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Laid

I recently saw Stephanie Hsu on a talk show talking about her new series on Peacock called Laid. It is wonderfully dark comedy remake of an Australian series of the same name. The show is like the Final Destination remix with Friends.… Read the rest “Laid”
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Beforeigners

Beforeigners
HBO Europe has a new show from Norway that is a new take on the Alienation formula using time travel instead of space travel as the source of the refugees. It is an interesting look at 21st century Norway and how it relates to their Viking heritage.… Read the rest “Beforeigners”
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Undone

Despite a lousy movie-going experience, I found the theatrical presentation of the first two episodes of the Amazon Prime series, Undone, to be quite compelling. The presentation format is primarily a rotoscoped cartoon. We’ve seen this before in A Scanner Darkly or Heavy Metal.… Read the rest “Undone”
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Sherlock: His Last Vow

The third episode of the third series of Sherlock is full of twists and redirection. We learn much about Mrs. Watson, the Holmes’ parents, and Sherlock’s dog while weaving in and out of a very twisted plot. There are plenty of references to pop culture including calling Sherlock a blunt instrument in reference to James Bond.… Read the rest “Sherlock: His Last Vow”
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Sherlock: The Sign of Three

Yet another brilliant episode. Sherlock must give the best man’s toast at Watson’s wedding. The episode is intertwined with small mysteries culminating in a big reveal or three at the end. Sherlock’s manic nature is on full display. There’s a touching moment at the end and where the show continues to dance around Sherlock’s sexual preference, orientation, or lack there of.… Read the rest “Sherlock: The Sign of Three”