• Re: Selected programming for August 18-24, 2025

    From Ian J. Ball@ijball@mac.invalid to rec.arts.tv on Sun Aug 24 12:41:24 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Monday, August 18


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Are You My First?-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete season 1]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Streaming in its 10-episode entirety today, Hulu's new dating series features the "largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled." The
    first episode also airs tonight on ABC at 10 pm.

    Ugh.


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Tuesday, August 19


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Devo-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took
    their concept of rCLde-evolutionrCY from cult following to near-!rock star status with groundbreaking 1980 hit rCLWhip ItrCY while preaching an urgent social commentary. The doc mixes archival footage with new interviews
    with Devo members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale.

    Huh. Didn't know that.

    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Wednesday, August 20


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    The Map That Leads to You-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Heather (Madelyn Cline) sets off on an adventure across Europe with her
    best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (KJ Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger,
    their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them
    expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond-!and change her life in ways she never
    imagined. Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger. 1h 36m.

    I may, *may*, watch this.

    The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Grace Van PattenrCoa late replacement for Margaret Qualley (who left due
    to scheduling issues)rCoplays Amanda Knox in this based-on-a-true story drama chronicling Knox's wrongful conviction and eventual acquittal for
    the murder of her roommate while studying abroad in Italy. Sharon Horgan also stars in the limited series, which kicks off with the first two (of eight) episodes today, followed by single-episode releases through Oct. 1.

    Not interested.

    -a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


    Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, NBC)

    Promo for Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Epic Universe hosted by
    Joe Manganiello.

    [roll]


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Thursday, August 21


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Hostage-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete limited series]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    This five-part UK production stars Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as the newly elected leaders of Britain and France, respectively, whose summit meeting goes awry when they fall victim to kidnapping and blackmail
    schemes.

    Meh.

    Peacemaker-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 2 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9:01 pm, HBO Max)

    The John Cena-led DC Comics series returns with the opener of its eight- episode second season. Series creator James GunnrCowho wrote all eight season 2 episodesrCowill split directing duties with Greg Mottola (among others), while new cast members include Tim Meadows, David Denman, Sol Rodr|!guez, and Frank Grillo, with the latter reprising his role of Rick Flag from the recent animated series Creature Commandos (and the new Superman film). Episodes released weekly through Oct. 9.

    Cool. I'll wait until early Oct. to binge this.


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 22


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Eenie Meanie-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. Stars Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, and Mike OrCOMalley; 1h 46m.

    Another one - I may get this.

    Invasion-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 3 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around
    the world. In season three, those perspectives collide for the first
    time, as the seriesrCO main characters are brought together to work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership. The
    ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly spreading their
    deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all heroes working
    together, using their experience and expertise, to save the species. New relationships are formed, old relationships are challenged and even shattered, as an international cast of characters must become a team
    before itrCOs too late. The third season of Invasion stars returning cast members Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India
    Brown, Shane Zaza and Enver Gjokaj, and introduces new series regular
    Erika Alexander. Ten episodes released weekly through Oct. 24.

    Is any still watching this?

    The Truth About Jussie Smollett?-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am,
    Netflix)

    A shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. Featuring interviews with police, lawyers, journalists, investigators who claim to have uncovered new evidence
    about the case, and with Jussie himself, this compelling documentary
    invites the audience to decide for themselves who is telling The Truth
    About Jussie Smollett? 1h 30m.

    [FUCK] him!!

    Night of The Zoopocalypse-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
    Peacock)

    A wolf and mountain lion team up when a meteor unleashes a virus turning
    zoo animals into zombies. They join forces with other survivors to
    rescue the zoo and stop the deranged mutant leader from spreading the
    virus. 1h 31m.

    What?! What is this?! Is this animated?!

    Tornado-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Sundance
    Now/AMC+)

    In the rugged terrain of 1790s Britain, Tornado, a fierce young Japanese woman, faces the ultimate test of survival when her father's puppet
    samurai show is ambushed by a notorious gang led by the ruthless
    Sugarman and his cunning son, Little Sugar. British film; 1h 30m.

    Huh?!


    -a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


    The Doctor with Two Faces-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

    Unbeknownst to a nurse, her newly minted love is not all he seemsrCaand
    his bedside manner proves to be fatalrCaand his favorite prescription is murder! Stars Stacey Dash, Masiela Lusha, Jonathan Stoddard and Charisma Carpenter.

    Watched this. It was very underwhelming. Will try to do a review on it -
    as it was nice to see Charisma again.


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 23


    On Swift Horses-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    When her free-wheeling brother-in-law returns from war and drifts to
    Vegas, newlywed Muriel seeks freedom at the racetrack -- and in a love
    she never thought possible. Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva, Sasha Calle, and Don Swayze; 1h 59m. Received a limited theatrical release in April.

    What?!...

    Girl in the Cellar-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Rebecca (Kyla Pratt) grows increasingly concerned that her daughter Lory (Kelcey Mawema) is not making the right life choices. The final straw
    comes when Rebecca learns that Lory has a secret boyfriend, and to
    prevent any further mistakes, she decides to confine Lory in their
    basement cellar. What Lory doesnrCOt know is that this is the same cellar where Rebecca was held captive by her abusive father years ago. As Lory battles for survival, the neighbors begin to notice her absence, and RebeccarCOs behavior draws suspicion, making her a prime suspect in her daughterrCOs disappearance. Haunted by her traumatic past, Rebecca
    grapples with her actions and the conflicting feelings of guilt and justification over what she has done.

    I skipped this.

    Double Scoop-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    Nora discovers the best ice cream and hopes to land them as a client.
    Her sweet dreams hit a snag when her former colleague James has the same idea. Old sparks begin to melt the frosty tension. Stars Taylor Cole and Ryan McPartlin.

    Bah!

    As Gouda as it Gets-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Great
    American Family)

    Brie Belanger is the ma|<tre fromager and owner of BrierCOs Cheese, a cute artisan cheese shop located in picturesque Vermont. Looking to boost her business presence and sales, the townrCOs annual Cheese Festival arrives just in time with a $50,000 first-place prize. Up against her biggest competitor, BrierCOs vintage smoked gouda is considered a frontrunner -! so much so that Jacob Wolfe, a former chef and influential cheese blogger, approaches about profiling her delectable creation, leading their
    friendship to take a turn for romance. Complications arise when Matt Lambert, the handsome and charismatic new CEO of Lambert Farms (and
    BrierCOs largest competitor) starts to show his interest in acquiring her shop. Racing against the clock and a disastrous power failure, Brie and Jacob must recreate a prize-worthy entry if she has any hope of keeping
    her shop and potentially winning more than she initially hoped for.
    Stars Kim Shaw and Clayton James. 2020 Canadian film that is also
    available on the Roku Channel.

    Wow - a Kim Shaw flick from 2020! GAFfe channel is really scraping the
    bottom of the barrel!!


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 24


    Do Exactly As I Say-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Helen works as a private chef for a tech billionaire. When her daughter
    is kidnapped and held hostage by a mysterious figure, Helen must decide
    if sherCOs willing to murder to get her daughter back. Erin Karpluk and Philip Prajoux star.

    I'm planning to watch this one.

    The Marlow Murder Club-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 2 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, PBS)

    Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and Becks
    Starling (Cara Horgan) investigate murders in an English town where they live in the British adaptation of Robert Thorogood's novel of the same
    name. Six episodes running through Sept. 28; already renewed for season 3.

    More Brit mysteries for the regular crowd!

    The Institute-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9
    pm, MGM+)

    Has anyone watched this?... Oh, right:

    NOBODY GETS MGM+!!


    (end)

    Boy, that's a light week right there!


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  • From anim8rfsk@no_email@invalid.invalid to rec.arts.tv on Sun Aug 24 12:59:51 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Monday, August 18


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Are You My First?-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete season 1]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Streaming in its 10-episode entirety today, Hulu's new dating series
    features the "largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled." The
    first episode also airs tonight on ABC at 10 pm.

    Ugh.


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Tuesday, August 19


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Devo-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took
    their concept of rCLde-evolutionrCY from cult following to near-!rock star >> status with groundbreaking 1980 hit rCLWhip ItrCY while preaching an urgent >> social commentary. The doc mixes archival footage with new interviews
    with Devo members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale.

    Huh. Didn't know that.

    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Wednesday, August 20


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    The Map That Leads to You-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Heather (Madelyn Cline) sets off on an adventure across Europe with her
    best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she
    crosses paths with Jack (KJ Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger,
    their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them
    expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden
    truths will test their bond-!and change her life in ways she never
    imagined. Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger. 1h 36m.

    I may, *may*, watch this.

    The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Grace Van PattenrCoa late replacement for Margaret Qualley (who left due
    to scheduling issues)rCoplays Amanda Knox in this based-on-a-true story
    drama chronicling Knox's wrongful conviction and eventual acquittal for
    the murder of her roommate while studying abroad in Italy. Sharon Horgan
    also stars in the limited series, which kicks off with the first two (of
    eight) episodes today, followed by single-episode releases through Oct. 1.

    Not interested.

    -a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


    Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, NBC)

    Promo for Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Epic Universe hosted by
    Joe Manganiello.

    [roll]


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Thursday, August 21


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Hostage-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete limited series]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    This five-part UK production stars Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as the
    newly elected leaders of Britain and France, respectively, whose summit
    meeting goes awry when they fall victim to kidnapping and blackmail
    schemes.

    Meh.

    Peacemaker-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 2 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9:01 pm, HBO Max)

    The John Cena-led DC Comics series returns with the opener of its eight-
    episode second season. Series creator James GunnrCowho wrote all eight
    season 2 episodesrCowill split directing duties with Greg Mottola (among
    others), while new cast members include Tim Meadows, David Denman, Sol
    Rodr|!guez, and Frank Grillo, with the latter reprising his role of Rick
    Flag from the recent animated series Creature Commandos (and the new
    Superman film). Episodes released weekly through Oct. 9.

    Cool. I'll wait until early Oct. to binge this.


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 22


    -a-a-a-aStreaming:


    Eenie Meanie-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past
    when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her
    chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. Stars Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman,
    Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, and Mike
    OrCOMalley; 1h 46m.

    Another one - I may get this.

    Invasion-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 3 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around
    the world. In season three, those perspectives collide for the first
    time, as the seriesrCO main characters are brought together to work as a
    team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership. The
    ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly spreading their
    deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all heroes working
    together, using their experience and expertise, to save the species. New
    relationships are formed, old relationships are challenged and even
    shattered, as an international cast of characters must become a team
    before itrCOs too late. The third season of Invasion stars returning cast >> members Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India
    Brown, Shane Zaza and Enver Gjokaj, and introduces new series regular
    Erika Alexander. Ten episodes released weekly through Oct. 24.

    Is any still watching this?

    IrCOll watch it as long as Lisa Sheridan draws breath.



    The Truth About Jussie Smollett?-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am,
    Netflix)

    A shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might
    just be a true story. Featuring interviews with police, lawyers,
    journalists, investigators who claim to have uncovered new evidence
    about the case, and with Jussie himself, this compelling documentary
    invites the audience to decide for themselves who is telling The Truth
    About Jussie Smollett? 1h 30m.

    [FUCK] him!!

    Night of The Zoopocalypse-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
    Peacock)

    A wolf and mountain lion team up when a meteor unleashes a virus turning
    zoo animals into zombies. They join forces with other survivors to
    rescue the zoo and stop the deranged mutant leader from spreading the
    virus. 1h 31m.

    What?! What is this?! Is this animated?!

    Yes, and very poorly. Wildly divergent styles that donrCOt mesh at all. By
    the way IMDb lists it as 2024 but it was first released March 2025.

    Its featured reviews are all fake giving it tens and such but itrCOs majority reviews are low enough they drag it down to six aggregate.


    Tornado-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Sundance
    Now/AMC+)

    In the rugged terrain of 1790s Britain, Tornado, a fierce young Japanese
    woman, faces the ultimate test of survival when her father's puppet
    samurai show is ambushed by a notorious gang led by the ruthless
    Sugarman and his cunning son, Little Sugar. British film; 1h 30m.

    Huh?!


    -a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


    The Doctor with Two Faces-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

    Unbeknownst to a nurse, her newly minted love is not all he seemsrCaand
    his bedside manner proves to be fatalrCaand his favorite prescription is
    murder! Stars Stacey Dash, Masiela Lusha, Jonathan Stoddard and Charisma
    Carpenter.

    Watched this. It was very underwhelming. Will try to do a review on it -
    as it was nice to see Charisma again.

    Especially since she wonrCOt be in the new Buffy



    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 23


    On Swift Horses-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

    When her free-wheeling brother-in-law returns from war and drifts to
    Vegas, newlywed Muriel seeks freedom at the racetrack -- and in a love
    she never thought possible. Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will
    Poulter, Diego Calva, Sasha Calle, and Don Swayze; 1h 59m. Received a
    limited theatrical release in April.

    What?!...

    Girl in the Cellar-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Rebecca (Kyla Pratt) grows increasingly concerned that her daughter Lory
    (Kelcey Mawema) is not making the right life choices. The final straw
    comes when Rebecca learns that Lory has a secret boyfriend, and to
    prevent any further mistakes, she decides to confine Lory in their
    basement cellar. What Lory doesnrCOt know is that this is the same cellar >> where Rebecca was held captive by her abusive father years ago. As Lory
    battles for survival, the neighbors begin to notice her absence, and
    RebeccarCOs behavior draws suspicion, making her a prime suspect in her
    daughterrCOs disappearance. Haunted by her traumatic past, Rebecca
    grapples with her actions and the conflicting feelings of guilt and
    justification over what she has done.

    I skipped this.

    Double Scoop-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    Nora discovers the best ice cream and hopes to land them as a client.
    Her sweet dreams hit a snag when her former colleague James has the same
    idea. Old sparks begin to melt the frosty tension. Stars Taylor Cole and
    Ryan McPartlin.

    Bah!

    As Gouda as it Gets-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Great
    American Family)

    Brie Belanger is the ma|<tre fromager and owner of BrierCOs Cheese, a cute >> artisan cheese shop located in picturesque Vermont. Looking to boost her
    business presence and sales, the townrCOs annual Cheese Festival arrives
    just in time with a $50,000 first-place prize. Up against her biggest
    competitor, BrierCOs vintage smoked gouda is considered a frontrunner -! so >> much so that Jacob Wolfe, a former chef and influential cheese blogger,
    approaches about profiling her delectable creation, leading their
    friendship to take a turn for romance. Complications arise when Matt
    Lambert, the handsome and charismatic new CEO of Lambert Farms (and
    BrierCOs largest competitor) starts to show his interest in acquiring her >> shop. Racing against the clock and a disastrous power failure, Brie and
    Jacob must recreate a prize-worthy entry if she has any hope of keeping
    her shop and potentially winning more than she initially hoped for.
    Stars Kim Shaw and Clayton James. 2020 Canadian film that is also
    available on the Roku Channel.

    Wow - a Kim Shaw flick from 2020! GAFfe channel is really scraping the bottom of the barrel!!


    -a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 24


    Do Exactly As I Say-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Helen works as a private chef for a tech billionaire. When her daughter
    is kidnapped and held hostage by a mysterious figure, Helen must decide
    if sherCOs willing to murder to get her daughter back. Erin Karpluk and
    Philip Prajoux star.

    I'm planning to watch this one.

    The Marlow Murder Club-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 2 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, PBS)

    Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and Becks
    Starling (Cara Horgan) investigate murders in an English town where they
    live in the British adaptation of Robert Thorogood's novel of the same
    name. Six episodes running through Sept. 28; already renewed for season 3.

    More Brit mysteries for the regular crowd!

    The Institute-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9
    pm, MGM+)

    Has anyone watched this?... Oh, right:

    NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

    In fact, I threw away the app yesterday when it asked if I wanted to update
    it.




    (end)

    Boy, that's a light week right there!



    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.
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  • From suzeeq@suzeeq@imbris.com to rec.arts.tv on Sun Aug 24 13:05:22 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On 8/24/2025 12:41 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:


    Invasion-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 3 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives
    around the world. In season three, those perspectives collide for the
    first time, as the seriesrCO main characters are brought together to
    work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien
    mothership. The ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly
    spreading their deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all
    heroes working together, using their experience and expertise, to save
    the species. New relationships are formed, old relationships are
    challenged and even shattered, as an international cast of characters
    must become a team before itrCOs too late. The third season of Invasion
    stars returning cast members Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna,
    Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza and Enver Gjokaj, and
    introduces new series regular Erika Alexander. Ten episodes released
    weekly through Oct. 24.

    Is any still watching this?

    Well, I hadn't been because I thought it was over. I remember S1 and I probably saw most or all of S2, so I'm going to start midway through
    that and see if I watched all of it, then start S3.
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  • From shawn@nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com to rec.arts.tv on Sun Aug 24 16:40:09 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:05:22 -0700, suzeeq <suzeeq@imbris.com> wrote:

    On 8/24/2025 12:41 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:


    Invasion-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 3 premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives
    around the world. In season three, those perspectives collide for the
    first time, as the seriesrCO main characters are brought together to
    work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien
    mothership. The ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly
    spreading their deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all
    heroes working together, using their experience and expertise, to save
    the species. New relationships are formed, old relationships are
    challenged and even shattered, as an international cast of characters
    must become a team before itrCOs too late. The third season of Invasion >>> stars returning cast members Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna,
    Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza and Enver Gjokaj, and
    introduces new series regular Erika Alexander. Ten episodes released
    weekly through Oct. 24.

    Is any still watching this?

    Well, I hadn't been because I thought it was over. I remember S1 and I >probably saw most or all of S2, so I'm going to start midway through
    that and see if I watched all of it, then start S3.


    I watched the entire first season and will watch the second season.
    I'll probably just wait until we have more episodes out to work thru.
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  • From Adam H. Kerman@ahk@chinet.com to rec.arts.tv on Sun Aug 24 21:07:53 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    Monday, August 18

    Streaming:

    Are You My First? [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Streaming in its 10-episode entirety today, Hulu's new dating series >>features the "largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled." The
    first episode also airs tonight on ABC at 10 pm.

    Ugh.

    Say it in Joel Grey's voice!

    The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Grace Van PattenrCoa late replacement for Margaret Qualley (who left due >>to scheduling issues)rCoplays Amanda Knox in this based-on-a-true story >>drama chronicling Knox's wrongful conviction and eventual acquittal for >>the murder of her roommate while studying abroad in Italy. Sharon Horgan >>also stars in the limited series, which kicks off with the first two (of >>eight) episodes today, followed by single-episode releases through Oct. 1.

    Not interested.

    You think Italian police were right?

    Hostage [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    This five-part UK production stars Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as the >>newly elected leaders of Britain and France, respectively, whose summit >>meeting goes awry when they fall victim to kidnapping and blackmail >>schemes.

    Meh.

    It's a remake of that John Cena movie from earlier this year!

    The Marlow Murder Club (season 2 premiere)(9 pm, PBS)

    Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and Becks
    Starling (Cara Horgan) investigate murders in an English town where they >>live in the British adaptation of Robert Thorogood's novel of the same >>name. Six episodes running through Sept. 28; already renewed for season 3.

    More Brit mysteries for the regular crowd!

    I tried watching first season. It was total crap, but the resort setting
    is gorgeous.

    The Institute (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9 pm, MGM+)

    Has anyone watched this?... Oh, right:

    NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

    I do but I forgot to watch.
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  • From BTR1701@atropos@mac.com to rec.arts.tv on Mon Aug 25 19:38:29 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On Aug 24, 2025 at 12:41:24 PM PDT, ""Ian J. Ball"" <ijball@mac.invalid>
    wrote:

    On 8/23/25 11:59 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    The Institute-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9
    pm, MGM+)

    Has anyone watched this?... Oh, right:

    NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

    I watched the first two episodes because the MGM app would let me do it for free. After that, you have to subscribe and I couldn't do that because Ian has forbidden it.


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