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What have you liked on TV this holiday season?

MsMary

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I've been on vacation at home for the past week and half and have been binge-watching some fun shows. I thought we could share what we've been enjoying!

1. We just finished The Flight Attendant on HBO and it was SO GOOD! Not what I expected (not really sure what I expected, to be honest), but I heard an interview with star/exec producer Kaley Cuoco on the radio and thought I'd give it a try. It was funny and smart and unexpectely moving. Hubby and I both loved it. Bonus: Michelle Rodriguez (Missy from Doctor Who) in a similar role, chewing the scenery with gusto.

2. Soul on Disney+. New Pixar movie that we both loved.

3. Home for Christmas on Netflix. It's in Norweigian with subtitles and if you like looking at beautiful sweaters you will be in heaven. Christmas rom-com, the episodes are just half an hour long, six episodes per season, two seasons which we binged in one evening each. Very feel-good and just the thing for light holiday entertainment.

4. The Happiest Season on Hulu. Lesbian Christmas rom-com featuring Kristen Stewart. Not sure I'm super into how it ended up but anything with Dan Levy as the heroine's best friend is a winner in my book!

5. The Mandalorian on Disney+. The episodes are short and even though there's a lot of Star Wars backstory, you don't need to be up on any of it to enjoy it. BABY YODA IS THE CUTEST!

Okay, spill: What TV has brightened your holiday season?

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cjh

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We got free Apple TV for buying a new phone, so have watched two shows, The Morning Show and For All Mankind. This is actually our first experience with streamed tv. The general fare around here is sports. The stories are intense and I can’t pay attention very well, but I’m impressed with them on the whole.

MsMary

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Oh, and for those of you who like your TV horrifying and dystopian: Years and Years on HBO will freak you right out with its vision of the near future. They missed the pandemic but everything else is horrifyingly plausible!

Janet

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I loved some of the same ones as you -- at least the ones I've seen, The Flight Attendant, and The Mandalorian. The Undoing was definitely darker, but worth seeing for the performances and the styling (hello, Nicole Kidman's wardrobe, and oh, how I miss NYC!). I've also watched the series Upload, which is kind of like a more upbeat take on a Black Mirror-ish story if it were made into a sitcom, and enjoyed that. I also started Lovecraft Country but have not finished the season.

Also making my way through the Jenna Lyons series, which is kinda fun (I wish there were more styling and less drama with the competitors for her assistantship). And I'm late to The Home Edit but that's kind of fun for inspiration for decluttering and organizing. Another show I was really late to, but am now a big fan of, is Broadchurch. Olivia Colman and David Tennant are a great duo.

CJH, The Morning Show was great!

Synne

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Just finished Raised by Wolves on HBO. Intriguing sci-fi just to my liking. I also enjoyed the Australian comedy show Frayed. Hilarious and a much needed comic relief!

JAileen

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Detective and mysteries here. I don’t remember what’s on what because we have Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Britbox. I especially like mysteries in cold places

Midsummer Murders
Inspector Lynley
Inspector Morse
Bordertown - in Finnish - I want to go to Finland now!
Silent Witness
Shetland
Vera
Marcella
Valhalla Murders - in Icelandic
MI 5 - just started this one

Also watched Mum. Gentle comedy.

kkards

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i think i might have finally OD on Hallmark Christmas movies, and might be ready for something a little, but not much stronger...

Helena

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haha kkkards, I love Hallmark movies!

We have some cross-over with your list Mary ... we finished the Mandalorian, loved Soul, and also enjoyed the Kristen Stewart one. Late to the Schitt's Creek party, but we are on the final season and love it - I'm blown away that this is a CBC show. And also watched the latest season of the Crown. But our ultimate favourite was Ted Lasso! So funny, quirky, and positive ... just what we needed after this year!

The Cat

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Old Scandinavian movies.

MsMary

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Janet, I just started the Jenna Lyons show this afternoon while cleaning out my drawers and it's fun and perfect for the occasion!

rachylou

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Ack. Everyone is strongly recommending The Mandalorian. I might breakdown and get Disney, altho I’d sooner subscribe to Fox Nation.

I did Sanditon on PBS Encore. I don’t know whether I love it or am completely incensed. It needs a second series.

Angie

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LOVED these best this year:

The Queen's Gambit
Flight Attendant
Ted Lasso
Cobra Kai
Star Trek: Discovery
NARCOS: Mexico
Bordertown
Watchmen (Watching now. Very compelling)

The Undoing was disappointing but their amazing hair and fun wardrobe kept me going!!!

The Morning Show was quite good.

I liked Soul, and loved Mulan (visually STUNNING)

Will finish Schitt's Creek too. Enjoyable!

Oooooh, and Baby Yoda.......SOOOOO CUTE!!! Big Star Wars fans here, so of course we watched the Mandalorian

Worst show: Utopia (extremely, extremely dark........)

MsMary

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Angie, I can't believe I left out Star Trek Discovery. We are LOVING it! Also really enjoyed Queen's Gambit. Watchmen was too dark for Hubby but I loved it.

slim cat

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The Queen's Gambit
Bridgerton
The Boys ( Prime )

Re-watching The Witcher now and some nights - Boston Legal.
Mushi-shi ( animated ) with my daughter.

bella

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As far as holiday flicks go, I liked Home for Christmas, and Over Christmas (in German with subtitles). I watched a few others from Netflix usually in the background, while tending to other stuff but nothing to recommend.

I caught some of the others mentioned,The Watchmen, Mandalorian, Queen's Gambit, The Boys earlier in the year, and mostly enjoyed them.

I binge-watched Bridgerton and loved it. Strongly recommended to Austen fans but be very careful - it is NOT a family show!

Angie

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Mary, YES. Discovery was sooooo much better than Picard. I LOVED the strong female leads. We need that travel technology too

Yup. Watchmen is dark....

Carla

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Sanditon - like, rachylou, I’m disgruntled with the interpretation, though there are some compelling stories going on. Agree it needs another season.

Bridgerton - a little disappointed (read the books) by the liberties taken with the stories, but what a feast for the eyes! No attempt at historical accuracy, but rather an exotic fantasy romp with a beautiful cast. I hope we don’t have to wait forever for a second season.

The Crown - very late to that party.

Looking forward to PBS Masterpiece - All Creatures Great and Small in January.

JAileen

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I should add, we watched Christmas Story twice. It ran for 24 hours on TV - TBS, maybe? We love it. My favorite part is the hound dogs and the turkey. We’ve watched it so many times we know most of the lines. I found out what happened to Ralphie - he grew up and became Attorney General!

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Jane

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I’m not sure if you will be able to watch it but I can recommend BBC The Great British Sewing Bee (Patrick and Esme are wonderful, as is Jo Lycett).

And also on UK channel 4 Art Club with Grayson Perry. Inspiring, homely and very lovely.

Suz

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I almost never watch TV but other members in my household enjoyed several mysteries (no idea which ones!), Queen's Gambit, and Derry Girls.

Watching Bridgerton now and find it a sort of bizarre farcical romp with gorgeous costumes and actors.

Windchime

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I just watched Netflix’ “Death to 2020,” a comic year in review with a clearly liberal slant. It was great to actually be able to laugh, reflecting back on all the craziness and awfulness that happened this year. I’d actually forgotten about some of the pre-COVID events; it really was a roller coaster from beginning to end.

Ledonna N.

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The Umbrella Academy
Sense 8
The Queens Gambit
The Mandalorian
Raising Dione
Jingle Jangle a Christmas Tale
PJ Mask
Mr Rodgers Neighborhood
&
Sesame Street which I highly Recommend
Oh and Blue’s Clue with Josh.

Minaminu

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The Queen's Gambit
Call the Midwife
The Great British Sewing Bee
The Sound of Music - we watch it every year at this time
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Portrait Artists of the year
Spiral

@ Jane, Grayson Perry has been amazing! So inspiring and uplifting!

MsMary

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Ledonna, we watched The Umbrella Academy earlier in the year and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to Season 3!

Have you seen the Mr. Rogers movie with Tom Hanks? Highly recommend!

Anonymous

My video tolerance is down to Tiktok (from YouTube last year)- but I saw The Queens Gambit book on our library app. Will check it out when I'm done the 2 series I'm reading now!
Will want to reread All Creatures Great and Small too- I loved those books as a kid!

nuancedream

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Bridgerton is total eye candy! It's not a new film release, but I really enjoyed Jessica Chastain in Molly's Game. Riveting, true story. I wish I had read the book first. Surprisingly, I did not enjoy Soul that much despite some excellent jazz and gorgeous animation.

Janet

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I am currently getting sucked into the Spanish series Money Heist. It's not new but it is better than I expected!

Janet

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JAileen, bite your tongue! The actor who played Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) has brought much more joy to the world. Again Did you know he was in the Will Ferrell movie "Elf"? (I'm not a big Will Ferrell fan, but I do really enjoy that movie.) He's almost 50 now, which makes me feel old. A friend of mine has met him a few times and says he's a cool guy.

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MsMary

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So funny -- my husband is the president of our local University Club and there is a guy who used to eat lunch there every day before the lockdown, whom we called "Christmas Story kid" because he is the spitting image of Ralphie as a 70-year-old. Here's a pic I snagged from the Club's public Facebook page -- that's him on the left, obvs.

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Laurie

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Our Aussie Fabbers will be happy to know that we've discovered "Offspring". I think my husband likes it even more than I do! It's 7 seasons, perfect for many nights of viewing. Could the actors be any more gorgeous?!

So excited to read today that the French series, "Call My Agent" has a 4th season coming out.

As for "Christmas Story", I watched it as well on the continuous loop station on Christmas Day while I did some ironing and other chores. Not sure I've ever watched it all in one sitting. It really is the most adorable movie. My new favorite line is from the Christmas morning scene as the kids go flying downstairs and the narrator says, "We plunged into the cornucopia, quivering with desire and the ecstasy of unbridled avarice." We didn't celebrate the holidays at all this year and it was solidly good to actually avoid the unbridled avarice!

Started "Ted Lasso" today - really good. First thing I'm watching on AppleTV.

(Also @Ledonna - your list is adorable and I wanted to mention that my 25 year old son recently brought up "Blues Clues"- something he remembered about it.)

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