TV Corner Notes: TV Streaming Headache, Sophie Turner's New Series and More

This week on TV Corner Notes: why streaming turned TV into fast food, Sophie Turner’s action-star glow-up, and a punk-rock midlife rebellion you need to hear.

Steal Season 1

 

We’ve seen plenty of actors try to "shake off" the shadow of a massive franchise. For Sophie Turner, Game of Thrones will always be the baseline, but her new Prime Video series Steal (which dropped on January 21) feels like a deliberate, high-octane stepping stone toward her most iconic role yet: Lara Croft. Here are my thoughts on the Prime Video series. 

One Chicago Recap: Chicago Med "Frost on Fire"/Chicago Fire "Carry a Torch"/Chicago P.D. "Faith"

 

This week's One Chicago, from relationship growth to an unexpected moment, a heartbreaking but emotional moment, and more. Here's this week's recap and review of One Chicago. 

Recap: The Pitt S2, Ep. 3 "9:00 A.M."

“9:00 A.M.” is another fascinating hour of television that reminds us how the "quiet before the storm" can sometimes be just as tense as the storm itself. Here's a warm recap and review of the third episode of season two. 

Preview: High Potential "NPC"

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of High Potential.

The Night Agent Season 2

 

From basement phone calls to global conspiracies, Peter Sutherland really said “career growth.” Season 2 of The Night Agent cranked up the danger, the moral gray areas, and the emotional damage. Here’s my recap and review.

Code of Silence Season 1: Proves Crime Thrillers Don’t Have to Be Loud to Be Powerful

 

This week, we’re highlighting one of 2025's most talked-about British imports. If you’ve been ignoring Code of Silence on BritBox, stop. It's not just another police procedural; it’s a tense thriller showing that silence can matter most. Here's my recap and review of the first season.