Tag Archives: Netflix

Why Did This Show Appear to Me, Last Night?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

When They See Us (2019) Of course, I’d heard about the “Central Park Five”. As a miscarriage of justice, there are few as devastating as this. I watched the first episode last night, and was amazed at the way the … Continue reading →

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We All Love a Fairy Tale Ending, Don’t We?

Posted on February 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

And They Lived Happily Ever After Or, in this case, “Foreverwood”, the finale of “Everwood”.A lot of story lines got tied up in pretty bows, and the future looked bright for most of the couples. The ‘villains’ of the story … Continue reading →

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“Maybe You Should Stop Calling [Her]”

Posted on February 5, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Peer Pressure All through the third season of “Everwood” I’ve had the feeling that the main characters are being strongly influenced by the people around them. That’s nothing new, of course; it happens everyday. It’s a plot device, for sure, … Continue reading →

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Honestly, This is Just a Rehashed Cinderella Story

Posted on February 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton Season 4 (2026) There truly is nothing new under the sun. Bridgerton has been a staple of Netflix since its first season in 2020. The stories are riveting especially if you like love in the English Regency period. The … Continue reading →

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How Everwood is Touching a Nerve with Me

Posted on January 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Father-Son Conflict In the first season of this story, Ephram and Andy butt heads almost all the time. Ephram, being just 15 years old, is missing his mom, who died in a traffic accident. Before her death, Ephram witnessed his … Continue reading →

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Here’s a TV Show I Never Would Have Watched Before

Posted on January 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Everwood (2002 – 2006) The years it was aired gives a clue. I was still living in England during these years. We’re starting to view all 89 episodes on Netflix. It’ll take a few days. The pilot episode was filmed … Continue reading →

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Like a Stone Skipping Across a Pond, It Creates a…

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ripple (2025) This Netflix show has eight episodes. I’m only a part way through. Toronto is the stand-in for New York City, and some of the stars of this show gave me a clue about that. Thankfully, this show is … Continue reading →

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Old Hollywood, Retrospectively Celebrating Itself

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jay Kelly {2025} Finally, I got around to watching this homage to Hollywood life. “I’ve had regrets, but then again, too few to mention.” Jay Kelly seems to an amalgamation of several Hollywood heroes we worshipped over the years. In … Continue reading →

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To Do Your Job, Avoid the Temptation

Posted on January 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Rip (2026) I was tempted to call this post “Good Mill Hunting” since it stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. But I resisted. The questions raised by a “rip” of over $20 million in cash take up most of … Continue reading →

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There’s Two Sides to the Story, and Then the Truth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

His & Hers (2026) This show went deeply into the grief that follows the death of an infant. Blame, pain and regret are the major motivators, but we’re not told much about this reason for a couple’s separation until about … Continue reading →

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