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Here's my reaction & review of The Buccaneers Season 2, Episode 1 now streaming on Apple TV Plus! I’m breaking down the “Duchess of Tintagel” and whether it delivered as a strong season opener — plus, you know I had to weigh in on the ongoing drama... Team Guy or Team Theo? 👀 🔺HOW 'BOUT NAN'S SCARLET DRESS AMIRITE! 🔺💬 Drop your thoughts, theories, and tea in the comments — let’s get into it! Be sure to subscribe for weekly videos on "The Buccaneers" Season 2, including reviews, episode previews, theories and discussions!

Check out my reaction and review of "We Were Liars" Season 1 on Prime Video. First, I offer my spoiler-free thoughts on whether or not this show (adapted from the book) is worth your time. Then, I break down the season while highlighting what worked, what didn't, and my overall thoughts. Share your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube so you don't miss my coverage of #PokerFace, #TheBuccaneers, #TheSummerITurnedPretty, The Institute, and #DexterResurrection. From ‪Prime Video‬: Based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart, We Were Liars, the series follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed ‘the Liars,’ during their summer escapades vacationing on their grandfather’s New England private island. On the surface the Sinclair family is known for their good looks, generational wealth, and close familial bond, but after a life-altering accident, everyone, not just the Liars, seems to have something to hide. Starring “the Liars” Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair Eastman, Shubham Maheshwari as Gat Patil, Esther McGregor as Mirren Sinclair Sheffield, Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis; alongside Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair, Mamie Gummer as Carrie Sinclair, Candice King as Bess Sinclair, Rahul Kohi as Ed Patil and David Morse as Harris Sinclair.

Here's my review of "Poker Face" Season 2 episodes 1, 2, and 3. Ring my bell, because it's a strong start to the season with "The Game is a Foot," "Last Looks," and "Whack-a-Mole" with notable guest stars Cynthia Erivo from "Wicked," Katie Holmes, Giancarlo Esposito, John Mulaney, and more! Plus, Natasha Lyonne kills it again as Charlie Cale.Holy Butt Munch, hog up a posse and be sure to stick around for my episode and guest star rankings at the end of each video this season and drop your thoughts in the comments. Watch my Season 2 Preview: https://youtu.be/cL3THmuF2cU?si=zwdLyiofUn9sGwTD +SUBSCRIBE From Peacock: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.*Announced Season 2 Guest Stars*Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) ✅Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) ✅Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) ✅John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) ✅Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) ✅Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) ✅Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) ✅Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) ✅Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) ✅Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim Meadows

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It's time for a preview of #TheSummerITurnedPretty Season 3 with a new teaser featuring Belly and Jeremiah living the college sweetheart dream...until...Conrad enters the chat! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for all of #TSITP content heading into its final season on Prime Video. I'll be here with a Season 2 recap, a full trailer preview once it drops, and weekly coverage starting July 16.

Subscribe on YouTube so you don't miss a thing! From  PrimeVideo : A love for all seasons. The final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty begins July 16 on Prime Video.It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly’s looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same…

Let's dive into a #PokerFace Season 2 trailer preview, guest star highlights (the roster is 🔥STACKED🔥), and more as we anxiously await the first three episodes streaming to #Peacock on May 8. If you're not already watching this Natasha Lyonne gem, you should be! Stream season 1 now on Peacock to catch up ahead of the 12-episode sophomore season.🎥Watch and subscribe on YouTubeFrom ‪Peacock‬: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.Announced Season 2 Guest Stars:Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim MeadowsThank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

Watch my reaction and review of #ThePitt Season 1 finale plus my thoughts on the first season of Max's new medical drama series as a whole. Good news: It returns to Max in January 2026 and there is a plan to air it on linear television (TNT).

SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE for more TV Talk!From Warner Bros.: THE PITT is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today's America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

The first two episodes of #YourFriendsandNeighbors are now streaming on #AppleTVPlus — and my reaction and review video covers everything you need to know, from the performances (Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn) to the tone and pacing, here’s my take to help you decide if this new dramedy is worth your time. Plus, did you know it's already renewed for a second season?

👍 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reactions, reviews, and (possibly) theory breakdowns!From ‪AppleTV‬+: After being fired in disgrace, Andrew “Coop” Cooper (Hamm), a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Starring: Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan star alongside Hamm.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

#TheHandmaidsTale Season 6 has officially premiered on #Hulu — and I have thoughts! In this video, I’m sharing my reaction and review of Episodes 1, 2, and 3: 'Train,' 'Exile,' and 'Devotion.' From June’s bold choices to Serena’s sales posturing for New Bethlehem, this premiere packs a punch — and I’m breaking it all down. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! I'm diving into the major character moments, how the story could end for Nick, June, and Luke, and Hannah? What it all might mean moving forward as revolution is afoot in Gilead. Who will Serena marry this season? So many questions, so stick with me all season-long as I talk through them.🔥 Full review of the Season 6, 3-episode premiere🎬 Reaction to key scenes and storylines🧠 Future predictionsWhat did you think of the premiere? Let’s talk about it in the comments!👍 Like, comment & subscribe for more "The Handmaid’s Tale" reactions and reviews each week: MediaMelanieTV.com💬 Favorite episode so far: Train, Exile, or Devotion? Comment below! 👇From Hulu: "The Handmaid’s Tale" is set in a dystopian version of America ruled by the theocratic Republic of Gilead. Meticulously handcrafted by religious fundamentalists, this new America views women (now known as “Handmaids”) as property with one sole purpose — to reproduce. The series is based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood and centers around Handmaid June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) and her relentless fight for freedom.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

ICYMI, #SchoolSpirits is renewed for a third season on Paramount+! Watch now for all of the news and everything we know about "School Spirits" Season 3 so far, including the possibility that Milo Manheim will return as Wally Clark, when we can expect it on our screens again, and more! Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments! 👍Subscribe on YouTube for more "School Spirits" videos and TV talk content!

Watch my #SchoolSpirits Season 2 Episodes 1-3 reaction and review as I dive into the afterlife mysteries of Maddie's "death" and Split River High School, follow the adventures of body-snatcher Janet Hamilton, and see what the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys crew is up to they continue to investigate what exactly happened to their friend Maddie Nears.

Prefer YouTube? Watch + subscribe and get my full coverage there along with weekly theory videos all season-long. 👻Episode One: "Field of Screams" 👻Episode Two: "Whatever Happened to Maddie Nears?" 👻Episode Three: "Can't Hauntly Wait" 👍Subscribe for weekly coverage PLUS "School Spirits" theory videos! New episodes drop each Thursday. From ‪Paramount+‬:"SCHOOL SPIRITS is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance. Picking up from the shocking season one finale, Maddie Nears (Peyton List) is still stuck in the afterlife, but now with the knowledge of what happened to her. She must unite her friends in the spectral and living worlds in order to reclaim her stolen life. The #YoungAdultDrama is Produced by ‪Awesomeness TV‬. SCHOOL SPIRITS was created by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, who are executive producers on the series. Oliver Goldstick (#PrettyLittleLiars, #Bridgerton) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Thomas Higgins (#13ReasonsWhy) is also an executive producer. List serves as a producer on the series. "School Spirits" stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer, Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark. We meet Jess Gabor as Janet Hamilton in Season two. Thank you for watching! Be sure to subscribe to ⁠MediaMelanieTV.com⁠ for more TV Talk, and follow me on the socials @MediaMelanie ⁠✔️Join my Patreon⁠ ⁠✔️Media Melanie TV Merch (more coming soon)⁠

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