What We've Binged This Winter

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Happy February y'all!   I didn't do a weekend post because it would basically be what today's post is entitled.  We've blown through quite a bit the past few months between Netflix, Peacock and some other streaming stuff.  So here's the rundown on what we've been watching this winter.

Dexter: New Blood (Showtime)- We were avid Dexter fans especially the good seasons of 1-4.  Anything after that was a pretty solid swirl down the toilet with each passing season and this 'new' series felt like it picked up on the swirl seasons.  Don't get me wrong, we were glad to see Dex, Deb and a Miami Metro familiar face but honestly, he should've stayed a lumberjack.  I've never seen so many people after a finale say "I didn't think they could do a worse finale than the original."  I don't know about that but it wasn't much better.  I'd say worth a watch for Dexter fans but only to watch when you've run out of other stuff.

Real World Homecoming Seasons 1 and 2 (Paramount+) - The original Real World in NYC was on about the time the Mr and I were going to my Senior prom so it is nostalgic for us for sure.  I wanted to wait for the second reunion season to be done so we could watch both seasons at once.  While it was great to see the old cast (most of them for LA season), one thing you learn is most people don't change.  You could see a little growth in some of them but most of them got so much worse that you just have to shake your head and say "well, nice to see we're continuing the same main argument you guys were having 30 years ago."  I'd say worth the watch for original RW fans.

Cobra Kai (Netflix) - I was never a Karate Kid fan from back in the day, actually, I hated it.  But when it started on YouTube, I was interested since it was free and boy was I glad we watched it.  Willian Zabka is friggin' GOLD in this series.  It mixes a good amount of the original KK peeps with a new generation so that everyone from every generation can enjoy it.  I will say they're getting a little formulaic but as long as Zabka is on, I'm there.  Recommended!

Movies That Made Us (Netflix)- We're hooked on this series and love all the behind the scenes stuff.  We loved seeing our favorite horror movies unmasked and I'm ready for more episodes which are probably 10 months away.  Sigh.

Emily in Paris (Netflix)-  Gee, can you tell we activated our Netflix card for the next two months?  😄 I kept hearing about this when season one came out and decided to give it a go and instantly got hooked.  Lily Collins is just too adorable though if I was having my period when I originally watched it, I probably could've gone the other way.  I was onboard for season two and enjoyed it.  I feel like they were like "we need a hot guy like everyone was frothing over on Bridgerton" and enter Lucien Laviscount.  Don't mind if I do.  I suppose some people would consider this a guilty pleasure but I like it.  Looking forward to season three!

You: Season Three (Netflix) - I super loathed Love in season two and was not happy to see her in season three.  Thankfully, they were able to side step her here and there for an interesting sub-plot with Joe and his obsessive side.  I'm always happy to see Dylan Arnold who played loveable Twig in Nashville and an equally adorable portrayal in Halloween Kills.  In the end, I was quite satisfied with the ending and looking forward to the next season.

Archive 81 (Netflix) - We saw it on the top 10 and since we were out of stuff to watch we dove in and it hooked us.  We liked trying to guess what the hell was going on and all of the spooky stuff.  There was one episode toward the end that seemed like complete filler that turned us off but then they did a cliffhanger so it'd better be renewed, dammit!

Ozark Part One (Netflix)-  I was done with Ozark the season before last but when I saw Tom Pelphrey was going to be on, I was willing to give it another chance and I'm glad I did.  But with him gone, they went back to the same tired crap.  There is ZERO reason for there to be two parts to this final season other than dragging it out.  I just hope Wendy gets it as good as she's given because she's truly repulsive and I'm over Marty's apathy.  Get Bateman back to what he does best, comedies.

The Woman Across the Street from the Girl in the Window  (Netflix) - We knew this was a parody so we had low expectations.  It was actually a lot more sad than we expected with some funny parts thrown in for good measure.  Not sure what the hell is up with all of the casseroles but as the Mr pointed out, it shows a progression so it does play a part in the story.  It's not a must see but something to watch if you're bored like we were.

Any shows you've been binging?

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