TV Corner Notes: Farewell, Colbert; Plus What to Watch This Week

Some TV weeks feel routine, this wasn’t one of them. We said goodbye to a late‑night institution and juggled a stacked slate of finales and premieres, all in seven days.

Widow's Bay (S1, Ep. 5) "What to Expect on Your Trip"

Five episodes into its first season, Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay delivers its most unhinged hour yet. “What to Expect on Your Trip” shatters the lead character’s skepticism, trading dry wit for a hallucinatory plunge into trauma and dread. Anchored by Matthew Rhys’s stunning performance, the episode reveals how the island’s quirks have always been a mask for something far more terrifying. Here is my review.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 3) "Act of God Business"

Act of God Business delivers a multi-front assault on Beth and Rip’s Texas start, balancing ruthless corporate maneuvering with a chilling biological warfare plot. Anchored by strong performances and a standout guest turn from Ed Harris, the spin-off operates at peak Yellowstone levels. Here is my recap and review.

Hacks (S5, Ep. 8-9) "The Cube"/"The Garden"

As Hacks heads toward what’s shaping up to be a historic season finale, the series delivers a stunning penultimate duo. Blending sharp satire with real emotional heft, “The Cube” and “The Garden” showcase Deborah and Ava at their very best. Here’s my recap and review.

Margo's Got Money Trouble (S1, Ep. 8) "Lock And Load" Season Finale

Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles brings its freshman season to a triumphant, emotionally satisfying close with “Lock and Load.” Balancing laugh-out-loud comedy, sharp character work, and a courtroom climax that brilliantly fakes out the audience, this finale cements the series as a streaming gem. Here's my recap and review.

The Capture Season 3 on Peacock: Premiere Date, Plot & Returning Cast

The truth is back under investigation.

CIA (S1, Ep. 12) "Broken Glass" Season Finale

In a high-stakes freshman finale, CIA delivers “Broken Glass”, an hour that untangles its season-long mole mystery while dropping a psychological bomb on its central partnership. Balancing sleek espionage with raw emotional trauma, the episode shatters the status quo and leaves us eager for Season 2. Here is my recap and review.