A new psychological thriller for this Fall television season, YOU represents the intersection of personal obsession and our society’s pre-occupation with social media … at the expense (and loss?) of all sorts of privacy.
If interested on why you should be watching YOU, check out our “Love It Or Leave It” review here. But, once you’re ready, read on for our deep dive recap & review of the Pilot episode of YOU … after the jump (SPOILERS BEWARE)!
What to Watch Tonight?!? Well, the Fall season begins to get into swing tonight with two series premieres including Our Top Pick to Watch, YOU, as well as the new Fox sitcom, Rel. Also on tonight is the season 5 premiere of The Last Ship (another big PCR Favorite). And of course, its opening weekend of NFL Football!What are you watching?
YOU “Love It or Leave It?”
Premieres September 9, 2018
YOU, one of the newest shows of the Fall season, premieres Sunday, September 9 at 10pm (ET) on Lifetime. We have been fortunate to see the first several episodes in advance and so we’re providing our (spoiler free) “Love It or Leave It?” review earlier than usual.
Photo by Courtesy of Lifetime
Based on Caroline Kepnes’ 2014 novel of the same name, YOU stars Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), Elizabeth Lail (Once Upon a Time) and Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars). The series was developed for television by Sera Gamble (The Magicians) and Greg Berlanti (The CW Arrow-verse). Gamble and Berlanti are also co-executive producers and sharing showrunner duties, as well.
Penn Badgley in YOU. Photo by Courtesy of LifetimeElizabeth Lail in YOU. Photo by Courtesy of LifetimeShay Mitchell in YOU. Photo by Courtesy of Lifetime
A quick look at the tremendous acting and creative power at work here and you’re probably not surprised to hear that the show has already been renewed for a second season. If you follow me on social media or listen to the Jay and Mike Show (jayandmikeshow.com), you may already have a sense of how I feel about YOU. Also, I have become very aware of how often I am saying the word “you.”
In short, YOU is a twisted “love” story for the 21 st Century. And it’s fucking fantastic. With New York City as a backdrop (and itself, its own character), YOU boldly dives head first into exploring the hottest button issues in our technology- and social media-obsessed culture. If you’re reading this, YOU willspeak to you on some level.
Its Fireball Friday which can only mean one thing?!? You need to tune into the Jay and Mike Show’s TVTalk (https://somanyshows.com/sms-on-air) at 9/8c!! You DO NOT want to miss tonight’s show!
Our Top Pick to Watch Tonight — 15 networks will simultaneously air the annual live event, Stand Up To Cancer at 8pm (ET). Also on, The Killer Closer on ID, and Wynonna Earp and Killjoys over on Syfy.
What To Watch Tonight? Well, Thursdays are … not great. But, we still have brand new Queen of the South (Our Top Pick To Watch Tonight!), as well as Shooter and Take Two!! And to some, most importantly, we have the start of the NFL Football Season!
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
“French Connection” (Episode 102)
August 31, 2018
Picking up soon after the events of the Pilot, Episode 2 of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan moved the hunt for Suleiman forward in a significant way, as well as Jack and Greer’s burgeoning team (and dare I say, friendship?!?!).
Before you read on for Episode 2’s recap & review, make sure you’re caught up on our recap of the Pilot here! All caught up? Good!
Read on for our recap & review of Episode 2, “French Connection” … after the jump (SPOILERS Beware!!)
What To Watch Tonight? Well, in a few more weeks, we’ll be into the Fall season. For now, we’re still watching The Sinner, MasterChef and Suits. We also have the season 13 premiere of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia as well as new Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda.
THE SINNER — “Part VI” Episode 206 — Pictured: Bill Pullman as Detective Lt. Harry Ambrose — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)
What To Watch Tonight features the series premieres of the highly anticipated The Purge (our Top Pick) and the Sons of Anarchy spin-off, Mayans M.C. We also have the season finale of Making It and the premiere of a new E! show, Model Squad.
Given the premieres of these 2 hot new shows in the 10p hour, for this week only, we are postponing our weekly LOST Series re-watch. We will pick up with Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4 NEXT Tuesday at 10p (EST). Follow me on Twitter (@Popcultureview) and tweet along with us! We have to go back!
THE PURGE — “What Is America?” Episode 101 — Pictured: Lili Simmons as Lila — (Photo by: Patti Perret/USA Network)
Better Call Saul
“Quite A Ride” (Episode 405)
September 3, 2018
Last week’s Better Call Saul ended with Jimmy hatching a new scheme to pass his boring days at CC Mobile while Kim tried to find the love of the law again and Mike came face to face with Fring. Catch up on all the action of last week’s episode here! Go, I’ll wait.
All caught up? Great! Now, on to tonight’s new episode, What A Ride .. after the jump (SPOILERS BEWARE)!
Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut – Better Call Saul _ Season 4, Episode 5 – Photo Credit: Nicole Wilder/AMC/Sony Pictures Television
The Bold Type “We’ll Always Have Paris” (Episode 210) August 7, 2018
I’m finally doing this, recapping the season finale of The Bold Type. Even though I’ve watched the finale three times, putting words to computer for the recap was something I may have been avoiding a bit.
A few things about me, I almost didn’t go to my high school graduation because I wasn’t ready for it to be over. Because, to be graduating meant starting something new. Change and new are hard for me. Another example? I have three books that were sooo good that I didn’t read the end; maybe one day, but that day isn’t today.
When I really like something, I have a habit of avoiding the “end.” So, by not writing this recap then I don’t have to think about how I have to wait ten months before I can recap more episodes of TBT.
Alas, I can only put this off so long [Ed. Note: So long before her editor’s head explodes =)]; soon, Fall season premieres will begin. So, I’m pulling off the band aid and I’m recapping “We’ll Always Have Paris.” I can do this, ten months isn’t so long. So now that you know a little more about me here …
Oh, wait. Catch up with what happened in the previous episode, “Trippin’” here. Caught up? memory Jogged? Great! Without further adieu, let’s go to Paris….if you haven’t watched the finale yet you should know there are spoilers ahead.
