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    <title>TV &amp;mdash; Mitchell Report</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>📺 Watched Fallout (2024) on Prime Video</title>
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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS&#xA;&#xA;Alt text: Promotional poster for the video game &#34;Fallout&#34; featuring three characters and a dog walking towards the viewer on a dusty road with a large, weathered &#34;Welcome to New Vegas&#34; sign in the background under a dusky sky. The word &#34;Fallout&#34; is prominently displayed at the top in bold yellow letters with a lightning bolt through the &#34;o&#34;.&#xA;&#xA;smallIn the desolate wasteland of New Vegas, three survivors and their loyal dog embark on a perilous journey through a post-apocalyptic world where every step could be their last./small&#xA;&#xA;My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)&#xA;&#xA;Episodes: 8 | Aired: 12-16-2025&#xA;&#xA;This season answered a lot of questions and introduced a few new ones. But I actually liked this season better than the first season. I think they did the flashbacks much better this season, and this is thoroughly engaging and enjoyable entertainment. The one negative I would have is that this is not the first TV show or movie that has tried to technologize the 50s after World War 2 and the 60s. I am always astonished at the technology they built but other things that seem like simpler items that they miss, and I say why doesn&#39;t the technology they have built work here or there. Oh, and I didn&#39;t miss the few references to modern day issues and Trump. I find it amazing how politics of today is meshing into TV shows. Some do it well (like here) and some don&#39;t (like the recent Superman of 2025). But one thing on the real life side is the old axiom, history seems to always repeat itself. &#xA;Looking forward to Season 3.&#xA;&#xA;div style=&#34;text-align: center; padding: 10px; margin: 20px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;&#34;div style=&#34;margin-bottom: 8px;&#34;img src=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org/assets/2/v4/logos/v2/blueshort-8e7b30f73a4020692ccca9c88bafe5dcb6f8a62a4c6bc55cd9ba82bb2cd95f6c.svg&#34; alt=&#34;TMDb&#34; style=&#34;height: 16px; display: inline-block;&#34;/divdivThis product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by a href=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org&#34; target=&#34;blank&#34; style=&#34;color: #01b4e4; text-decoration: none;&#34;TMDb/a./div/div&#xA;&#xA;#review #tv #streaming&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/watched-fallout-2024-on-prime-video&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><img src="https://i.snap.as/txU1Fn6e.jpg" alt="Alt text: Promotional poster for the video game &#34;Fallout&#34; featuring three characters and a dog walking towards the viewer on a dusty road with a large, weathered &#34;Welcome to New Vegas&#34; sign in the background under a dusky sky. The word &#34;Fallout&#34; is prominently displayed at the top in bold yellow letters with a lightning bolt through the &#34;o&#34;." title="Alt text: Promotional poster for the video game &#34;Fallout&#34; featuring three characters and a dog walking towards the viewer on a dusty road with a large, weathered &#34;Welcome to New Vegas&#34; sign in the background under a dusky sky. The word &#34;Fallout&#34; is prominently displayed at the top in bold yellow letters with a lightning bolt through the &#34;o&#34;."/></p>

<p><small>In the desolate wasteland of New Vegas, three survivors and their loyal dog embark on a perilous journey through a post-apocalyptic world where every step could be their last.</small></p>

<p><strong>My Rating:</strong> ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)</p>

<p><strong>Episodes:</strong> 8 | <strong>Aired:</strong> 12-16-2025</p>

<p>This season answered a lot of questions and introduced a few new ones. But I actually liked this season better than the first season. I think they did the flashbacks much better this season, and this is thoroughly engaging and enjoyable entertainment. The one negative I would have is that this is not the first TV show or movie that has tried to technologize the 50s after World War 2 and the 60s. I am always astonished at the technology they built but other things that seem like simpler items that they miss, and I say why doesn&#39;t the technology they have built work here or there. Oh, and I didn&#39;t miss the few references to modern day issues and Trump. I find it amazing how politics of today is meshing into TV shows. Some do it well (like here) and some don&#39;t (like the recent Superman of 2025). But one thing on the real life side is the old axiom, history seems to always repeat itself.
Looking forward to Season 3.</p>

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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>📺 Watched The Morning Show (2019)</title>
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<p><small>Power and resilience shine through in the dynamic duo leading &#39;The Morning Show,&#39; ready to face the bustling challenges of media life.</small></p>

<p><strong>My Rating:</strong> ⭐ (1/5 stars)</p>

<p><strong>Episodes:</strong> 1-10 | <strong>Aired:</strong> September 17, 2025 through November 19, 2025</p>

<p>I thoroughly enjoyed Season 1, found Season 2 to be decent, and thought Season 3 was lackluster but bearable. However, Season 4 was a disappointment, and I struggled to finish it. I didn&#39;t find it engaging and thought the plot was forced and unrealistic. I&#39;m hesitant about watching Season 5, if it happens. Also, my free month of AppleTV has just expired.</p>

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      <title>📺 Watched Season 5 of Slow Horses (2022)</title>
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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Promotional poster for the TV series &#34;Slow Horses&#34; featuring stylized illustrations of two male characters, one with long hair and glasses, and the other with short hair, set against a textured teal background. The title &#34;SLOW HORSES&#34; is displayed at the bottom in bold, distressed white letters.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars)&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Episodes: 6 | Aired: September 2025 - October 2025&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;---&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;Season Overview&#xD;&#xA;I&#39;ve just finished watching Season 5 of Slow Horses on Apple TV, with Gary Oldman delivering another stellar performance. The season was fairly average, not particularly memorable but not disappointing either. It would be intriguing to see a season focused on a younger Lamb and his fall to Slough House, providing a fresh narrative arc. My typical concerns with streaming series persist here: the six-episode format felt too brief, resembling a mini-series more than a traditional season. Moreover, the wait for the next installment could be lengthy, based on previous patterns.&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;div style=&#34;text-align: center; padding: 10px; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  img src=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org/assets/2/v4/logos/v2/blueshort-8e7b30f73a4020692ccca9c88bafe5dcb6f8a62a4c6bc55cd9ba82bb2cd95f6c.svg&#34; alt=&#34;TMDb&#34; style=&#34;height: 20px; vertical-align: middle; margin-center: 8px;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by a href=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org&#34; target=&#34;blank&#34; style=&#34;color: #01b4e4; text-decoration: none;&#34;TMDb/a.&#xD;&#xA;/div&#xA;&#xA;#review #tv #streaming&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/watched-season-5-of-slow-horses-2022&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><strong>My Rating:</strong> ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars)</p>

<p><strong>Episodes:</strong> 6 | <strong>Aired:</strong> September 2025 – October 2025</p>

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<h3 id="season-overview" id="season-overview">Season Overview</h3>

<p>I&#39;ve just finished watching Season 5 of Slow Horses on Apple TV, with Gary Oldman delivering another stellar performance. The season was fairly average, not particularly memorable but not disappointing either. It would be intriguing to see a season focused on a younger Lamb and his fall to Slough House, providing a fresh narrative arc. My typical concerns with streaming series persist here: the six-episode format felt too brief, resembling a mini-series more than a traditional season. Moreover, the wait for the next installment could be lengthy, based on previous patterns.</p>

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      <title>📺 Watched Season 3 of Foundation (2021)</title>
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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Promotional poster for the TV series &#34;Foundation&#34; featuring a central female character reaching out towards the viewer, with two male characters in the background. The poster includes geometric shapes and a shattered glass effect, with the title &#34;FOUNDATION&#34; at the bottom.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Season: 3 | Aired: July 11, 2025 – September 12, 2025&#xD;&#xA;Episodes: 1–10&#xD;&#xA;Service/Network: Apple TV+&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;Season Overview&#xD;&#xA;This season took the top spot, closely followed by the first. The second season didn&#39;t quite hit the mark. The plot twists this season were captivating, and I&#39;m looking forward to what comes next. The characters this season displayed more complexity and depth. It was also fascinating to see the series weave in a secular version of a trinity concept to portray the governance of an empire, a bold move considering the author&#39;s reputed atheism.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;Best Episodes&#xD;&#xA;The best episode was undoubtedly the season finale, though the preceding three or four episodes were also quite strong.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;div style=&#34;text-align: center; padding: 10px; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  img src=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org/assets/2/v4/logos/v2/blueshort-8e7b30f73a4020692ccca9c88bafe5dcb6f8a62a4c6bc55cd9ba82bb2cd95f6c.svg&#34; alt=&#34;TMDb&#34; style=&#34;height: 20px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by a href=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org&#34; target=&#34;blank&#34; style=&#34;color: #01b4e4; text-decoration: none;&#34;TMDb/a.&#xD;&#xA;/div&#xA;&#xA;#review #tv #streaming&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/watched-season-3-of-foundation-2021&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><strong>My Rating:</strong> ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)</p>

<p><strong>Season</strong>: 3 | Aired: July 11, 2025 – September 12, 2025
<strong>Episodes</strong>: 1–10
<strong>Service/Network</strong>: Apple TV+</p>

<h3 id="season-overview" id="season-overview">Season Overview</h3>

<p>This season took the top spot, closely followed by the first. The second season didn&#39;t quite hit the mark. The plot twists this season were captivating, and I&#39;m looking forward to what comes next. The characters this season displayed more complexity and depth. It was also fascinating to see the series weave in a secular version of a trinity concept to portray the governance of an empire, a bold move considering the author&#39;s reputed atheism.</p>

<h3 id="best-episodes" id="best-episodes">Best Episodes</h3>

<p>The best episode was undoubtedly the season finale, though the preceding three or four episodes were also quite strong.</p>

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      <title>📺 Watched Silo (2023) on AppleTv</title>
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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: NO SPOILERS&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Promotional poster for the series &#34;Silo&#34; featuring a large silhouette of a woman&#39;s profile filled with various scenes and characters. The silhouette is set against a vibrant yellow and blue background, with the prominent title &#34;SILO&#34; at the bottom. The scenes inside the silhouette depict a group of people in various dramatic poses, suggesting intense narrative elements.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5 stars)&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Episodes: 10&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;---&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;Quick Take&#xD;&#xA;After snagging a free month of Apple TV, I managed to binge-watch the second season of Silo. It was excellent. I&#39;m really looking forward to Season 3 and hope they explore more of the backstory.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#xA;Best Episodes&#xD;&#xA;The season finale stood out as the best episode. The whole season was truly remarkable.&#xD;&#xA;Episode 10: Into the Fire&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;---&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;div style=&#34;text-align: center; padding: 10px; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  img src=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org/assets/2/v4/logos/v2/blueshort-8e7b30f73a4020692ccca9c88bafe5dcb6f8a62a4c6bc55cd9ba82bb2cd95f6c.svg&#34; alt=&#34;TMDb&#34; style=&#34;height: 20px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by a href=&#34;https://www.themoviedb.org&#34; target=&#34;blank&#34; style=&#34;color: #01b4e4; text-decoration: none;&#34;TMDb/a.&#xD;&#xA;/div&#xA;&#xA;#opinion #tv #streaming&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/watched-silo-2023-on-appletv&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><img src="https://i.snap.as/T1k2uIGL.jpg" alt="Promotional poster for the series &#34;Silo&#34; featuring a large silhouette of a woman&#39;s profile filled with various scenes and characters. The silhouette is set against a vibrant yellow and blue background, with the prominent title &#34;SILO&#34; at the bottom. The scenes inside the silhouette depict a group of people in various dramatic poses, suggesting intense narrative elements." title="Promotional poster for the series &#39;Silo&#39; featuring a large silhouette of a woman&#39;s profile filled with various scenes and characters. The silhouette is set against a vibrant yellow and blue background, with a prominent title &#39;SILO&#39; at the bottom. The scenes inside the silhouette depict a group of people in various dramatic poses, suggesting intense narrative elements."/></p>

<p><strong>My Rating:</strong> ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5 stars)</p>

<p><strong>Episodes:</strong> 10</p>

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<h3 id="quick-take" id="quick-take">Quick Take</h3>

<p>After snagging a free month of Apple TV, I managed to binge-watch the second season of Silo. It was excellent. I&#39;m really looking forward to Season 3 and hope they explore more of the backstory.</p>

<h3 id="best-episodes" id="best-episodes">Best Episodes</h3>

<p>The season finale stood out as the best episode. The whole season was truly remarkable.
– Episode 10: Into the Fire</p>

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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Alt text: &#34;Graphic celebrating the 50th anniversary of Space: 1999, featuring the number &#39;50&#39; in large white font with the Eagle Transporter spacecraft from the series superimposed over the zero, set against a starry space background. Below the number, the words &#39;SPACE: 1999 ANNIVERSARY&#39; are written in bold white letters.&#34;&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;I don&#39;t typically blog about every anniversary or special date. However, I have a soft spot for &#34;this day in history&#34; and similar themes. Yet, some memories from my youth, like Space: 1999, truly resonate with me. Watching it on Saturday afternoons or evenings, I always thought it was an incredible show. I even bought the 30-year complete edition on DVD.&#xD;&#xA;!--more--&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;For those unfamiliar with this classic series, here are the key facts:&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Premiere Date (UK): September 4, 1975&#xD;&#xA;Premiere Date (US): Aired in syndication starting September 1975, with some stations airing it in prime time&#xD;&#xA;Final Episode First Aired: November 12, 1977 (varying by region through 1978)&#xD;&#xA;Total Number of Episodes: 48&#xD;&#xA;Number of Series (Seasons): 2&#xD;&#xA;Year One: 24 episodes (1975–1976)&#xD;&#xA;Year Two: 24 episodes (1976–1977)&#xD;&#xA;US Broadcast Notes: The series was syndicated in the US, meaning it aired on various local stations rather than a single national network. Episode order varied widely between regions, sometimes mixing Year One and Year Two randomly&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Being a passionate sci-fi enthusiast, I love series like Star Trek, Star Wars, Space: 1999, Lost in Space in all its forms, and Forbidden Planet with Robby the Robot. These series are woven into the fond memories of my younger days. I&#39;ve also witnessed many of the futuristic technologies depicted in these shows come to life.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;I stumbled upon a YouTube video recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DICMyq-pzhg&amp;t=10s and discovered that it&#39;s the 50th anniversary of Space: 1999, one of my all-time favorite sci-fi series. I felt compelled to celebrate this occasion and reflect on its impact on my life. While the show may not hold up perfectly today, with some episodes feeling a bit quirky, I still long for one of their communicators, the Commlock or Eagles for my personal collection.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Happy 50th Anniversary, Space: 1999. I&#39;m not sure if any of the original cast are around, but if you are, thanks for the show and the memories. This milestone reminds me that great science fiction doesn&#39;t just entertain; it inspires generations and becomes part of who we are. Here&#39;s to the show that made us look up at the moon and wonder what could be.&#xA;&#xA;#personal #tv&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/space-1999-at-50&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p>I don&#39;t typically blog about every anniversary or special date. However, I have a soft spot for “this day in history” and similar themes. Yet, some memories from my youth, like Space: 1999, truly resonate with me. Watching it on Saturday afternoons or evenings, I always thought it was an incredible show. I even bought the 30-year complete edition on DVD.
</p>

<p>For those unfamiliar with this classic series, here are the key facts:</p>
<ul><li>Premiere Date (UK): September 4, 1975</li>
<li>Premiere Date (US): Aired in syndication starting September 1975, with some stations airing it in prime time</li>
<li>Final Episode First Aired: November 12, 1977 (varying by region through 1978)</li>
<li>Total Number of Episodes: 48</li>
<li>Number of Series (Seasons): 2</li>
<li>Year One: 24 episodes (1975–1976)</li>
<li>Year Two: 24 episodes (1976–1977)</li>
<li>US Broadcast Notes: The series was syndicated in the US, meaning it aired on various local stations rather than a single national network. Episode order varied widely between regions, sometimes mixing Year One and Year Two randomly</li></ul>

<p>Being a passionate sci-fi enthusiast, I love series like Star Trek, Star Wars, Space: 1999, Lost in Space in all its forms, and Forbidden Planet with Robby the Robot. These series are woven into the fond memories of my younger days. I&#39;ve also witnessed many of the futuristic technologies depicted in these shows come to life.</p>

<p>I stumbled upon a YouTube video recently: <iframe allow="monetization" class="embedly-embed" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FDICMyq-pzhg%3Ffeature%3Doembed%26start%3D10&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDICMyq-pzhg&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FDICMyq-pzhg%2Fhqdefault.jpg&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="640" height="360" scrolling="no" title="YouTube embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> and discovered that it&#39;s the 50th anniversary of Space: 1999, one of my all-time favorite sci-fi series. I felt compelled to celebrate this occasion and reflect on its impact on my life. While the show may not hold up perfectly today, with some episodes feeling a bit quirky, I still long for one of their communicators, the Commlock or Eagles for my personal collection.</p>

<p>Happy 50th Anniversary, Space: 1999. I&#39;m not sure if any of the original cast are around, but if you are, thanks for the show and the memories. This milestone reminds me that great science fiction doesn&#39;t just entertain; it inspires generations and becomes part of who we are. Here&#39;s to the show that made us look up at the moon and wonder what could be.</p>

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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Black-and-white pencil drawing of a man reclining in an armchair watching a glowing TV, remote in hand, with a bookshelf, floor lamp, curtained window, and a mug on a small table.&#xA;&#xA;From Paramount+:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season 3, Episodes 3–5&#xA;⭐⭐⭐½&#xA;No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;Continues to be a solid contender and, for me, the best of the Star Trek series on Paramount+ in this “new era.” 🎬&#xA;&#xA;From Prime Video:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 On Call – Season 1, Episodes 1–8&#xA;⭐⭐⭐&#xA;Spoilers&#xA;&#xA;This one was okay. I didn’t expect it to be renewed. I watched the whole season; it had moments where it could have been brilliant, but overall it was just okay. I mostly had it on in the background, though a couple of episodes were really good. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;#tv #ParamountPlus #PrimeVideo #Entertainment #Reviews&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/this-tv-weeks-watchlist-cxmb&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><strong>From Paramount+:</strong></p>

<p>🎬 <strong>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds</strong> – Season 3, Episodes 3–5
⭐⭐⭐½
<em>No spoilers!</em></p>

<p>Continues to be a solid contender and, for me, the best of the Star Trek series on Paramount+ in this “new era.” 🎬</p>

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<p>🎬 <strong>On Call</strong> – Season 1, Episodes 1–8
⭐⭐⭐
<strong>Spoilers</strong></p>

<p>This one was okay. I didn’t expect it to be renewed. I watched the whole season; it had moments where it could have been brilliant, but overall it was just okay. I mostly had it on in the background, though a couple of episodes were really good. 🎬</p>

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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Anime-style digital illustration inspired by Studio Ghibli, showing a person relaxing on a sofa while watching TV in a cozy living room. The room includes a glowing screen, a media console, and a bookshelf with colorful books, a cross, and a Starship Enterprise model, all bathed in soft, warm lighting.&#xA;&#xA;From Paramount+:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season 3, Episodes 1–2 ⭐⭐⭐½ No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;I liked it overall, but I wasn’t thrilled that Season 2 ended on a two-part episode. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;🎬 Tracker – Season 1, Episode 12 ⭐⭐⭐½ No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;This continues to be a solid series with a compelling storyline. Justin does a great job, along with his co-stars. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;---&#xA;&#xA;From Amazon Prime:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 The Chosen – Season 5, Episodes 6–8 (Season Finale) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &#34;No spoilers&#34; doesn’t quite apply here—it’s based on the Bible.&#xA;&#xA;This show continues to amaze me. The acting is phenomenal, and what a way to end the season. I can’t wait for the next—but I’m glad I already know how it ends. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;#tv #ParamountPlus #PrimeVideo #Entertainment #Reviews&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/this-tv-weeks-watchlist-b57f&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><strong>From Paramount+:</strong></p>

<p>🎬 <strong>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds</strong> – Season 3, Episodes 1–2 ⭐⭐⭐½ <em>No spoilers!</em></p>

<p>I liked it overall, but I wasn’t thrilled that Season 2 ended on a two-part episode. 🎬</p>

<p>🎬 <strong>Tracker</strong> – Season 1, Episode 12 ⭐⭐⭐½ <em>No spoilers!</em></p>

<p>This continues to be a solid series with a compelling storyline. Justin does a great job, along with his co-stars. 🎬</p>

<hr/>

<p><strong>From Amazon Prime:</strong></p>

<p>🎬 <strong>The Chosen</strong> – Season 5, Episodes 6–8 (Season Finale) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>“No spoilers” doesn’t quite apply here—it’s based on the Bible.</em></p>

<p>This show continues to amaze me. The acting is phenomenal, and what a way to end the season. I can’t wait for the next—but I’m glad I already know how it ends. 🎬</p>

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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[A vintage television displays a split screen: on the left, a black-and-white courtroom scene with an older man in a suit; on the right, a colorful modern sitcom scene with a young smiling couple in a cozy living room.&#xA;&#xA;From Paramount+:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 Matlock – Season 1, Episodes 11–19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#xA;No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;I just finished the first season.  What a different take on the original Matlock. Overall, I liked it and was really pleased that CBS decided to renew it for a second season.&#xA;&#xA;You might remember I canceled my subscription to this service. Well, that’s true, but they offered me two months for 99 cents to come back. I figured, why not take Paramount+ up on the deal and finish the seasons I didn’t get to complete, including this show and the one below. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;🎬 Georgie &amp; Mandy’s First Marriage – Season 1, Episodes 14–22 ⭐⭐⭐&#xA;No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;I finished the first season of this one too. I liked it.  It fits nicely into the Big Bang Theory universe and is pretty enjoyable. I’m glad it got picked up for a second season as well. Nothing much more to say. It’s just a good show when you want something light and funny. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;#tv #ParamountPlus #entertainment #reviews&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/this-tv-weeks-watchlist-23hj&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<p><strong>From Paramount+:</strong></p>

<p>🎬 <strong>Matlock – Season 1, Episodes 11–19</strong> ⭐⭐⭐⭐
<em>No spoilers!</em></p>

<p>I just finished the first season.  What a different take on the original <em>Matlock</em>. Overall, I liked it and was really pleased that CBS decided to renew it for a second season.</p>

<p>You might remember I canceled my subscription to this service. Well, that’s true, but they offered me two months for 99 cents to come back. I figured, why not take Paramount+ up on the deal and finish the seasons I didn’t get to complete, including this show and the one below. 🎬</p>

<p>🎬 <strong>Georgie &amp; Mandy’s First Marriage – Season 1, Episodes 14–22</strong> ⭐⭐⭐
<em>No spoilers!</em></p>

<p>I finished the first season of this one too. I liked it.  It fits nicely into the <em>Big Bang Theory</em> universe and is pretty enjoyable. I’m glad it got picked up for a second season as well. Nothing much more to say. It’s just a good show when you want something light and funny. 🎬</p>

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      <description>&lt;![CDATA[A cozy digital illustration of a retro TV glowing blue in a dark room, with a striped popcorn bucket and a remote control in the foreground. The scene evokes a nostalgic movie night atmosphere.&#xA;&#xA;From Peacock:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 The Day of the Jackal – Season 1, Episodes 4–10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#xA;  No spoilers!&#xA;&#xA;I finished the first season, and all I have to say is: Bravo.&#xA;There was action, mystery, intrigue—and more action. Some parts felt wildly exaggerated; I can’t imagine all of it happening outside the realm of TV drama. But other parts? Absolutely plausible—though more likely orchestrated by nation-states than rogue, non-state actors.&#xA;&#xA;I hope they make a second season—there&#39;s definitely room for it. Maybe even a third. But no more than that.&#xA;&#xA;As I said in a previous post, when it comes to TV, the British really know what they’re doing. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;---&#xA;&#xA;From Prime Video:&#xA;&#xA;🎬 The Chosen – Season 5, Episodes 2–5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐&#xA;  “No spoilers” doesn’t quite apply here—it’s based on the Bible.&#xA;&#xA;Not much to say other than: Wow.&#xA;It’s been a great season so far—and with such incredible source material, how could it not be? 😊&#xA;Fantastic true story, outstanding acting.&#xA;Best series EVER. 🎬&#xA;&#xA;---&#xA;&#xA;#TV #Entertainment #Peacock #PrimeVideo&#xA;&#xA;p style=&#34;font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.95em; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #0c5c35; line-height: 1.8;&#34;&#xD;&#xA;  span class=&#34;tinylytics_kudos&#34;/span&#xD;&#xA;  💬 a href=&#34;https://remark.as/p/michaelmitchell.blog/this-tv-weeks-watchlist-8s8l&#34;Discuss.../a&#xD;&#xA;  a href=&#34;mailto:michaelm2@michaelmitchell.blog&#34; style=&#34;color:#0c5c35;text-decoration:none&#34;✉️ Email/a&#xD;&#xA;  🦣 a href=&#34;https://writing.exchange/@michaelm2&#34; rel=&#34;me&#34; style=&#34;color: #0c5c35; text-decoration: none;&#34;Reply on Mastodon/a&#xD;&#xA;/p&#xD;&#xA;!--emailsub--]]&gt;</description>
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<h3 id="from-peacock" id="from-peacock"><em><strong>From Peacock:</strong></em></h3>
<ul><li>🎬 <strong>The Day of the Jackal</strong> – <em>Season 1, Episodes 4–10</em> ⭐⭐⭐⭐
<strong>No spoilers!</strong></li></ul>

<p>I finished the first season, and all I have to say is: <em>Bravo.</em>
There was action, mystery, intrigue—and more action. Some parts felt wildly exaggerated; I can’t imagine all of it happening outside the realm of TV drama. But other parts? Absolutely plausible—though more likely orchestrated by nation-states than rogue, non-state actors.</p>

<p>I hope they make a second season—there&#39;s definitely room for it. Maybe even a third. But no more than that.</p>

<p>As I said in a previous post, when it comes to TV, the British really know what they’re doing. 🎬</p>

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<h3 id="from-prime-video" id="from-prime-video"><em><strong>From Prime Video:</strong></em></h3>
<ul><li>🎬 <strong>The Chosen</strong> – <em>Season 5, Episodes 2–5</em> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
<strong>“No spoilers” doesn’t quite apply here—it’s based on the Bible.</strong></li></ul>

<p>Not much to say other than: <em>Wow.</em>
It’s been a great season so far—and with such incredible source material, how could it not be? 😊
Fantastic true story, outstanding acting.
<strong>Best series EVER.</strong> 🎬</p>

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