Today’s blog post is brought to by: “Why does every show I love have to end?”
I feel like there are two types of couples in the world: the ones who watch every show together and the ones who watch TV in separate rooms.
For the most part, we fall into the first bucket, and that is mainly because we only have 1 TV that’s conducive to Netflix and chill (OMG, I don’t know what possessed me to write that phrase!). So we watch most of our TV together, unless it’s some part 4 of an Action Movie series and then you’ll find me on my phone.
I am also the person who will fall asleep 7 minutes into a show. And because of this, we are the couple who will rewatch the same episode of a show 4 straight nights until we can make it to the end, eyes still open. (this is not as easy as it sounds)
This year, I seemed to have racked up more TV shows alone than alongside Mr. KK. This could be due to me having traveled a bit this year and needing shows for the plane, or due to the fact that I watch shows made for 14 year olds.
Here is what I was streaming this year:
Never Have I Ever. I love this show so much. (Goes without saying, I watched this one alone).
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I can’t say enough great things about this show. It’s smart and funny, and if you didn’t like Tony Shalhoub before this show, you will love him after. (I also watched this one solo)
Firefly Lane. I started this series because I read the books and I felt I owed it to – I don’t know who – to watch the adaptation. I love Sarah Chalke (and am not a Katherine Heigl fan) but I thought they did a good job with the show. It is emotionally draining, but the younger versions of the BFFs will make your heart warm over.
Ted Lasso. Everyone on Planet Earth watched this show, right?
The Last Thing He Told Me. Similar to Firefly Lane, I read the book and wanted to see how the series compared. Am the only person who thinks Jennifer Garner is the nicest human on earth, yet she is hard to watch in a show? Overall, I thought it was pretty good.
The Other Two. OMG this show. It’s weird and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time. Molly Shannon plays a ridiculous mother in the show, and the cast is just so, so good. I think the sister’s boyfriend is my favorite character.
Jack Ryan. Ugh, this show. While I didn’t read the Tom Clancy books, I was intrigued by the premise of the show. Basically Jim Halpert is an analyst for the government who is also really skilled at guns and capturing people on the most wanted list (not bad for a guy with a desk job). Season 1: good. Season 2: The storyline and characters are confusing me, which one is the bad guy? Season 3: I started sleeping after episode 3.
Lincoln Lawyer. Again, I did not read the book*. It was a nice surprise to see Neve Campbell show up on screen, though I have a hard time believing she’s a hard-ass lawyer. Overall, the show is pretty good.
The Longest Third Date. I found this one on my own, and started watching early one morning when I was awake before the sun came up. This documentary basically follows two people who go on a blind date or two, then decide to take a spur of the moment long weekend trip to Costa Rica when COVID hits, and they are trapped there together for months. Remember being cooped up with your family that you love during COVID, now imagine doing it in a faraway place with a practical stranger.
And Just Like That. (aka: Sex and The City Reboot). I don’t know why I watched it, I just did. It could have been my loyalty to the original series, that I enjoyed so much. This time around the characters basically talk about how old they are, and viewers wonder how they afford to still live on their apartments and dress in couture. It was a train wreck; it was not good, but I couldn’t stop watching.
XO, Kitty. Next!
The Summer I Turned Pretty. We’re back again with a show that I watched alone. If you’ve ever spent summers in your teenage years at a beach, this show will strike a cord. It’s sweet and sad and full of first love hopefulness. (And yes, I read the books).
Somebody Somewhere. I found this show by accident, and I’m so happy I did. I loved this show. The writing is so good, the characters are flawed and fantastic. Try this show!
No Hard Feelings. This is a new release on Netflix with Jennifer Lawrence and it was not at all what we imagined it would be, but I will admit we were laughing out loud at some parts. It’s out there – in a good way – and a different look at Katniss for sure.
The Mick. Watched this one alone too. Misfit sister visits rich sister, FBI agents storm the mansion, misfit sister is left in charge of the rich kids. Shenanigans ensue. Mostly funny, a little over the top at times.
Old Dads. If you like Bill Burr, you’ll like this movie. And being an old mom, I can relate.
Love At First Sight. This movie was unexpected and sweet, and I highly recommend if you like rom-coms.
That’s my list. There were others, but these are the ones I remember most. Not all of them are ending, but I imagine that’s where they are headed since I enjoy them so much.
*Is it just me, or is every show now based on a book? Are there no original show or movie ideas any more?
