Good television. A murder mystery, politics, immigration issues and murky espionage as well as complicated relationships.
Collateral is a four-part British television drama …
… stars Carey Mulligan as DI Kip Glaspie, assigned to investigate the shooting of a pizza delivery rider in inner-city southwest London. …
… a complex web of characters who are all somehow connected with the story, which addresses attitudes to immigration with the maltreatment of refugees and immigrants by both uncaring people-traffickers and indifferent state agencies …
“Metalhead” is the 5th episode of the 4th series. The one I still have nightmares about. Bella (Maxine Peake) trying to flee from robotic “dogs” after the unexplained collapse of human society.
I’d pretty much quit on Black Mirror after season four.
BUT I’d heard season 7 was a return to greatness. So decided to watch.
… a lonely man (Paul Giamatti) revisits his memories and photographs of an old girlfriend who has recently died, in order to send his memories of her to her family. Through the experience, he learns more about her and the relationship. The episode has received critical acclaim, with many reviewers calling it the best episode of series 7, and one of the best episodes of Black Mirror of all time …
Teacher Amanda (Rashida Jones) and welder Mike are a happy couple who want a child.
Amanda falls ill with a brain tumor and Mike accepts an offer from the start-up Rivermind: Amanda’s brain will be restored and operated for a monthly fee. The lost brain function is transferred wirelessly to Amanda from the company’s servers.
It goes badly wrong from there.
I ended up fast forwarding through the final episodes.
Harry Bosch investigates the disappearance of the Gallagher family while Honey Chandler campaigns for District Attorney and Maddie Bosch deals with a series of follow-home robberies.
Bosch’s investigation into the Gallagher case intertwines with a murder investigation, and Chandler’s political ambitions lead to challenges and alliances. Maddie faces personal and professional setbacks, and the season explores the complex relationship between Bosch and Chandler
The “Bosch” franchise, which consists of the original “Bosch” series and its sequel “Bosch: Legacy,” is the longest-running franchise on Prime Video. “Bosch” itself ran for seven seasons, and its sequel, “Bosch: Legacy,” spanned three seasons.
Amazon Prime decided to end Bosch: Legacy here. There will be no season 4.
Stephen Chang as Maurice “Mo” Bassi, Harry’s hacker is excellent. Maybe my favourite character.
American television producer and screenwriter, and founder of the production company Shondaland. In 2007, 2013, and 2021, Rhimes was named by Time to the Time 100, their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Oddly, I didn’t really know anything about Shonda Rhimes before reading her memoir, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun, and Be Your Own Person (2015).
Shonda describes how some criticism from her sister inspired her to say YES to everything for a year. Not easy as she was an obese, insecure workaholic at the time. She’s hired a publicist to avoid public appearances. 😀
With three children at home and three hit television shows, it was easy for Shonda to say she was simply too busy. But in truth, she was also afraid. …
This poignant, intimate, and hilarious memoir explores Shonda’s life before her Year of Yes—from her nerdy, book-loving childhood to her devotion to creating television characters who reflected the world she saw around her. The book chronicles her life after her Year of Yes had begun—when Shonda forced herself out of the house and onto the stage; when she learned to explore, empower, applaud, and love her truest self. …
“Honest, raw, and revelatory” (The Washington Post) …
Hey. Shonda lost over 100 pounds through the process. Respect.
In the last chapter she defends her decision NOT to marry. A successful career woman, Shonda has adopted 2 daughters. Had a third by gestational surrogacy.
She’s too busy to properly spend enough time with a husband.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Shonda reflects back on the book 10-years-later.
the series revolves around a fictional murder scandal involving the staff of the White House. Produced by Shondaland …
Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective, arrives on the premises in order to solve a murder that occurred during a state dinner. During the investigation, interpersonal conflicts between 157 personnel of the residence start to unfold.
For me — the most amazing part of the series is the set. They literally rebuilt the White House as a set.
After years of hearing good things about this Canadian TV comedy set in Newfoundland, I finally began watching it FREE on CBC Gem online.
It’s hilarious.
Republic of Doyle stars Allan Hawco as private investigator and former police officer Jake Doyle and Seán McGinley as his father, retired police officer Malachy Doyle. …
The debut show also reveals relationship complications with Jake and his ex-wife Nikki and his new infatuation: Leslie, a constable in the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. …
In fact, Jake is a hopeless womanizer and street brawler. He gets punched out in every episode. And kicked out by some woman twice in every episode. 😀
Rick McCharles 