June TV Checklist

Here’s what I was watching this June:

OBI-WAN KENOBI (DISNEY+)
I’m glad they didn’t make this into a movie like originally planned. The series had a bunch of great moments, nice callbacks and interesting twists here and there. I liked young Leia most of the time. Ewan McGregor brings the right amount of gravitas. I also like the production value, it blends nicely with the rest of the franchise.

STRANGER THINGS (NETFLIX)
Maybe it’s because it has been awhile, but this season seems more creepy. The body manipulation is disturbing. I’m liking the main storyline but the three other plots are not working for me. The Russian stuff is just okay. The Eleven flashbacks give some interesting info but takes too long to get there. Mike, Will & Jonathan with the one-note Argyle are not given much. Liking Eddie and the rest of the gang figuring things out. Dustin & Steve are golden again. Also liking Max. I think I’ll enjoy it more when everyone is reunited to fight the big bad.

HACKS (HBO)
The second season was not as strong as the first. The dynamic wasn’t as volatile this time around. Some great moments throughout but it needed to be bigger. Not sure if there’s a season 3.

BARRY (HBO)
Barry had a good enough ending. Highlights of the season was Barry casually explaining messing someone up and the iPhone recording of a bonkers police takedown of Hank’s operation. There were too many slow moments this time around. Barry at the beach too way too long. Looking forward to what happens in the next season.

GASLIT (STARZ)
Watergate was messed up. It was an interesting take and I think I learned some stuff like G Gordon Liddy was so intensely weird.

MS MARVEL (DISNEY+)
This show is just okay but I feel I need to watch it as it may tie into future Marvel movies. Iman Vellani is charismatic enough as Kamala Khan but I hate her powers. The platform making looks cheap, video-gamey and lame. I hope she gets more powers soon as this is not cutting it for me. I like the playful background animations but they remind me of Spider-Man closing credits.

MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (FOX)
Good choices for the last few junior chefs. I always feel inadequate watching these youngsters cook.

MASTERCHEF: BACK TO WIN (FOX)
I’m rooting for a number of these returning cooks. I like that they have to make three identical dishes each time instead of just at the end. I like Joe as his comments are always more biting and fun.

What are you watching?