Showing posts with label Comedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comedy. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (S1, Ep. 6) "Rosebuds"



Pizza, paranoia, and a killer in the suburbs, “Rosebuds” turns a simple soccer mom pizza party into one of the season’s most intense showdowns. Here's my recap and review. 

Not Suitable for Work (S1, Ep. 6-7) "Handsome Guy Mug"/"Does Jon Hamm Cry?"


What happens when your secret office fling, your last-ditch career gamble, and your too-cozy roommate setup all start collapsing at once? Episodes 6 and 7 of Not Suitable for Work gleefully find out—and the fallout is deliciously messy. Here's my recap and review. 

Friday, June 12, 2026

Adults Season 1 Review: FX’s New Hulu Comedy About Messy Twenty-Somethings


If you’re looking for your next great TV obsession, FX has a fantastic option. Season 1 of Adults follows five messy twenty-somethings sharing a house in Queens, trying (and mostly failing) to figure out emotional and financial independence. Instead of feeling like a typical sitcom, Adults plays more like a relaxed hangout show, fitting right in with FX’s lineup of character-driven comedies. It’s got a sharp ensemble cast, lots of chaotic roommate energy, and a fake wedding scheme that completely spirals. Here’s my full recap and review of the season.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Colin from Accounts Season 2 Recap and Review: TV’s Funniest Aussie Rom-Com


If you aren't watching Colin from Accounts, you're missing a comedic gem. The Australian romantic comedy returns for its second season, matching the heights of its debut while adding real emotional weight. Created, written, and headlined by married duo Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, it’s a masterclass in witty, heartfelt storytelling. Season 2 is a triumph and an absolute must-watch. Here's my full review.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (S1, Ep 5) "Scamboy"


Apple TV’s dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed hits a new peak in Episode 5, “Scamboy,” as Paula’s chaotic investigation into Trevor’s murder explodes into a gruesome motel standoff. The hour expertly blends life-or-death stakes with the petty, toxic ugliness of a suburban custody battle. Here’s my recap and review.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Widow's Bay (S1. Ep. 9) "Emergency Shelter"



The penultimate episode of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, “Emergency Shelter,” is a tense that perfectly sets the stage for the finale. A hellstorm slams the island just as the trio discovers that Richard Warren’s curse still holds because a blood relative is alive. The revelation that the missing link is someone they care about adds a brutal emotional twist. Here’s my recap and review.

Not Suitable for Work (S1, Ep. 4-5) "The Jawline of Your Dreams"/"Fisher Trashen"


Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work hits its stride with a great mid-season double-header. Episodes 4 and 5 mark a major turning point, pushing the characters into risky territory where boundaries blur, and secrets explode. This block is exciting as the characters grow both personally and professionally, despite some very questionable choices. Here’s my recap of “The Jawline of Your Dreams” and “Fisher Trashen.”

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Netflix Renews A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder for a Third and Final Season

 


It seems Netflix is wrapping up "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder."

Alice and Steve Review: A Deliciously Dark ‘Wrong‑Com’



If you watch Hulu and Disney+’s Alice and Steve without the synopsis, you might think it’s a cozy BFF series. But it quickly turns into a dark British comedy that’s a sharp, character-driven ‘wrong‑com,’ exploring messy relationships and what happens when loved ones do unforgivable wrongs. The first season is a cringe masterclass ending with a bang.

Monday, June 8, 2026

The Bear Season 5 Trailer




It seems like rainy days might make things a bit tougher for the staff at "The Bear," but I'm sure they'll handle it with their usual resilience.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Not Suitable for Work Review: Why Hulu’s New Sitcom Is Your Next Comfort Watch


Hulu’s sitcom Not Suitable for Work is perfect for your weekly watch. It’s a Friends-style Gen-Z comedy packed with familiar romance tropes, cozy apartment hijinks, and New York career chaos. Featuring Ella Hunt’s standout performance and a charming ensemble, this Mindy Kaling series leans into comfort rather than reinvention. Here’s a recap and review of Episodes 1–3.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Widow's Bay (S1, Ep. 8) "Your Baggage"


In Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, Episode 8 (“Your Baggage”) shatters the illusion of safety, blending blood‑pumping slasher thrills with raw emotional drama. Anchored by Matthew Rhys’ outstanding performance and a Halloween‑style hunt, it’s the series at its best. Here's my recap and review.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (S1, Ep. 3-4) "Chunnel"/"Raisins"




Apple TV’s dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is off the rails in the best way. These episodes shatter suburban normalcy for Paula and crank the stakes up to life-or-death. With a brutal case of mistaken identity and a trip down memory lane, the series officially becomes a must-watch. Here’s a breakdown of “Chunnel” and “Raisins.”

Monday, June 1, 2026

TV Corner Notes: Finales, Thrills, and June Premieres



This week’s TV lineup is full of emotional goodbyes, exciting new premieres, and thrilling chaos perfect for relaxing. Let’s explore what I’ve watched, and what you might want to add to your watchlist next.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Widow's Bay (S1, Ep. 6-7) "Our History"/"Seasickness"



Episodes 6 and 7 of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay land as a phenomenal double-feature, finally blowing open the mystery behind the island’s curse. By weaving together a brutal 18th-century horror story with the show’s signature present-day physical comedy, the series delivers its most ambitious and rewarding block of television yet. Here’s my full recap and review of this stellar twin bill.

Hacks Series Finale Recap & Review: A Bittersweet, Perfect Goodbye


The Hacks finale masterfully blends emotional depth with humor, highlighting Deborah and Ava's unbreakable bond through an intimate milestone rather than a big industry spectacle. Hannah Einbinder's vulnerable, Emmy-worthy performance makes the hour both heartbreaking and delightful, balancing heartbreak and comedy. Here's my recap and review. 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 21-22) "Up the Creek"/"Across the Pond" Season Finale



The Season 5 finale of Ghosts, "Up the Creek" and "Across the Pond," is a thrilling adventure that saves Woodstone estate, causes chaos in the spirit world, features big lore reveals, a museum heist, and unresolved character fates. Here’s a recap.

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. 

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.

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.