I probably watched too much television in 2021.  Oh well, such is life!  Here are a few things that I enjoyed:

1. The third and fourth seasons of Cobra Kai

Who would have guessed that The Karate Kid would eventually inspire one of the best shows on television?  The show’s mix of comedy and drama is nearly perfect and, for that matter, so are the performances of William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, and Thomas Ian Griffith.

2. WandaVision

The Marvel television series have been pretty hit-and-miss for me but WandaVision was definitely a hit.

3. The Oscars

The Steven Soderbergh-produced ceremony was such a train wreck that it became oddly fascinating to watch.  To be honest, the entire ceremony felt like a wonderful example of hubris.  The ceremony was obviously designed to show the way to the future and, instead, it just made us long for the past.  In many ways, it was the perfect symbol for America in 2021.

4 & 5. Allo Allo and Yes, Minister

Discovering these classic British sitcoms on PBS was definitely one of the highlights of the year for me!

6. America’s Most Wanted

It didn’t last very long but the America’s Most Wanted revival featured some really cool CGI.

7. Gangs of London

This British crime show was complex but always compelling.

8. The Ultimate Surfer

This silly reality show featured a lot of good-looking people getting wet.  What more can you ask for?

9. The final season of The Walking Dead got off to a good start.

Everything has to end sometimes.

10. Dexter: New Blood

Dexter is back!  But for how long?

Lisa Marie’s 2021 In Review:

1. 10 Worst Films
2. 10 Favorite Songs
3. 10 Top Non-Fiction Books
4. 10 Top Novels
5. The Best of Lifetime