’—but there’s a place for TV that just keeps going and going

www.theringer.com

The TV Reinvention of ‘American Born Chinese’

Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel gets the Disney treatment and keeps much of the comic’s message

www.theringer.com

With or Without You: The Oral History of the ‘Americans’ Finale

In 2018, the Cold War spy drama delivered one of the most shocking and fascinating conclusions in modern TV history. Five years later, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, other cast members, and the creators take us through the making of the episode—and all the sleights of hand and twists of fate.

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Partnership That Defined the Dark Heart of ‘Barry’

Bill Hader, Stephen Root, and other actors and producers behind HBO’s drama explain the deadly duo of Barry the hitman and Fuches, his manipulative mentor

www.theringer.com

The Impossible Art of Making a Series Finale

Creating an iconic television series is easy. Figuring out how to end it in a way that satisfies both the creators and the audience is the hard part.

www.theringer.com

The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked

It’s hard to say goodbye. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s that we often get a tremendous hour of television. In honor of ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’ ending this week, we’re ranking the best series wrap-ups since 2000.

www.theringer.com

Against the Cult of "Sticking the Landing"

The ‘Succession’ finale may be great—or it may be deflating. But it likely doesn’t matter either way. A TV show is mostly remembered for what happens before the finale, not during it.

www.theringer.com

How Do You Ensure Your Series Finale Lives Forever? Give It an Iconic Needle Drop.

The best closing songs on television condense a symphony of material into a lasting chord. From ‘Six Feet Under’ to ‘Freaks and Geeks’ to ‘Friday Night Lights,’ we celebrate the classics and chat with music supervisors about the selection process.

www.theringer.com

 

[tpotda]

June releases for me

1) The Idol s1: HBO
2 Bloodhounds s1: Netflix
3) Righteous Gemstones s3: HBO
4) Secret Invasion s1: Disney Plus
5) Warrior s3: HBO

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

June releases for me

1) The Idol s1: HBO
2 Bloodhounds s1: Netflix
3) Righteous Gemstones s3: HBO
4) Secret Invasion s1: Disney Plus
5) Warrior s3: HBO

My list is one show only:

Black Mirror


I wonder what this means…

Billed by Netflix as “the most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet”, the satirical sci-fi thriller series created by Charlie Brooker will feature Salma Hayek, Michael Cera, Myha’la Herrold, Rob Delaney, Josh Hartnett, Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Paapa Essiedu, John Hannah, Himesh Patel and Rory Culkin.​

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“I’ve always felt that Black Mirror should feature stories that are entirely distinct from one another, and keep surprising people – and myself – or else what’s the point?” Brooker told Netflix’s official site Tudum. “It should be a series that can’t be easily defined, and can keep reinventing itself.”​

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He said that he started writing the show by “upending some of my own core assumptions about what to expect.”​

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He added: “Consequently, this time, alongside some of the more familiar Black Mirror tropes we’ve also got a few new elements, including some I’ve previously sworn blind the show would never do, to stretch the parameters of what ‘a Black Mirror episode’ even is. The stories are all still tonally Black Mirror through-and-through – but with some crazy swings and more variety than ever before.”​

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Black Mirror: new trailer promises big stars and big shocks

The sixth season of the award-winning sci-fi thriller series is set to star Salma Hayek, Aaron Paul, Myha’la Herrold and Himesh Patel

amp.theguardian.com

 

[tpotda]

My list is one show only:

Black Mirror


I wonder what this means…

Billed by Netflix as “the most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet”, the satirical sci-fi thriller series created by Charlie Brooker will feature Salma Hayek, Michael Cera, Myha’la Herrold, Rob Delaney, Josh Hartnett, Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Paapa Essiedu, John Hannah, Himesh Patel and Rory Culkin.​

​

“I’ve always felt that Black Mirror should feature stories that are entirely distinct from one another, and keep surprising people – and myself – or else what’s the point?” Brooker told Netflix’s official site Tudum. “It should be a series that can’t be easily defined, and can keep reinventing itself.”​

​

He said that he started writing the show by “upending some of my own core assumptions about what to expect.”​

​

He added: “Consequently, this time, alongside some of the more familiar Black Mirror tropes we’ve also got a few new elements, including some I’ve previously sworn blind the show would never do, to stretch the parameters of what ‘a Black Mirror episode’ even is. The stories are all still tonally Black Mirror through-and-through – but with some crazy swings and more variety than ever before.”​

​

Black Mirror: new trailer promises big stars and big shocks

The sixth season of the award-winning sci-fi thriller series is set to star Salma Hayek, Aaron Paul, Myha’la Herrold and Himesh Patel

amp.theguardian.com

I didn't even know this was gonna be June as well, added to my list then

 

[ThaBurgerPimp]

New season of MasterChef

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

How a Texas Housewife Got Away With Murder—and Inspired a Miniseries

Before Candy Montgomery—played by Elizabeth Olsen—captivated streaming audiences around the country, the real Candy was at the center of Wylie, Texas’s biggest scandal. Travel back in time to see how the developing case captured the kind of interest that has yet to wane, even after 40 years.

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The ‘Top Chef’ Oral History: “How Is This Going Off the Rails on Day One?”

Padma, Tom, Gail and other insiders reflect on how the Bravo show, which began with an eleventh-hour host pivot and one "massive French-chef hissy fit,” transcended the reality TV genre to change food media and the American restaurant landscape forever.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

The Widening Web of Phil Lord and Chris Miller

The Oscar-winning duo on the intense pressure of the long-awaited ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, navigating the writers strike as multihyphenates, and their "filthy" talking dog movie 'Strays': "Historically, we have had the advantage of low expectations."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Rachel Brosnahan on the Legacy ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Leaves Behind: “Stories Being Told About Women, by Women”

The Emmy-winning actress also opens up about Midge and Lenny Bruce's (Luke Kirby) final scene together, and the cast and crew's final day on set.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Netflix All the Way: With ‘FUBAR,’ Arnold Schwarzenegger Commits to His First Starring Television Role

The last action hero kicks off his run as Netflix’s "Chief Action Officer" with an action-comedy series that borrows the best parts of ‘True Lies’

www.theringer.com

The Weeknd Remade Pop Music. Will ‘The Idol’ Remake The Weeknd?

Abel Tesfaye leveraged an auteur-scale vision to become an unlikely megastar. With a transition to film and TV, and a seamy fantasia of an HBO series on the way, he’s realizing his grandest ambition.

www.vanityfair.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Candid on Career, Failures, Aging: “My Plan Is to Live Forever”

The action icon — set to make his series TV debut in Netflix’s 'FUBAR' — sounds off on his 'Terminator' and 'Conan' futures, identity politics and why emotions are overrated: "We have to work our ass off and stop worrying about feelings."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

David Zaslav Gets Booed at Boston University Graduation Amid the Writers Strike

The head of Warner Bros. Discovery took the stage in Boston for the commencement speech for the class of 2023.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[joneblaze]

Citadel season finale

They really came up with some great twists for the ending of season one. I have to praise the actors and the way the scenes were shot that added great dramatic and actually moving moments as everything played out. I'm looking forward to season 2 and the already great looking spin off.