HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN: What are you watching? It seems like there was a big dearth of good stuff on TV for a while, but now, suddenly, so many fun things!
Pluribus, for one, from the same people who brought you Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, two iconic shows, a wonderful thought-provoking speculative fiction which I think is about AI. In a way. But mostly about the necessity for individual thought, and would you trade your individuality if you could 1.Know everything and 2. Be happy. It stars Rhea Seahorn as a writer, and in episode one, writer alert, there is a scene at a Barnes & Noble signing that will live in infamy. I love love love the show.
Also, another writer show, The Beast in Me. With Clare Danes as a writer who is looking for a good topic, and Matthew Rhys as…the possible topic. It is, I think, about the unrelenting urge for a best selling novel, and how far you would go to get one. How much of your moral compass do you give up to write something that would be a blockbuster? And does that desire warp your objectivity?
And did you see The House of Dynamite? I absolutely adored it, kind of a doomsday thriller, but many people did not. We cannot discuss it here, because the way it ends is so incredibly controversial. If you have just seen it, tell me, and we can talk off stage.
We’re also watching Invasion, which is surprisingly great. And beginning to watch the Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution. And even The Rainmaker, which I fear is so dumb, but I love lawyer shows, so we are watching. And I cannot wait for the Lincoln Lawyer to come back!
I know there’s something I’m missing – – maybe you will let me know! (We generally only watch one episode of something a night, so it takes us a while!)
HALLIE EPHRON: I’m watching “The Diplomat” on Netflix and enjoying it quite a bit. And of course, just finished the latest Great British Baking Show… The winner this time so fabulous and every one of the bakers is awe inspiring.
I missed The Lincoln Lawyer (loved the books) so far so I’ll have to catch up on that. I’m watching Ballard on Amazon Prime (also by Connolly) and Keri Russell is superb but intense. I need to take it in bite sized chunks.
DEBORAH CROMBIE: We just finished THE DIPLOMAT a couple of nights ago. I loved Aidan Turner as a new addition to the cast, but don’t dare say anything more! And we finished THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW as well. I am so sad that it’s over and we no longer have it to look forward to on Friday nights. Such a great season and all the finalists were terrific.
We’ve been watching Graham Norton on Acorn, such fun. Acorn has the full episodes, not just the “best bits” that they show on Netflix. I also don’t know that Netflix is showing any of those from the new season.
We’re hunting for a new series, but I think I’d really like to catch up on some movies. Suggestions welcome!
RHYS BOWEN: like Hallie I am missing Great British Baking show. We’ve been watching the new Maigret. But prefer Rowan Atkinson in the role a few years ago.
Waiting for the next Luther!
LUCY BURDETTE: I’m so lame lame lame on this topic. Still plugging through NYPD Blue, and watching the PBS newshour as much as I can stand! John is pleased about the new season of Blue Lights, and he’s also started the Ken Burns Documentary. We may dabble in Pluribus, Hank…
JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING: I’ll join Lucy in being the non-watcher this time around. Not so much because there’s a dearth of good stuff streaming, but because we’re in the season where I keep the rest of the house cold and snuggle close to the wood stove in the kitchen. (When the outdoor temps get seriously cold, the furnace goes ON and my TV room is toasty again.)
That being said, I started The American Revolution documentary while on the road for book tour and am finding it absolutely fascinating. It reminds me that I’ve missed several Ken Burns documentaries from recent years, and now I want to catch up!
JENN MCKINLAY: Hub and I just finished The Diplomat - loved it. We’re now watching Nobody Wants This - hilarious! Like Hank and Jonathan, we watch one episode a night so it takes us awhile, too. On my own, I just finished the K-Drama The Potato Lab - Adorbs!
HANK: Yes, yes, The Diplomat. Brilliant! And it felt to me that the writers had a plan, you know? That they knew exactly where they were going. Although I had NO idea, and was in awe.
And earlier this week, Catriona mentioned the Great British Sewing Bee. I looked it up, and it is on the BBC. Cannot wait to see it!
How about you, Reds and Readers? What’s on YOUR screen?
ALSO! So wonderful to see so many of you yesterday! It was actually..inspirational. Truly! And at one point, the blogging software stopped me from responding to any more of your comments, and even stopped my from entering my own! I guess it thought I was a bot.
But since I am NOT a bot, I will try again today!
And you can be sure, even if I was not "allowed" to respond, I read every single one of your wonderful comments..and I am still floating!
Like many have already noted, Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" is simply amazing [but, in all honesty, I cannot think of a Ken Burns program that wasn't wonderful] . . . .
ReplyDeleteYes, he's quite a genius!
DeleteI wondered why your comments just stopped, Hank. Yesterday’s blog conversation was incredible. Over 200 comments! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWe finished the latest season of Slow Horses Friday night and have two episodes of The Diplomat to go. We watched the new version of Margret (I’d never seen any other version) and liked it. We’re almost done with The Gold on PBS and have to watch the newest (2nd?) season of The Moonflower Murders. I have had A House of Dynamite recommended to me by multiple people. Admittedly we watch streaming channels more than network TV, but we have watched a couple of episodes of the new series, DMV. It’s pretty funny. (I think I need to start a TBW - To Be Watched - list to keep track of all of the recommendations we’re going to get today!). — Pat S
Yes, I loved it, too, but it's STILL not letting me comment on that blog! I am seriously banned! Yes, Moonflower Murders, of course! I have not watched Maigret--sounds like I should!
DeleteIs anyone watching the Korean series Bon Appetit, Your Majesty? It's about a 27 year old Michelin-star chef who somehow falls into the Korea of 500 years ago. She has to cook for the cruel emperor to save her life. Part fairy tale, part foodie show.
ReplyDeleteWe're also watching Maigret-- so modern & intense. My mother, who loved the original books, would not recognize it.
Oh, that sounds fun! And another vote for Maigret!
DeleteI also loved the long roll call, Hank - thanks for doing it!
ReplyDeleteWe also loved the Diplomat. We tried to watch The Beast in Me but it was too dark for both of us. Now we're watching Four Seasons - fun, with a great cast.
I would LOVE to watch more Somebody Somewhere, but apparently it ended. Boo.
DeleteYes, I loved the roll call, too..so inspirational! But it is still kicking me out of the comments!
DeleteHank, so sorry you’re getting kicked out of comments. One of the things that feels good about Jungle Reds is the consistency of your comments. Thank you. Elisabeth
DeleteI began watching the new Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution and it's great. Irwin is watching it every night. Otherwise, I only watch local news then return to reading.
ReplyDeleteLocal news! Whoa. Love that.
DeleteI know I'm the only person in the world who grew to dislike The Diplomat. I think Keri Russell overacts and although, yes, the show is well done, it's just a soap opera. And to be really picky, I can't stand Russell's uncombed hair. Yes, I know it's part of her character, but I think she looks unkempt and I do not believe for a second that any woman in any position of power could get away with such a sloppy look. Not to be a spoiler, but also - what was the point about the condom scene and what was the point of the sex scene with the British Prime Minister and his wife????
ReplyDeleteHa--I love that she explains it this season.
DeleteI'm with you. I loved the first two seasons of the Diplomat, but this one got to be tiresome with all the domestic drama. Yes, soap opera. And the hair! Please!
DeleteWe are eagerly awaiting the new seasons of Hacks, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking. Nothing else has appealed lately.--Irene
ReplyDeleteThere's more Ted LAsso?
DeleteNot anytime soon!
DeleteThey are filming in Richmond!
DeleteNot much on the watching front here, but your description of Pluribus got me thinking about Timothy Snyder's take on AI and on algorithms. He counsels us to "be unpredictable" and do our own thinking. I like that.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's brilliant!
DeleteWe enjoyed the new Maigret. Now watching Silent Witness (Britbox) with the new girl. Have to wait a while for the next 2 episodes to drop. Also watching reruns of Lynley – can’t stand the new series. We have Crave which carries HBO for another week – I refuse to pay their fee and still have more and more ads – so catching up on a lot of their HBO documentaries. I think we may sign up for Netflix after Christmas, so that will open a whole new group of shows. Hope PBS carries the British GBBO soon – drooling as I read you all have watched it!
ReplyDeleteOh, the Lynley controversy! SO interesting! Definitely two camps on that one...
DeletePBS does not carry the GBBS any longer . Only on NETFLIX.
DeleteAnd this season was so good!!
DeleteWhat am I watching? Sit back, this may take a while.
ReplyDeleteFBI, Watson, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, High Potential, Shifting Gears, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Ghosts, Elsbeth, Matlock, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Happy's Place, Boston Blue,
Will be watching when they start their new seasons: Will Trent, The Rookie
And that is just stuff airing new. My list of rewatches is varied and quite numerous too. Oh, I'm trying to force myself to finish the current seasons of Wednesday and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I've not liked either of the new seasons so far but I'm trying to soldier onward and finish them out.
I am so hesitant about trying Elspeth. But if you like it...hmmm.
DeleteI've heard good things about the Ken Burns documentary, so I may have to look it up.
ReplyDelete"The Diplomat" is on our Netflix list, but I can never get The Hubby interested it it.
I see the third season of "Dark Wind" is finally on Netflix, so we'll be watching that for sure.
Not a show, but we saw a movie called "The Little White Lie" last night. About a guy pretending to be a famous reclusive writer. I wasn't sure about it, but The Hubby Loved it.
Waiting for "The Lincoln Lawyer" and more "Department Q."
We've been watching a series on Amazon called "The Chosen." It's about the three years of Jesus's public ministry, but it's almost more about the lives of his followers (I can't say apostles, because it includes three women). Which of course would be all made up because there isn't a written record, but it was done based on historical research into the culture of the times, so I think it's pretty realistic. It was started with a GoFundMe, but the production values are quite high. I was more taken in than I thought I'd be.
Oh, and when I'm alone in the house I am enjoying rewatching the original "Leverage" with Timothy Hutton.
DeleteThanks for the reminder about Department Q, Liz. I have only watched a couple episodes and keep forgetting to go back to it.
DeleteOh, yes, Department Q! I forgot. I hope there's more. And I will look up The Little White Lie!
DeleteClaire Danes has come a long way since "My So-Called Life", hasn't she?
ReplyDeleteI am so behind, between traveling and spending time with my mom (who I watch Hallmark movies with). So I am now on S2 of Karen Pirie, at the episode where she gets herself in big trouble. Still slogging away at Granchester, and getting fed up with Will's self-indulgence and self-pity. I only hope it gets better. And waiting for the new season of Shakespeare and Hathaway, which is an enjoyable mystery series.
I also saw that Deadloch's second season starts soon, with the two main characters getting to leave Tasmania and go solve crimes in northern Australia. The first season was epic, but the air turned blue with the foul language from the (female) detective Eddie. Be forewarned.
Which of the three hot vicars are you on, Karen? I love Grantchester so much, all is forgiven.
DeleteWill, after he got married. He is by far my least favorite of the vicars. Not to my taste at all, but he sure chews up the scenery. At least he's easier on the eyes than Father Brown. LOL I'm so shallow.
DeleteSince I flew for several hours this week, I watched all three episodes of Kathy Bates's Matlock, which is SO good, if a teensy bit unbelievable. And I started The Gilded Age, which is delicious, but I will probably not watch the next episodes for awhile, since we are not going to add another streaming service until Ted Lasso and Shrinking come out with their new seasons.
The Gilded Age! I am riveted to that, devoted, because I think it is so poorly written, even that cast can't save it. Or the fabulous clothes. And the sets seem so fake. And yet, I cannot wait to watch more episodes!
DeleteHANK: I've been catching up on episodes from CALL THE MIDWIFE, one of my favourites. And ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL on PBS Passport. Watching DEAF PRESIDENT NOW again on Apple + TV.
DeleteWatching THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB again on Netflix. I've been watching cute Christmas movies on Netflix. One of my favourites - THE HOLIDAY - is gone from Netflix and I'm hoping Netflix will bring it back.
Karen, I’m curious, why would you stay with slogging? Granchester is NOT a requirement for graduation? With a wink and a nod. Elisabeth
DeleteI haven't tried the newest vicar. I didn't like Sidney and hated Will, so could he be worse? I'd read the James Runcie books (which are delightful) and Sidney Chambers would never have behaved like the TV Sidney.
DeleteElisabeth, I love the other characters and their storylines, but Will is just not appealing to me. He seems like a less handsome and less charming version of Sidney, and one tortured soul is plenty. But the other storylines are more my taste.
DeleteKaren, thanks for satisfying my curiosity. Happy Thanksgiving. Elisabeth
DeleteOh My ! So many good shows ! Ken Burns documentary on The American Revolution is Brilliant !! We are watching the second season of Land Man and it is every bit as good as the first series ( Paramount Plus. ) Almost everything on Britbox and Acorn are equally outstanding. I just finished Mary Shelly and Scrublands and Harry Wild on Acorn. Blue Lights , Silent Witness always so Intriguing , Belgravia, Apple Tree Yard is thrilling, Karen Pirie 2nd Season was excellent ! All of your suggestions are great so thank you ! ( Mary E. )
ReplyDeleteSO weird--my stepfather's last name was Landman, and I used that last name for a while, so that show is so strange to me! (I know, digression...)
DeleteI’m not much of a TV watcher these days. We only have Netflix as an add-on to our regular zillion channel cable with not much actually to watch. The Diplomat is wonderful! Two episodes at a time is about all I can take. Lots of PBS, Right now we have The Brokenwood Mysteries, set in New Zealan, which I love, and Midsomer Murders -I’m surprised there are still any people left to murder after all these seasons! Kens Burns’ The American Revolution is a must. He is definitely a national treasure. I think this series should be required watching for every student over the age of 15. Not to mention our “leaders”. I have noted on my calendar that the new Feorge Clooney movie “Jay Kelly” starts on Netflix December 5th. Also a movie recommended in the Financial Times a couple of weeks aho “Left-Handed Girl” starts on Netflix next Friday. Meanwhile ai have books to get to!
ReplyDeleteYes, looking forward to Jay Kelly. And yes, history classes would be so much more successful if they showed documentaries like that!
DeleteOh, Michael Caine is starring in a movie that will air this Sunday on PBS. It's about a retiree determined to revisit Normandy for D-Day remembrances. I still love Michael Caine.
ReplyDeleteTHE GREAT ESCAPER
DeleteOh yes, Judy! And the great Glenda Jackson! I’ve just put that reminder on my calendar! Thanks!
DeleteOhhhh, is it going to be sad?
DeleteJust watched the Austin Powers trilogy and saw Michael Caine as the father. I think there was a clip from ? Alfie ? or one of the early Michael Caine films in the Austin Powers film.
DeleteFor those who are missing The Great British Baking Show, there are two new holiday episodes for you right now on Netflix--Christmas and New Year's. I've watched the Christmas episode, and the contestants are actors from British soap operas (better bakers than they think!!). These two were recorded and shown in the UK a year ago, but it's the first we've seen them in the US. Also, the second season of A Man on the Inside with Ted Danson just dropped on Netflix, and I believe you can watch all of the episodes at your leisure. I loved the first season. Also, it was a surprise to me that the latest season of the UK's version of The Traitors--this one featuring all celebrities--is now available on Peacock. I'm not sure if all the episodes are there, or if it is doled out each week. I am excited about all three shows. Also, I will be rewatching Wicked on TV before I see the new Wicked: For Good at the movies on December 2. I am backed up on The Amazing Race, Matlock, and High Potential. I'm looking forward to the third in the Knives Out films, which will be at the movies soon but on Netflix in January, I believe. I'm especially looking forward to the return of Will Trent in January, plus The Lincoln Lawyer, Shrinking and, of course, Ted Lasso.
ReplyDeleteLincoln Lawyer! LOVE that.
DeleteWe just finished the season for BEYOND PARADISE, a spin off from Death in Paradise, but BP is set in a charming town in England. Have to figure out how I can watch The Great British Baking Show, we only get Acorn and BritBox. My hub loved the first episode of Ken Burns' The AMERICAN REVOLUTION. I've been watching HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL (but the pre-scripted dialog that the house hunters keep repeating is a little annoying) and especially like the shows set in the UK. I also like THIS OLD HOUSE.
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for Ken Burns! Cannot wait.
DeleteIn the vein of The Great British Baking Show and Sewing Bee, I love the Great Pottery Throw Down. And, have recently been binging Antiques Road Trip - two experts roam the British countryside collecting antiques to resell at auction to see who makes the most profit, with a little local history in each episode. I miss Dr. Who now there's so few episodes a year.
ReplyDeleteKathy, where is The Great Pottery Showdown showing? I watched--and loved--the first few seasons but then lost track of it.
DeleteNEztFLIX.
DeleteI am TRYING to find sewing bee!
DeleteThanks, Anon!
DeleteI get all the Great ......... shows on a Canadian channel called Makeful as part of my cable package. They're all BBC, so maybe on a speciality BBC channel?
DeleteEmma Thompson in Down Cemetery Road….love her and anything she does!
ReplyDeleteEmma Thompson and Ruth Wilson make a great team!
DeleteI'm not starting that until all the episodes are available. Slow Horses felt very disjointed to me this season because we had to wait a week in between episodes.
DeleteOH, that is definitely on the list!
DeleteI love having all these great suggestions. Watching THE PAPER. It's funny in a sad sort of way, especially for former reporters.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am apprehensive...but on your recommendation, I will try it!
DeleteI also think the second season of the Diplomat is not nearly as good as Season 1. Agree too many unnecessary scenes that don't seem to add to the plot. Same with second season of Matlock so far. It's like who is lying more? Waiting for something to hold my attention on Netflix as that is the only 'extra' streaming service I subscribe to.
ReplyDeleteyes, I adored MAtlock, what a good idea at the beginning! But hard to keep that going. xx
DeleteI rarely seem to make time to watch TV. I did watch season one Leanne Morgan’s series called Leanne and also her new Netflix comedy special. I watched Season one of The Man Inside with Ted Danson also on Netflix. The 2nd season of that just came out this week.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the new season of The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix) and All Creatures Great and Small (PBS).
When is Lincoln Lawyer on? Cannot wait!
DeleteNo release date yet on Lincoln Lawyer season 4 (Netflix) Ditto for release date on Marble Hall Murders (PBS)
DeleteHank, can you please explain PLURIBUS to us? I have been watching the series on Apple + and I find it very confusing. I was reminded of a Polish film, THE KNIFE, where it is another story difficult to follow.
ReplyDeleteIs PLURIBUS supposed to be confusing? is it supposed to be like the TWILIGHT ZONE?
Ah, well...theoretically, and without spoilers, I THINK it's thematically an examination of the joys and difficulties of individuality, and supposed to make us think about what we'd give up to be "happy" but only as part of a hive mind. If you lost your individual imagination and creativity, but had everyone else's, would that be good? If you could make everyone happy and safe and fed, but have to kill random millions of people to do it, would you do that?
DeleteAs to WHY this is happening in the show, I have no idea!
Yes, it;'s sort of like Twilight Zone in that you just have to let go and accept that this is what's happening, and go from there. Eager to see the next episode. I don't think we're supposed to "understand" it, yet. I hope. xx
Thank you. I feel like I need a phd degree to watch pluribus. Your explanation is very helpful.
DeleteMy husband and I are like greedy children with Slow Horses. Every season we binge watch and then sit around pouting because there aren't any more episodes. I have mixed feelings about Pluribus. There is a glaring anomaly in episode three that's so ridiculous that I'm not sure I can watch more. Not a Clare Danes fan, but will have to at least start The Beast. Really enjoying Down Cemetery Road. Complex, as Mick Herron's plots often are. Loved Department Q and can't wait for the next one. Also read the book, which is different and just as good. No One Wants This is cute (damning with faint praise?), but kind of a one-trick pony. Watched All Her Fault and will never get those last two hours back. It was interesting until halfway through episode five, when it ran straight off into the bushes and never floundered its way out again. Love this season's Great British Baking Show.
ReplyDeleteI read Dept Q as well and really enjoyed it.
DeleteOh, I think we are seeing episode three tonight! I will be back in touch! xx:-)
DeleteBook adaptations are hard! I agree - I think the new Maigret and Linley miss the mark. On the other hand, Bertie Carvel's DALGLIESH - fabulous. And I love every crime/mystery that Nicola Walker has touched: ANNIKA, UNFORGOTTEN, and LAST DANCE IN HALIFAX. I just finished the second season of KAREN PIRIE - also really good. (I may have a Brit crime/mystery addition problem!)
ReplyDeleteOh, Dalgliesh! Be still my heart. I will have to find that.
DeleteI started THE DIPLOMAT when it first came out and sort of forgot about it and let it go. Now it sounds like it's worthwhile picking up again!
ReplyDeleteoh, yes, definitely!
DeleteNot much of a watcher unless I am having one of my "none of these books are holding my interest" moments. When that happens I try to find Midsomer Murders, Father Brown or an old series that grabs my attention. As the holidays are upon us, I shall probably dabble in a few Christmas movies and enjoy a Hallmark moment or two. I may also search for Wicked and get ready for Wicked for Good. -- Victoria
ReplyDeleteEager to hear what you think.
DeleteRhys mentioned that they were watching the new Maigret series. We also watched it but agree whole heartedly with her that the original Maigret with Rowan Atkinson is the better version. The new Maigret character always seems to be disconnected and distant as well as always brooding. I also loved the original Inspector Lynley series with Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small. The clash of the two characters cultural and class differences played off each other perfectly. Those two flawless actors were a match made in heaven; I loved every second of this series. The new version...not so much. I'd rather rewatch the original series. On regular network television I waver on whether I consistently enjoy the Elsbeth show or not; sometimes the character not only wears me down but annoys me as well. Perhaps though that's the whole point of the show. But Kathy Bates in the Matlock series is true entertainment. There's nothing that actress can't do; she's fabulous. As for replacing the much missed Blue Bloods series cancelled by CBS after 15 glorious seasons with the spinoff Boston Blue the jury is still out on that one. While it's great fun to see all the wonderful scenes shot in my hometown city of Boston it has been a challenge adjusting to new characters on the show. I do admire Donnie Wahlberg's commitment to have the weekly family dinners as well as strong family ties as the show's foundation but I miss Tom Selleck whose powerful presence on Blue Bloods was the show's stability.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I too am looking forward to seeing my favorite British actor, Sir Michael Caine, on Masterpiece Theatre tomorrow night. I was 16 when I first saw him in the movie "Alfie" (1966) and have loved him ever since. :-) At 92 it's wonderful to still see him acting and I will always treasure the joy of meeting and chatting with him during one of his book tours in Harvard Square many years ago.
DeleteOh, Evelyn, I had such a crush on him in Alfie, too!
DeleteI passed him walking down Piccadilly one day in London. You can bet I did a double take.
DeleteAnd now for something completely different! We are watching a YouTube channel called Yes Theory. It's these guys who travel around and film interesting things and talk to people. Sounds very random, I know, but so charming, so interesting, and so positive. One was about visiting the island of Tinian and meeting a 94 year old man who survived the Battle of Saipan as a child by hiding in a cave. I knew so little about the war on the Pacific front and I was fascinated. And gorgeous filming! Here's the link to that episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woZH-pemN_o
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for this!
DeleteMy hubby and I just finished the 5 Seasons of the Amazing "POLDARK" (on Netflix, also on PBS Passport which we have, too) - a sweeping British drama, beginning in the early 1780's & forward, filmed in beautiful Cornwall, England-Excellent-we Loved it! (based on Winston Graham's historical fiction novels) We finished the latest Season of The Great British Baking show, also the Holiday one, and are watching Ken Burns American Revolution now, and ALL the Hallmark Christmas movies, which we always do. We also enjoy the Brokenwood Mysteries, and watch a lot of PBS Passport (Grantchester, Call the Midwife, All Creatures Great and Small, etc.)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen any of the versions of Poldark. Hmmm. ANd my husband loves it!
DeleteI'm reading a lot more than watching TV currently. I did engross myself in House of Guinness. I can't resist those historical series. And The Diplomat. Love it. Rufus Sewell and Aiden Turner! Be still my heart. I did watch the movie, House of Dynamite. Yikes! I'm anxiously awaiting the latest season of Dark Winds. I gave up on Grantchester a while back. I'd read some of the books and the writers for the show did such a number on Sidney I couldn't stand it. Acorn will have a new two-part Christmas special for Madame Blanc. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteYes, yikes is right. VERY thought-provoking!
DeleteI have not watched most of the shows mentioned above. However, I am enjoying The American Revolution, like Julia said. I cannot believe how much I didn't learn in school. I paid attention at least some of the time! As I am watching, I am constantly being struck by how similar it is to things that are happening right now, today. There is a yearning to be free of a tyrant. I can totally relate.
ReplyDeleteYes, wonderufl--that is on everyone's list for sure!!
DeleteI finished GBBO and am waiting until Thanksgiving Day to watch the Holiday episodes. Also, watching Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (Shout out for Team Voltaggio!); Baked With Love: Holiday on Hallmark and Mistletoe Murders (with a favorite actress of mine, Sarah Drew) on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
ReplyDeleteYou are so wonderfully organized! This is lovely!
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