Thursday Movie Picks - TV Edition: 2022 Freshman Series

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Our first TV theme from Wandering Through The Shelves of the year asks us to look back at 2022's Freshman line up. There's a couple 2022 shows that I haven't gotten to yet, Abbott Elementary and Severance which I have a feeling I'll enjoy, but here's a few that I did love. 


1) The Bear - This gem on FX/Hulu about a man taking over his late brother's sandwich shop is not only a great watch, but will make you very hungry while watching it. If you've ever worked in a restaurant, the familiarity will be amusing. I'm excited for season 2. 


2) Andor - The Star Wars TV shows have been knocking it out of the park lately, but Andor was a huge surprise. I had the lowest expectations for this one and it ended up surpassing those by a long shot. 


3) Obi Wan Kenobi - This is technically a mini series but I thought it was a nice way to wrap up Obi Wan and Anakin's story. I think Star Wars is at its best when it moves away from the Skywalker Saga, but I appreciate the chance for Hayden Christensen to be a badass Vader and for the fandom to embrace him again.

Comments

  1. BirgitJanuary 26, 2023 at 11:13 AM

    I can't keep.up qith all the Star Wars stuff. I almost think that anything with Andy Serkis will be good bet. Why is that sandwich shop tv show called The Bear? I was expecting it was about a bear:))

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJanuary 27, 2023 at 9:38 AM

      lol it's a play on the main character's last name. Andy Serkis is amazing and I wasn't expecting him to be in Andor, he shows up half way through and has the best plotline of the season. Loved him.

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  2. joel65913January 26, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    I've seen none of these but I like the sound of the first.

    I watch so little that's new since I seem to be the kiss of death for most starter shows. I get into the habit of watching and they almost invariably get canned. I am however watching "The Rookie-Feds" since it's a companion to the Nathan Fillion "The Rookie" which is one of the few shows that I've watched since it started. I also have been trying to keep up with the new Marcia Gay Harden show "So Help Me Todd" which I really like but it's schedule is inconsistent so who knows if it will last.

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  3. thevoid99January 26, 2023 at 3:06 PM

    We share a pick with Andor which is fucking great. I love that show and Obi-Wan as it's good to be a Star Wars fan again.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJanuary 27, 2023 at 9:36 AM

      It really is! Glad TROS's bad taste it left in my mouth is being rinsed away.

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    2. thevoid99January 27, 2023 at 2:54 PM

      That is the one film I haven't bothered revisiting and I don't think I want to revisit it as I was just so... underwhelmed by it.

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  4. WandererJanuary 27, 2023 at 5:11 PM

    I've seen like the first two episode of The Bear...didn't like it.

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  5. RuthFebruary 1, 2023 at 9:36 PM

    I like Obi-Wan but I freakin' LOVE Andor!! It's a slow burn series that just got better and better and Serkis is incredible, I'm hoping he gets some Emmy love come award season.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamFebruary 3, 2023 at 2:52 PM

      He better. He's criminally under nominated for things.

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  6. ThePunkTheoryMarch 4, 2023 at 1:28 PM

    I really want to watch Bear. Although all your picks are on my to-watch list, I think that's the one I'm most excited about

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