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What I’m watching.

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In case you need some recommendations.

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There was a lot of buzz about Widow’s Bay though I admit I didn’t jump right in. But liking Matthew Rhye, I eventually decided to give this a whirl. While I’m not sure if I should categorize it as a comedy or a thriller … it’s definitely both, with a cast of quirky characters that grow on you. Slow at the start, it took a few episodes for me to engage, but once I did I was all in. Maybe living on an island helped, idk.

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I was an avid Game of Thrones watcher so when this new series started a few years ago I was there for it. Honestly, seasons one and two left a lot to be desired but I think they’ve finally found their way this time around and season three is filled with intrigue, betrayal and yes… dragons.

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I had high hopes for this political drama but found it a bit disjointed and preachy. DeNiro’s character was wooden, unlovable and a bit of an ass.

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Damon and Affleck are usually a good romp, and if you can get past the gratuitous and unnecessary over use of the word f*ck in the first 20 minutes ( geesh, I’m not a prude but there are other adjectives ) it’s a decent enough movie about crooked cops.

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If you’re not a history buff like me, the battle sequences and strategies might be a little dry. But this 20 part series is as comprehensive a documentary of the war as you’re ever apt to find. Narrated by Hanks, it’s a carefully researched program that brings the true horrors of human conflict to light.

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I loved Yellowstone and was anxiously awaiting the return of Rip and Beth. They didn’t disappoint and the addition of veteran actors Ed Harris and Annette Benning make this new rootin’ tootin’ cowboy show worth watching.

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Bad is good and good is bad in this riveting 4 part limited series. Tucci is quietly amazing as the stone cold, conniving puppet master while Tennant answers the age old question how far would you go for a loved one with heart wrenching angst.

Makes me wish there was a season two.

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We’ve had a lot of long, dark, dreary, wet days in Maine this spring. It’s a perfect time to binge.

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We’re currently knee deep in this political drama which pulls back the curtain on foreign service. Keri Russell is an unwilling Ambassador to the Court of St. James and though I don’t really care for her as an actress, the supporting cast is strong with enough intrigue and governmental drama to make this a very watchable action packed series.

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Wow. This UK based show is almost indescribable. Part comedy, part tragedy… it had me laughing and crying at the same time. The story of man who loses his beloved wife to cancer, Ricky Gervais portrays a man so overwhelmed with grief, finding a reason to continue living without her becomes a challenge. Some scenes were so poignant, I literally had to hit pause to weep. But it’s also filled with quirky British humor and so many train wreck characters you can’t help but laugh through the pain. While it’s definitely not for everyone (the language can get quite colorful) it is one hell of an emotional ride.

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Don’t go in the cave! But they do, and things get weird fast.

This is a German series with bad lip syncing… really, really bad… which almost made me dump it, but if you stay the course it becomes a very complex, creepy, mind mending tale of time travel, quantum mechanics, nuclear apocalypse and the power of grief that I’m still not sure I understand.

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Season three was supposed to be the end of Shrinking but this sharply written, hilarious yet touching show is so popular it’s been renewed for another year and I’m here for it. One of my utter faves.

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As is The Pitt. I cringe when the medical trauma scenes are a little too realistic, but it’s the characters who drive this fast paced superbly directed show about life in a Pittsburgh emergency room. Watch one episode, you’ll be hooked.

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I’m ashamed to say how much I was looking forward to this movie. The Peaky Blinders series rocked and I was all in to see how the film wrapped up the story of the fractured Shelby clan. Surprises aplenty, it lived up to the hype.

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I liked Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923. So it stands to reason I would like Taylor Sheridan’s newest addition to his western saga… The Madison. And boy howdy, did I. A much different, more introspective, emotional show than the others… there isn’t a lot of action on horseback but there’s plenty of drama. This is a story of loss and grief and family heartache. Beautifully written by Sheridan and well acted by Michelle Pfeiffer. The scenery is stunning, the sorrow palpable. It’s a tear jerker, but in a good way.

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What I’m watching.

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Since we visited many of the Bellevue Avenue “cottages” in Newport, Rhode Island where this series is filmed?

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Watching season three has been a lot more fun.

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Quirky, admittedly kind of silly, but still entertaining… this show about a robot gone rogue stuck on a planet with futuristic hippies is weird, but watchable.

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Brought to you by the creators of Ted Lasso.. which I adored, this tale of a washed up pro golfer seeking redemption is heartwarming and funny with a great soundtrack. Personally I think Ted Lasso was ten times better… but it’s still worth a look.

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Yes, this is my guilty pleasure. I watched Sex and the City back in the day and like a train wreck… I can’t turn away from its sequel, even though I admit it pales in comparison. The girls are older and the raunch factor has been dialed back considerably but the fashion’s still wild and the ride is still fun.

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I loved dinosaurs when I was a kid… and what can I say?

I love them still.

This BBC series brings them to life with computer animation and yes, I’m all in.

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What I’m watching.

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On the recommendation of a friend, I’m enjoying this first series even though I thought I wouldn’t.

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It’s quirky with some interesting characters and proves having it all isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.

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Season two of the fungus among us… and I’m all in. Not being familiar with the game, I admit episode two was a shock.

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Sugar started out as a private detective show with an homage to old Hollywood glamour and noir. A missing girl, family scandals, sex trafficking bad guys… and then.

The weirdest most unexpected twist I never saw coming.

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This Apple original series was phenomenal. Set in WWII occupied France it tells the story of Christian Dior and his French resistance fighting sister as well as the self serving Nazi collaborating Coco Chanel. Fashion, family, the horrors of war, the resilience of the human spirit,… it’s beautifully set, well acted and depicts a part of history I never gave much thought to before.

Color me impressed.

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What I’m watching.

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So many streaming services, so little time.

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I’ve never been a big fan of Pierce Brosnan but his steely portrayal of an Irish gangster in this new (raw and violent but extremely watchable) series may change my mind. The fact that it also stars Helen Mirren and Tom Hardy doesn’t hurt.

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I was hesitant to start this quirky Irish comedy/drama but was hooked from episode one. Equal parts tragedy and heartwarming comedy, it’s family at its best.. and absolute worst. The stunning scenery of coastal Ireland alone is worth a look.

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There’s been a lot of buzz around this fast paced medical drama so I thought I’d give it a whirl. At first glance it seemed formulaic. Set in an overworked, understaffed emergency room in Pittsburgh, it had the usual stressed out doctors and nurses with personal problems and an over abundance of medical terminology. Each episode represents one tragic hour of a single day and though I didn’t see anything ground breaking or unfamiliar with this particular show at first, the heartfelt, poignant and often tragic scenes make for an intensely watchable show. Its portrayal of the gritty horror inner city E.R’s face on a daily basis made me admire the real medical personnel even more than I already do.

Kudos to all the real doctors and nurses who literally hold our lives in their hands.

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I’ve stuck with this bizarre train wreck of a series from the beginning without really knowing why. The story line is crazy, the characters far from from lovable… but like a highway accident, you can’t seem to look away.

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Loving season one, I was all in for another deep dive into the Yellowstone origin story. And while some parts were equally as good, overall I was annoyed at the endless (bring them home already!) storyline and (spoiler alert) very unhappy ending.

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What I’m watching.

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I’m all about the original series.

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Just finished season 2 of Shrinking and it’s honestly one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Heartwarming and laugh out loud funny with some the quickest, snarkiest dialogue you’re apt to find on television. If you liked Ted Lasso, you’ll love this. Yes, you need to subscribe to AppleTV, but trust me… it’s worth it.

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As AppleTV is getting to roll out to season 2, I just jumped on board for season 1. Weird and creepy, the idea that this could be reality in the future is beyond disturbing,

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I had high hopes for this. Behind the scenes at the CIA with a great cast, it’s full of spies and international intrigue but the characters aren’t really grabbing me like they should. My jury is still out.

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Another home run from Taylor Sheridan. Rapid fire action in the Texas oil fields with the quirky Billy Bob Thornton nailing the lead role … it’s raw, raunchy fun and a pretty wild ride.

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What can I say, if you’re into the world of Dune and enigmatic giant sand worms, you’ll love it.

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Yes, I had to. I loved the original Dexter series and had high hopes for this prequel .. but after a few episodes? Meh. There’s something cheesy about this reboot that just doesn’t click with me no matter how hard they try. Disappointing, that.

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What I’m streaming these days..

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I don’t watch a lot of television, but I do love getting knee deep in a good series. Here are my current picks …

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Seen on AppleTV and brought to you by the people who made Ted Lasso, one of my all time favorites.

The writing is sharp, the comedy is quick and the characters are lovable. Highly recommend.

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This is a weird one. Dramatic, well acted and I swear I’ll never be able to look at Kevin Kline the same way again.

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I have never (ever!) liked Sylvester Stallone but by God… I do now. He’s craggy and grey, but this out of his element aging Jersey mobster in Oklahoma is a winner.

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I really liked the first two seasons of this light comedy and while I don’t think #3 was quite as good… it was still worth watching.

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I’ve only seen two episodes of this deep, dark psychological thriller…. but I’m hooked. Billy isn’t laughing in this one, trust me.

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Neither snow, nor rain…

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My husband may not be a mailman, but his version of that age old creed says nothing will come between him and his television. Not even the ripping Maine N’or Easter with 50 mph winds and heavy wet snow that pummeled us yesterday leaving half our state without power.

Thankfully we never lost electricity… but when my spouse lost the satellite signal?

Out he went.

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Digging in the shed for a ladder.

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Trudging across the back lawn…

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To knock the wet snow off the dish.

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Reception restored, he trudged back in the house…

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Only to return an hour later for more sweeping.

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What can I say?

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The man really likes his tv.

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