Hacks is an award-winning show that explores the complex love-hate relationship between two ladies. One is a successful comedian, while the other works as a comedic writer for her. The creators of this American comedy-drama show are Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.
Abbott Elementary (S3) series sumptuously treated us to heartening comedy, once again. We love both the teaching and non-teaching staff members of this elementary school. We seriously think that almost all of them are getting better with each successive season. Perhaps, like a fine wine.
The Young Sheldon series came to an end this month. It was a poignant moment for many of its devoted fans. As we bid goodbye to some of the popular characters in this drama. This US comedy show is based on the fan favourite character (adult), Sheldon Cooper, in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (2007-2019) series.
Shogun takes us on an incredible historical journey into medieval Japan. It is an epic saga delving into culture, traditions, court intrigue, power, rage, war and much more. Please note the “Shogun” 2024 series is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same title.
The Baby Reindeer series narrates a heart-touching tale. Based on a real-life incident involving comedian Richard Gadd, it focuses on the difficult matters of love, abuse, heartbreak, etc. This limited series from Scotland is very well crafted by Richard Gadd.
Ripley is a dark crime drama about a cunning and deadly conman. So, this thrilling dark neo-noir focuses on the intended and unintended victims of the said criminal grifter, Tom Ripley. Andrew Scott portrays the toxic (protagonist) con artist Tom with a lot of style and panache.
Huset (Prisoner/2023) mini-series is a heartbreaking Nordic tale from Denmark. This Danish show depicts the tough and demanding lives of prison inmates as well as the prison guards.
True Detective: Night Country (2024) series is a feminist drama set in a remote Alaska town in the USA. The focus of this grim crime show is on the isolated indigenous Iñupiat community. With “Night Country”, the fourth season of the terrific crime series True Detective, its makers have tried to reset the narrative.
American Fiction is a delightful satire that has won five 2024 Oscar Award Nominations. This satire delves into the cultural stereotyping of the Black community in the USA. It is based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett. In fact, Everett is a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California.
Fargo series (Season 5/USA/2023-2024) Series focuses on the lady protagonist, Tiger Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lyon, who fights to pay her debts. Even as the antagonist Roy Tillman and his goons pursue ‘Dot’ violently. And the central theme is “Debt”, that has been used in banking terms as well as in the social-religious-philosophical-personal contexts in this show.