What To Watch Tonight – Sunday, September 9, 2018

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?

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TV Review: YOU – Love It or Leave It?

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.

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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 Lifetime
Elizabeth Lail in YOU. Photo by Courtesy of Lifetime
Shay 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 will speak to you on some level.

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What To Watch Tonight – Thursday, September 6, 2018

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!

(Photo by: Felicia Graham/USA Network)

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TV Recap: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan – We’ll Always Have Paris …

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!!)

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What To Watch Tonight – Wednesday, September 5, 2018

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)

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What To Watch Tonight – Tuesday, September 4, 2018

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)

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TV Recap: Better Call Saul – Those Days Are Over …

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

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TV Recap: The Bold Type – Never Walk Away From Love …

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.

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What To Watch Tonight – Monday, September 3, 2018

How is it September already? Football and the Fall TV schedule are right around the corner.  And Pop Culture Review is always here for you, giving unsolicited advice for your best TV viewing habits! So, What To Watch Tonight? That’s a no brainer; Better Call Saul is our undisputed Top Pick to Watch! Really, it’s the best season I think they’ve had since the first. Catch up on our recap from last week’s episode here!

Also on our list, new Lodge 49, So You Think You Can Dance and American Ninja Warrior

Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill – Better Call Saul _ Season 4, Episode 5 – Photo Credit: Nicole Wilder/AMC/Sony Pictures Television

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