TV Corner Notes: Emmy Predictions and Throwback Shows

The dog days of summer usually mean slower television, but not this year. Between Emmy buzz heating up, streaming services rolling out major premieres, and another packed week of finales and debuts, there's plenty to keep TV fans glued to the couch.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 9) "El Padrino" Season Finale

The war was always coming, it was just a matter of who fired the first shot.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (S1, Ep. 8) "Hallidays"

One mistake can change everything, and for Paula Saunders, the walls are closing in faster than ever.

Rooster Season 1

Steve Carell has played plenty of unforgettable characters, but HBO Max's  Rooster gives him one of his most relatable yet in a comedy that's as heartfelt as it is funny. Here’s my recap and review.

LaRoyce Hawkins to Exit Chicago P.D. as Series Regular After Season 14 Opening Episodes

Another familiar face is preparing to leave the Intelligence Unit. 

TV Corner Notes: Hollywood Shakeups, Gibbs Returns, and What to Watch in July

 

Hollywood isn’t slowing down, and neither is television. From major media shakeups and Taylor Sheridan’s audience-first philosophy to big franchise moves and a stacked July streaming lineup, this special edition of TV Corner Notes has plenty to unpack.

The Bear Season 5 Review: A Beautiful Farewell That Proves Every Great Story Knows When to End

The Bear ends with a final season that is as tense as it is tender.

The Bear "Gary"

Sometimes the most powerful episodes aren't the loudest, they're the ones that quietly break your heart. The Bear delivers exactly that with "Gary," a deeply personal detour that reveals just how complicated Richie's bond with Mikey truly was. Here are my recap and review.

Running Point Season 2

The pressure is on in Running Point's second season, where championship dreams, family feuds, and corporate backstabbing collide in a fun, fast-paced comedy that knows exactly how to entertain. Here’s my recap and review.

TV Corner Notes: Fireworks, Finales, and Summer Thrills

The holiday week is bringing more than fireworks, cookouts, and long-weekend plans, it’s also serving up one of the busier TV slates of the summer. From high-stakes thrillers and psychological slow burns to franchise returns, true-crime binges, patriotic specials, and a few very weird holiday-season-in-July surprises, there’s plenty to keep viewers glued to the couch between celebrations.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 8) "Whiskey Limits"

“Whiskey Limits” delivers an episode that’s less about explosions and shootouts and more about emotional fractures, buried secrets, and the consequences of years of bad decisions. It sets the stage for the finale by finally pulling back the curtain on what’s really been happening at 10-Petal Ranch. Here's my recap and review. 

Cape Fear (S1, Ep. 5) "Faith"

 

Apple TV’s Cape Fear continues its masterful psychological slow burn with Episode 5, “Faith,” an hour that dismantles the Bowden family piece by piece. Rather than relying on jump scares or outright violence, the series reminds us that Max Cady’s greatest weapon is his ability to manipulate people into destroying themselves. By the end of the episode, Anna and Tom have lost nearly everything, and Cady barely has to lift a finger. Here's my recap and review. 

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (S1, Ep. 7) "Flighting"

Paula Saunders barely survives one nightmare before being thrown into another, and “Flighting” wastes no time turning her escape into a full-blown collapse. Here's my recap and review. 

Not Suitable for Work (S1, Ep. 8-9) "Denver Is for Lovers"/"A Birthday Party for the Whole World" Season Finale

The two-part season finale of Not Suitable for Work delivers plenty of chaotic comedy, but it ultimately leaves us with some heartbreaking moments. Here’s my recap and review. 

NBC Fall Premiere Dates: The Voice, One Chicago, Law & Order and More

Set your calendars, as NBC has revealed the 2026-2027 fall premiere dates.

Dutton Ranch Renewed for Season 2

 

Well, it looks like Beth and Rip will be putting down roots in Rio Paloma.

PONIES Canceled at Peacock After One Season

 

It looks like Bea and Twila’s mission is officially over.

The Capture Season 3 Review: AI, Surveillance, and a Shocking New Conspiracy.

 

 

Some shows return after a long break and struggle to recapture what made them special. The Capture isn't one of them.

C.B. Strike Season 2 "The Silkworm"

 

C.B. Strike’s second outing not only exceeds its debut but also shows a bolder, darker side. The Silkworm pulls private investigator Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) into the gritty, hidden corners of London’s literary scene. Here's my recap and review. 

TV Corner Notes: Remembering A TV Legend

Summer TV is in full swing, proving the small screen never really slows down. This week, we celebrate a comedy legend whose work helped shape some of television’s greatest sitcoms while also looking ahead to another busy week of premieres, finales, and must-watch shows.