Comedy

The Ending Of ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Is About As Good As Anyone Could Have Expected

December 24 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Bad Sisters didn’t need Season 2, so the least it could do was end with a bit of finality so that nobody would be tempted...

‘Shrinking’ Season 2 Ends With A Predictably Beautiful Finale

December 24 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Somewhat embarrassingly, I let out an audible gasp of relief at a certain point in Shrinking’s Season 2 finale that was so loud and dramatic...

‘Shrinking’ Season 2 Remains A Beautiful Nightmare In Episode 11

December 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

"The Drugs Don't Work" is the third five-star episode in a row for Shrinking Season 2, which is the first time that has ever happened in the history of this website.

Ian Comes to the Forefront In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 7

December 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

We've spent the entirety of Bad Sisters Season 2 wondering what Ian was really up to, and Episode 7, "How to Pick a Prick", gives us all the juicy details.

‘Poppa’s House’ Has A Valuable Message In Episode 8, But Only One Joke

December 17 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Poppa’s House mires a good message in questionable presentation in Episode 8, but there’s still some value in its ideas.

The Garveys Are Falling Apart In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 6

December 11 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Ian helps the sisters cover their tracks, bringing him closer to Eva but further into Houlihan's spotlight.

‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 10 Is A Sucker Punch Of Raw Emotion

December 11 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Watching an episode of Shrinking is hard work, sometimes. Here I was thinking that Episode 10 of Season 2, “Changing Patterns”, was an exclusively positive installment. It...

‘Poppa’s House’ Episode 7 Blessedly Focuses More On Poppa and Ivy

December 10 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

It took seven weeks, but Poppa’s House finally has a premise I can relate to — Poppa has a bad back. His sciatica has flared up and...

‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 9 Is Beautiful, Poignant, and Brilliant

December 4 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Whenever I do my obligatory promotion of these recaps, I usually mention in a casual way that Shrinking is one of the best shows on TV. I...

Eva Makes A Terrible Mistake In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Episode 5

December 4 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

“Boom” is about Eva in the same way that “Person of Interest” was about Becka. This is to say that Eva’s problems are foregrounded a...

‘Poppa’s House’ Descends Into Repetitive Rubbish In Episode 6

December 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Poppa’s House has an uncanny ability to make 20 minutes feel like an hour, and nowhere is that more true than in Episode 6, “Family...

Jimmy Can’t Get Out Of His Own Way In ‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 8

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

For such a funny comedy, it’s worth remembering it’s death that has always loomed over Shrinking. Specifically, the death of Jimmy’s wife, Tia, at the...

‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Kicks Into Gear With Episode 4

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

It hasn’t exactly been a smooth start for the second season of Bad Sisters, The two-part Season 2 premiere took a while getting out of the...

Parenting In ‘Poppa’s House’ Episode 5 – And A Hint Of Romance

November 26 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Poppa’s House finally acknowledges the potential of a romantic relationship between Poppa and Ivy, which is the good news – that’s clearly where the show...

‘The Franchise’ Ends With Hope – Though It’s Hard to Tell Who For

November 25 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

I’ve been convinced for weeks that the ending of The Franchise would be the catastrophic failure of Tecto: Eye of the Storm, since really, how...

It’s All Going Wrong In ‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 7

November 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

There’s a lot to like about Episode 7 of Shrinking Season 2, though admittedly less so if you’re one of the characters. “Get in the Sea” —...

Grief Looms Large In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 3

November 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Season 2 of Bad Sisters got off to a slightly stunted start, so it’s a shame that Episode 3, “Missing”, doesn’t have much urgency either. But it...

‘The Franchise’ Episode 7 Provides A Last-Minute Change Of Scenery

November 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

You can tell The Franchise is approaching the end since it’s running out of things to make fun of. We’ve already had the big and...

‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 10 Ends Part 2 With Unexpected Tragedy

November 15 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Part 2 of Cobra Kai Season 6 comes to an end in Episode 10, “Eunjangdo”, and it’s a very decent stopping point full of action, drama, and...

Miyagi-do Finally Get On The Same Page In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 9

November 15 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Now we know that Terry Silver is back and pulling the strings, there’s a sense of urgency to Cobra Kai Season 6 that feels fitting for the...