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Hello and welcome to the GRAND RETURN of SpoilerTV’s Weekly Round Table! Joining us this week is Eve (EV),\u00a0<\/b><\/i>Anjali (AS)<\/i><\/b>,\u00a0<\/b><\/i>Milo (MJ),\u00a0Lucas (LO),\u00a0Cristina (CA), and KimR (KR)<\/i><\/b>. You just have to sit back enjoy the read and join the discussion in the comment section down below.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n EV:<\/b>\u00a0One of the returning shows that is a favorite of mine is Slow Horses.<\/i> Its first 3 episodes were already excellent, I expected nothing else. Bring on the rest!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tulsa King<\/i> is another show of which season 1 got me hooked and I can\u2019t wait to see more. Bridget Everett\u2019s masterpiece Somebody Somewhere<\/i> is also returning for a 3rd and sadly final season. This is my comfort watch. I\u2019m not sure if this counts as a returning or a new show but Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story<\/i> is also on my \u2018to watch\u2019 list. Who doesn\u2019t love a great true crime story retelling? If this is, as good or even better than Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,<\/i> then we\u2019re in for a treat! The returning show that I might be looking forward to the most is Apple TV\u2019s Bad Sisters.<\/i> Sharon Horgan is a genius, that first season was just out of this world. I can\u2019t wait to see the Garvey sisters again.<\/span><\/p>\n A new show that I\u2019m looking forward to is Three Women,<\/i> I\u2019d watch anything with Betty Gilpin. HBO\u2019s The Penguin<\/i> is also grabbing my attention so I\u2019m going to check it out. Another new show that I\u2019m very curious about is Disclaimer,<\/i> directed by Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men, Roma)<\/i> and starring Cate Blanchett, do I need to say more?! A few more shows on my watchlist, in no particular order: Landman, Before, La Maison.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS:<\/b>\u00a0There are so many returning shows that I\u2019ve been looking forward to; 9-1-1,<\/i> beginning its eighth season<\/span>\u2014<\/span>and second on its new network on ABC<\/span>\u2014<\/span>is a fan-favorite for so many of us, and after celebrating its 100th episode milestone, plus a finale that left everyone with so many questions, I can\u2019t wait to see where the 118\u2019s journey takes all of their characters! <\/span><\/p>\n CBS had not one but two of my favorite shows last season – Tracker<\/i> and Elsbeth<\/i> are completely different genres of television, but both were equally enjoyable in their own unique ways! I loved seeing Justin Hartley back on tv after This Is Us<\/i> playing Colter Shaw on Tracker,<\/i> who is a survivalist\/reward hunter, traveling around the country helping people and solving disappearances or finding lost items while navigating his own personal family history filled with secrets, mysteries and questions that don\u2019t have easy answers! <\/span><\/p>\n And for fans of The Good Wife<\/i> and The Good Fight,<\/i> getting to see Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni starring in her own titular show, there\u2019s a second season for this one too! Even for new viewers like myself who hadn\u2019t seen either of the previous shows, there wasn\u2019t any confusion really or a particular disconnect that made it feel like I was missing out on big gaps. Elsbeth<\/i> is a different crime-show in that it’s not a \u201cwhodunit\u201d but rather a \u201chowcatchem\u201d mystery<\/span>\u2014<\/span>we find out who the killer is right from the beginning, and go on a journey to discover the \u201cwhy\u201d and the \u201chow\u201d of the crimes they commit and how they get caught! <\/span><\/p>\n As for new shows airing this Fall, I\u2019m definitely going to be checking out HBO\u2019s The Penguin<\/i> to see more of Colin Farrell take center-stage after seeing his performance in Matt Reeves\u2019 The Batman<\/i> (2022) and even catch the new Marvel\/Disney+ installment of Agatha All Along<\/i> to see where Agatha Harkness\u2019 story takes her following the aftermath of her fight against the Scarlet Witch in WandaVision.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n MJ:<\/b>\u00a0As for returning shows, I’m really looking forward to Industry <\/i>Series 3 returning to the UK. I’ve heard nothing but good things about it from the US and it coming over here in October has me incredibly hyped. It’s achieved a lot of positive press in the US and has been compared to Succession,<\/i> so to say I’m optimistic is an overstatement. Series 2 was when the show really found its form, and turned into something special.<\/span><\/p>\n LO:<\/b>\u00a0It\u2019s a curious thing; a few years ago my answer to this question would have me mentioning at least seven or more returning shows. Nowadays the number is way lower: this fall, there are two returning shows highly anticipated by me, and they are 9-1-1<\/i> Season 8 on ABC, and Silo<\/i> Season 2 on Apple TV+. Both of them are incredible! I started watching 9-1-1<\/i> in the first months of 2021; it\u2019s been since then my \u201ccomfort show\u201d, in this twisted way that only an over-the-top drama (that\u2019s very comedic at times) about people in danger can be. As for Silo,<\/i> the first season had Rebecca Ferguson yet again delivering stunning performances for this dystopian sci-fi conspiracy thriller that\u2019s on Apple TV+, the most consistent streaming quality-wise, so I expect nothing short of great for season 2. <\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to shows that have already returned, I\u2019ve been watching the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building<\/i> (Hulu) weekly. After a flawed season 3, this murder mystery comedy returned stronger than ever to what is building to be its best season yet.<\/span><\/p>\n CA:<\/b>\u00a0The return of Fall TV is my favourite time of year, and I\u2019m excited for so many shows to come back. First, I can’t wait for The Rookie<\/i> Season 7, on ABC, though it’s disappointing we have to wait until January after a short, underwhelming Season 6. I\u2019m also really looking forward to Found<\/i> on NBC. The cliffhanger left so many questions\u2014especially with Sir escaping and Gabi\u2019s shocking news. With the team\u2019s shared trauma, Gabi\u2019s betrayal will likely shake Lacey, Zeke, and Margaret deeply. How will they cope after losing their trust in her?<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m also excited to dive back into Tracker<\/i> on CBS. After such a strong first season, I\u2019m curious to see where Season 2 takes us. Jensen Ackles returns as Colter\u2019s brother, Russell, and I\u2019m eager to see if they\u2019ll mend their relationship or if Russell will cause more trouble for Colter. They have the potential to be a great team, but with Ackles busy with other projects, that may not happen. Plus, Sofia Pernas’ return adds another layer of interest, especially with Colter and Reenie\u2019s \u201cwill-they-won\u2019t-they\u201d dynamic playing alongside it. Who will win Colter\u2019s love in the end? Can the rugged nomad even attempt to settle down with anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n KR:<\/b>\u00a0The show returns that has me the most excited are three equally, which is FROM, and American Horror Story\/American Horror Stories. I absolutely LOVE all these series because I am a huge horror fanatic, and these shows do not disappoint, being some of the best Horror series I\u2019ve seen thus far.<\/span><\/p>\n ZF:<\/b> I have to say, I am immensely looking forward to the return of Found<\/i> on NBC<\/span>\u2014the finale left off at such a wild part! It’s been the main thing I’ve been counting down to since The Rookie<\/i> on ABC announced that it wouldn’t return until 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m also very excited for Abbott Elementary on ABC; always a fun little weekly bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n EV:<\/b>\u00a0I really love English Teacher<\/i> on FX. Even if you think you\u2019ve seen this before, trust me, you haven\u2019t. The humor is bitingly politically incorrect and the stories go in different directions than you think. <\/span><\/p>\n Brian Jordan Alvarez created and stars in his own show. This show reminded me of Rachel Bloom\u2019s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,<\/i> not so much in style or storyline but just in that feeling that you\u2019re watching something new and original. Oh and great use of classic 80s songs! A tip for anyone outside the US, you can find the show streaming on Disney+.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS:<\/b>\u00a0One of the newer shows that I just finished watching was The Perfect Couple<\/i> on Netflix starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning and so many others too! It\u2019s the first adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand\u2019s novels and has a very Knives Out<\/i> feel to it – a murder mystery set against the backdrop of a wedding in Nantucket, with suspects, motives and juicy secrets that everyone seems to be entangled in, one way or another! <\/span><\/p>\n MJ:<\/b>\u00a0The Penguin<\/i> is the only new show I’ve checked out so far and it’s captured the world of Matt Reeves’ Gotham really well with a superb performance by Colin Farrell as always. I’ve got Nightsleeper<\/i> on my list of shows to sample too, about a runaway train that’s drawing Hijack comparisons.<\/span><\/p>\n LO:<\/b>\u00a0For now, Agatha All Along!<\/i> I have been away from Marvel releases\u2014especially the Disney+ shows \u2014 for some time, having started most of them but rarely getting to finish any. But I did finish WandaVision,<\/i> and it remains one of the most consistent and interesting things Marvel brought to Disney+\u2014at least until Agatha All Along,<\/i> which so far has been great! I mean, Kathryn Hahn plus Aubrey Plaza plus Joe Locke led by Jac Schaeffer in a dark (and it\u2019s early to say, but possibly queer) fantasy about witches? So far it\u2019s been very interesting\u2014”The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” has been on my repeat for days!<\/span><\/p>\n They haven\u2019t released yet, but I also plan to tune into Disclaimer<\/i> (Apple TV+), the new Alfonso Cuaron thriller led by Cate Blanchett, One Hundred Years of Solitude<\/i> (Netflix), the adaptation for television of Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez’ beloved book, and Creature Commandos<\/i> (max), the first animation of the new DC Universe led by James Gunn. Very excited and curious about them all!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n CA:<\/b>\u00a0There are plenty of exciting new shows this season, but the one I\u2019m most excited about is Doctor Odyssey<\/i> on ABC. As a huge Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/i> fan, I\u2019ve followed Joshua Jackson\u2019s career closely, and this project has really caught my attention. While I\u2019m not usually into medical dramas\u2014especially after the disappointment of New Amsterdam<\/i>\u2014Doctor Odyssey<\/i> feels unconventional enough to grab my interest.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m also looking forward to Disclaimer<\/i> on AppleTV+. With Cate Blanchett leading, it\u2019s bound to be a hit. I love psychological thrillers, and the premise already has me hooked.<\/span><\/p>\n A couple of other shows on my radar are Murder in a Small Town<\/i> on FOX and Georgie and Mandy\u2019s First Marriage<\/i> on CBS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n AS:<\/b>\u00a0TV has changed so<\/i> very much from a decade ago, and from even two decades ago, it\u2019s a completely new landscape altogether! No longer are the 20\/24 episodes long shows the norm, but also these days, if your show gets renewed beyond its first season, that is a miracle in and of itself. Everything is more streamlined now and shortened to fit in 6 or 8 \u2018mini movie length\u2019 episodes; but there\u2019s always the struggle between trying to flesh out characters and storylines to create something that feels like it\u2019s a getaway from the daily mundane routines of our lives, to get immersed into a fictional world that we\u2019d want to return to every week. Nowadays it’s all about the \u201cbinge\u201d to see every single episode once it drops lest we get spoilers from the internet; paying for subscriptions to half a dozen different sites for just a handful of shows that won\u2019t even last long enough to reach a fitting conclusion and the excitement fades away once that initial rush ends. And after a while, you keep jumping from Hulu to Netflix to Prime to Apple TV+ to Disney+ to Paramount+ to Max and half the tv shows get left unwatched and unfinished because it\u2019s too much of a chore to keep track of everything. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n As for the television shows that are weekly or even multiple seasons in, there\u2019s always a dread that the cliffhanger finale you watch might be the series finale or in the case of the CW network, a complete restructuring that cancels pretty much every single tv show you\u2019ve been watching for the better part of a decade or more. Most of the shows I watch are still on network tv and whether they\u2019re airing in the Fall or held for mid-season, I\u2019m looking forward to seeing those and discovering any new ones that might catch my attention!<\/span><\/p>\n MJ:<\/b>\u00a0It might just be a UK thing but my network tv count was never that high to begin with but now it’s non-existent. It’s all streaming! I do prefer the one episode a week method of release, it encourages more time in the spotlight! It’s barely a few weeks out from Kaos<\/i> for example and we’re barely talking about it, yet conversation from Rings of Power<\/i> keeps coming up time and time again each week.<\/span><\/p>\n LO:<\/b>\u00a0Ten years ago, I was watching only network shows. Nowadays, I\u2019m watching only streaming, with one exception (9-1-1<\/i>). But I don\u2019t think that\u2019s due to the streaming method of release: I\u2019m not a big fan of Netflix\u2019s binge-watching model, and I don\u2019t believe the other streamings are either, as most of them release their shows weekly. I\u2019d say even Netflix is reconsidering its model, now that they are splitting its biggest releases in two or more parts \u2014 after all, releasing years of hard work and high expenses in one day so everyone forgets about it weeks later is not the most sustainable thing to do. Anyway, it\u2019s hard for me to binge-watch stuff, so I prefer weekly releases.<\/span><\/p>\n CA:<\/b>\u00a0Streaming has definitely reshaped how we experience TV, but my perspective on the fall season hasn\u2019t changed too much in terms of what I enjoy. A decade ago, network TV dominated my schedule, and it still does for many of my shows. I love the structure of weekly episodes that keep me engaged over time. The anticipation and excitement of waiting for the next episode is something I genuinely enjoy. TV is a comfort for me, and having that weekly routine feels like a part of the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n While I do appreciate the convenience of streaming\u2014being able to binge an entire season at once without the wait\u2014there\u2019s a downside. Once you\u2019ve watched the season, it\u2019s often a long wait (sometimes over a year) for the next one, and that can make the show feel distant. I also feel like binging takes away the thrill of discussing episodes week by week, and the slow build of excitement that network TV provides.<\/span><\/p>\n Overall, while I enjoy both formats, network TV will always have my heart because of the pacing, the longer seasons, and that weekly anticipation.<\/span><\/p>\n KR:<\/b>\u00a0Streaming has changed the structure and outline of the TV Season. My perspective on this year\u2019s fall season differs from a decade ago because there are a lot more show options to choose from, a lot of different platforms, and quite a few differences in the genre of shows. There are a massive number of Streaming platforms that offer some of everything we are all interested in, and it has paved the way to an entirely new and exciting dynamic of being a TV enthusiast. On streaming platforms, it has opened my eyes to shows that I wouldn\u2019t see on Network television, it\u2019s rawer and more authentic. Also, streaming shows are lengthier, and little to no commercials, as well as being able to watch multiple episodes at a time as opposed to waiting to watch weekly episodes. Most of my shows are offered on both streaming and network, and some of my shows are network only. Although I watch and appreciate both platforms (being such a huge TV fanatic), I prefer the streaming method of release due to multiple episode drops, less commercial time, and call me spoiled, but on most of my streaming shows, I don\u2019t have to wait a week to see what will happen next on the upcoming episode, as binge watching a season or two of a show over the weekend (even if only a few episodes dropped), is one of my favorite things to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n That wraps up another round table! Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below. See you next week!<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n You can email\u00a0zoe@spoilertv.com<\/b>\u00a0if you have any question suggestions.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFall season is upon us! What show return has you the most excited?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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