The TV thread

Don't forget podcasting either. Conan is on the extreme end, but he's getting $150M to bullshit with his assistant, talk to his producer about James Bond and to lightly mock a celebrity. I mean, his quick wit is ridiculous and I don't think many people can replicate it, but the podcasting sphere is getting infiltrated by celebrities looking for a payday.

 

Just finished the Other Two on HBO Max. Very funny, sharp, satirical sitcom from ex-SNL scribes. Will have a third season.

 

Anything good on Showtime? Just got a 30-day free trial thanks to another purchase. Couldn't name a show on there. Shameless?

 

Shameless is on Netflix, so, probably shouldn't "waste" your time, given that there's like 11 seasons of diminishing returns.

I Love That For You - Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon show kind of parodying QVC and the Home Shopping Network. Supposed to be very good, but I haven't seen yet.

 

Mom let Spike Jr. watch Episode 1 (he's almost 10)... I'm on the fence about anything past season 1 though. I think a few more years is needed. Luckily he hasn't asked to watch anymore yet.

 

Billions is worth a look.

 

United States of Tara, too.

 

Big Billions fans. All caught up on that one.

 

I will say, there isn't a whole lot more that I'd recommend.

The Affair is one of those odd shows where I watched the whole thing ... and don't know if I would have if I had it to do over again.

 

Haven't seen season six yet.

 

If you’re into 90s Hip-hop, there is a series on the Supreme Team out of Queens. I’ve enjoyed it. Nas is one of the producers.

 

Showtime's MO is running shows into the fucking ground, whether we're talking Shameless, Homeland, The Affair...