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The Oval (2019)
Should've known...
I don't know what possessed me to waste an hour of my life watching this. In typical Tyler Perry fashion, this was completely predictable and filled with terrible dialogue. My question is, how the fork did this get picked up for 25 episodes? Aside from being able to see where the show was going within minutes of starting the episode, the storyline was absurd and over all the show comes off as a poor forgery of "Scandal" with the addition of random and unnecessary plot lines (i.e., the butler's son's crazy ex and her participation in a bizarre cult). Furthermore, how did a maniacal first lady and her cheating husband even get into the White House? Then there's the First Lady... I don't even know what to say about that. Worst of all is the dialogue... I don't want to blame the actors or their performance, but ohmygeez! There is no substance to what they say, it's like they were just trying to fill the silence. Whoever dubbed this as a "ridiculous ratchet fantasy," got it right.
If you want a show with a terrible plot line that is absolutely predictable and lacks any substance, then this is the show for you, if not then don't waste your time. And to Tyler Perry, do better.
The Walking Dead (2010)
Possible spoilers.
As an avid TV watcher, I encounter many shows.. and many of them become predictable... The Walking Dead, despite some viewers opinions is not which is what keeps me interested. There aren't many shows that I can re-watch, but I (embarrassingly enough) have watched this series 5 times through (except season 8 and the first episode of season 7)... and am still not sick of it. The characters are the best part of the show. Many people assume that because there are zombies in the story that it is just a show about zombies... it is not. The zombies are just a back drop.. the show is more about the journey. The characters all bring something different and the writers and creators have made it nearly impossible for fans to not become attached to the characters.. even the ones we love to hate (Negan)..the only negative thing I have to say about The Walking Dead is they killed off Abraham and I'm still mad... really miss his witty one-liners. I am really curious to see where season 8 leaves us and what will be next.... as long as it includes Daryl!! If you haven't watched this show , I highly suggest you give it a shot just be patient the first episode moves slowly but it is totally worth it, easily one of the best shows to come along in a while.
Outlander (2014)
Possible spoilers
Oh. My. Goodness. I put Outlander on initially as background noise and about halfway through the episode I was hooked. Binged through season 1 and 2 just in time for the season 3 premiere. But seriously... errmagerd I love this show. Sam and Catriona (Jamie and Claire) do an amazing job.. I often have to remind myself they are just characters. This show makes you feel all the feels. My heart broke on the season 2 finale. I hate reading.. if there is a movie or TV version of a book I'll just watch it but Outlander makes me want to read the books. It's that good. Great show.. super bummed the season is ending soon... if you haven't watched it you should.. good stuff