5/28/2023 0 Comments Season 1 fresh off the boat watch![]() Let’s meet Reginald (Jacob Batalon, “Spider-Man: No Way Home”), a regular guy who wastes his talent by working at a fast food restaurant. Quite a few vampire series are coming out this fall, from Peacock’s “Vampire Academy” to AMC’s upcoming version of Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire,” but only one imagines what would happen if someone who doesn’t look like a supermodel was turned into a monster of the night. “Andor” forges forth on its own, producing something fresh and thrilling. ![]() That’s really a very positive thing, and “Andor” has a spirit and a lightness that some of the other “Star Wars” programmes lack because they’re weighed down by fan service, canon events, and self-importance. The “Star Wars” of it all is essentially incidental, and the series is intelligent, compelling science fiction. The 2016 movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has a new prequel called “Andor” that details the beginning of Diego Luna’s character. You wouldn’t be blamed if you didn’t immediately realise that the new “Star Wars” TV series is set in a galaxy far, far away. ![]() The excellent cast and clever screenplay from “Modern Family” co-creator Steven Levitan almost convince us to overlook the fact that the show is really called “Revival” rather than “Reboot,” as it truly portrays. ![]() A popular but generic 2000s comedy is brought back to life by the cast and writers of Keegan-Michael Key, Rachel Bloom, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville, and Paul Reiser (well, back on Hulu because it’s really meta). It seemed inevitable that a programme about the creation of one would be created in the Hollywood era of remakes, revivals, and reboots. The documentary is heartbreaking and instructive without being preachy. In keeping with his tradition of focusing on the less than rosy aspects of history, Ken Burns’ most recent documentary series, which he co-produced with Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, examines how the American people and government responded to (and participated in) the atrocities taking place in Nazi Germany. Who could resist the story of three Nonnas-Italian grandmothers, for those who are unfamiliar-making absurd pizza combinations that gained popularity on social media? Even though “Dough” isn’t very profound or high art (unless we’re talking about deep-dish pizza), it’s one of the best new series this year. ![]() Both Morton and Liv Hill, the young actress who portrays Catherine as an adolescent in flashback scenes, are electrifying. However, historical knowledge is not necessary to enjoy “Serpent,” which gives a very cheeky, honest interpretation of Catherine’s narrative that doesn’t sugarcoat the really unpleasant aspects of life at the time. This lighthearted drama, which is set in Renaissance Europe, has all the trappings of “Game of Thrones” court intrigue and the demeanour of “Fleabag.” Samantha Morton portrays Catherine de Medici, a prominent French monarch and a descendant of the illustrious Italian Medici family whom you may recall from your Advanced Placement European history lesson. Numerous new and returning programmes continue to aim to win over new viewers and earn cultural cachet, even if autumn television is no longer the primary period for new shows to launch. Your favourite TV networks and streaming services are cranking up their new content as the days get shorter and the temperature drops. ![]()
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