I wonder what social media is going to do to all the actors who wrote in letters of support for Danny Masterson. It’s not a great look right now for several of his former cast mates, as well as some random names like Giovanni Ribisi and Jonathan Tucker. i think what is truly telling is that not all of the cast did write letters. Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama apparently had better sense.
10) Justified (Hulu)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Revival Recently Ended
Season 3 finale. While there are always developments in the season finale, like the big boss always getting justified, it was really tough to follow because there’s always at least one shootout, and following who is shooting at who is a challenge. There are still minor recurring characters I feel like I barely know, and can’t recognize. Justified could really benefit from audio description more than most shows.
Episode Grade: Unwatchable
9) The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Renewed
The AC breaks so the open house is supposedly cancelled, but when they return to the house, all the furniture is gone. These kids are going to need to step up their game to defeat their evil aunt. And, i gotta ask… why did their mom leave this house to her estranged sister anyway instead of her own kids? She would have had the opportunity to leave her share of the property to her next of kin, so if she didn’t, why didn’t she explain to them her reasoning? WHY is this show so popular? I feel like I could do a research paper on all the better choices it could be making.
Episode Grade: C+
8) Adventure Time (MAX)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Ended
Still trying to figure out this phenomenon. This episode had the main kid trying to save Jake from becoming lumpy. Again, bonus points for always being so short.
Episode Grade: B-
7) My Adventures With Superman (MAX)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Not Yet Renewed
Jimmy is missing, so Lois and Clark put their differences aside to try and find him. The plot thickens.
Episode Grade: B-
6) Trophy Wife (Hulu)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Ended
Part 2 of the wedding episode, where Kate finally gets the wedding she didn’t get. The best part was the song choice for walking down the aisle being a love duet between Kermit and miss Piggy, and the second best was megan Mullally guest starring as Kate’s mom.
Episode Grade: B
5) Strange Planet (Apple Plus)
English Audio Description?: Ye
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Status: Not Yet Renewed
I wish the show was funnier, but it is clever in the most interesting way. I think the writers of this show have to be in MENSA. One of the most impressive scripts. I’m trying to force myself to say Gratitude now instead of Thank you.
Episode Grade: B+
4) Minx (Starz)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Not Yet renewed
I’ve considered writing to Starz and having one of them explain to me how a guy plays tennis with his penis. It’s a bold question, but since Starz is allergic to accessibility, the least they can do is explain it to me. After all, this is their show. And it is their continued and active choice to remain apathetic toward the needs of the blind and visually impaired community. So, I want someone at Starz to explain that scene to me.Episode Grade: B+
Episode Grade: B+
3) Frasier (Paramount Plus)
English Audio Description?: No
Status: Revival Coming Soon
I thought this was a really well done, above average episode of Frasier. After a mishap at the hospital, Frasier’s death is announced, even though he’s not dead. So, he jokes about the shock to Seattle, and takes a good look at his life. Niles wants to date a plastic surgeon who might be a little too much like his ex. And, Roz’s joke about remembering where she was when she found out Frasier died was priceless.
Episode Grade: A-
2) One Piece (Netflix)
English Audio Description?: Yes
Status: Not Yet Renewed
I love how utterly nuts this show is. The clown was a fun boss level fight for our heroes, and we got more backstory on Loofie. I watched this first in my day and thought nothing would compare or pass it. I was wrong.
Episode Grade: A
1) What We Do In The Shadows (Hulu)
English Audio Description: Yes
Status: It’s Renewed, Right?
Now one of my favorite episodes of this show. A water main break brings the press to town, but unfortunately Nandor can’t keep from making references to being immortal while being interviewed. This episode then turns into a series of hilarious things the vampires do to try and fend off what they assume is an incoming mob, and it’s all hilarious. Meanwhile, Gizmo, who decided to visit his mom one last time before turning, is watching this all unfold on the news. This episode went over the top at the end, and won my heart when it committed fully to its premise, and had the gang anchoring the nightly news.Those last few minutes were some of the very best of the series. I loved this episode so much.
Episode Grade: A+
