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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#SmallProphets has finally come stateside! #AppleTV has (wisely) picked up this gem to air in the US, and while I extolled its many virtues back in February when it ran in the UK, I figured why not do a re-watch. What I didn’t expect was to love it even more! Crook has nailed the chill-vibe again.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Another great series of #BlueLights is done, I don’t generally like bingeing shows but this quick-6 seemed like it was especially made for it. Sharp Eyes Save Lives. #SharpEyesSaveLives

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There are times when this show loses me, but I cannot think of another one that does the action/tension of policing better. Just pure, unapologetic, seat-of-your-pants encounters that stay with you long after. A classic example of forgiving some flaws in light of it’s spectacular highs. #BlueLights

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This show was as good as advertised, Abi Morgan does it again with a masterful show about marriage, loyalty and tradition. Plenty of material for a second season and the writing and cast most certainly deserve it. #TheSplitUp #SplitUp #BBC

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Anyone watching #F-Ward? My initial reaction was not too great, but I’ve found the show steadily growing on me and improving each week. Then I found out it’s made by the team behind Bump, which I liked, a nice surprise. And who doesn’t love Anna Friel (but the whole cast is great).

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just got through the first episode of #TheSplitUp and wow, Abi Morgan has another smash on her hands it seems. Excellent writing and acting mark out the boundaries, but it also has an underlying confidence running through. Will be interesting to see who picks this one up stateside.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Like a visit from a dear old friend, I can’t think of another show that warms my heart like this gem. Season 7 All Creatures Great and Small #ACGAS

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The #Reacher finale was good, but I can’t help but think it started better than it ended. As I’ve said before, I love the books, but I think the brutality and blood are easier to read about than see. This season featured some of the best episodes so far, but the finale got bogged down in blood IMHO.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Finished #Settling out of New Zealand (narrated by Rainn Wilson!?!)…kind of a fun, crazy rom-com with a unique premise. Short, sweet and a little saccharine, but worth a watch…

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I have often commented that #Silo can be maddeningly slow at times, but oh boy when things get going, this show just sings (maybe because of the contrast?). The last few episodes of season 3 have just been spectacular, elevating this show into sci-fi greatness. Also a bonus, final season preview!

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’m sure I’ll be in the minority here, but I wasn’t a big fan of #Furious on #Hulu. I acknowledge the great performances, but the story was just too dark and disturbing for me to enjoy. I stayed with it just out of curiosity, but ultimately this just wasn’t for me.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Working my way through #Spider-Noir (which is corny (on purpose?) and kind of mediocre despite the retro-cool aspect). But holy crap has #Amazon #Prime gone nuts with the commercials, like so bad it makes me want to stop watching altogether (and yes I know they offer ad-free). Absolutely ridiculous.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Adults s2 is back on #FX & stronger than ever. There’s some real lightning-in-a-bottle magic here. The cast is so well defined, the writing is amazing, but the chemistry and chaos adds up to more than its parts. In a world that leans towards uncomfortable comedy, this is just lol funny, a rare gem.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Although it’s puzzling that the BBC decided to split season 2 into two chunks, I will take it however I can get it. The first 3 episodes were excellent, as-expected, and the last half drops on Sep 10 so a short wait. BritBox gets it in Oct and I’m assuming they will drop all 6 (Unless premier-only?)

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Been working my way through #PerdiendoElJuicio, which was sold to me as a Spanish version of Attorney Woo (which I loved). I don’t think this is as endearing, but it has grown on me. I recommend subtitles rather than dub for English (of course) and it does have its charms.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The #Lucky finale on Apple dropped tonight. I honestly wasn’t sold on this show after the pilot, but it grew on me. Helped immensely by Taylor-Joy and Olyphant along with a smart script, the show delivers a tight, action-packed series with an amazing supporting cast. Another strong Apple entry.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Finally finished #TheHawk on Netflix and it was…a show I watched. Not as funny as Happy Gilmore, not as grounded as Stick. I feel like they needed to lean one way or the other and instead chose to split the middle, pleasing neither. I didn’t hate it, but seems like a lot of lost potential & talent.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Here is something I rarely do, re-watch an entire series (esp this soon after the first watch). I was extolling the virtues of this amazing show to some visiting relatives, and subsequently ended up watching the entire season, again. Loved it just as much and picked up on so many small things.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

#RideOrDie on Prime recently dropped and it’s a fun, buddy-assassin? romp fit for summer. Most of the charm comes from the pairing of Spencer and Waddingham, the story felt a bit long at times but the show has lots of momentum and exotic locales. Solid summer filler.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

While I am a big fan of “Cozy Mysteries”, #HairdresserMysteries on #BBCOne and #BritBox fails to connect (but maybe decent background filler?). Even the delightful Sally Phillips cannot lift this above average, but if you love this type of show (or Sally), it’s an easy watch. #CozyMysteries

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Another unexpectedly great series has been #AWomanOfSubstance on Channel 4 (or #BritBox in US). Perhaps not quite as endearing as The Other Bennet Sister, but overall, an excellent show I’m looking forward to seeing more of. I guess this is turning into the summer of Period Pieces for me.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Holy crap this show is funny #AnnDroid I’ve only watched the first couple episodes, but Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston are comedy gold together. Genuinely funny comedy with heartwarming undertones. If you have access to #BBCOne don’t sleep on this one. Highly Recommended. #SueSueSue

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I watch a lot of television and will try anything, most ends up being mediocre. But to quote this show #TwoYearsLater, “Some of life’s greatest joys come from the unexpected”. I knew nothing about this show & was floored. It follows a post-pandemic romance with all its complexity, simply fantastic.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#MaximumPleasureGuaranteed wrapped up tonight and I know a lot of people LOVED this show but I wasn’t quite as enamored. The casting was fantastic (esp Maslany) and the story (intentionally) crazy, but it just never struck me as “great”, but definitely good and worth watching. #AppleTV

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#StarCity on #AppleTV (parallel spin-off to #ForAllMankind) has concluded its first season with mixed results. There were moments of greatness, but often were offset with long periods of drab, plodding story. I want to see more and have them lean into the big-swings that characterize this franchise.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I love when a show surprises me, and #TheOtherBennetSister from BBC/BritBox was just shockingly great. If it weren’t for #WidowsBay, this would be an easy pick for my favorite show all year (tie?). It’s not that it does anything new, but what it does is nearly flawless. Perfect casting, more please…

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Finished #Elle on #Prime which is a fun, breezy prequel to Legally Blonde with a great soundtrack and colorful acting. I don’t know that anyone will be talking about this a year from now, but it’s a great summer binge, like a beach-read for the small screen.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The BBC has given #Ludwig a series 3 order before 2 even airs (later this year). I was a huge fan of this back in 2024 and cannot wait for it to return. Series 1 is available in the US on #BritBox.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I’ve had a rocky relationship with #TheBear over the years. While I appreciate its unconventional storytelling & well-drawn characters, the narrative often suffers in their wake. The last season finishes out on its own terms, you will likely not change your mind on it at this point but it’s fitting

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#Silo on #AppleTV has returned for s3 and continues to be absolute top-shelf sci-fi, dystopian TV. This season embraces a dual-storyline and is guided by the masterful hand of Graham Yost. Although it can be maybe be slow at times, the production quality, acting and writing are fantastic.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

So I finally caught up on #FROM and while I still enjoy the vibe and atmosphere, I can’t help but feel the story has been stretched too thin. Season 5 will be the end but when all is said and done, I wonder if there was a condensed, 3-season version of this with more punch. Still creepy and fun tho.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today was my last day at the company I worked at for nearly 29 years (surplus). Amid my soup of emotions and financial uncertainty, I look forward to picking up the baton here again to highlight and discuss streaming TV shows.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Just a quick note about my favorite new show of the year, #PONIES on #Peacock. Such a fun show with great writing, humor, and soundtrack. The leads Clarke and Richardson steal the show, I know smaller shows like this often get overlooked not being on Netflix but this one is absolutely worth seeking.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

I swear I didn’t do this on purpose, but here are my #Top25 shows of 2025 broken down by network/streamer (in no particular order). Although really #Adolescence and then everything else this year, that show was in a league of its own.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Watching #TheLowdown finale tonight, I’m reminded how hard it is to finish something well, and how rarely we see it done right. Sterlin Harjo, Ethan Hawke and Co. have absolutely nailed this finale (as well as the rest of the season). Epic soundtrack, tons of heart and just plain fun. Excellent.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Finally finished season 5 of #SlowHorses, and I’m convinced that, pound-for-pound, there is not a better serialized drama on TV right now (although #TheDiplomat comes close). Both shows are master classes in character specificity and plot. #Apple should be commended for curating this masterpiece.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

After a break with #Netflix for awhile, I’m back and am working my way through #Diplomat Season 3. I was worried the shine would start to wear on this show but wow, it just keeps delivering. There isn’t much this show lacks, amazing writing, perfect cast and delivery, just excellent, no notes.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I’ve been enjoying Sterlin Harjo’s new show on #FX / #Hulu called #Lowdown. It’s been improving each week but man this week’s episode was just spectacular. I would watch these 2 in just about anything! The whole cast is great really but Hawke and Dinklage this week was just magic to behold.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

I know I haven’t posted much lately but #FilmClub on #BBCThree was so weird and wonderful. It unfolded into a sweet albeit dysfunctional love story with zero throwaway actors. It’s a great study in character specificity and how you can do so much with so little. Punches way above its weight.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Ten years late on this, but if you’ve never watched #River, it’s simply fantastic. One of the best 6-episode miniseries ever made. Masterfully written and acted, they’ve taken a narrative “gimmick” and turned it into a textbook example of how to do it right. On BritBox in the US, just excellent.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

#HereWeGo Series 3 has dropped in the UK on #BBC. Easily one of my favorite pandemic-era shows, it has maintained its manic stories and broadly drawn comedy. It’s stupid fun and never fails to deliver.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

#TheAssassin on #Prime is excellent, really action-packed but tempered with humor. Hawes and Highmore are fantastic but really the whole cast is exceptional. The problem is it’s only available in the UK (and Stan in AUS?), for US subscribers you will need a VPN to watch it but very much worth it.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

#KarenPirie s2 has premiered and I am so looking forward to it. It’s been a long wait and absence has made my heart grow fonder. Part way in and I couldn’t be happier…

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

#StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds is back on #Paramount+ and hasn’t lost a step. A reminder the first episode is a “part 2” of last season’s finale so it helps to rewatch. As irritated as I am about Paramount’s lawsuit settlement, it’s still great to see this show back, firing on all cylinders.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

#DeptQ on #Netflix had some trouble grabbing my attention, but quickly won me over. It’s a bit like Slow Horses - Homicide Edition (in the best possible way). Ignore the reviews that talk about miscasting, they fit well. Created by Scott Frank of #QueensGambit fame, excellent & we need more please.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

A little late to the game on this one but #Adolescence on #Netflix was simply phenomenal. A gut-punch-emotional story, peerless actors and a technical filming feat that defies explanation. A tough story to watch but so necessary today, I wouldn’t necessarily advise binging it but it’s must-see.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

#Etoile is the newest #Prime series from the famed Palladino duo. It is perhaps their weightiest/mature effort to date but still retains its rapid-fire banter & wit. Lots of familiar faces and if you are remotely a fan of their work, it’s a must-see. I miss the rich characters & repertoire already.

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StreamingPetes @streamingpetes.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I’ve always enjoyed #Elsbeth but felt it was one of Michelle & Robert King’s lesser shows (compared to their other masterpieces). However, the 2nd season finale was just spectacular. The returning villains, the musical production, just fantastic across the board.

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