Reviews
The Wilds (2020)
Predictable, but good
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. My only real gripe, apart from the occasional predictability of the plot, was the 'lead' character Leah. Oh my God she's annoying! Is it just me or did anyone else watching this want her to just p*ss off and die? I can honestly say I've never disliked a character this intensely before. She came across as self centred and irritating to the extreme, which made the character completely unsympathetic. I really became invested in all the other characters, and that's the only reason I continued to watch the entire season. She is the only pitfall, pun intended, in what would otherwise be a 10/10 for me.
My Left Nut (2020)
A definite MUST see
A truly touching and funny comedy/drama, that was beautifully presented with superb actors delivering excellent performances. I laughed and cried in equal measure. It highlights the difficulties of being a teenager dealing with puberty, and that horrible transition from easy, carefree childhood to adulthood. Only in this case there's the added 'bonus' of facing a potentially life threatening illness, together with grieving the loss of a parent. On the surface, that may make it sound drab and depressing, however, it's anything but! It's a tale of love, family, friendship and a good deal of humour in the face of adversity. An overall well crafted mini series that should not be missed!
Blunt Talk (2015)
Jonathan Ames hits the mark, yet again!
I'm a massive fan of Jonathan Ames, and when I saw that he was collaborating with Seth MacFarlane I just had to watch. I loved 'Bored to Death' and was hugely disappointed when it was cancelled. I wondered if US tv networks only employ tasteless idiots! However, their choice to screen 'Blunt Talk' surely disputes that idea? Definitely! This show is laugh out loud funny. Some of the dialogue appears to have been lifted directly from Ames early literature, and reflects the proclivities and idioms of characters from his books, and, despite this repetition, it is truly entertaining. If you like anything that differs from the norm and banal, then you will surely enjoy watching this show, as much as Patrick Stewart obviously enjoyed acting in it!