Our TV time has definitely increased this spring. We finally finished Castle, which had the most abrupt ending ever. I was also really underwhelmed by the most recent seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Outlander.
Tiger King
If you haven’t watched Tiger King, did you even quarantine? This show was a wild ride from start to finish. And it has something for everyone: a gay tiger trainer who loves guns, polygamy, drug addicts, more sequins than a 90s country performance, and murder. You know a show is out of control when the real-life inspiration for Scarface admits to killing a DEA informant and comes off as one of the more normal people on the show. It was definitely entertaining (and completely baffling).
Frasier
We like to balance watching hour-long dramas with 30-minute comedies. Mac noticed Frasier was on Hulu, so it’s been our latest comedy. We both watched episodes growing up on syndication. It’s genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. This isn’t the most kid-friendly, but it’s easy to watch. And it has 11 seasons.
Bargain Mansions
I’m firmly in the age range of watching HGTV on a regular basis. This new home-flipping show takes place in Kansas City. And that’s 100% of the reason why I watch it. I’ve never lived anywhere that had a TV show. I low-key hope I see someone I recognize. Overall, it’s a standard flipping show, though I do enjoy the format of how the renovations are done.
Derry Girls
Derry Girls takes place in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in the 1990s. If you’re a fellow born in the 80s and raised in the 90s baby, you’ll recognize lots of the music and pop culture references. And you’ll get to experience the Irish “Rock the Boat” phenomenon. It’s actually something they do at weddings and parties, and my mind was blown when I found out it was real. They do swear a lot, but it’s really funny and light-hearted.
What have you been watching? Any good recommendations?
You’re now the second person to recommend Derry Girls to me! We have been watching “The Last Dance” on ESPN Films + then SEAL Team which I think normally airs on CBS. Both are good!
I enjoyed Derry Girls, and I hope you do, too! I’m on the fence about SEAL Team. If I watch it with Mac, he’ll nitpick all of the military details.
I’ve been watching The Voice and Songland. I’d highly recommend Songland. It was so interesting and fun!
Ooh, I don’t think I’ve heard of Songland. I may have to check that out.
Tiger King… what a sh*t show! Derry Girls sounds really, really interesting! Can’t wait to check it out!
Tiger King was just chaos. Derry Girls is great!
Ohhh! You have me interested in Bargain Mansions! I think so far, Tiger Kind has been the highlight of my lockdown.
You should check it out! I can’t say I’m a huge fan of her style, but I love seeing places I recognize on the show.
“If you haven’t watched Tiger King, did you even quarantine?” š š š Truer words have not been spoken. Adding Derry Girls to my list!
I feel like it’s going to be a government requirement pretty soon. Temperature checks, face masks, and proof you watched Tiger King.