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Hunted Australia (2022)
It's just rubbish
There are sooo many simulated and staged things in this show. It's a scripted and staged big-brother meets cloak-and-dagger, without any of the good bits.
They had to surrender their devices, have a known set of associates drip-fed from the producers that they have to reach out to, and there's no way that any of the surveillance and pings on phones are happening at all.
Every time the "hunters" run into an associate, they're happy to let them search the residence and answer questions. If it weren't scripted, every friend would say "pound sand".
Also I laughed so hard at the "hunters" running around with cell phones filming everything.
Save yourself the wasted time and avoid this one. The premise was intriguing, but the execution was rubbish.
The PM's Daughter (2022)
It's ok? Meh. If you have literally nothing better to do.
Not sure how this is rating over a 7.. it's ok-ish. Will I keep watching? Maybe, but probably not. Is it worth anything more than a 6? Definitely not. Even my 47 year old self cringes at the improbable teenage dialogue.... I may be giving it an extra star for the Bob Katter-like Akubra-hat-wearing character, tbh.
Edit: Watching Ep4 and they've used the catchphrase "The Agitators" 5x in a couple minutes. Poor writing and directing and I'm moving on.
Mayans M.C. (2018)
Meh
Made it though the first episode, but it was painful and disjointed with a pointless and disengaging storyline. Ok if all you're interested in is violence and gore. If you like character development, this probably isn't for you.
Fargo: East/West (2020)
This review is for season 4 so far....
Cinematography: 10
Casting, Acting, and Direction: 8
Storyline: a generous 2
Pretentious and lacking in any sense of continuity or cohesive plotline. I've been really trying to like this season...
But the storyline just keeps letting me down in a serious way... over, and over, and over. It had promise in the beginning, but it's rubbish, not deserving of the Fargo legacy.
The ending of this episode was one giant step too far, jumping the shark in a profound way.
Modern Family: Finale: Part 2 (2020)
Loved the series... but...
... the ending was just Meh. Nothing funny, nothing really sad or moving. Just meh. Kinda a let down after some excellent writing throughout the series.
The Sinner (2017)
Seasons 1 and 2 were good.. Season 3 is a waste of time
Season 3 plods along with barely any plot progress. Almost no suspense and unlikable characters. Once I realized that every time Jamie climbs onto a ledge, I'm wanting him to jump, it was time to stop watching.
The reckless high speed chase through Manhattan with Ambrose attempting to cut Jamie off at 80+ mph was a step too far. Jumped the shark!
The Commons (2019)
Mostly terrible.
I'm giving it 3 stars for the the cinematography and direction, along with a few quality futuristic effects. That's where it ends.
One major nonsensical plot line: A woman who is taking immunosuppressants decides it's a good time to volunteer at a receiving centre and be up close and personal evaluating the questionable health of refugees. Yeah, that's believable.
Casting: Why two Brits in leading roles? No backstory supported it, and they could only summon one line in an Aussie accent.
Writing: How many unnecessary and random subplots can a show have? The writing is terrible and I felt disengaged throughout. Several times, I felt myself asking.... what is this show really about?