The TV thread

I felt something was up when they started hawking his daughter on the show. Maybe she's poised to take his place, or at least get the trial, but I really think she's in the front running to replace Vanna. Once I found out he was, or still is, on the board of Hillsdale college, I feel dirty watching the show.

 

Yellowstone-verse update 1, writers’ strike edition: '1923' production delayed due to writers strike

Yellowstone-verse update 2, Costner bucking for full custody edition: Kevin Costner Reportedly Won't Be 'On Location' For Remaining 'Yellowstone' Episodes

 

Watched "Based on a True Story" on Peacock. If you like Kaley Cuoco, you'll probably like it. Has the same sort of feel as her "Flight Attendant" show, her character right on the edge of mania much of the time.

Pretty good "who done it" and pretty funny. My biggest issue with it is that it ends on a cliffhanger and the new season isn't until mid-2025. Which seems way too long for a resolution on something like this.

 

Does anyone have some insight into the writers strike? I haven't heard anything about progress.

 

We're into the fourth episode, and it's very odd tonally, but interesting. This seems to be a hallmark of Peacock shows, which are all just a bit "off" from the usual network TV dynamic.

 

How does Joe Kernen keep a job? He can't speak for 10 seconds without stumbling over his words. Questions from him are 30 second, Trumpist infused rambles that are lucky to make a point.

 

Watched S02E01 of The Bear last night. As good as ever. And I love that Abby Elliott appears to be playing more of a major role this season.

 

Psyched to binge this one soon. And yeah, Elliott felt like she was a "we have her for 2 days" kind of character last season.

 

I almost think whatever caused Yellowstone to implode is probably more interesting than whatever happens in the final season. I have to think the "endgame" of the show was that the ranch would be "returned" to the Native Americans (as it was implied in 1883) - whether that is through the kid or whatever. Also thought the local tribe should have received more play in recent seasons. Its too bad ego, Sheridan's rapidly expanding empire or whatever is killing the show.

 

I am a couple of episodes in. The lead is really good, she was in Rake. Her wife and the other detective are both a little hammy for me.

I’ll stick with it. Only 6 episodes.

 

I thought I read that they had originally made her role and Oliver Platt’s role more central to the season 1 plot but decided to downplay those storylines.

 

My wife just started binging The Flash from the WB. I know it's an older show, but it's pretty interesting.

I'm not really into superheroes, but I find it interesting that there is a Stark Labs in Marvel and the STAR Lab in the DC universe.