The American crime drama web series, Mindhunter, debuted worldwide via Netflix on October 13, 2017. Based on the true crime book, Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the American web series takes place in 1977 when criminal psychology and criminal profiling were arising from its early developmental stages. While challenging the status quo of Means, Motive, Opportunity (MMO), two FBI agents, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), work in developing a new field incorporating psychology, sociology, and anthropology through the interviews of imprisoned serial killers in order to comprehend why they do what they do in hopes of using this knowledge for future and ongoing criminal cases. Because having a simple MMO is no longer sufficient. Crime has started to become more complex as well as inexplicable and irrational. All of which needs to be explained and rationalized to the normal human mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZCfRD_zWE
Friday, January 25, 2019
Lopez, Lessly (MW) Rebelde 100
Rebelde is a Mexican tv show that is available on Netflix. The series first aired on Canal de las Estrellas October 4, 2004. Although this series is in Spanish, there are English subtitles available. The show follows Mia, Roberta, Miguel, Diego, Lupita, and Juan. who attend an exclusive private school. They all come from different backgrounds; however, they all share a passion for music and together they form a band called RBD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLB3nirs1to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLB3nirs1to
Mireles, Patrick (MW) Cobra Kai 100
This original series "Cobra Kai" was released on YouTube Premium in 2018 having completed Season 1 with 10 episodes. Another 10 episode run for the half-hour drama/comedy is now set to arrive in 2019. Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence reunite over 30 years after the infamous 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. The legacy returns when we find the winner, Larusso, running a successful string of car dealerships throughout the valley. Meanwhile the loser Johnny Lawrence, life has taken a slightly different turn. Since the loss, he seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo where again these two iconic characters become intertwined.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwwxNbtK6Y
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwwxNbtK6Y
Gustis, Kimberly (MW) Nailed It! 100
Nailed It! is a show designed to show the works of amateur bakers as they attempt to recreate the works of professionals, creating a highly comedic show with various mishaps as the bakers struggle to put together their work in time to win a $10,000 prize. The show is hosted by actress Nicole Byer, who brings forth a light atmosphere among the contestants with her quips and jabs, alongside renowned pastry chef Jaqcues Torres and various guest judges who actively criticize the methods and end results of the bakers. Each episode involves three rounds centered around various themes, ranging from a unicorn cake to a bust of Donald Trump. Shots of the original cake and the amateur cake are put alongside each other for comedic effect during the judging rounds, handing the show closer to the comedy genre than to a serious cooking competition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7CBZ952zs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7CBZ952zs
Srader, Joseph (TTh) The Protector 100
The series follows a young man named Hakan who is a shopkeeper's son of ordinary fate, or is he? After the discovery of an ancient talisman, he learns that he is from a long line of Protectors that must fight to save the human race from the Immortals.
Link: https://youtu.be/7tT8q0Vov8E
Link: https://youtu.be/7tT8q0Vov8E
Boyd, Kendall (MW) Mr. Student Body President 100
Mr. Studen Body President is a TV show that originally aired on GO90 about Tyler Pendergast, the Student Body President of Berenger High School who takes high school politics a little too seriously. He is always at war with the school president to make sure his presidency is the best in Berenger high history. With his cabinet by his side, he is faced with various challenges that threatened his presidency. While the actual situation is not very drastic, the wittiness of the dialogue and the comedic timing add to the overall ambience of the series. The establishment of the high school's student leadership most closely resembling that of an authoritarian government. All of these elements come together to make a high school student council the most interesting form of politics that is watchable on television.
https://youtu.be/T3mWtPf7_xA
First episode
https://youtu.be/1H4kYT4wim4
https://youtu.be/T3mWtPf7_xA
First episode
https://youtu.be/1H4kYT4wim4
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Ysaguirre, Roman (MW) Legion 100
Legion is a psychological sci-fi TV series in the vein of the superhero genre. However, Legion goes beyond the typical superhero series, bordering on thriller and horror, with a good dose of comedy. The story follows David, a young man with schizophrenia, existing inside of a psych ward. He soon learns that he is gifted with special abilities, and is thrown in world where people want to use him or eliminate him. Based on the Marvel Comics characters, the X-Men, and a particular character of the same name, Legion is full of unique individuals; some with special abilities, others are interesting regardless. Still, it's a well written story that flows organically and independently from other lore, and can be great entertainment for a casual audience.
https://youtu.be/4SZ3rMMYBLY
https://youtu.be/4SZ3rMMYBLY
Tidwell, Celeste (TTh) Roswell 100
Roswell is a science-fiction show that is built around the relationship between aliens and humans. Three human/alien teenagers are sent to earth to complete their destiny. They all have these "out of this world" gifts that they've hidden from the world, until one the human/aliens, Max Evans, uses his healing power to heal one his classmates, Liz Parker, from a gun shot wound in a public diner. The show then takes off with Max and Liz's growing relationship, but also the growing curiosity and findings of what their lives were like on their home planet and the reasoning of their lives on earth. While they're trying to understand their findings, they are battling being exposed and caught by a numerous amount of suspicious and underground FBI groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KycNsC2Iyw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KycNsC2Iyw
Polk, Erikka (MW) Black Love 100
This show documents several black couples and their lessons on love through life's hurdles; including overcoming sickness, financial struggle, pushy in-laws and infidelity. Well-known as well as everyday couples share their secrets of success and how they strive to uphold marriage amidst rampant divorce rates and a nation insistent (as history has shown) on breaking up the black household. Sprinkled in between these intimate interviews are interracial couples and single parents, who also tell what black love is to them from their unique perspective. 10/10 would recommend.
http://www.oprah.com/own-blacklove/glynn-turman-on-the-importance-of-black-love
http://www.oprah.com/own-blacklove/glynn-turman-on-the-importance-of-black-love
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Garcia, Jenifer (MW) Impulse 100
Impulse is an original Youtube Red original science fiction drama series that is based on the novel Impulse by Steven Gould. The show follows a sixteen year old named Henrietta "Henry" Coles (Maddie Hasson) who is an outsider in her town. Everything changes when a traumatic event with another one of her classmates triggers something inside of her. She discovers that she has powers that cannot be controlled. Throughout the show Henry tries to deal with her new powers and the traumatic event that happened. The series deals with the sensitive topic of sexual assault so at the beginning of each episode there is a viewer discretion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzPqpireIsw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzPqpireIsw
Rushing, Sarra (MW) Mrs. Brown's Boys 100
Based on the popular theater show and book series, "Mrs. Brown's Boys" starring Brendan O'Carroll follows the life and antics of Agnes Brown, a Dublin matriarch who interferes in the lives of her friends and family members. Brown's six children include eldest son, Mark, who has been running the family since his father died when Mark was a young boy. Brown faces family troubles and attempts to fix everyone's problems, even going as far as joining a counseling session to find out what secrets her family is keeping from her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G5Vvohne9Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G5Vvohne9Q
Ventura, Dianna (MW) Prison Break 100
Prison Break is a crime drama and action thriller that aired on FOX and can also be found on Hulu with all five seasons. The show is over two brothers as one has been sentenced for a crime he did not commit, while his younger brother comes up with a plan and attempts to break him out of prison to prove his innocence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL9zLctDJaU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL9zLctDJaU
Stephens, Victoria (TTh) The Last Kingdom 100
The Last Kingdom is a historical drama set in the year 872. Our protagonist, Uhtred, witnessed his family be killed by the Saxon army before he was captured by a Danish warlord. In an attempt to reclaim his ancestors' lands, he must choose between his country and the family that raised him. For fans of Game of Thrones, can be found on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxPApTGWwas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxPApTGWwas
Huntington, Ryan (TTh) That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime 100
"That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime", is a Japanese anime show that follows Satoru Mikami. He is an average business man that gets killed in a street stabbing. After dying, he wakes up to realize that he has been reincarnated as a small ball of slime, and has the ability to absorb the powers of anything he consumes. He later meets a dragon that has been cursed, and sets out to help free the mythical creature. While certainly strange, this show has beautiful art and enjoyable light humor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R6hxtBLXlA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R6hxtBLXlA
Jacks, Megan (MW) Good Trouble 100
Starring Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez, Good Trouble can be found on Freeform, Freeform.com and Hulu. Good Trouble is the new spin-off show of The Fosters. Sisters, Callie and Mariana Foster move to Los Angeles together with the hopes of starting their lives as adults. As with all good coming of age shows, the two sisters are faced with the challenges and obstacles that come with real life, such as unknowingly moving into a communial loft. With only three episodes aired thus far it is hard to say wether or not the series will live up to the standards set by "The Fosters" but one thing is to be expected...Drama!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JE6gU7W-3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JE6gU7W-3s
Everts, Hayley (MW) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina 100
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was first released in October 2018 on Netflix and is based on the 2014 Archie Horror comic book series. The show was developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Bros. Television, with part 2 of season 1 scheduled to release on April 5, 2019. Its plot centers on protagonist and half-witch Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) and the chilling obstacles she must face with the approach of her 16th birthday. In this Gothic supernatural horror series, Sabrina will find herself torn between two worlds; the mortal world of her friends and love interest Harvey Kinkle (Ross Lynch) and the magical, secret world of her family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybKUX6thF8Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybKUX6thF8Q
Billings, Chelsea (TTh) Vikings 100
Vikings is a Hulu series with executive producer, Michael Hirst, that tells a story of Ragnar Lothbrok, who started out as just a farmer, and his adventures of becoming King of the viking tribes. Along the way he faces several crisis and foreign foes. It is filled with exploring and raiding of different lands, but is also a story of family and brotherhood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdm7Z3TQhDg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdm7Z3TQhDg
Patterson, Alexis (TTh) Grown-ish 100
Grown-ish is a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish. Grown-ish revolves around the oldest daughter Zoey Johnson as she starts a new chapter of life in college. Zoey was use to things always going her way, but she soon learns that being an adult is not as easy at looks. Zoey faces battles that a lot of college students face and has to make decisions on her own without the help of her parents.
https://youtu.be/9bdXZzQvb0U
https://youtu.be/9bdXZzQvb0U
Brown, Bailey (TTh) Elite 100
The original series "Elite" is rated TV-MA and came out in 2018 on Netflix. While the show only has the first season available, season 2 is set to release soon. The show was filmed in Madrid, Spain and takes place in present time. The show is entirely in Spanish and is filled with action, drama, romance, and horror. It is the story of 3 new students on the verge of a crime that could change their life forever. The new students played by Spain's Itzan Escamilla, Mina El Hammani, and Miguel Herrán. They are lower class misfits trying to find a place in a clearly upper-class elite high school that is filled with snotty nosed rich kids. Each character represents some form of cultural difference that sets commotion in this perfect and elite school. The show is important for people to watch so they can see how being homophobic, racist, sexist, can affect a student's home life because the bullying doesn't take place just in school. The plot twist is each episode one murder of a student is trying to be solved. As the show progresses it becomes much more difficult to decipher who the killer is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwhAdrdwp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwhAdrdwp0
McKissack, Addison (TTh) Bomb Girls 100
Originally airing on Global in Canada, Bomb Girls follows four women as they build the bombs that helped the Allied Powers win World War II. The four have to deal with issues of homophobia, classism and sexism as they are able to make a living for themselves for the first time. The show highlights the stories of the women behind the war that have hardly had their moment in the spotlight. Starring: Meg Tilly, Jodi Balfour, Charlotte Hegele, Ali Liebert and Antonio Cupo, you can stream Bomb Girls on Amazon Prime Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJQo9aHEhjs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJQo9aHEhjs
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Villarreal, Laura (MW) Maniac 10
Maniac is a Netflix original limited series that focuses on Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill). The two are strangers, but Annie and Owen cross paths along with 10 other people at a three-day pharmaceutical trail. The drug they're testing can apparently permanently solve all of their problems, with no complications or side effects. However, Annie and Owen seem to be connected somehow and things don't go as they were supposed to go.
Fernandez, Sabrina (TTh) Yellowstone 100
Yellowstone , is a show about a millionaire rancher and the struggles he and his family endure by living next to Native American land. It a struggle between rich and right ; past and present. With loss and heartache comes vengeance and chaos . It's a clash of families within a family. Real life struggles in the heart of Montana showcase the struggle for the Native American community and the struggle that "money can't buy you everything." Is a shoe from paramount that can be found on amazon .
https://youtu.be/opYyuupyWmA
https://youtu.be/opYyuupyWmA
Amason, Mikayla (TTh) You 100
The Netflix original show, You, is a series based around it's main character, Joe, and his obsession with a girl, Beck. Throughout the first season of You, we watch Joe, as he so loving puts it, do everything he can to make sure nothing gets between him and Beck. As you continue to follow the story line, you become more aware or Joe's psychopathic tendencies. What is interesting about this show is that Joe continuously convinces the audience to root for him in trying to "win" Beck's affection. Psychopaths are typically people who don't feel remorse for their actions, no matter how bizarre, and are able to make people feel empathy for them in their situations. You allows us to have a look into the mind of a psychopath and takes it's audience on a roller coaster of emotions up until the finale episode where we are left wanting more. You stars Gossip Girl lead, Penn Badgley, and his co-star, Elizabeth Lail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srx7fSBwvF4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srx7fSBwvF4
Green, Garrett (TTh) Tidelands 100
Tidelands is a show based in Orphelin Bay during present time. It consists of drama, romance, action and even mythical creatures such as sirens. Within the show, a young women comes back to her hometown of Orphelin Bay after being in prison to help her brother run the family business of smuggling drugs. While a business deal goes wrong and a certain group of people they call "Tidelanders" try to kill the family business; the young women is almost murdered by being drowned, but somehow survives only to find out her true identity. As the young women searches for reason and purpose she finds trouble and romance along the way. You can stream this show on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhsjoQLKaiY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhsjoQLKaiY
Khek, Brycen (TTh) Black Lightning 100
The CW's Black Lightning is a show about a high school principal Jefferson Pierce, who retired from his superhero persona Black Lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a vigilante again when the rise of the local gang called the 100 leads to increased crime and corruption in his community of Freeland. It stars Cress Williams as the titular character alongside China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, Damon Gupton, and James Remar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qadwp_C1RLk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qadwp_C1RLk
Martinez, Jozhua (TTh) Black Monday 100
Black Monday is a new comedy that premiered at the beginning of this year. The show is a satirical representation of Wall Street during the 1980s leading up to market crash of Black Monday. It stars Don Cheadle and Regina Hall and is executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
https://youtu.be/G2u4nCtyBCo
https://youtu.be/G2u4nCtyBCo
Hinton, Isaiah (TTh) Trigger Warning with Killer Mike 100
This show is a NETFLIX ORIGINAL documentary series following rapper Killer Mike. Although you may only know him from the rap duo Run the Jewels, he is also one of the most politically engaged rappers in hip-hop. Throughout this six-episode series, Mike will dive into American lifestyle tackling social issues that affect the black community which includes things from drugs and gangs to religion and poverty. This show can be found on Netflix and is free to watch with a subscription. 'Trigger Warning' is about examining cultural taboos and giving viewers the space to examine the 'what ifs' and 'why nots' that limit how some people move and operate in the world," said Michael Render, pka Killer Mike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Z4yS5AvhM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Z4yS5AvhM
Monday, January 21, 2019
Mestas, Kendyl (MW) Haunting of Hill House 100
The Haunting of Hill House is a modern reimagining of the iconic novel, about 5 siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America. The Haunting of Hill House is a thriller/horror series that focuses on siblings, as children, who have grown up in the world's most haunted home in America. As adults, they are reconciled with the fears they once knew to be their realities and are struck with horrible tragedies that lead them to believe that their old house is to blame. You can watch the series on NETFLIX.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OzG53VwIk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OzG53VwIk
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Teer, Abby (TTh) Girls Incarcerated 100
Girls Incarcerated is a series covering teen girls who have made poor decisions throughout their young life. They are sent to specific institutions where they have the opportunity to get themselves back on track, finish school, and work their way up to getting out earlier than their assigned release date. This series exposes all of the tribulations some of the girls go through, but also shows the praises they get for the good choices they make.
Check out "Girls Incarcerated" on Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/80185178?s=i&trkid=13752289
Check out "Girls Incarcerated" on Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/80185178?s=i&trkid=13752289
Limas, Arturo (TTh) Hamilton's Pharmacopeia 100
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia follows Hamilton Morris as he explores the world, culture, and science behind psychoactive drugs. Hamilton traces the drug to it's roots and shows how rich the culture behind psychoactive drugs can be. Once he discusses the history, he breakdown the chemicals and the chemistry. Hamilton immerses himself in their culture by meeting with spiritual shamans of the natives or chemist behind the production. Hamilton gives the viewer a first hand experience and history of the psychoactive drugs that America hears about on the news.
https://vimeo.com/201775258
https://vimeo.com/201775258
Travers, Drew (TTh) Paradise PD 100
Animated series about bad cops. Not bad as in corrupt, bad as in under-performing. They aren't first responders, they are the worst responders. It appears to be very similar to another show that i know of, Brickleberry. I am curious to see what other similarities there are to be found.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWSIOBbzuSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWSIOBbzuSE
Martinez, Melody (TTh): How Did This Get Made? 100
Have you ever seen a movie that was so bad you had to ask yourself, your friends, or even your TV what it is you just watched? If so, then Earwolf's "How Did This Get Made?" is the podcast series for you. Starring comedians Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, June DIane Raphael, and featuring many guest stars, this series gives in-depth reactions, factoids, and even second opinion reviews about movies that were poorly received by critics and movie goers alike. Critiquing titles that include, but are not limited to, The Room, Sharknado, and most recently, The Meg, the hosts give their honest opinions often in front of a live audience. If you've ever been interested in comedy, film, and/or Nicolas Cage movies, I highly recommend this podcast series. You can find many of the episodes for free on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Earwolf, and Stitcher. Unfortunately, if you want to listen to any other episodes not included in the free episodes, you may want to subscribe to Stitcher premium.
Link: https://youtu.be/hYMawEkqnKY
Link: https://youtu.be/hYMawEkqnKY
Ramos, Brianna (TTh) The First 100
The First is a Hulu original series set in a near-future timeline starring Sean Penn and Natascha McElhone. This sci-fi drama surrounds a crew of astronauts on a mission to be the first humans to set foot on Mars. As they make their way to undertaking one of the most monumental feats in human history, they face peril and personal sacrifices and other struggles along the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngl2W_VLp1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngl2W_VLp1o
De La Paz, Raul (TTh) Snapped: She Made Me Do It 100
Snapped: She Made Me Do It is a True crime series that focuses on Women who have committed or been accused of murder. The Story of these female killers is done by using dramatic reenactments, witness testimonies and interviews with the case researchers. This show is a spin off show from the original show, Snapped, except this one focuses on female killers. Most episodes have a common theme of romance that goes bad, leading to murder. By the end of the show we find out if the accused killer is convicted on the crime or if they get away scot-free.
Preview:
https://youtu.be/BbNHnMr8jYM
Preview:
https://youtu.be/BbNHnMr8jYM
Bauman, Bella (TTH) Scarlet Heart: Ryeo 100
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is a Korean TV show in which Hae Soo (female protagonist) travels back in time to the year 941 after drowning in a river. While her transition to this new era was difficult it is there that she falls in love with 4th Prince Wang So whom also later falls in love with her. They didn't always have it easy as living in the palace meant certain sacrifices, and regulations had to be met keeping them apart. We see their story unfold as the palace/empire itself is being threatened.
The main actors in this show are Lee Joon-gi as 4th Prince Wang So, Lee Ji-eun as Hae Soo, Kang Ha-neul as 8th Prince Wang Wook, Hong Jong-hyun as 3rd Prince Wang Yo, while the executive producers are Jo Jung-ho, Yang Min-suk (ko), Kim Kyu-tae. This show aired on SBS a Korean TV station, but can be watched now on site such as Dramafever.com, Amazon, iflix (App).
Link: https://youtu.be/Rd2IbHgcd0A
The main actors in this show are Lee Joon-gi as 4th Prince Wang So, Lee Ji-eun as Hae Soo, Kang Ha-neul as 8th Prince Wang Wook, Hong Jong-hyun as 3rd Prince Wang Yo, while the executive producers are Jo Jung-ho, Yang Min-suk (ko), Kim Kyu-tae. This show aired on SBS a Korean TV station, but can be watched now on site such as Dramafever.com, Amazon, iflix (App).
Link: https://youtu.be/Rd2IbHgcd0A
Clipson, Nina (MW) Very British Problems 10
Comedians and other celebrities offer sardonic observations of Britain's peculiar, self-deprecating and often preposterous social customs. They share how they struggle against the endless capacity for social awkwardness which comes with being British. You can find the two seasons on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWc3Tj-udM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWc3Tj-udM
Cavender, Micah (MW) Hinamatsuri 100
Hinamatsuri is an anime produced by studio Feel. It is a Comedy/Slice of Life about Nitta Yoshifumi, a young, intellectual yakuza, lived surrounded by his beloved pots in his turf in Ashigawa. But one day a girl named Hina arrives in metal capsule and uses her telekinetic powers to force Nitta to allow her to live with him, putting an end to his leisurely lifestyle. Hina tends to lose control of herself, wreaking havoc both at school and in Nitta's organization. It's a 12 episode series that can be found on Crunchyroll. 100% recommend if you have an afternoon to kill and are in the mood for a feel good comedy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87TXoCvRspc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87TXoCvRspc
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Spencer, Madeline (TTh) Explained 100
"Explained" is a weekly docuseries from Vox paired with Netflix that debuted May 23rd, 2018 with one season containing 18 episodes and counting. The show opens by giving the title of the topic, a comma and finally the title of the show, for example, (The racial wealth gap, Explained) They are short episodes that touch on popular topics such as monogamy, tattoos, diets, marijuana, and women's pay. "Explained" offers an interesting explanation in a digestible form on topics that are most talked about nowadays. The description of the show is right there in the title, "Explained " really does explain popular topics by experts in a tasteful, understandable form. The show really opens the viewer's mind and asks questions that would have never have been asked or thought of before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0krSvAQuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0krSvAQuw
Santos, Rebeca (MW) Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo 100
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo is a Korean drama about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process, and growing every step of the way. It is available to watch on Drama Fever and Viki, which are both streaming websites.
https://youtu.be/-gMNRGCiCzk
https://youtu.be/-gMNRGCiCzk
Kotzur, Rylee (TTH) The Arrangement 10
The Arrangement is a scripted E! television series in which a young aspiring actress auditions for a show with a huge movie star. They soon begin a relationship that's concealed by a contract and ten million dollars. The movie star is apart of an institute of the "higher mind" which is basically a reference toward scientology. The institution takes people against their will to make them a "better person". This causes many problems within their relationship and makes the audience question whether they're faking it or actually love each other.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4941288/videoplayer/vi2977347353
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4941288/videoplayer/vi2977347353
Reagan, Chris (MW) Letterkenny 100
Letterkenny is the story of a small town Canada that perfectly encapsulates what it's like to grow up and never leave your hometown. It began in 2016 and is already in its fifth season. It has been nominated for numerous awards and has taken home five of them in their home country. It's down home, country charm lies in the dialogue between the characters including their exaggerated "hick sayings." It is a show you can watch again and again and still find new jokes to laugh at. Written and starred in by Jared Keeso (Wayne) in addition to, Nathan Dales (Darry) and K Trevor Wilson (Squirrely Dan), they make up a trio of small-town hicks and the problems that arise when different factions, including the skids, the nativesm and the out of towners, in their community bump heads. The first two seasons of the show are on Hulu while the rest runs on CraveTV, a Canadian streaming service.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySfw9ZiXaU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySfw9ZiXaU
Vazquez, Thomas (TTh) Robotech 100
My golden show is Robotech, which is a science fiction franchise that began with an 85-episode anime television series produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production and first released in the United States in 1985. It follows a Robotech Pilot, Rick Hunter, who gets dragged into an interstellar war between a spacefaring war mongering race and the Earth government. Rick and his squad of crack pilots make a name for themselves in the space fortress that is the STF-1 as their squadron becomes one of the best. But getting to the top doesn't come easy as Rick soon learns. At the time of me writing this you are able to watch the entire show on Netflix, but if taken down there are several sites that can stream the show.
My trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_Xjs3iAeo
My trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_Xjs3iAeo
Castillo, Trista (TTH) Liza on Demand 100
"Liza On Demand" is a comedy on YouTube Premium that follows the misadventures of Liza, a young woman in Los Angeles who is in the gig economy for example Uber and Postmates. She starts working for an app called (Task it) and the premise is that is that in each episode Liza will take an odd job in order to achieve "Elite Status" to make a living for herself. The comedy is unique, because it stars YouTuber, Liza Koshy who has over 15 million subscribers, and it is one of the first YouTube Premium shows to do so.
https://youtu.be/qgYvfE5PkQI
https://youtu.be/qgYvfE5PkQI
Weaver, Micah (MW) Great Tastes by All Def 100
"Great Taste" is one of about forty different goofy YouTube series created and curated by All Def. The series is centered around typically a topic of debate, "The best seafood", " The best video game character", "The best BBQ meat" etc. Typically 6 cast members comprised of both online comedians and social media influencers make their case as to why the thing they picked to represent is "the best".
The best Seafood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CnxMkSwLs&list=PLrOFuU2nlQyVB8HmN_mYZ1Xu4J3ylEZMX
(Play from the Beginning)
The best Seafood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CnxMkSwLs&list=PLrOFuU2nlQyVB8HmN_mYZ1Xu4J3ylEZMX
(Play from the Beginning)
Vargas, Odalys (TTh) El Internado-The Boarding School 100
El Internado is a Spanish show produced by Antena 3 that is based on a group of around 5 teenagers at a boarding school that is secluded out in the forest. The group encounters paranormal activity, missing students, and weird hiding places that all eventually end up leading back to Nazis and the war. The show also has many sub-plots including student-teacher relationship, and family turmoil, since the school also houses young children. While the show is currently not on Netflix anymore, it will most likely be back on within this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTsZ4QHewg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTsZ4QHewg
Aguillon, Natalie (TTh) Generation War 100
Generation War, a German Tv show all about the lives of four young adults during World War II. Not only does it tug on your emotions, making you cry one moment and frustrated the next, it also gives you an insight on each of the friends and their unique hardships. Will the German-Jew friend be sent to the concentration camp? Will the German soldier find it in his heart to do what's right? Will the volunteer nurse make a difference? and lastly, will the young lady finally get the stardom she so desperately wants? With over 7 million views per show, it is safe to say that this 2013 German drama is worth the binge watch.
https://youtu.be/TmyGPX23px4
https://youtu.be/TmyGPX23px4
Eiland, Hailey (TTH) On My Block 10
This Netflix original came out in 2018. It is about 4 kids that all live in the inner city of south central LA. They are all dealing with how to navigate though high school as well as the dangers of their friend being in a gang. this show is full of romance & drama.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7879820/videoplayer/vi2651633689?ref_=tt_ov_vi
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7879820/videoplayer/vi2651633689?ref_=tt_ov_vi
Cole, Kinsey (MW) My ID is Gangnam Beauty 100
My ID is Gangnam Beauty is a South Korean drama that showcases the pressure of a young girl dealing with the harsh beauty standards in Korea. Im Soo-hyang went through relentless bullying her whole life due to her unique appearance. When losing weight wasn't enough, she opts for plastic surgery to completely reconstruct her face. Now she is called a "Gangnam beauty", which isn't seen as a compliment. She may look like a movie star now, but she finds that she still deals with bullying when she moves to college for a fresh start. My ID is Gangnam Beauty explores the concept that one must learn to accept themselves inside and out to be happy. Beauty is more than skin deep.
https://youtu.be/KXY-yY5tsW8
https://youtu.be/KXY-yY5tsW8
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Helm, Arian (MW) One on One 100
One on One is a show about a teenage girl named Briana who moves in with her handsome,TV broadcasting single dad. Her dad, Flex, is a bit of a player so getting use to having his daughter in the house helps Flex develop as a man. The showed aired on UPN. Fans can now watch all episodes for free on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeWoZJ1SYy4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeWoZJ1SYy4
Weiss, Forrest (TTh) Manhunt 100
'Manhunt' on Netflix is all-in-all captivating. The series walks through the FBI's investigation of the UNA-Bomber and centers itself on the profiler and the UNA-Bomber. Showing how the bombs were made, how they were shipped, and just how incredibly smart the UNA-Bomber was. It almost makes you feel bad for the UNA-Bomber (yes even though he is insane) as you begin to learn about the UNA-Bombers upbringing and his college years. I find interest in psychological shows and this one had everything I needed to enjoy my genre. I highly recommend taking a weekend to watch this 1 season, series as I do not think you will regret it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsd_LMDlzhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsd_LMDlzhI
Davids, Corey (TTh) Benders 100
This TV series is a goofy comedy that follows a group of friends who have a love for the sport of hockey. The only problem is they aren't very good at it. While the group has fun playing in an amateur hockey league, the show is based around the problems the group faces in every day life and the way they go about solving these problems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhARu_SZuHw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhARu_SZuHw
Mora, Anne-Charlotte (TTh) The Bureau 100
The Bureau created by Eric Rochant, is a French TV show following the life of agents at the DGSE (General Directorate of External Security) which is France's external security service. The Bureau is a political thriller and it is inspired upon real French political interest, therefore the agents spy in area such as North Africa and Middle east. Living under false identities, the agents have to search for good intelligence source. Guillaume Debailly is the hero, his codename is "Malotru" and throughout the story he gets confused between his real identity and who he really is. It is a very intriguing shows and very realistic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsBFcu8cOs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsBFcu8cOs
Curtis, Chandler (MW) The OA 100
The OA is a series that takes place in a small in the U.S. It starts out with a woman reuniting with her family after she had been missing since high school. She was believed to be kidnapped but there is a lot more to it than that. The show essentially deals with her adjusting back into normal life and finding out where she had gone and what she had been doing. The OA delves into dealing with near-death experiences and has a fun sci-fi element to it. There a many times when the story surprises you and you don't really expect it to go a certain way and I really enjoyed the aspect of not being able to predict what would happen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHJtez2IlY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHJtez2IlY
Campbell, Kori (TTh) Siesta Key 100
Siesta Key is a reality show on MTV. It is a coming of age show about young adults trying to find a place in the world. They are faced with decisions on what they want to do with their lives. They also go through issues regarding love, friendship, betrayal, and much more when they spend the summer together in Siesta Key, Florida.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_EW9JM2u3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_EW9JM2u3A
Dunn, Jameson (TTh) Marching Orders 100
This show follows one of the best college marching bands in the country through their daily rehearsal and the drama that comes with it. Marching orders focuses on some key students and their struggles between balancing their rigorous practice schedule with their personal lives.
https://youtu.be/HF01HWUksbg
https://youtu.be/HF01HWUksbg
Johnson,Vanity (MW) Deadly Women 100
Deadly Women is a crime series describing the deadly tendencies of women in our society based off of true stories. It's available on Discovery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimUVGcv8GE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimUVGcv8GE
Monday, September 10, 2018
Thompson, Reagan (MW) The Vampire Diaries 100
A young teen struggles to make a decision between two vampire brothers and their supernatural lives. Soon after she discovers the truth about them, her entire world turns upside down, along with others around her. This is a two minute trailer for season 1, and I think it captures the epitome of what the show is about, or at least season 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmVmhjjkN4E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmVmhjjkN4E
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Crowder, Scott (TTh) Mighty Ships 100
Billion-dollar cruise ships, secret submarines, high-tech ocean dredgers, floating state-of-the-art hospitals -- all are part of the cutting-edge vessels featured in this series, which reveals everything from the mechanics of modern sea-going to the human drama seafarers face. Produced by Discovery's in-house production unit, Exploration Production Inc. (EPI), and seen in more than 150 countries around the world, the long-running Canadian series sets sail on a new high-stakes voyage, taking viewers on the journey and below the surface to explore places and technologies that are usually off-limits to land lovers.
https://cdn-b-east.streamable.com/video/mp4/c08wr.mp4?token=yvabgz5qJnE1vjfpFoX-PQ&expires=1536538797
https://streamable.com/c08wr
https://cdn-b-east.streamable.com/image/c08wr.jpg?token=682LLj57iKBzPXqjRmSORQ&expires=1536538914
https://cdn-b-east.streamable.com/video/mp4/c08wr.mp4?token=yvabgz5qJnE1vjfpFoX-PQ&expires=1536538797
https://streamable.com/c08wr
https://cdn-b-east.streamable.com/image/c08wr.jpg?token=682LLj57iKBzPXqjRmSORQ&expires=1536538914
Aycock, Phillip (TTh) A Football Life 100
A Football Life is a documentary series on the NFL network, that aired its first episode on September 15, 2011. This series is narrated by Josh Charles and documents only certain former NFL coaches, players, owners, and certain older teams. So far, there have been eight seasons with 111 episodes aired, and the ninth season airing soon.
https://youtu.be/m_6ddR3QFrw
https://youtu.be/m_6ddR3QFrw
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Henley, Mikal (TTH) Courage The Cowardly Dog 100
Courage The Cowardly Dog is a cartoon series, horror comedy that had four seasons and aired in November 12, 1999 to November 22, 2002, on Cartoon Network. The show is about a pink dog, who is name Courage and was abandon since he was a puppy, and rescue by a married elderly couple that live in the middle of nowhere. The married elderly couple became his owner, which was Muriel and Eustace Bagge . Courage has a dad but don't know his mom, but as he live with his owners in the middle of nowhere he soon see that is not normal living as he go on bizarre crazy adventures. Courage will do anything to keep his owners safe, well most of the time because Muriel is the nice one out of the owners, so Courage most likely save Muriel a lot more than Eustace.
Link: https://youtu.be/kKnC674-ZDU
Link: https://youtu.be/kKnC674-ZDU
Friday, September 7, 2018
Dalehite, Jacqueline (TTh) Chef's Table 100
Chef's Table is a Netflix documentary series that shows the audience the lives and kitchens of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode of this series profiles one chef and lets you in on their personal lives and shows you how they run their kitchens along with a story of how they became world renowned chefs. This show was created by David Gelb and released worldwide on April 26, 2015 on Netflix. There are four seasons so far with twenty two episodes all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqj85oo2wI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqj85oo2wI
O'Neal, Pearce (TTh), Huang's World 100
Huang's World follows chef Eddie Huang as he travels across the globe learning about new cultures and identities through food. Huang's World is so much more than a cooking show, exploring many different cultures around the world, really diving into all the amazing things that make us different and human. Originally on Viceland, you can also watch this shoe on Hulu as well as YouTube.
https://youtu.be/0bNRxqOS_-o
https://youtu.be/0bNRxqOS_-o
Balvuena, Brenda (TTH) The House Of Flowers 100
The House Of Flowers is a Netflix original. Directed by Manolo Caro who is from Guadalajara, Mexico he originally was a Film Director before directing this show. This series is a International show that is in Spanish but translated in English. The show is a dark comedy, it is about a wealthy martriarch who tries to maintain her family's facade of perfection after her husband's mistress kills herself and leaves a letter filled with all their dirty secrets. The shows setting takes place in Mexico City with an American twist. The show is one that intrigues you from the first episode and one that deals with topics as to the ones we deal with now such as LGBT community, drugs, sex, and lots of lies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP7PcXQLmcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP7PcXQLmcI
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Perryman, Mary (TTH) Follow This 100
Follow This is a documentary journalism series produced and written by BuzzFeed journalists. The episodes are released weekly, each focuses on underground pop culture with topics ranging from ASMR whisperers to the controversial topic of men's rights. This series is one of Netflix's first forays into experimenting with weekly distribution and short format strategy, which makes this show a quick watch for viewers to delve into new and unanticipated topics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nutd-ofrzZQ&t=5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nutd-ofrzZQ&t=5s
Sanders, Mallorie (TTh) Afflicted 100
The Netflix Original documentary series Afflicted, follows seven individuals with baffling symptoms of chronic illnesses. The show showcases the struggles they go through everyday and shows how their way of life has started to impact their family members. The rare unexplained symptoms have crippled their lives and isolated them as they avoid anything that sets off their illness. The individuals hope to find a cure to their illness by finally finding doctors that are willing to help them, which is the journey Afflicted follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziMMOKPyiY&t=30s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BziMMOKPyiY&t=30s
Murray, Joshua (MW) I Am a Killer 100
I Am a Killer is a Netflix original series that debuted August 3rd, 2018 with 10 episodes, each about an hour long. The point behind the show is to share the stories of death row inmates about the event/tragedy that got them there. The show does a great job depicting the story through every angle of event. They start with the inmate on death row's story and allow them to explain how they believe it took place. Then they usually show you the district attorneys' angle with all the evidence and the account that's on record. Finally, they bring in anyone else who was involved that can help build the story: a first-hand witness, family members effected, the family member of the inmate. The show does an amazing job of letting the viewer make his or her own personal view just like if they were a juror on the stand.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8300324/videoplayer/vi4012292889?ref_=tt_pv_vi_aiv_1
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8300324/videoplayer/vi4012292889?ref_=tt_pv_vi_aiv_1
Ellington, Kasey (TTh) Slasher 100
Slasher is an exciting horror anthology premiering in 2016. The first season centers around a women who returns to her home town where her parents were murdered to find out that a new series of murders has begun. The second season is about a group of camp counselors who cover up a murder at the camp who return to the camp years later due to changing circumstances.
https://youtu.be/Qp600g9OeUw
https://youtu.be/Qp600g9OeUw
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Johnson, Whitney (TTh) Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan 100
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is an Amazon Prime Original action based series. Jack Ryan, played by John Krasinski, works for the Central Intelligence Unit(CIA) as an unassuming analyst assigned to monitor foreign affairs. He is thrust into the field and out of his cubicle after uncovering a pattern in terrorist communication. In a lot of aspects, the show parallels tragic events of terrorism that are happening in the world today. It is an intriguing new series with a vast amount of interest. So much so, that it was approved for its second season before Season 1 aired.
https://youtu.be/1KsyZF590NM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07DLDLD8F/ref=atv_dp_wn_sign_in?ie=UTF8&autoplay=1&
https://youtu.be/1KsyZF590NM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07DLDLD8F/ref=atv_dp_wn_sign_in?ie=UTF8&autoplay=1&
Monday, September 3, 2018
Wehring, Megan (MW) The Paradise 100
The Paradise is a British television series that is based around a young woman from Peebles, Scotland, who moves in with her uncle to help him with his struggling dress shop. She soon takes another job across the street at the massive department store, the Paradise, where she becomes the rising star in sales. The show focuses on the classic rags to riches storyline, but with a nineteenth century twist with the role of women in the workplace. Also, a relationship between employer and employee is present. The young woman, Denise, is portrayed by Joanna Vanderham and Emun Elliott plays the owner of the store, John Moray. The series is co-produced by BBC Studios and Masterpiece; it can be viewed on Netflix. I think the show is worth the time as it shows a woman's ability to rise in the work industry and it's interesting to compare our time period with history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9etSsUgCnw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9etSsUgCnw
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Ho, Kristy (MW) The Investigator: A British Crime Story 100
The Investigator: A British Crime Story is a British TV series first released in 2016. The series it self is played on ITV, which is a British documentary program. The 4 episode series talks about the major crimes that dates back to the 1980's. Mark William Thomas the investigator, focuses re-visits a case on the murder of Carole Packman. He is the main speaker of the series and attempts to unravel the disappearance of Packman by conducting multiple interviews with family and friends. Each episode goes in chronological order of the life of Carole leading up to her disappearance. Carole mysteriously disappeared in 1985 and a body was never found to determined her cause of death. There was enough evidence, however to prove that her husband, Russell Packman had something to do with it. He was sentenced a lifetime in jail for the disappearance of Carole Packman. Throughout the series you start discovering the truth of the death of Carole Packman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIp90BrXWZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIp90BrXWZw
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Hall Jacob (TTh) Binging with Babish 100
Do you often see yourself mesmerized by food seen on movies and television? Do you wish you could replicate how it's made in your home kitchen? Then look no further, because your solution is here. Witness Andrew Rea in action from a home kitchen in New York City, as he replicates food items from shows like Twin Peaks and movies like the Grand Budapest Hotel. He also has series for people who have just started cooking called "Basics with Babish."
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbRm5s3i2ik
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbRm5s3i2ik
Navarro, Celeste (MW) Castle Rock 100
The Stephen King multiverse is the setting for this psychological horror series that takes place in Castle Rock, Maine, which is a location familiar to fans of King's work. Castle Rock explores themes and worlds that unite King's canon, including the infamous Shawshank Prison. An anonymous phone call lures death-row attorney Henry Deaver back to Castle Rock. He is unsettled by his hometown, but he returns to help a sinister, mostly mute man being kept in a cage underneath Shawshank.
https://youtu.be/gXsKCQenpt0
https://youtu.be/gXsKCQenpt0
Young, Amiracle (TTH) Bring It 100
Bring It is a dance reality tv series that was first released in 2014 on Lifetime. The show is all a Mississippi dance team that travels all over to compete against the top teams. The main cast members on the show are Dianna Williams (the coach), Mimi, which is the mother of the captain of the team (Camryn), Kayla (the assistant coach) and her mom, Selena, who has the 3 girls on the team, and Rittany, which is the mother of the co-captain (Crystianna). The group of girls that are on this dance team happen to be the best , and the one that everyone wants to beat. Each week they have new battles, and even more drama. As teams get ready to go head to head, there can be backstage arguments between coaches, and even fights. The Dancing Dolls remain on top, and continue to get better and better.
https://youtu.be/WlM1BryXEFA
https://youtu.be/WlM1BryXEFA
Hardy, Christopher (TTh) Forged in Fire 100
Forged in Fire is a competition show that is aired on the History channel. Produced by Outpost Entertainment. Within each episode, there are four bladesmiths that will have to create a bladed weapon from start to finish. The show is set up with three different rounds where one contestant is eliminated at the end. They are competing for the grand prize of $10,000. The show is hosted by Wil Willis and the help of three other judges. Each episode there is a different theme and style of weapon. I think this show is worth your time as it shows the hands-on craft of blacksmithing, something that is an art of its own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUcKpkIsMGM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUcKpkIsMGM
Rollins, Alaina (TTh) Great British Baking Show 100
Follow the trials and tribulations of passionate amateur bakers whose goal is to be named the U.K.'s best. Each week, the bakers tackle a different skill, the difficulty of which increases as the competition unfolds. Mary Berry, a leading cookbook writer, and Paul Hollywood, a top artisan baker, serve as judges. Together with hosts and comic foils Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, Berry and Hollywood search for the country's best amateur baker by testing the competitors' skills on cakes, breads, pastries and desserts, crowning a winner after 10 weeks of competition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNMzIl0qLo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNMzIl0qLo
Gascey, KyJe' (TTH) Falling Skies 100
Falling Skies begins six months after a global invasion by extraterrestrials, where in only days, the invaders neutralized the world's power grid and technology, defeated and largely destroyed all the world's militaries, and killed over 90% of the human population by destroying all of the world's major cities and capitals. The aliens include mechanical attack drones called "Mechs"; a species of light brown-skinned six-legged beings known as "Skitters" that appear to control the mechs; and a mysterious species known as the Overlords, or "Espheni", presumably the actual engineers of the invasion and the masters of the Skitters.The aliens' objectives are not explained until season 4. They plan to extract helium-3 from Earth's moon to power their technology, and to use humanity as an enslaved front-line army in their war with another alien race. To do this, the aliens round up children between the ages of 8 and 18 and attach a bio-mechanical mind control harness to their spines. Forcibly removing it generally kills the child, but midway through season 1, a surgical method is developed that allows a harness to be safely removed, leaving in place the "spikes" that connected the harness to the spinal column.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CILkO-NCL8c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CILkO-NCL8c
Molina Martinez, Guarionex (TTH) Red Oaks 100
Red Oaks revolves around NYU film school student David in the summer of 1985 who is going through the transition between senior year of high school and his start at the NYU film school. In between said transition he is able to score a summer job at the Red Oaks Country Club in New Jersey as a assistant tennis pro. Which comes with an array of quirky and interesting clientele and coworkers. Each and every one of the characters having a hand in trying and helping David makes his directing dream a reality. While his father wants him to buckle down and work at his financing firm as it is a more viable career to lean towards. Along with many personal problem surrounding his relationship with the aerobics instructor and his eye wandering to the daughter of one of the club's founding members. David has many decisions to make with very little time on the clock. Summer isn't infinite and David soon needs to make his mind up on what his future will look like.
https://t.co/hFYsBGcUs2
https://t.co/hFYsBGcUs2
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Barrientos, Giselle (TTh) Dr. Ken 100
Dr. Ken, aired from October 2015 to March 2017, is a show that about a Korean-American doctor who lives a normal life with his wife, who is a therapist, his teenage daughter and out of whack son. He struggles to keep everybody happy while still trying to run his doctors office smoothly. He is funny and basically a "cool" dad that has a good relationship with his kids despite all the obstacles thrown at him.
https://youtu.be/OSfdmOgl_fo
https://youtu.be/OSfdmOgl_fo
McPherson, Brylee (TTH) Home Movies 100
Home Movies is a comedy-filled adult cartoon, originally aired on UPN in 1999, that moved to Adult Swim in 2001 to 2004. This show revolves around three young friends, who are always together after school, making home movies to avoid the reality of their lives. Brendon Small is the brains and producer behind their movies, that reflect his own emotions, fantasies, and life struggles, such as his parent's divorce and dealing with their unintelligent soccer coach, Coach McGuirk. Melissa Robbins is the sympathetic, straight A student, raised by a single father, and plays the actress in their movies. Jason Penopolis is ironically the messy oddball in the group, even though he comes from wealth, but who's parents never show any concern for, plays the actor in their movies. Lastly, Coach McGuirk, who's voice actor is also Bob on Bob's Burgers, Archer from Archer, and Jason's, sees these three kids as his friends, and tries to be a role model and stick up for them, though he constantly gives bad advice, has a tendency to be rude, and drinks frequently. The show revolves around their everyday life, and with all the laughter and escapes, comes life lessons they learn along the way.
https://youtu.be/1rHIrUUy2UI
https://youtu.be/1rHIrUUy2UI
Mieres, Tariq (MW) Wild Wild Country 100
A true story of a small conservative town in Antelope, Oregon that a cult purchase land and creates a community next to them. In 1981 the cult and towns peoples cultures began to clash cause what almost became a war. Learn the story of the cult and the experience of the towns people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk
Torres, Ryan (TTh) Deadman Wonderland 100
Aired in Spring 2011, under Manglobe Studios, Deadman Wonderland was based off of its manga that was previously published. What seems to start off as a normal day for high school student, Ganta Igarashi, quickly turns upside down when a mysterious man in red massacres his entire classroom. He then gets framed, and convicted as the murderer. He is then sent to an amusement park-themed jail facility, where he must compete in degrading carnival games in order to win & survive. He also discovers he has enigmatic powers that he utilizes in order to clear his name from Deadman Wonderland.
Link: https://youtu.be/T33wfvCxEG4
Link: https://youtu.be/T33wfvCxEG4
Mims, Shamar (TTH) Castelvania 100
Castlevania is a spin-off series to the popular game "Castlevania" but takes place after the events of the game. The story sets off with a young woman visiting Dracula's castle to seek out knowledge that is forbidden within her village to better the people there. When the people find out that she is messing around with science, they accuse her of witchcraft and burn her from the stake. When Dracula, who married the young woman, finds out that the villagers killed her, he sends out at plague of demons amongts the people cursing them that in a year they will all be wiped out; That is until a vampire hunter named Trevor Belmont, a sorcerer, and Dracula's son band together to try and stop Dracula from wiping out humanity.
https://youtu.be/z0kaYs8SbMs
https://youtu.be/z0kaYs8SbMs
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Barron, Abelardo (TTh) Patrick Melrose 100
"Patrick Melrose" was born to wealthy aristocratic family with a long history in substance abuse. His dark and tremulous journey eventually lands him at rock bottom and Melrose comes to revelation that's time for change. His epiphany, embarks him on a journey to redemption as he attempts to right his wrongs and rebuild broken relationships. As expected, history repeats itself and Melrose falls back into old habits. The demons Melrose has created for himself prove to be ones not easily conquered. But, will Melrose ever truly become sober again? Only he can decide.
http://www.sho.com/video/59715/patrick-melrose-trailer
http://www.sho.com/video/59715/patrick-melrose-trailer
Hutchinson, Dominique (TTH) Kantaro: Sweet Tooth Salaryman 100
Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is a coproduced Netflix comedy series with TV Tokyo following the adventures of a everyday Japanese man named Ametani Kantarou, with a rather interesting hobby, he loves to critique local restaurants and describes the food/sweets in an unusual comedic-euphoric way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm5H9MoBdy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm5H9MoBdy8
Mendez, Anthony (TTh) Money Heist 100
Money Heist is a Spanish series, is the most non-English-speaking series in the history of Netflix, It premiered in May 2017, and it's about how a man called The Professor with the help of eight recruits, perform the biggest heist in history, trying to dock the Royal Spanish Mint in 11 days, the identity of the team members are secret, so they use aliases from different countries to be able to communicate with each other, the professor will assign tasks to each one which must be developed without question, following the plan even though everything seems to go wrong. And a third season that will be aired in 2019 was confirmed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAXA1DV4dtI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAXA1DV4dtI
Hawkins, Summer (TTh) Disenchantment 100
Disenchantment is a new cartoon created by Matt Groenig, creator of the Simpsons. This comedy follows Bean, a young princess with a drinking problem, who runs away from an arranged marriage. With her on her journey is friendly Elfo, and her own personal demon who is named Luci. Disenchantment is a dark comedy that anyone who is a fan of PG-13 cartoons will enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_RnJcb8Ig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_RnJcb8Ig
Asher, Cason (TTh) The Mist 100
The Mist is a TV show adaptation of the Stephen King story of the same name. The show is available to stream on Netflix. A strange mist has come upon a small town. Those caught inside of it have their innermost fears revealed to them, and most don't live to tell their story. This is scary enough as it is, and while the citizens of the town are distracted trying to figure out if the mist is a work of God, man or nature, the true horror sets in: survival instincts. Throughout the series we follow Kevin and some unlikely friends fight their way to the mall, where Kevin's wife and daughter are trapped. We also see the lives of the people trapped in the mall, a large group of survivors who slowly self-destruct through lies, fear and hunger.
Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/INZJP8vUL_c
Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/INZJP8vUL_c
Lowe, Madison (TTh) Don't Be Tardy 100
Don't Be Tardy is an American Reality television show that follows the lives of Kim Zolciak, and her husband Kroy Biermann. Kim is best known from her cast on reality TV show, The Real housewives of Atlanta while her Husband is known by many as a NFL outside linebacker who was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008. The first season of Don't be Tardy documented the couple preparing to tie the knot. Since then it has been renewed for many season giving the audience a look into the luxurious life of the entire Biermann family. Kim was married before and had 2 daughters Brielle and Ariana, before having KJ, Kash, Kaia, and Kane with her current husband Kroy. This show was picked up by Bravo in 2012 and has since then had 6 seasons. Here is a promo of the Reality show http://www.bravotv.com/dont-be-tardy/season-6/episode-11/videos/the-biermanns-arrive-in-turks-and-caicos
https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.uyVAWIgAit3-J4nSaVJnzAHgEO&pid=Api
https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.uyVAWIgAit3-J4nSaVJnzAHgEO&pid=Api
Ramirez, Arlett (MW) Mayans MC 100
Mayans MC is an upcoming television series that will premiere on FX on September 4. The show was created by Kurt Sutter, the same creator of the series Sons of Anarchy. It's a spin-off of Sons of Anarchy since it takes place in the same universe only two years after the events of Sons of Anarchy. The show will focus on Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, a prospect in the Mayan MC charter near the California and Mexico border.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tokSeISW1XQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tokSeISW1XQ
Kretschmer, Luke (TTh) The Pacific 100
This HBO miniseries directed and produced by Steven Speilberg and Tom Hanks, The Pacific is based on true accounts of the United States Marines during WWII. The show is based on accounts of the brave Marines who fought in the pacific islands against the empire of Japan. Showing the viewers what men in this time period went through and the adversity they faced during their times in war. With actors who looked somewhat like who they portrayed (like Rami Malek and Jon Bernthal) the show makes it a point to be as concise as possible to telling the truest versions of stories as possible viewers.
https://youtu.be/e99B80crU3E
https://youtu.be/e99B80crU3E
Carbajal, Alexa (MW) Tokyo Girl 75
Tokyo Girl is an Amazon Prime original that follows the life of a professional 23-year-old girl transitioning into city life and continues until she turns 40. The show also shows the expectations of women in a different culture and the main character Aya adjusting her values throughout time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07C64KTJ7
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07C64KTJ7
Sandstrom, Michael (TTH) Altered Carbon 100
Altered Carbon is a Netflix Original series that premiered on February 2, 2018. It is set in the 25th century where consciousness can be downloaded, digitized, and stored in small objects called stacks. Once this technology was discovered, this allowed some humans to become immortal, escaping physical death. If one desired, they could be "re-sleeved" into another body completely. This particular season follows Takeshi Kovacs, once an elite warrior known as an Envoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8PsZki6NGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8PsZki6NGU
Hall, Emilee (MW) Dark Tourist 100
Dark Tourist is a new Netflix Original TV series that first premiered in July of 2018. The whole concept of the show is to highlight the subset of tourism. As opposed to visiting beaches, parks, and other popular attractions, this series shows the dark side of tourism—like scoping out places associated with negativity, death, weirdness, and darkness. Journalist and writer of the show David Farrier takes his viewers on a dark and twisted journey as the viewers examine his travel experiences first hand. From witnessing an exorcism in Mexico to conversing with Jeffery Dahmer's lawyer to meeting vampires in New Orleans, Farrier does and sees it all in this Netflix series. I recommend this show to anyone who is curious, loves to travel or maybe even has a dark side his or herself. The show's executive producers are David Farrier, and Carthew Neal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vV1xaLCONw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vV1xaLCONw
Sutton, Kennedy (MW) Insatiable 100
One of many new Netflix series, Insatiable tells the journey of former "Fatty Patty", taking on her peers and alcoholic mother after losing seventy-pounds. Patty is a problematic girl and gets her self in many sticky situations, but with the guidance of her pageant coach, her coach believes the both can go far in the pageant world. On the other hand, Patty's coach has many issues of his own from struggling with his career, marriage, and himself. With the two main characters being so problematic together they make a great team. Overall the humorous show is full of, revenge,suspense, love triangles, misjudgment, struggling in self identity, sexuality, and murder.
https://youtu.be/z-81WVD8xTs
https://youtu.be/z-81WVD8xTs
Monday, August 27, 2018
Colon, Nereliz (MW) Station 19 100
Station 19 is an American drama series from Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes. This series takes viewers through the very mundane duties of a fire fighter, and the treacherous and dangerous fires they risk their lives fighting. The main character, Puerto Rican American actress Jaina Lee Ortiz, is Andy, the fire chief's daughter, and a stubborn yet smart and caring fire fighter. Also in this show is Ben Warren, played by actor Jason George, who many know from Grey's Anatomy as Chief Miranda Bailey's husband. In this series, you'll fall in love with the characters and grow an attachment to them, much like all other characters created by the brilliant Shonda Rhimes. The executive producer, Stacy McKee, is also a writer for Grey's Anatomy, and makes her debut as an executive producer with this series. Station 19 can be watched on ABC and is also streamed on Hulu. Season 2 is set to premier on Thursday, October 4th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOoLSRCmd1c&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOoLSRCmd1c&t=2s
De Leon, Lesly (MW) Cloak & Dagger 100
Based on the comics, Marvel's Cloak & Dagger is a 2018 Freeform television series created by Joe Pokaski that ties into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starring Aubrey Joseph and Olivia Holt, the show tells the story of Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen, two teenagers with different backgrounds who acquired superpowers in a life-changing event that connects their pasts. With excellent filmography and great story-telling that centers around the characters, this show is a must-watch. Season one can be watched on Hulu; season two will air in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7UcnSvxpHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7UcnSvxpHs
Squyres, John (MW) Aggretsuko 100
Aggretsuko is a Japanese comedy anime about a 25 year-old accountant named Retsuko who hates her job. After dealing with the minutiae of her job and co-workers, most notably her "pig" of a boss, Retsuko vents her frustrations by singing death metal karaoke.
The show was released on Netflix in April 2018, with a 10-episode season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY4mWEYKuZ8
The show was released on Netflix in April 2018, with a 10-episode season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY4mWEYKuZ8
Smith, Adam (MW) Fleabag 100
Fleabag is a black comedy about a middle-aged woman struggling with the guilt and turmoil caused by casual romantic hook-ups and an unhealthy family dynamic. Written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the series has us rooting for the lead character before revealing her deep flaws, causing the viewer to question her motives and their choice to follow along and laugh through it all. Waller-Bridge is constantly breaking the fourth way, drawing the viewer in and further implicating them in the story. The show is both cynical and hilarious. It also breaks many story-telling and television conventions, making it stand out from other contemporary comedies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Uv6cb9YRs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Uv6cb9YRs
Suarez, Mariela (MW) Magic For Humans 10
This show is a Netflix special that shows the unique interaction between the unexplained and everyday problems humans encounter in their every day lives. Of course through magic. The show's host is Justin Willman a really famous magician as he takes to the streets to wow the casual passerby.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvFqi-YFWe8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvFqi-YFWe8
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Lawrence, Michael (TTH) The Fighting Season 100
After the snow melts in the Afgan mountains, the fighting season begins. This documentary series show the struggles of war, and the challenges faced by our American soldiers when the time came to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014. This show follow the officers and enlisted men of America's military while in the process of making Afghanistan self governing state, and helping them hold their first national democratic election. The Fighting Season goes beyond just bullets and bombs, and shows the brotherhood formed between the Americans and the Afgan National Army. Politics and war go hand in hand, and that is what this show portrays and depicts what the Afghan war was primarily fought for.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zGHeCGsGHXw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zGHeCGsGHXw
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