The Morning Show S4 Review
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tv_talkA Bloomberg News article discussing how sports acquisition will be the big driver to streaming services listed the biggest months for signups during 2025 to Apple+. The top 4 were all connected to MLB games leading with Dodgers vs. Yankees (May) 722K. The top series program was 'The Morning Show' with 524K. Slow Horses didn't make the Top 10 list, but then the data stopped in September, and its new season premiere was in October.
It's clear that Slow Horses is hugely popular as a streaming show. But apparently Morning Show is as well but isn't discussed nearly as much. Its writing is also very strong, it has a large cast, and some big names in the mix. Having just seen its 4th season, I can say it is also not slowing down in any way. If anything, the personal stakes for all the characters just keep going up.
To me, the most riveting episode was 4.8 The Parent Trap. The juxtaposition of Alex and Cory's polar opposites in parenting certainly made suggestions about how and why they turned out as they did, but it also connected to how the finale resolved the season. ( Spoilers )
It's clear that Slow Horses is hugely popular as a streaming show. But apparently Morning Show is as well but isn't discussed nearly as much. Its writing is also very strong, it has a large cast, and some big names in the mix. Having just seen its 4th season, I can say it is also not slowing down in any way. If anything, the personal stakes for all the characters just keep going up.
To me, the most riveting episode was 4.8 The Parent Trap. The juxtaposition of Alex and Cory's polar opposites in parenting certainly made suggestions about how and why they turned out as they did, but it also connected to how the finale resolved the season. ( Spoilers )
The Friday Five for 12 December 2025
Dec. 11th, 2025 01:12 pmanais_pf posting in thefridayfive1. Did you get an allowance as a kid, and if so, how much was it?
2. How old were you when you had your first job, and what was it?
3. Which do you do better: save money or spend money?
4. Are people more likely to borrow money from you, or are you more likely to borrow from them?
5. What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
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2. How old were you when you had your first job, and what was it?
3. Which do you do better: save money or spend money?
4. Are people more likely to borrow money from you, or are you more likely to borrow from them?
5. What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
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TV Tuesday: Is That You?
Dec. 9th, 2025 12:38 pmyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Although it's becoming more common now to use CGI to let the same actor play younger and older versions of themselves, a lot of TV still casts different people for these parts. What makes a good casting choice? Similar appearance/voice/charisma/mannerisms?
What are good examples for such casting choices?
The Friday Five for 5 December 2025
Dec. 4th, 2025 07:12 pmanais_pf posting in thefridayfive1. If you had to participate in one Olympic event, what would it be and why?
2. What is the one song you always sing along to?
3. Do you wear a seatbelt in the car?
4. Car, SUV or truck and why?
5. Are you a good/bad driver? Explain.
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2. What is the one song you always sing along to?
3. Do you wear a seatbelt in the car?
4. Car, SUV or truck and why?
5. Are you a good/bad driver? Explain.
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Once a fan, always a fan
Dec. 3rd, 2025 11:28 pmmistee posting in addme_fandomName: Mistee
Age group: 40's
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: Feel free, however I am mostly going to be posting fandom stuff and icons/graphics. I don't really have a journal for personal stuff. I do have Discord if you'd like to chat.
Main Fandoms: Teen Wolf, Trigun Anime/Manga, Windbreaker.
Other Fandoms:Supernatural, JJK, MHA, Natsume Yuujinchi, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Bleach, Sailor Moon, Bungo Stray Dogs, and many, many Yaoi/BL anime/manga.
Fannish Interests: Roleplaying, reading fanfics, reading anime/watching manga.
OTPs and Ships: Derek/Stiles, Peter/Stiles, Stiles/Malia; VashWood, PlantWood; Suo/Sakura, Togame/Sakura; Gojo/Yuuji, Nanami/Yuuji, Gojo/Sugaru; Ichigo/Renji, Ichigo/Aizen, Ichigo/Byakuya; Tsunayoshi/ANY of the Guardians lol; Dazai/Atsushi; Usagi/Seiya, Usagi/Haruka, Haruka/Michiru.
Favourite Movies: Labyrinth, Secret of NIMH, The Craft, The Crow (original), Legally Blonde, American Assassin (Dylan O'Brien).
TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Criminal Minds, White Collar, NCIS, Supernatural
Music: 70's/80's Classic Rock, The Eagles, Matchbox Twenty, Journey, various other artists/bands
Games: World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Palworld, Palia, Once Human
Comics/Anime/Misc: Marvel Comics, various other mainstream and yaoi/bl manga. Too many to list, honestly, I can probably just give you my completed list from MyAnimeList. xD
Age group: 40's
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: Feel free, however I am mostly going to be posting fandom stuff and icons/graphics. I don't really have a journal for personal stuff. I do have Discord if you'd like to chat.
Main Fandoms: Teen Wolf, Trigun Anime/Manga, Windbreaker.
Other Fandoms:Supernatural, JJK, MHA, Natsume Yuujinchi, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Bleach, Sailor Moon, Bungo Stray Dogs, and many, many Yaoi/BL anime/manga.
Fannish Interests: Roleplaying, reading fanfics, reading anime/watching manga.
OTPs and Ships: Derek/Stiles, Peter/Stiles, Stiles/Malia; VashWood, PlantWood; Suo/Sakura, Togame/Sakura; Gojo/Yuuji, Nanami/Yuuji, Gojo/Sugaru; Ichigo/Renji, Ichigo/Aizen, Ichigo/Byakuya; Tsunayoshi/ANY of the Guardians lol; Dazai/Atsushi; Usagi/Seiya, Usagi/Haruka, Haruka/Michiru.
Favourite Movies: Labyrinth, Secret of NIMH, The Craft, The Crow (original), Legally Blonde, American Assassin (Dylan O'Brien).
TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Criminal Minds, White Collar, NCIS, Supernatural
Music: 70's/80's Classic Rock, The Eagles, Matchbox Twenty, Journey, various other artists/bands
Games: World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Palworld, Palia, Once Human
Comics/Anime/Misc: Marvel Comics, various other mainstream and yaoi/bl manga. Too many to list, honestly, I can probably just give you my completed list from MyAnimeList. xD
TV Tuesday: Ahhhhhh
Dec. 2nd, 2025 12:09 pmyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Is there a difference between comfort shows and shows that give you a mental health break? What shows might fit that for you?