Monday, July 20, 2026

TV Corner Notes: Life After Cable, Cape Fear's Breaking Point & What to Watch This Week

 



From streaming reflections and psychological thrillers to one family on the brink of collapse, this week's TV Corner Notes has a little bit of everything. I'm sharing my six-month cord-cutting update, reviewing two intense dramas that kept me glued to the screen, and highlighting the biggest premieres and finales worth adding to your watchlist.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Lucky (S1, Ep. 1-2) "No Shortcuts"/"Make 'Em Dance" Series Premiere


Apple TV wastes absolutely no time throwing viewers into the deep end. The first two episodes of Lucky are fast, stylish, and packed with tension, introducing a heroine who has to outsmart everyone around her just to stay alive. If this premiere is any indication, this could be one of the streamer's most exciting thrillers yet. Here’s my recap and review. 

Cape Fear (S1, Ep. 6-7) "Possum"/"Mongrel"

 



What happens when a family's worst nightmare keeps finding new ways to get under their skin? Episodes 6 and 7 of Cape Fear crank the psychological horror to another level, delivering a pair of unsettling chapters filled with paranoia, manipulation, and enough shocking twists to leave the Bowdens reeling. Here’s my recap and review.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

TV Corner Notes: Is Netflix Waiting Too Long Between Seasons?

 



What happens when the biggest streaming service in the world starts losing viewers on some of its biggest shows? This week, I'm looking at Netflix's growing sophomore slump and whether the long wait between seasons is starting to hurt more than it helps. Plus, I've got three new reviews, a packed week of premieres and finales, and the latest recommendations for your watchlist.

Thursday, July 9, 2026