Look, let me start by saying that I still enjoy re-watching Gilmore Girls. (As you could probably guess, Michel and Sookie are my favorite characters.) Yes, in hindsight there are some (Okay, many) problematic elements, but to me it's still a funny, cozy, smart show that I love. (Obviously, I'm not talking about season 7, … Continue reading Bunheads
Unbelievable
Honestly, ten minutes into the first episode of Netflix's Unbelievable, I wasn't sure I could stick with it. The series opens in Washington state in 2008 with Marie (Kaitlyn Dever in a gut-wrenching and amazing performance) sitting on the floor, huddled under a blanket, her eyes vacant and glassy. Shortly before, alone in her apartment, … Continue reading Unbelievable
Harlots is Quite the Ride
Well, this was quite the ride, if you'll pardon the double entendre, and you probably should if you plan to watch Harlots because it is chockablock with campy asides and indecent rejoinders. The show, which was created, written, and directed by women (and you can feel that in every fiber of its being), weaves together … Continue reading Harlots is Quite the Ride
This Way Up
Mid-way through the first episode of This Way Up, there's a scene where I knew I would have to immediately mainline the entire six-part series. It's not even a scene, really, just a brief moment. After helping her sister Shona (Sharon Horgan, probably best known for Catastrophe) apply tanning lotion, popping one of her back … Continue reading This Way Up