Good morning and welcome to another edition of Fitzie’s Film and TV Reviews, where your hoddler-in-chief reviews the things he’s seen on the television and the big screen. I haven’t seen any films lately
(recommendations are wanted), so today’s edition features three different television series. Let’s get started:
Nobody Wants This, season two:
Everybody wanted a second season of Nobody Wants This after Kristen Bell and Adam Brody stole America’s hearts in the first season. But season two falls a little more flat as it expands these characters’ universe. There’s supposed to be conflict, but it’s hard to see from where at times. When it finally reveals itself in Episode 10, it feels unearned (as does the resolution).
2.5 Fitzies out of 5
Only Murders In The Building, season five:
The return of Nathan Lane automatically bumps this up half a star. It’s hard to believe we’re five seasons into this series featuring Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. The three work brilliantly together but it’s Steve Martin whose physical comedy shines. And we get more of Da’Vine Joy Randolph in this one as well, which is a plus.
At times, though, I wondered where this season was going. There were several episodes that I felt lacked a lot of focus.
Apparently this isn’t the end of the gang, either, as next season takes place in London. A series of Only Murders In the Building outside the famed Arconia?
3.5 Fitzies out of 5
Taskmaster, season 20:
I don’t think I’ll ever rate Taskmaster lower than four Fitzies. Even series that don’t shine are still enjoyable to watch. This one, thankfully, is a delight to watch even if it did take me a couple of episodes to warm up to this new crop of contestants.
It certainly helps that it’s one of the closest series I’ve ever seen in the standings. We’re still one episode to go too!
4.5 Fitzies out of 5
Fitzie’s track of the day: Madalena, by Goose
And now for your links:
The Athletic: “What are supporters really seeking from their team: Style, substance or something else?”
Alasdair Gold: “Luka Vuskovic drama, two likely Tottenham loan recalls but Mikey Moore quashes return”
Sky Sports: “Liverpool contact PGMOL over Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal in Man City defeat to raise significant concerns”
ESPN: “Angry Neymar storms off with Santos threatened by relegation”
