DEBORAH CROMBIE: Since we've all topped up our TBR piles with Lucy's What We're Reading post last week, I thought it was time we had a look at what's on the goggle box (as they say in the UK.) When we're worn out from gardening and barbecuing–or we just need some lazy air-conditioned evenings, it's nice to have a pocketful of suggestions. Here's what's been keeping us glued to the screen lately.
On our recent REDS & READERS Happy Hour, I mentioned DEPT Q, the series adapted from the Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen's first novel featuring the irascible Copenhagen detective Carl Morck, THE KEEPER OF LOST CAUSES. The story has been moved to Edinburgh and stars one of my very favorite (as in huge crush) English actors, Matthew Goode, as Morck, with an otherwise Scottish and brilliant cast. It's fairly gritty, but the writing is terrific and Goode and all the cast give fabulous performances.
Since then we've watched THE RESIDENCE, a charming (billed as mystery/comedy/drama) series about a world famous detective (Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp) brought in to investigate a murder in the White House. Aduba shines as Cupp, an avid birder, and the sets and models are amazing.
We've also watched a couple of documentary series, Stanley Tucci's new TUCCI IN ITALY, and the new season of CHEF'S TABLE, which is called LEGENDS and features cooking legends Jamie Oliver, Jose Andres, Thomas Keller, and Alice Waters.
Oh, and boo, we're very sad the latest season of GRAHAM NORTON'S BEST BITS has finished.
Fellow REDS, what are your TV tips?
HALLIE EPHRON: There’s so much good stuff available right now. I loved THE RESIDENCE. Looking forward to the next season but it’ll be a while.
And also just started watching DEATH VALLEY with the wonderful Timothy Spall on Britbox. And I just started “PATIENCE which is on PBS (though the solution of the first episode is patently ridiculous).
All of them are recycling the trope of the wacky (damaged? Handicapped? Over the hill?) detective with a much younger, down-to-earth sidekick available for copious eye-rolls.
JENN McKINLAY: Loved YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS with Jon Hamm. Excellent storytelling and characters. Highly recommend. Another hit was FOUR SEASONS (an 8 episode show based on the movie of the same name) starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell - it far exceeded my expectations! Currently, we’re watching POKER FACE starring Natasha Lynne, who I adore. So many good shows for the summer! Next up for us is DEPT Q!
DEBS: Rick watched YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS without me and really liked it. Maybe I'll make him watch it again!
LUCY BURDETTE: Oh dear, I’m in such a fussy phase. We watched one episode of FOUR SEASONS before deciding not to continue. John and I also watched one hour of BLUE LIGHTS and DEPARTMENT Q. Both too dark for me, though he continued. I’m eagerly anticipating the next season of THE BEAR as well as THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB, but I’ll see if John will try THE RESIDENCE with me. I also heard that Jeremy Allen White will be playing Bruce Springstein in an upcoming biopic, but that’s not until October! Can’t wait for that!
RHYS BOWEN: I have absolutely adored LUDWIG ( and not because one of the characters was called my name. So clever and well acted). I find I spend most of my TV watching on Britbox these days, often revisiting favorite mystery series; SHAKESPEARE AND HATHAWAY, ROSEMARY AND THYME. Apart from those I’ve enjoyed David Suchet tracing Agatha Christie’s journeys.
HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN: Well of course we binged THE BETTER SISTER–gotta support our writer pals, and I adore Alafair Burke. I was intrigued by SIRENS, and love the milieu, but my skeptical editor brain kicked in.
And yes, Jenn, I was incredibly surprised by how much I enjoyed YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, the Jon Hamm series. It really was terrific, and much more layered that one would think. I know I am going to hate-watch THE GILDED AGE, it drives me crazy with how thin I think it is but it is somehow irresistible–it might be the dresses. And oh, we enjoyed I, JACK WRIGHT on Acorn or wherever. It was quirky and unusual.
I tried DEATH VALLEY, and THE RESIDENCE, I really did, but they are not for me. LUDWIG, on the other hand, was standing-ovation good.
JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING: I think I’ve mentioned this one before, but I’m very much enjoying MURDERBOT on Apple+. It’s another straight from the book show, and I know we all like those. DEPT Q is up next after everyone’s raves. I’d love suggestions for some good summer-novel-type shows like THE PERFECT COUPLE with rich folks in beautiful locations behaving badly. I also tried SIRENS, and it didn’t catch me.
Oh, and I’m doing another themed movie week, with 1970s horror/thriller movies. I was inspired by the 50th anniversary of JAWS, and then went on to see two I can’t believe I’ve never actually watched - the 1978 version of THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS and Stanley Kubrick’s THE SHINING. Both amazingly stylistic films, with such clear visions by the directors. They really don’t make ‘em like that any more.
DEBS: Julia, we watched JAWS over the weekend, the Spielberg remastered version. I HAD NEVER SEEN JAWS! I've also never seen THE SHINING. Or THE GODFATHER... Although tops on my to-watch list is the series THE OFFER, starring Matthew Goode as Bob Evans and about the making of the film. Unfortunately this series, which got rave reviews, is on Paramount+ which we don't have. MURDERBOT is up there on the to-watch list as well.
DEBS: What have we missed, dear readers? Tell us how you're whiling away you summer hours!
We have grandbabies here for the summer so we're not doing much television watching these days . . . .
ReplyDeleteWatching MIDSOMER MURDERS again on acorn tv.
ReplyDeleteDEAF PRESIDENT NOW on Apple TV. LUDWIG, OUTRAGEOUS, POIROT, MISS MARPLE and mysteries on britbox.
I've pretty much stopped watching TV or movies or mini series. I don't know how it happened because I used to adore watching the tube. It's as though a switch flipped in my brain around a certain election and I have to force myself to even watch the local news. Then I turn my set off and either listen to or read books.
DeleteSame here, JUDY. I was a veteran couch potato while living in Toronto. It was probably the grueling 2.5 hour commute to work for 13 years that made me want to plop down on the couch in the evenings there. But I gave up cable TV when I moved to Ottawa in 2014, and cancelled Netflix in 2016. I did free trials of Apple TV to watch the 4 seasons of SLOW HORSES each year. Could not get PBS Passport in Canada, and only briefly tried ACORN & Britbox during the pandemic lockdowns.
DeleteI have also struggled to find compelling series that hold my interest for more than a couple of episodes. However, Slow Horses is one that I loved! Every season is satisfying and I cannot wait for the next! In light of the US and world’s chaos, I might find myself back to watching The Great British Bakeoff again. I am almost to that point! But happily reading tons every day right now. There are SO many great books out!
DeleteI am counting the days to the new season of GBBO!
DeleteDiana, Deaf President Now is on my to-watch list.
DeleteJudy, I rarely watch TV these days. I watch movies on streaming TV. And tv series. I have to be careful not to binge too much or my back pain comes back!
DeleteGrace, I love Slow Horses! I find it very funny for some reason.
Debs, I love GBBO! And let me know what you think of Deaf President Now. There was a scene that reminded me of a movie that I saw before the pandemic. HIDDEN FIGURES about black women engineers who worked with the Space program in the 1960s.
That was me.
DeleteJulia, I didn't like Sirens either. FOUR SEASONS, THE RESIDENCE, POKER FACE, DEPT Q, THE BETTER SISTER. Looking forward to watch SCARPETTA. Also watched THE CLEANER, FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, DEEP COVER
ReplyDeleteIt should have connected with me, because it had all the ingredients I like, but... something was off.
DeleteJulia, Kayti didn't like it, either.
DeleteIt has been a while since I have watched any TV.
ReplyDeletePBS Books has an event called Our Favorite Cozy Murder Mysteries premiering June 25 on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app. I’ve also put the July 31 start of Leanne Morgan’s series on Netflix on my calendar. I hope it will be better than the movie she did with Reese Witherspoon, because I love her comedy. Thursday Murder Club also on Netflix August 28. Waiting for release dates of Season 4 The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix) and Marble Hall Murders (3rd in the series of books by Anthony Horowitz) on PBS.
Brenda, thank you so much for telling us what streaming platforms you are using to watch these shows. Since not everyone gets all of the streaming platforms it's good to know where to look for what!
DeleteAgreed, thanks for listing since we don't have the same channels in Canada. No Pluto TV, Hulu, et. Also due to different licensing agreements we don't always have access to the same show on Netflix & PBS Passporr in Canada.
DeleteJudicial I agree!!
DeleteGrace, I answered below but see here that you don't have Hulu in Canada. Is there an equivalent?
DeleteGoogle says Tucci is available in Canada on Paramount+, Disney+, and Nat Geo.
DeleteDEBS: Thanks! I have Paramount+ because Canada now moved the new Star Trek shows there in 2024. Star Trej was on CRAVE TV from 2017-2023. It's weirdly complicated why Canada's licensing rules are always different from the rest of the world!
DeleteFYI Disney+ Canada has some shows that are on Hulu. It's
GRACE: Wonder if Murdoch Mysteries is available in Canada? I remember seeing it on TV when I was in Vancouver for the 2019 LLC.
DeleteDiana we are watching Murdock Mysteries (love it) on Acorn.
DeleteDIANA: I don't watch the show. But since Murdoch Mysteries is produced by Canada's CBC, all 18 seasons are available for free on the CBC GEM app. The current season's new episodes are also available on CBC weekly but I don't have cable TV.
DeleteNo cable TV, Netflix or most streaming services so I don't have a long list of shows.
ReplyDeleteBut Star Trek fans, STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 starts July 17!!!
It's been a LONG 2 years since the Season 2 cliffhanger ending with the Gorn (due to both Actors & Writers strikes).
P.S. If you want to see Season 1 and don't have Paramount+, it's free to watch this month on Pluto TV until the end of June.
DEBS: Where can I watch Stanley Tucci's new TUCCI IN ITALY (I did see Season 1 on another streaming channel for free), and CHEF'S TABLE LEGENDS? Those would be right up my alley.
DeleteGrace, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how they resolve the cliffhanger on Star Trek: STRANGE NEW WORLDS.
DeleteWe LOVE Strange New Worlds! We may have to pick up Paramount+ again temporarily.
DeleteGrace, Tucci in Italy is on Hulu. It's so good, and when looking it up I just discovered we may not have seen all the episodes. Chef's Table is Netflix and these four Legends episodes are wonderful!
If anyone here has Apple TV, then remember that they often have movies for rent and I had to pay extra to rent a movie that I wanted to watch.
DeleteThanks for the recommendations. All we have for streaming are Netflix and Passport, so I'll see what I can get and what I can't. We're enjoying PATIENCE, and I can't wait for THURSDAY MURDER CLUB. I'm also, as always, loving the new season of Grantchester.
ReplyDeleteDo you like the new vicar, Edith? My problem with Grantchester has always been that I haven't liked the vicar characters. I know this is probably heresy but I couldn't stant Sidney and I didn't like Will, either. All the other charcters I love. (Sidney in the books is lovely and would have been horrified by TV Sidney's behavior!)
DeleteEdith, I cannot wait to watch THURSDAY MURDER CLUB with Pierce Brosnan!
DeleteThat was me!
DeleteDuring the summer season TV selections feel sparse. We only have Basic Cable and even that makes me grind my teeth because of the cost. I know we are missing out on a lot of excellent shows that are, for example, on Netflix, but I also wonder if too many choices would not only be overwhelming but also result on "overdosing". So right now I am perfectly happy with settling in on Sunday evenings with Masterpiece Theatre on PBS. I am thoroughly enjoying the new series "Patience" although I do agree with Hallie that the solution of solving the multiple murders was not realistic. I do want to stick with the show, however, as it is quite similar to another PBS series called The Professor. Although the plot was a bit over the top on "Patience" I think the actress Ella Purvis whose character is autistic is intriguing to watch. It has been a learning experience watching her complex personality unfold these past two weeks. It's so spot on that I googled Ms. Purvis and discovered she herself is autistic and neurodivergent so she knows exactly how to play the character Patience realistically. It's a thumbs up for me. Right after "Patience" is "Grantchester" which I always look forward to each season. Robson Green is wonderful in that series and I love that every character's personality is developed to the fullest. Hopefully, it gets renewed another season. In August PBS will air another season of "Unforgotten" which I also love although I wish they had not killed off Nicola Walker's character DCI Cassie Stuart in that series. She and Sanjeev Bhaskar (as DI Khan) were the perfect match in their roles together solving crimes. Most of my other viewing time finds me surfing TCM for old black and white classic movies from the 30's, 40's and 50's as well as watching films noir with the hubby. As a last resort we use "On Demand". Finally, a nice summer's evening can be topped off by going to the Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museum (the original Plimoth Plantation) and enjoying some foreign films not often shown on American television.
ReplyDeleteI so agree about Unforgotten. Probably the actors wanted to do different things but they made such a good team.
DeleteThat was me!
DeleteArt Detectives on Acorn. Love the lead detective and different kinds of art. All the others mentioned plus JAWS! I laughed and screamed through the whole movie: the famous lines "We're gonna need a bigger boat", John Williams's soundtrack, and the talented Robert Shaw (Quint). Soon after the movie came out, we toured Universal Studios in LA and met the mechanical Bruce the Shark.
ReplyDeleteI loved that I knew about all the difficulties with Bruce the mechanical shark--and I loved that the movie was so much better when they had to create suspense in other ways.
DeleteThat was me!
DeleteMargaret, I just started watching ART DETECTIVES on Acorn TV. And Relative Secrets. Harry Wild.
DeleteLet's see what have I been watching lately.
ReplyDeleteMovies - I rewatched JAWS and JAWS 2 over the weekend. I saw The Accountant 2 last week.
TV - I've been rewatching NCIS (I'm on Season 6) and started watching CHICAGO FIRE (On Season 5). I've started watching DEPARTMENT Q. Recently finished the latest season of DOCTOR WHO. For a change of my usual TV watching I watched all 3 seasons of both DERRY GIRLS and ANN WITH AN E.
I have watched the first 2 episodes of the new season of RESIDENT ALIEN and the first two episodes of REVIVAL. I don't know if I'm going to stick with the latter though. And I'm watching the new season of GRANTCHESTER. I also checked out the first episode of PATIENCE.
I'm also watching SEAL TEAM, the original MACGYVER series, and THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE. There's a bunch more that I've started but haven't really gotten far enough into yet to decide if I'm going to stay with it. I did watch a few episodes of CHEERS when George Wendt passed away though. That's one of my all-time favorite shows.
Also, I watch various reaction channels on Youtube. There's a music one by a guy named Brendon Snyder that I check out most every day. I also check out another music one called Sea of Tranquillity. There's a few that react to movies and TV that I check out too. Sean Tank Top, Funnylilgalreacts, Amber Reacts and Maple Nuts React. I also check out two comic book ones on occasion too: Lunch Money Comics and The Comics Den.
In short, I watch a lot of stuff on TV.
Is Jaws 2 worth watching, Jay? Or will I wish I stuck with the first one?
DeleteI'd love to go back and watch NCIS from the beginning but, alas, time....
I guess opinions vary about any movie, but I actually enjoyed Jaws 2 a lot. It's the next two movies in the series that are kind of gawdawful.
DeleteI watch few episodes at a time with NCIS (or any series I'm rewatching) and that just gets me through things after a while.
That was me! Don't know why I was Anonymous.
DeleteJay, I watched DERRY GIRLS after a friend in Northern Ireland recommended the series.
DeleteThanks for the DEPT Q recommendation! We will definitely try that one.
ReplyDeleteI have nothing to add not already mentioned. Loved LUDWIG and am loving ART DETECTIVES. Didn't really go for DEATH VALLEY, but I think they marketed it wrong. It was touted as a great follow-up to DEATH IN PARADISE, but the show was a lot more in the vein of SISTER BONIFACE.
Thanks for reminding me about The Art Detectives. I see that it's on Acorn. Somehow I've never watched Death in Paradise. Do I have to start from the beginning?
DeleteThat was me!
DeleteAnon, DEATH VALLEY is set in Wales. I didn't know it was touted as a follow up to DEATH IN PARADISE.
DeleteIf you are looking for a follow up to DEATH IN PARADISE, BEYOND PARADISE is also on Britbox. For me, DEATH IN PARADISE is an acquired taste.
Death Valley is a follow up to Death in Paradise? I don't see the connection. I know Beyond Paradise is a follow up to Death in Paradise and both shows are excellent as is Death Valley
DeleteNot a TV person here--I've been watching MSNBC, and don't think the news could get any worse and some Food Network (RIP Anne Burrell) and some baseball (Go Cards!) Next Sunday for Pride at my church, we are going to be showing the award winning documentary My Name is Pauli Murray. I'm looking forward to that, as information about her has been erased from government websites.
ReplyDeleteI cannot watch any news, Gillian. TV is my way of escaping it.
DeleteAlso Debs.
DeleteYou may have mentioned that you are a Cardinal fan (St.Louis) Gillian. My hub is a super fan going back to when he was a kid in the 1940's!!
DeleteLast Friday Ask Alexia's question of the day involved Jaws. It asked who said the famous "you're gonna need a bigger boat"? I thought I knew the answer but they said I was wrong. I emailed my son to ask him because that is exactly the sort of stuff he knows. He wasn't sure so he came over and we watched it again to discover the answer. I hadn't seen the movie in ages so that was fun afternoon.
ReplyDeleteHa! Now I know the answer to that since we watched the second half last night. I loved Jaws--still can't believe I'd never seen it. Iconic for a reason!
DeleteAlso me, above. Blogger is crazy today.
DeleteOur usual viewing seems to be documentaries, so watch a lot of BBC Select and Prime. That is so a) I can have a nap – usually the shows are war or cars, and b) can’t seem to find many interesting shows lately. Also, he won’t watch Coronation St. We are both enjoying Monty Don’s gardens, and enjoyed the first 3 shows in Chelsea – they do get repetitive. Enjoyed Ludwig, have to retry Death Valley and Art Detectives (dozed off). Other favourites include anything with Rich Stein – the entire Cornwall season is good, Robson Green or Tony Robinson documentary/tours. Enjoying Clarkson’s Farm – can relate! Surprisingly really enjoying How to Build a Motorcar (Prime) – amazing how much glue is used. We get PBS on tv, so that is taped and later watched – just finished Call the Midwife (by myself). Grantchester is up next. Thinking we might get Netflix for a few months in the fall so I can watch The Thursday Murders, and cancel Britbox for that time. For anyone who enjoys Antiques Roadshow, try Auction (BBC Select). The various auction houses showcase what is for sale, and then you see the auction happen. Last night was art again, wherein ‘The Blacksmith’s Shop’ made so much less than a Picasso a few weeks earlier.
ReplyDeleteI love Monty Don's gardens too, Margo, and have watched some of Chelsea (Britbox). I heard that the Rick Stein Cornwall series was really good. Is that on Prime?
DeleteYes Rick Stein Cornwall is on Prime.
DeleteThat was me above!
DeleteLUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY, MADAME BLANC, ART DETECTIVE, DEATH in PARADISE, FATHER BROWN, SISTER BONIFACE, all are either on Acorn or BritBox and GNATCATCHER (PBS)
ReplyDeleteI really want to watch Stanley Tucci in Italy (National Geographic) but hate to have to sign up for another service.
Tucci in Italy is availble on Hulu, if you have that.
DeleteI am so happy that I listened to you and added Britbox . Up to season 3 for Death in Paradise. Wow for episode 1 season three. Loved Miss Austin, sad about Dr. Who, enjoying Finding your Roots. Will watch Frontline very cautiously. Thanks for all the suggestions; I will need to clone me so I can sleep and catch up on vacation viewing.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I need to find time to watch Miss Austen. I don't think I can talk Hubby into that one.
DeleteCoraLee: Two thumbs up for FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Dr. Henry Louis Gates on PBS.
ReplyDeleteI love that when I happen to catch it, but I don't watch PBS as much as I used to, partly because we have too many streaming services, and partly because I just can't find enough hours in the day.
DeleteI understand Debs!! But Finding your Roots only runs for a short time maybe a month or two of shows then they are repeats. It is is PBS once a week around 8 pm Wed. Of course you can tape it if your interested!
DeleteWe watched The Accountant 2 this weekend; also Conclave recently. Grantchester, The Better Sister (on Prime), Paradise (on Hulu) were/are all good. Might need Netflix for Department Q; I really love the books. Looking forward to Unforgotten and Slow Horses later this year. Annette
ReplyDeleteI read The Keeper of Lost Causes after I watched Dept Q because I am always curious about adaptions and how they made them work. I enjoyed the novel, too, and it was interesting to see how they changed things but kept the bones of the story.
DeleteHi ~ Paula B here, I love Ludwig and an old fav that just showed up on Prime, Diagnosis Murder. Then there’s Netflix’’s Ruby about a rescued dog who becomes a national hero for search and rescue. Then there is Adam on Netflix - a Sci Fy about time travel and wonderfully fun with great acting. My fav things to do are: Read books, Watch TV, and Write fiction. Therein lies the problems. I’m kinda off topic here, well, really off topic, but writers and watchers and readers, how do you stay limber? I get so stiff doing the things I love that makes for having such a good time, how do you do it? Any hints for the stiffly inclined?
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about Ruby! My hubby will love that, I'm sure. We will check out Adam, too.
DeleteI don't actually spend a lot of time watchting TV. We tend to watch an hour in the evenings, sometimes a little more but I can't sit much longer than that. And if I'm not sitting at my desk I am always doing some kind of chores, especially with the garden this time of year, and that tends to keep you limber!
Thank you for the reply. I shouldn’t sit longer than that either. Not as disciplined as I should be, I suppose. I’m living in the desert SW. Gardening resembles fall clean up in other parts of US. Good for muscles. thank you for the reminder. 5:30 a.m. gardening should be back on my calendar for the cleanup of the plants that crispy fried.
Deletelook up gentle chair yoga, There are several listings for programs and organizations that offer it. A branch of my local library offers Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley. They have had it available on line for a number of years and it is very popular. At least some of the episodes can be viewed through You Tube.
DeletePaula B., I loved RUBY.
DeleteDebs, the wonderful thing about streaming service is you can click on Pause when you need to get up and move around, then get back to watching the show.
Oops, that was me, Paula B
ReplyDeleteI'm reading everyone's responses, looking fir recommendations. Like many of you, I try new streaming series but quit after one or two episodes. Too dark, or too vapid, or so predictable, or the same but different, good actors in weak productions. I'm getting picky, I guess, and turn off the box in favor of a book. SLOW HORSES is one fabulous exception, and now that the divine Allison Janney has joined the cast, I'm hoping there's a new season of THE DIPLOMAT in the works. But almost in desperation when my eyes need a rest,
ReplyDeleteI went back and watched the whole 9 seasons of FOYLE'S WAR, a favorite.
Susan, I'm definitely not in the mood for 'dark' these days, and I'm also a two-episodes-in and then quit viewer. Of course, the shows I love and wish would never end seem to get cut off after too few seasons - I'm looking at you, ORVILLE.
DeleteOh, we loved The Diplomat, too. Can't wait for a new season.
DeleteSusan and Julia, Dept Q may be too dark for some, but the writing is so good, ditto acting and characters. We had watched a couple of first episodes of things that had such bad writing, and after the first ten minutes of Dept Q I was practically jumping up and down. Dialogue!! Someone can actually write dialogue!!! Also, while dark, it's also funny, and very human. And Edinburgh.
Susan, I cannot watch anything with violence these days. When they started showing guns on YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS, I had to stop watching the series. I skipped to the last episode and watched it. SLOW HORSES is a fabulous exception.
DeleteOh, and I forgot to mention I'm getting a LITTLE into documentaries, which normally aren't my thing. I'm about to start the one about Iris Apfel, and I'm considering the Stanley Tucci series because I adore him.
ReplyDeleteYou will adore him even more. This series (and his first two Searching for Italy) is so interesting. It's not just about food, but culture and history and polictics. Rick keeps saying "I don't like things about food but this is really interesting," lol. He also loved Chef's Table and will be glued to GBBO:-)
DeleteDEBS: Great timing for TV recommendations. i am avoiding today's record-breaking heat in Ottawa (currently 35C/95F feeling like 45C/111F at 2:00 pm) by watching episode 1 of Tucci's series on Paramount+.!
DeleteWell, I recently watched Ludwig due to all the praise for it here, and I then understood all the praise. I loved it. I need to check out some of the suggestions here. I think I'd like Your Friends and Neighbors, and I'm looking forward to The Thursday Murder Club. But, here's the big surprise. It certainly was to me. My husband and I are watching Gunsmoke every time we sit down to watch TV. It's actually very popular right now and can be found on quite a few streaming stations, as well as on regular cable. I was surprised I got so hooked on it, as there's all the shooting, but I think I like seeing the bad guy get his bad end in the show. And, I love watching for all the actors playing guest roles who were not well known then and later became quite well known. Also, there's Burt Reynolds as Quint, half Indian and half white, who is a season regular for some time. I'd forgotten just how good looking he was. The show actually deals with the white man vs. Indian problem, too, and Marshall Dillon defends the Indians a lot. I like all the regulars on the show, too.
ReplyDeleteThe Art Detectives and Harry Wild on Acorn are both worth watching.
ReplyDeleteI'm back! I missed JRW while I was on a work trip in Utah last week.
ReplyDeleteLoved DEPT Q and THE RESIDENCE. Looking forward to THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB. I'm trying to get The Hubby to give THE FOUR SEASONS, but he's iffy. Right now we just finished the first season of THE TOURIST - an Irishman with amnesia stuck in Australia - starring the guy who was in 50 Shades. Jamie Dornan?