Movies #3684 ........................."Ted Lasso" - Season 4 (Apple)

Movie #3684 "Ted Lasso" - Season 4 (Apple)  -- hard to compare to the other seasons because this one goes in a totally different direction --- he is only an assistant, and this time it is to a Girls' team, so there are all kinds of different stories that show up about the various women he comes in contact with.  I thought there would be more on his wife and kid living with him in London, but that was pushed aside for other characters getting an arc in this season -- like Rebecca Welton with her boyfriend she met in Amsterdam, the woman bar owner, Juno and her relationship with Brett Goldstein, and then there's the comic (Tracey Ullman)  who buys all the stock (I didn't think she was a necessary part of the story at all - and not funny) , and finally the best creation --- the female coach who has so much to learn about working with others, and what better teachers to have  than Ted Lasso and Coach Beard (he had a side story too that was okay, but a tad slighted by all the other stuff going on). --- It is obvious to me that they have more in their wheelhouse  with these new characters for a couple more seasons....which is great!  I'd give this season a 4.5.

"TED LASSO" - SEASON 4   10 episodes           Apple        2026

Creators:  Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence

Actors:  Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddington, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein 

Movie #3683 ........................."Last Seen" (Apple)

 Movie #3683 "Last Seen" (Apple)  I found this to be an engrossing story from beginning to end.  And it didn't feel stretched out like a lot of these 8 episode type shows.  It deals with how a kidnapping greatly affects 2 families.  By the time I got to the ending, it didn't go the way I wanted it to go, but I totally understand why it went the way it did; it was much more realistic to its approach.  Usually shows on this subject deal with one side, but this is quite a complex script, and I respected that.  It also investigates the consequences (a topic we could use more thought about these days) and the question:  What happens when you do the right thing, but the right thing will just cause so many problems for others????  I'd give this a 4.5.  And ironically, the lead in this show was the comedy lead in "Colin from Accounts" --- I'm a new fan of his.

"LAST SEEN"    6 episodes, 50 minutes each --        2026     Apple

Police dispatcher Ian Ridley's daughter Maggie disappeared years ago.  He receives a call, believing it's her, and embarks on a relentless quest to find her and reunite his family, disregarding consequences.

Director:  Christian Schwochow

Writers: Ryan David Jahn (book), Kris Marisa (screenplay)

Actors:  Patrick Brammal, Brendan Cowell, Chloe Jean Lourdes

Movie #3682 ........................."Tommy & Tuppence" (Britt Box)

 Movie #3682 "Tommy & Tuppence"  (Britt Box) -- this is a 4 episode whodunnit, 2 murders followed and solved.  This is not premier Britt Box, because with that, we could get more to follow and solve. For now, we are fine with the two.  I enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads, but I was not enamored with the scripts --- I was constantly thinking,:Why didn't they do this?" in their investigating.  I'd give it a 4 and recommend it and would love to see what you thought about it.

"TOMMY & TUPPENCE"    2025 -- miniseries --- 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each

A modern take on Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, set in upscale London.  The duo tackles murders and mysteries while their playful chemistry and witty banter raise questions about their true feelings for each other.

Creator:  Phoebe Eclair Powell

Actors:  Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan, Imelda Staunton

Movie #3681 ........................."Widow's Bay" (Apple)

Movie #3681 "Widow's Bay" (Apple"  Not for everybody --- borders on comedy horror --- I am not a horror fan at all, but I was able to get through this without nightmares, but by myself.  Dave didn't care for it at all.  Episode 4 was just bonkers and if you get through that and 5, you've got it made.  The premise gets clearer as the story unfolds, and once you know that, it makes it easier to understand and follow, and thus enjoy.  But really, this is not a true comedy, and I'm not sure why it is in that category (just like Bear was in previous years/)  In episode 7, the cop tells one of the residents who is in the middle of catching him up on all the weirdness in the town, ":I'm good --- I know enough:"  and he's ready to leave, and I laughed out loud at that because that was me -- after 7 episodes I was really good to go and had seen enough.  And I'm not sure i will need to see any more of this show.  But it was a wild ride for 11 episodes..It seems Hollywood really wants to sell Horror to us --- they've  been putting in really strong actors for years, and now trying to put comedy in it..... I still don't buy it!  4 out of 5, Rhys is a wonder in this and fun (a little) to watch!   PS - the secretary and the lighthouse keeper have the best moments toward the end of the season , in my opinion. 

"WIDOW'S BAY"    11 episodes, 40 minutes each    2026     Apple

A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island.

Creator:  Katie Dippold

Actors:  Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root

Movie #3680 ........................."Colin from Accounts" - Season 3 (Amazon Prime)

 Movie 33680 "Colin from Accounts" - Season 3 (Amazon Prime)  So sad to see this end --- one of our favorit comedies that we found looking through streaming services --- no one had recommended it to us and we haven't heard anyone talking about it.  But we thoroughly enjoyed it.  However, it is not for everybody -- the language and situations are sometimes very raw.  If you are a rom-com fan like I am and you wanted to see something different, here it is.  It is written and acted by a married couple in the business of t.v., and it has been up for Australian awards and won some.  The situations are right on the edge of craziness and believability -- but because they who they are, they oftentimes got worse --- and there's the comedy.  They deal in what-ifs --- what if your step father was a pervert?  What if your friends didn't like your new boyfriend at all?  What if when flirting, the guy accidentally hits a dog - then whose fault is that?  Well, here they both take on the job, and that starts this delightful journey this couple makes.  I give it a 5, but it is very potty-mouthed.  It does depend on rapid, overlapping dialogue many times --- and less physical comedy.

"COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS"     8 episodes, 27 minutes each,    2026

A  microbrewery owner snd a student doctor are brought together by a car accident that injures a stray dog they agree to adopt, forcing them to navigate each other's vulnerabilities.

Creators:  Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer

Actors:  same as above

Movie #3679 ........................."B breadwinner" (netflix)

Movie #3679 "Breadwinner" (Netflix)  Well, I wanted to watch this because the trailer looked so funny, but when watching the film, I quickly decided that the trailer  was better than the film.  Very disappointing.  I like Nate Bargatze, and I wanted to like it because of him.  but that didn't work.  It just went way past the stupid line for me.  There ARE a few laugh out loud moments, but mostly in the first half.  I'd give it a weak 3, and on the fence whether I would recommend it.  Probably not.

"BREADWINNER"   PG   2025    1 hour and 39 mins

When a supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, she switches roles with her breadwinner husband, who struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.

Director:  Eric Appel

Writers:  Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana 

Acors:  Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost

Movie #3678 ........................." A Second Chance Christmas" (GMA)

Movie #3678 "A Second Chance Christmas" (GMA)  I think I am pretty much done with this channel --- I put it on during the Xmas season last year because I noticed a few of my favorite Hallmark actors perform on both stations, but this is CLEARLY the weaker of the two.  So if you think Hallmark is bad, don't even stop to watch this one --- this is an excellent example of what it offers --- preachy, (religious) oftentimes weakly written films, and most of the time the acting is weak, too.  This is a Cameron Bure vehicle ---she was the first to jump ship from Hallmark to this station  due to that station occasionally showing  some homosexual love stories.  Perish the thought!  I would give this a 2.8 -- totally depends on two people in one setting mostly hashing out why they fell out of love, while falling in love again.  

"SECOND CHANCES"      GMA     2026     1 hour and 27 mins

After five years, divorced parents Anna and Jame reunite with their adult children for Christmas, only to find an unexpected ice story may give their lot story a second chance.

Directors:  Paula Ellie, Alton Glass

Writers:  Taylor Kalupa, Masy McLain

Actors:  Candace Cameron Bure, Jonathan Scarfe