Some new shows on this list. How did they stack up?
7) That 90’s Show (Netflix)
English Audio Description?: Yes
The pilot has the benefit of both Topher Grace and Laura prepon guest starring to help get the ball rolling on this new younger 90’s cast. As someone from the 90’s, I was waiting for a barrage of 90’s references. Granted, it’s possible everyone is wearing JNCO or something, and I can’t see that, but basically we’ve reduced the 90’s kids to being obsessed about beer instead of weed. I’ll stick with this a bit longer, since other original cast members are set to return, and this already has a second season renewal, but I don’t care about the new kids at all.
Episode Grade: C+
6) Koala Man (Hulu)
English Audio Description?: Yes
This should have been up my alley, and perhaps the massive introduction to this world, and how expository the first episode feels is what is turning me off… but I have a feeling it might also just be that the show isn’t funny.
Episode Grade: C+
5) So Help Me Todd (CBS/Paramount Plus)
English Audio Description?: Yes
This recently renewed series gave me another typical episode, although there’s this recurring thing that they keep doing that has me concerned where they plan on going with it where the sister is clearly not OK. Is this building up to something she’s going to do for the season finale? But what?
Episode Grade: B+
4) Saturday night live (NBC/Peacock)
English Audio Description?: No
Most of these sketches worked for me this week. I really loved the trivia episode and how no one could name Ginny And Georgia or Roar. That was my favorite sketch, as you might imagine as someone who is very aware that there is too much TV out there.
Episode Grade: A-
3) The Traitors (Peacock)
English Audio Description?: Yes
So, I thought I’d ahve trouble watching this like I did The mole, but this is way mor fun. You know who the three Traitors are in the first episode, so the series will be seeing if they can survive the other 17 contestants to win the prize. It’s 10 reality stars and 10 fresh faces. Plus, Alan Freaking Cumming is hosting.
Episode Grade: A-
2) The Legend of Vox Machina (Amazon)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Season 1 was a bit of a sleeper hit for me, so I’m glad to see the gang back together for another adventure laced with drama and comedy.
Episode Grade: A-
1) The Walking Dead (AMC/Netflix)
English Audio Description?: No
I’m watching the last eight episodes with a friend, slowly, when they have time. Today, i tackled the episode where Carol’s deal almost gets them out of harms way, but Eugene and his girlfriend can’t just leave things alone. The character death in this episode though is a long time coming.
Episode Grade: A