Worth watching.

Sugar is an American neo-noir mystery drama television on Apple TV+.

It stars Colin Farrell who’s excellent.

Season 1

Described as “a genre-bending contemporary take on the private detective story set in Los Angeles”, it follows John Sugar, a private investigator recruited by a wealthy movie producer to investigate the disappearance of his granddaughter.

Much influenced by black and white films of the 1940s and 50s.

BIG surprise by the end of season.

Season 2

Reviews were even better for season 2. It’s a more straight forward story.

But I much preferred the originality and surprises of season 1.

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Definitely worth watching.

Season 1 of Widow’s Bay is a 10-episode comedy-horror television series.

Something like a Stephen King horror, but more fun.

Surprisingly, it works.

Stephen Root is excellent as Wyck Crawford, the ranting, superstitious local sea dog.

Kate O’Flynn should win awards as Patricia, Tom’s awkward, cynical, and fan-favourite assistant.

I appreciate that the cast actually look like normal people, not movie stars.

The Positives: Viewers have fallen in love with the atmospheric New England setting and the quirky, deeply-layered side characters—especially the dry assistant, Patricia (Kate O’Flynn). Fans on Reddit and social media heavily praised the background clues and overarching puzzle box mystery.

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One of the most expensive TV shows ever made. 

I enjoyed the brainless escapism of season 1, so made sure to click through for season 2.

Season 2 is not as good. But worth watching for the ACTION, not the plot.

Ignore the plot.

The unlikely team must stop Joana Malvern (Merle Dandridge) from assassinating the Russian President at the G8 Summit.

Priyanka Chopra as Nadia Sinh is not the most believable super spy.  

Richard Madden as Mason Kane is a very believable action star, however.

Jack Reynor as Hutch is probably my favourite.

Stanley Tucci as Stanley Tucci 😀 is always great.

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I watched Eleventh Hour — not to be confused with the 2008 American remake — because it starred Patrick Stewart.

He’s great.

The concept is great.

The execution terrible. Cinematography worse, even by 2006 production standards.

Patrick Stewart is a Special Science Advisor, who troubleshoots threats stemming from or targeting “scientific endeavour.”

He is joined by Rachel Young, played by Ashley Jensen, a Special Branch operative who acts primarily as his bodyguard, as Hood has made powerful enemies through his work. 

Poker Face season 1 was fantastic.

Pokerface – season 2 (2025) good — but the novelty is starting to wear off for me. Season 3 probably won’t be happening.

Stylized as a “case-of-the-week” murder mystery series, it stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman with the innate ability to detect when people are lying, who finds herself solving murders as she travels across the United States.

It’s often compared with Columbo. The crime is revealed early in each episode ➙ Charlie stumbles in and rights the wrong.

Absolutely worth watching, however, if only for the humour.

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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) is an Irish comedy thriller series for Netflix

Mostly positive reviews from critics, earning a 91%–93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though casual viewer opinions are more divided.

Worth watching. But I’m one of those disappointed.

The show is penned by Lisa McGee, creator of Derry Girls, one of the best comedy TV shows of all time.

This one is not nearly as good.

Rapid-fire Northern Irish wit is similar. Chemistry of its leading cast good — but not nearly as good as Derry Girls.

It’s neither a great comedy, nor a great murder mystery. Pick a lane Lisa. Stick to comedy, Lisa.

When three close friends from Belfast receive the news that the estranged fourth member of their teenage friend group has unexpectedly died, they travel to County Donegal in the north-west of Ireland to pay their respects.

Strange events at the wake and a long-kept secret threatening to come out propel the trio into investigating their friend’s mysterious death, but the amateur sleuths quickly find themselves in over their heads,

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Just as hilarious as season 1. One of the best comedies of the year.

Great cast.

Brenda Song (Ali Lee) is one of my favourites.

I love the name dropping & pop culture references. Had to Google … “the ick“, for example.

One down side ➙ the basketball scenes are embarrassing. They should have brought in more tall actors and more who can actually play high level ball.

Picking up after the events of the first season, Isla (played by Kate Hudson) is now a recognized leader under high scrutiny.

The main conflict centers on the return of her brother, Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux), who recently left rehab and begins working behind the scenes to undermine Isla and reclaim his old position as president. 

Key storylines in the second season include:

• The Search for a New Coach: Following a late-season loss, the head coach position for the LA Waves is open.
• Sibling Dynamics: Isla faces continuous pressure from her brothers—Cam, Ness, Sandy, and Jackie—who often challenge her authority with their own ideas.
• On-Court Chaos: The team deals with locker room drama, including a conflict between players Marcus Winfield and Travis Bugg over a romantic interest.
• Team Rivalries: The LA Waves face off against a Boston team led by Isla’s former colleague, Jay Brown, and briefly lose a key player to a Canadian rival

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