Ooh, I forgot about that - thanks for the reminder!For anyone who knows and loves musical
Theater, “Schmigadoon” is adorable.
There are a bunch of good shows on Apple TV (the best is definitely Ted Lasso). I'm on a 3 month trial, but I may become a regular subscriber when the trial period is upRats - it's on Apple TV.
At least its inexpensive and easy to cancel. I watched all the content I wanted to see, canceled and will resubscribe when the next Ted Lasso season is out.There are a bunch of good shows on Apple TV (the best is definitely Ted Lasso). I'm on a 3 month trial, but I may become a regular subscriber when the trial period is up
For fans of Dark Winds, it's based on a book by Tony Hillerman called Listening Woman. He's written an entire series of mysteries that are set in the 4 Corners area of NM, on the Navajo, Hopi, and other pueblo reservations, and are so culturally accurate that soem schools in NM use them to help educate the Native American kids about their culture. They're great stories (he's won the Edgar award for Mysterie several times), and build on one another, so you get to follow the lives of Leaphorn and Chee. Since Tony died I've read that his daughter is continuing to write in his style, although I haven't read any of her books yet, although I've read all of his."Dark Winds" is a new series showing on AMC. I think it's only 6 episodes long but was renewed for a second season. It's a crime show set in New Mexico and is very good.
Now I'm definitely watching it. I'll likely read those books, too. Thanks for the info!For fans of Dark Winds, it's based on a book by Tony Hillerman called Listening Woman. He's written an entire series of mysteries that are set in the 4 Corners area of NM, on the Navajo, Hopi, and other pueblo reservations, and are so culturally accurate that soem schools in NM use them to help educate the Native American kids about their culture. They're great stories (he's won the Edgar award for Mysterie several times), and build on one another, so you get to follow the lives of Leaphorn and Chee. Since Tony died I've read that his daughter is continuing to write in his style, although I haven't read any of her books yet, although I've read all of his.
Probably the most well done history series out there. It's based on books by Bernard Cornwell who is an excellent historical author. Once we watched this, we have a really hard time with most other historical series. The bar got set high.I've been watching "The Last Kingdom" on Netflix. About 9th century Christian pre-England Britain being invaded by the heathen Danes. A little gory given the subject matter, an appealing hero, lots of history.
The Scots are north of Hadrian's Wall. The Danes have invaded northern England (Northumbria) and keep making inroads west and south into the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex, where the richest lands are. King Alfred of Wessex, in the city of Witanceaster (Winchester) dreams of a unified England.
Place names are Romanized or Old English; subtitles tell you what the current name is for the sake of familiarity. It's interesting to read up on history to see how the fictional story fits.
I just finished Beef recently, it was great! Such a crazy show, a bit odd.. I didn't know what to expect to start, and then got totally hooked. Definitely held my attention throughout.I have two (two!) recommendations for Netflix series. The language in both is for adults only but the writing and actors are great.
Beef - an excellent story of road rage; the title is when one has a beef with someone, not about cows
The Diplomat - high flying world of diplomacy with a wonderful Keri Russell