Because I tried something new this year by splitting (1st thrirdly checkin) & 2nd thirdly checkin) my review into three posts, here are the shows I've watched the final four months of the year:
Billions (SHO) - Did a great job landing the plane with its final season
Telemarketers (HBO) - A very entertaining documentary in less than 180 minutes
Welcome to Wrexham (FX) - The best sports documentary you can watch
How To With John Wilson (HBO) - An awesome documentary that can't be replicated
The Curse (SHO) - Nathan Fielder until I die
What We Do In The Shadows (FX) - One of the most consistently funny shows
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix) - A very dark concept exceptionally executed
For All Mankind, Monarch, and Slow Horses (Apple) - I'm in the middle of each of these's current seasons
Best Shelter In Place Show:
Succession (HBO)
Runner-up: Jury Duty (Prime)
Runner-up: Jury Duty (Prime)
It's old news by now, but the final season of Succession was perfect in terms of plot pacing and mystery. Most of these high-end shows are about who will not get killed at the end... This show was about who's career would end. I loved it. Please watch Jury Duty. I think James Marsden should win the Emmy for his performance.
Best TV Show That Has Recently Completed / All Seasons Watch Recommend:
How To With John Wilson (HBO)
Runner-up: Billions (SHO)
I can't wait to see what John Wilson does next. It also helped to have NYC's How To compared with Jersey's Telemarketers at the same time. Somebody make a Succession + Billions crossover movie!
Best TV Show That Is Seriously Great:
The Bear (Hulu)
Runner-up: Beef (Netflix)
I said it before and I'll say it again: season two is worth the hype. The Richie-centric episode is the best, but the "Seven Fishes" hour needs an entirely new category on its own for the Emmys. Beef isn't a spin-off of The Bear, but is almost just as good.
Best TV Show That Is Bonkers:
Paul T. Goldman (Peacock)
Runner-up: Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)
Paul T. Goldman would tell you truth is stranger than fiction, but he doesn't know the difference between the two. If you watched and liked Squid Game, give the game show based on it an attempt.
Best TV Show That Needs To Get Resurrected ASAP:
Mythic Quest (Peacock)
Runner-up: Cunk On Earth (Netflix)
As with the case with both the winner and runner-up, I don't know if they've been cancelled or renewed. All know is that I hope they both get more episodes for their stories.
Best Limited-Run Anthology Series:
Class of '09 (Hulu)
Runner-up: Telemarketers (HBO)
If you were a fan of Damages (the Glenn Close & Rose Byrne are lawyers show), you'll enjoy Class of '09. If you've ever received an unwanted call from a telemarketer, you'll enjoy Telemarketers.
Best TV Show That Had a Disappointing Recent Season:
Ted Lasso (Apple)Runner-up: Barry (HBO)
This sounds too harsh for these two shows because even at their worst, they are better than many, many other shows.
Best TV Shows That I Quit:
Foundation (Apple)Lucky Hank (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Corrections, Omissions, and shows from older years got might have been award snubs
Killing Eve (Hulu)
I likes season one, thought season two was taking it too far beyond realistic, and watched season three for completist reasons... Whole show left Hulu before I got to see its final season (I'm okay not ever seeing it).
STILL IN THE QUEUE:
Fargo (FX)
Reacher (Prime)
Reservation Dogs (Hulu)
Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Poker Face (Peacock)
Mrs. Davis (Peacock)
Under the Banner of Heaven (Hulu)
The Old Man (Hulu)
See it soon,
TQ
TQ
