I am typing this post on a new laptop. Woo hoo!
Here’s a few thoughts on what I watched this week:
American Nightmare (Netflix)
This was a disturbing, 3-part docuseries about a woman who was kidnapped and raped and then put on trial by the police and the media, all of whom seemed to be determined to prove that she was a real life “gone girl.” This series was just infuriating to watch and everyone who nearly allowed Matthew Muller to get away with his crimes should be ashamed of themselves.
Baywatch Nights (YouTube)
I wrote about Baywatch Nights here!
Check It Out (Tubi)
I need to write a review about this week’s episode so I guess I better get on that.
CHiPs (Freevee)
Couples Court With The Cutlers (YouTube)
On Friday, I watched an episode in which a man was concerned that his much younger girlfriend was cheating on him with another woman. She confessed, while being interrogated by a former military interrogator, that he was correct. The Cutlers were there to help this couple through the drama.
On Saturday, I discovered an entire YouTube channel dedicated to Couples Court so I probably won’t get anything accomplished for the first half of 2024.
Fantasy Island (YouTube)
I wrote about Fantasy Island here!
Friday the 13th: The Series (YouTube)
I wrote about Friday the 13th here!
Hell’s Kitchen (Thursday Night, FOX)
On Monday morning, as I shivered in the living room, I got caught up on Hell’s Kitchen and watched the first Black Jacket Service. What a disaster that turned out to be! I felt bad for Jonathan, who did not react well to Chef Ramsay taunting him about how much he drank before dinner service. Jonathan had a point, in that Ramsay really was kind of making it personal. At this point, I think the final two will be Ryan and Sammi. I’m Team Ryan all the way!
On Thursday, I cheered as Ryan and Sammi made it to the final three. I probably would have kept Carmen and sent Jonathan home but I can understand Ramsay’s logic. Jonathan had more experience than Carmen and Carmen did struggle early on in the season.
The Love Boat (Paramount Plus)
I wrote about The Love Boat here!
Miami Vice (Tubi)
I wrote about Miami Vice here!
Maury (YouTube)
On Sunday, I watched an episode with DNA results. All of the episodes of Maury to blend together, which I guess is the appeal of them. They demand very little on the part of the viewers.
Monsters (Tubi)
I wrote about Monsters here!
Night Court (Tuesday Night, NBC)
I was actually bored enough on Wednesday to watch the first four episodes of this show’s second season. While the ensemble seems to be gelling a bit better than they did during the first season, Night Court just isn’t that funny. Every joke sounds like it’s been sitting in some writer’s idea drawer since 2005.
Poochinski (YouTube)
I wrote about Poochinski here!
Steve Wilkos Show (YouTube)
On Sunday, I watched an episode in which Steve talked to a pregnant 17 year-old. She thought her boyfriend was 25. It turned out he was 38! Needless to say, Steve kicked him off the stage while the audience chanted Steve’s name.
On Thursday, I watched an episode about threesomes that led to pregnancies. The audience loved it but Steve seemed to be disappointed by everyone on his stage.
T and T (Tubi)
Welcome Back, Kotter (Tubi)
I wrote about Welcome Back Kotter here!
Through the Shattered Lens 