Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Tatiana Maslany’s Anxiety-Fueled Thriller Gets a Killer Start


Apple TV’s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed kicks off with a tense, anxiety-soaked two-episode premiere that fuses suburban satire with a crime thriller, anchored by Tatiana Maslany’s brutally empathetic performance. Here's my recap and review. 

Monday, May 25, 2026

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.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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.