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In NBC’s new fall series Brilliant Minds, Zachary Quinto, best known as Star Trek’s stoic Dr. Spock, is getting a bit more emotional as Dr. Oliver Wolf, an unconventional neurologist based on the real-life British groundbreaker, Dr. Oliver Sacks. “Oliver Sacks dedicated his life to de-stigmatizing mental illness,” notes exec producer Michael Grassi (Riverdale). “And I think this show is taking things that might be invisible or scary and people having really interesting conversations and debates and arguments and talking about things that feel urgent.” In the opener, Wolf acclimates to his new gig as Attending Physician at the Bronx General Hospital, where he has been brought in by longtime friend Dr. Carol Pierce (All American: Homecoming‘s Tamberla Perry) to work with a team of interns in the facility’s general neurology department. A ...
- 8/29/2024
- TV Insider
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After a ridiculously successful first season, fans of Elsbeth are ready for the police procedural to return with more murder mayhem and hijinks.
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of ninety-four percent, the review aggregator’s consensus on the show is that “Carrie Preston’s standout character from The Good Wife makes for a great detective in this amiable and clever spinoff.”
The series has proven that The Good Wife universe has plenty of room to expand into more shows and genres. Elsbeth starkly contrasted the heavy intensity of The Good Wife and The Good Fight.
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It has a fun and lighter tone than its sister shows, but that doesn’t mean the creators aren’t above dropping an easter egg or two.
In fact, all of the episodic murderers for Season 1 were actors who had previously portrayed different characters in either The Good Wife or The Good Fight.
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of ninety-four percent, the review aggregator’s consensus on the show is that “Carrie Preston’s standout character from The Good Wife makes for a great detective in this amiable and clever spinoff.”
The series has proven that The Good Wife universe has plenty of room to expand into more shows and genres. Elsbeth starkly contrasted the heavy intensity of The Good Wife and The Good Fight.
(Michael Parmelee/CBS)
It has a fun and lighter tone than its sister shows, but that doesn’t mean the creators aren’t above dropping an easter egg or two.
In fact, all of the episodic murderers for Season 1 were actors who had previously portrayed different characters in either The Good Wife or The Good Fight.
- 8/29/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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Apple TV+ really is an underrated streamer. I feel like the platform has a lot to offer, but sometimes it's difficult to compete with the bigger companies like Netflix and Max. They kind of dominate the playing field. But, that doesn't mean you're not going to find great content on Apple TV+ like Shrinking.
And that's why you're here, right? You've watched the comedy-drama, liked it, and now would like something else to fill your time as we await Shrinking season 2. Well, it won't be long now! The second season premieres Oct. 16. But, it is still a while which means you have plenty of time to start watching something new! Here's 5 good Apple TV+ shows like Shrinking to check out now.
Trying
Shrinking is focused on one of the biggest challenges life might throw at you, and that's losing a spouse when it comes to Jimmy and a parent when...
And that's why you're here, right? You've watched the comedy-drama, liked it, and now would like something else to fill your time as we await Shrinking season 2. Well, it won't be long now! The second season premieres Oct. 16. But, it is still a while which means you have plenty of time to start watching something new! Here's 5 good Apple TV+ shows like Shrinking to check out now.
Trying
Shrinking is focused on one of the biggest challenges life might throw at you, and that's losing a spouse when it comes to Jimmy and a parent when...
- 8/28/2024
- by Aysha Ashley Househ
- ShowSnob
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It’s all about Eve on the latest episode of Miami Vice, I mean Bad Monkey.
An excellent storytelling tool is when a series, film, or whatever pokes fun at its plot.
It’s an effective way to relate to the audience and turn a lackluster part into something better than it previously was.
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The main thing to remember, though, is that the viewers should be aware of the poking, whereas with Bad Monkey, it isn’t clear if the show takes itself seriously or not.
For a series that feels like nothing is ever really happening, the writers have managed to create a thrilling and funny series that strolls through the plot like a morning walk down the beach.
From The Good Wife to Elsbeth: Nine Actors Who Would Make Excellent Guest Stars, aka Killers!by Joshua Pleming The Ark Season 2 Episode 7 Review: It...
An excellent storytelling tool is when a series, film, or whatever pokes fun at its plot.
It’s an effective way to relate to the audience and turn a lackluster part into something better than it previously was.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
The main thing to remember, though, is that the viewers should be aware of the poking, whereas with Bad Monkey, it isn’t clear if the show takes itself seriously or not.
For a series that feels like nothing is ever really happening, the writers have managed to create a thrilling and funny series that strolls through the plot like a morning walk down the beach.
From The Good Wife to Elsbeth: Nine Actors Who Would Make Excellent Guest Stars, aka Killers!by Joshua Pleming The Ark Season 2 Episode 7 Review: It...
- 8/28/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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Just last week I said Pachinko was the best new thing on AppleTV+; don’t come at me because I haven’t seen Presumed Innocent, but I think Bad Monkey is a close second there; it simply depends on what kind of TV you truly enjoy. Personally, I love both, as well as the Japanese sci-fi, Sunny, so if you were wondering what to do with that subscription, now’s the perfect time to put it to use. Bad Monkey is a thriller about a police officer who is kicked down to health inspector status after making a rather bold decision to send a man rolling into the sea in his golf cart. The adaptation is hilarious and delivers both comedy as well as thrill. In episode 4, we get a full breakdown of exactly what happened in the timeline that led to the current circumstances. If you were wondering why...
- 8/28/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
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This week’s Bad Monkey takes a trip down memory lane to show us where Eve’s husband Nick’s life of crime may have started.
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at the episode (streaming this Wednesday on Apple TV+), with a flashback to Eve (Meredith Hagner) confronting Nick (Rob Delaney) and shady doctor Israel O’Peele (Zach Braff) about their medical supply company — and why she’s never actually seen a shipment of supplies come in. “This whole f–king thing’s a scam,” she declares, accusing the doc of writing fake prescriptions for patients that don’t exist.
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at the episode (streaming this Wednesday on Apple TV+), with a flashback to Eve (Meredith Hagner) confronting Nick (Rob Delaney) and shady doctor Israel O’Peele (Zach Braff) about their medical supply company — and why she’s never actually seen a shipment of supplies come in. “This whole f–king thing’s a scam,” she declares, accusing the doc of writing fake prescriptions for patients that don’t exist.
- 8/27/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Bad Monkey Season 1, Episodes 1-3.] Bad Monkey may still be unfolding its current season on Apple TV+, but we’re already beginning to wonder if the Vince Vaughn-led dramedy from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence will carry on for a second season. While that may be a question that puts the cart before the horse, Bad Monkey‘s source material hints at the possibility of a continuation. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling novel of the same name, the cult favorite has been adapted for the screen this season, but Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) appears in another novel of Hiaasen’s titled Razor Girl. Apple TV+ Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department to work as a health inspector in the Florida Keys. When he stumbles upon a case that begins with a severed arm being pulled from the ocean,...
- 8/27/2024
- TV Insider
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I have always said that Apple TV+ is tiny, but mighty when it comes to its programming. Even though it doesn’t have a menu of show (or movie) options as large as other streamers, such as Netflix or Hulu, it’s quality over quantity for us here at Show Snob. That said, Apple TV+ is not a service you want to sleep on.
If you don’t currently have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’re missing out on great quality TV! I’m talking clever writing, engaging stories, and brilliant talent. But make no mistake, no platform is perfect, Apple TV+ does have a show we would rather skip.
Shows like Presumed Innocent and Bad Monkey need to be on your to-watch list if they aren’t already. But the series Palm Royale, for example? You can go ahead and hit skip on that! Need more suggestions? We’ve got your back!
If you don’t currently have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’re missing out on great quality TV! I’m talking clever writing, engaging stories, and brilliant talent. But make no mistake, no platform is perfect, Apple TV+ does have a show we would rather skip.
Shows like Presumed Innocent and Bad Monkey need to be on your to-watch list if they aren’t already. But the series Palm Royale, for example? You can go ahead and hit skip on that! Need more suggestions? We’ve got your back!
- 8/27/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
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Now that’s what I’m talking about, Arconiacs! Less fluff, more Mabel, Charles, and Oliver.
Our favorite murder-solving trio returned to their roots on Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 1, both figuratively and literally. And it was a blast!
Believe me, I was expecting the worst.
(Disney/Eric McCandless)
But I was pleasantly surprised that the feel of the Season 4 premiere recalled Only Murders in the Building Season 1.
In Season 1, camaraderie and murder-solving were the priorities for our three sleuths before all the fluff in subsequent seasons got in the way.
Oh, there were plenty of guest stars in this episode, including Meryl Streep, but they took a backseat to the main course, which is exactly where they belong.
Back to Their Roots
Whether intentional or not, the tone was set right from the start when we were treated to home movies of Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short as kids,...
Our favorite murder-solving trio returned to their roots on Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Episode 1, both figuratively and literally. And it was a blast!
Believe me, I was expecting the worst.
(Disney/Eric McCandless)
But I was pleasantly surprised that the feel of the Season 4 premiere recalled Only Murders in the Building Season 1.
In Season 1, camaraderie and murder-solving were the priorities for our three sleuths before all the fluff in subsequent seasons got in the way.
Oh, there were plenty of guest stars in this episode, including Meryl Streep, but they took a backseat to the main course, which is exactly where they belong.
Back to Their Roots
Whether intentional or not, the tone was set right from the start when we were treated to home movies of Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short as kids,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
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Taylor Sheridan has built a television empire with his Yellowstone universe. Now, he’s adding to it with a modern-day spinoff, The Madison.
Sheridan already blessed us with two Yellowstone prequels to satisfy our Western-series cravings: 1883 and 1923.
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)
With the future of the original series Yellowstone up in the air because of Kevin Costner’s departure, The Madison will be able to keep the Yellowstone universe going even without John Dutton, sadly.
It would have been cool to see Kevin Costner pop up in The Madison, but it’s not to be. But anything is possible in Hollywood these days, so you never know.
But The Madison will be anything but lacking in star power. Here’s what we know so far!
(Emerson Miller / Paramount) What is The Madison About?
The Madison is set in the modern day. It follows the...
Sheridan already blessed us with two Yellowstone prequels to satisfy our Western-series cravings: 1883 and 1923.
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)
With the future of the original series Yellowstone up in the air because of Kevin Costner’s departure, The Madison will be able to keep the Yellowstone universe going even without John Dutton, sadly.
It would have been cool to see Kevin Costner pop up in The Madison, but it’s not to be. But anything is possible in Hollywood these days, so you never know.
But The Madison will be anything but lacking in star power. Here’s what we know so far!
(Emerson Miller / Paramount) What is The Madison About?
The Madison is set in the modern day. It follows the...
- 8/27/2024
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
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One thing you never want to do on The Ark is poke the bear.
Especially if that bear has implants to augment its strength into the perfect killing machine.
If there has been one wild card amidst Season 2, it has been Kelly and her unpredictable “Post-Human” status. Audiences were introduced to Kelly and her homicidal tendencies in The Ark Season 1, and in Season 2, we’re learning that at the root of Kelly’s violent tendencies are her implants.
(Courtesy of Syfy)
Her mother turned her into a controllable killing machine. However, every bit of new information about the experiments that were done on Kelly has brought out her humanity.
She was more than willing to sacrifice her life on multiple occasions to keep herself from hurting anyone else.
Sunny Season 1 Episode 9 Review: Who’s In The Box?by Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season 1 Episode 4 Review: I Will Not Accept A...
Especially if that bear has implants to augment its strength into the perfect killing machine.
If there has been one wild card amidst Season 2, it has been Kelly and her unpredictable “Post-Human” status. Audiences were introduced to Kelly and her homicidal tendencies in The Ark Season 1, and in Season 2, we’re learning that at the root of Kelly’s violent tendencies are her implants.
(Courtesy of Syfy)
Her mother turned her into a controllable killing machine. However, every bit of new information about the experiments that were done on Kelly has brought out her humanity.
She was more than willing to sacrifice her life on multiple occasions to keep herself from hurting anyone else.
Sunny Season 1 Episode 9 Review: Who’s In The Box?by Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season 1 Episode 4 Review: I Will Not Accept A...
- 8/27/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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Tulsa King Season 2 is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be happier to see Sylvester Stallone return to our small screen.
Season one blew us away, sort of like Stallone’s character, Dwight Manfredi, did to all of his enemies after arriving in Tulsa.
Dwight is a smart dude — and a dangerous one when he wants to be — and Tulsa King Season 2 looks to be as exciting (and amusing) as the first season.
(Brian Douglas/Paramount+)
Many of our favorite characters will return with a few new fun additions as well. So, Dwight and his crew will definitely have their hands full.
In season two, Dwight and his crew continue to build up and defend their growing empire in Tulsa, but just as they get their bearings, they realize that they’re not the only ones who want to stake their claim.
If you haven’t yet checked out the show,...
Season one blew us away, sort of like Stallone’s character, Dwight Manfredi, did to all of his enemies after arriving in Tulsa.
Dwight is a smart dude — and a dangerous one when he wants to be — and Tulsa King Season 2 looks to be as exciting (and amusing) as the first season.
(Brian Douglas/Paramount+)
Many of our favorite characters will return with a few new fun additions as well. So, Dwight and his crew will definitely have their hands full.
In season two, Dwight and his crew continue to build up and defend their growing empire in Tulsa, but just as they get their bearings, they realize that they’re not the only ones who want to stake their claim.
If you haven’t yet checked out the show,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
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Devin forgot what show he signed up for. Jonathon is just happy to be there, and Marcus is perpetually confused.
And that’s what you missed on Glee The Bachelorette.
Overnights, as usual, bring some revelations, sexy times, and, for one man, a bit of a meltdown. Let’s get to it!
(Disney/John Fleenor)
This season flew by. How are we already at the end when I vividly remember Hakeem getting all these balloons stuck in that tree like it was yesterday?
Anyway, the Dramatic overnight episode begins like all others before, with a look into the end of the two hours, with Devin going through it.
Now we know the overnights must not go as he wanted and that he has to wait until later to find out why. I’m intrigued and annoyed, so you won, ABC!
The Hawaii tourism ad is gorgeous, and then Molly shows...
And that’s what you missed on Glee The Bachelorette.
Overnights, as usual, bring some revelations, sexy times, and, for one man, a bit of a meltdown. Let’s get to it!
(Disney/John Fleenor)
This season flew by. How are we already at the end when I vividly remember Hakeem getting all these balloons stuck in that tree like it was yesterday?
Anyway, the Dramatic overnight episode begins like all others before, with a look into the end of the two hours, with Devin going through it.
Now we know the overnights must not go as he wanted and that he has to wait until later to find out why. I’m intrigued and annoyed, so you won, ABC!
The Hawaii tourism ad is gorgeous, and then Molly shows...
- 8/27/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
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I don’t know about you, but I did not see this coming! Bad Monkey is once again the most-watched series on streaming. This is the second week in a row the Apple TV+ mystery comedy claims the top spot. What else made the list? Read on to find out if you are streaming one of the most-watched shows of the week.
Don’t get me wrong, Bad Monkey is a great series, I’m truly a fan! If you’re not watching the Vince Vaughn drama on Apple TV+, you’re missing out! The reason I'm surprised to see it on the top 10 is that I didn’t think enough people were watching for it to rank at No. 1. I’m happy for it! This has been a great year to be an Apple TV+ subscriber.
Presumed Innocent, another Apple TV+ series, is also on the top 10, and has been for numerous weeks!
Don’t get me wrong, Bad Monkey is a great series, I’m truly a fan! If you’re not watching the Vince Vaughn drama on Apple TV+, you’re missing out! The reason I'm surprised to see it on the top 10 is that I didn’t think enough people were watching for it to rank at No. 1. I’m happy for it! This has been a great year to be an Apple TV+ subscriber.
Presumed Innocent, another Apple TV+ series, is also on the top 10, and has been for numerous weeks!
- 8/27/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
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“American Murder: Laci Peterson” was the most-watched streaming original series in the U.S. Aug. 16-22, which marked its first full week of availability, per Luminate. That’s up from fifth place with 255.3 million minutes watched the week before, though the docuseries was only available for two days during that window.
Interestingly, the title at the bottom of the TV chart covered the same subject. Peacock’s “Face to Face With Scott Peterson” debuted in 10th place with 147.5 million minutes watched in its first three days of streaming.
"Emily in Paris" returned to Netflix for its fourth season, which landed it a second place debut with 843.6 million minutes watched in its first full week of availability. The dramedy is a consistent performer for Netflix that can be expected to linger on viewership charts even longer this season, as only five episodes were made available with the initial drop. The final...
Interestingly, the title at the bottom of the TV chart covered the same subject. Peacock’s “Face to Face With Scott Peterson” debuted in 10th place with 147.5 million minutes watched in its first three days of streaming.
"Emily in Paris" returned to Netflix for its fourth season, which landed it a second place debut with 843.6 million minutes watched in its first full week of availability. The dramedy is a consistent performer for Netflix that can be expected to linger on viewership charts even longer this season, as only five episodes were made available with the initial drop. The final...
- 8/26/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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Have you already cleared your week? If not, you need to as there are so many new shows on the way this week! From a Lord of the Rings favorite to the return of a murder mystery comedy, here are three shows not to miss this week.
I speak for all of us TV fans when I say that August sure has been a slow one! Sure, we got a couple of new shows, but nothing compared to other months. August has been saving the best for last. Three shows are coming this week that we have long been waiting for.
The fun kicks off tomorrow, Aug. 27, with the season 4 debut of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Then, on Aug. 29, we have Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime Video and the animated series Terminator: Zero over on Netflix.
I speak for all of us TV fans when I say that August sure has been a slow one! Sure, we got a couple of new shows, but nothing compared to other months. August has been saving the best for last. Three shows are coming this week that we have long been waiting for.
The fun kicks off tomorrow, Aug. 27, with the season 4 debut of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Then, on Aug. 29, we have Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime Video and the animated series Terminator: Zero over on Netflix.
- 8/26/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
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Let it be said that every offbeat crime series should begin with the discovery of a severed limb. Vince Vaughn has proven time and again his ability to transition from the snark that defined many an early role into a career that’s allowed him to stretch his less-humorous chops via dour turns on the worst-received season of “True Detective” to some aggression in “Brawl in Cell Block 99.” “Bad Monkey,” the latest from Apple TV+ prodigy Bill Lawrence and based on a book by Carl Hiaasen, sees Vaughn ease back into a character no one else but he could inhabit, surrounded by a show unsure of what it’s trying to accomplish.
Continue reading ‘Bad Monkey’ Review: Vince Vaughn Does The Heavy Lifting On This Unusual Apple TV+ Crime Outing at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Bad Monkey’ Review: Vince Vaughn Does The Heavy Lifting On This Unusual Apple TV+ Crime Outing at The Playlist.
- 8/26/2024
- by Brian Farvour
- The Playlist
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Unless you’ve been living on a secluded island or Amish country, adaptations of novels to screen is not a new concept to you.
It’s become one of the most common formulas for creating movies and TV shows.
From Netflix to Amazon, everyone wants a piece of the action.
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While not every project is a knockout, audiences have seen some successful franchises flourish from this method.
Just off the top of my head are the Harry Potter movies, Twilight, Hunger Games, 50 Shades of Grey, and even the Bridget Jones movies.
And it’s not just the big screen. TV saw the opportunity and jumped on board with shows like The Vampire Diaries, Game of Thrones, Percy Jackson, and The Witcher.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 7 Exclusive Sneak Peek: What Did You Do?!by Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 9 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Hunger And Loneliness Are...
It’s become one of the most common formulas for creating movies and TV shows.
From Netflix to Amazon, everyone wants a piece of the action.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
While not every project is a knockout, audiences have seen some successful franchises flourish from this method.
Just off the top of my head are the Harry Potter movies, Twilight, Hunger Games, 50 Shades of Grey, and even the Bridget Jones movies.
And it’s not just the big screen. TV saw the opportunity and jumped on board with shows like The Vampire Diaries, Game of Thrones, Percy Jackson, and The Witcher.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 7 Exclusive Sneak Peek: What Did You Do?!by Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 9 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Hunger And Loneliness Are...
- 8/26/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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You’re going to want to cancel your Friday night plans for this one. More than two years after its acclaimed freshman season captured viewers’ hearts, Apple TV+’s generation-spanning family drama “Pachinko” returns for its highly anticipated sophomore outing, losing none of what made it special in the intervening years.
The intimate series from Soo Hugh, which is adapted from Min Jin Lee’s 2017 novel of the same name, again stands out for the way it uses multiple timelines to tell the story of a Korean family living in Japan during the 20th century. In the new season — the first episode of which is now streaming — the timelines creep ever closer, and we see how Sunja’s life during the end of World War II connects with and compares to the lives of her family, including her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha), in the 1980s. It’s yet another captivating...
The intimate series from Soo Hugh, which is adapted from Min Jin Lee’s 2017 novel of the same name, again stands out for the way it uses multiple timelines to tell the story of a Korean family living in Japan during the 20th century. In the new season — the first episode of which is now streaming — the timelines creep ever closer, and we see how Sunja’s life during the end of World War II connects with and compares to the lives of her family, including her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha), in the 1980s. It’s yet another captivating...
- 8/24/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
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Everyone knows Apple TV+ for Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and Severance. There have been a few other popular TV shows sprinkled in over the last few years. Presumed Innocent starring Jake Gyllenhaal had some good buzz recently. Despite Apple TV+’s substantial investment into the TV business, it’s still looking for mainstream hits.
And, let me be clear. I am a fan of Apple TV+. I appreciate how many TV shows with huge stars the streamer is cranking out these days, but it’s just so odd that almost no one is talking about these great shows!
I put together a list of the four most underrated shows on Apple TV+ that you need to watch right now!
Pachinko
Pachinko is based on the book of the same name by Min Jin Lee, and it was developed for Apple TV+ by Soo Hugh. Kogonada and Justin Chon directed...
And, let me be clear. I am a fan of Apple TV+. I appreciate how many TV shows with huge stars the streamer is cranking out these days, but it’s just so odd that almost no one is talking about these great shows!
I put together a list of the four most underrated shows on Apple TV+ that you need to watch right now!
Pachinko
Pachinko is based on the book of the same name by Min Jin Lee, and it was developed for Apple TV+ by Soo Hugh. Kogonada and Justin Chon directed...
- 8/22/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- ShowSnob
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No, you’re not on acid or tripping hard on shrooms! Blame the break in reality on the latest episode of Sunny!
For whatever reason, I had convinced myself things couldn’t possibly get weirder on this fantastic series. I was oh so wrong in so many ways.
If there is one thing fans of the show have realized, it is that you should always expect the unexpected regarding Sunny.
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This series has weaved a well-balanced plot involving pure camp humor with thrilling moments of suspense and danger.
And while it’s been playing with the patience of its viewers, we finally have some answers!
Thank God, because Sunny has been exhausting in the best possible way.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Pretty Big Dealby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Trash or Not-Trashby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season 1 Episode 3 Review: Are You Even In Florida...
For whatever reason, I had convinced myself things couldn’t possibly get weirder on this fantastic series. I was oh so wrong in so many ways.
If there is one thing fans of the show have realized, it is that you should always expect the unexpected regarding Sunny.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
This series has weaved a well-balanced plot involving pure camp humor with thrilling moments of suspense and danger.
And while it’s been playing with the patience of its viewers, we finally have some answers!
Thank God, because Sunny has been exhausting in the best possible way.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Pretty Big Dealby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Trash or Not-Trashby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season 1 Episode 3 Review: Are You Even In Florida...
- 8/21/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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Welcome back to another riveting episode of “funny looking tall man attracts beautiful women with his questionable humor.” Otherwise known as Bad Monkey.
I’m not suggesting the series is one formulaic cliche after another. I’m actively typing it at the top of my lungs.
That said, Bad Monkey is a genuinely funny show with a lot going for it beyond Vince Vaughn.
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As the story develops alongside another, this series is taking its time before the two intertwine.
While it was a questionable decision initially, it’s becoming clear why that was the best route. The series can fully flesh out the major characters before things get crazy.
Although, I don’t know how much time Vince Vaughn needs to develop a character based on Vince Vaughn.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Pretty Big Dealby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Trash or Not-Trashby...
I’m not suggesting the series is one formulaic cliche after another. I’m actively typing it at the top of my lungs.
That said, Bad Monkey is a genuinely funny show with a lot going for it beyond Vince Vaughn.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
As the story develops alongside another, this series is taking its time before the two intertwine.
While it was a questionable decision initially, it’s becoming clear why that was the best route. The series can fully flesh out the major characters before things get crazy.
Although, I don’t know how much time Vince Vaughn needs to develop a character based on Vince Vaughn.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Pretty Big Dealby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Trash or Not-Trashby...
- 8/21/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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I’ve got to admit I was quite skeptical to watch Bad Monkey at first because I’m not the biggest fan of comedy, and not even the mystery aspect of this show interested me. But two episodes in, and I was already decidedly dedicated to finding out what happened to Nick Stripling. Episodes 1 and 2 set us up with the main characters of Bad Monkey and how all their lives are intertwined. Episode 3 begins with Neville and Yancy meeting for the first time at Neville’s sister’s restaurant. Yancy’s there as a food inspector, and Neville’s there to keep his sister company. Yancy learns that the restaurant is perfectly clean except for the monkey gobbling down some grapes. Now this could be a massive issue, but Neville convinces Yancy to come back in a week and check for no monkey. At the same time, Yancy and Rosa...
- 8/21/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
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In the third episode of Bad Monkey, Yancy and Rosa persist in their quest for information about Nick. Meanwhile, Caitlin confronts Eve, leading to a revelation that will leave audiences stunned. The episode, titled “Nobody Said He Was Alvin Einstein,” continues the story of Andrew Yancy, a former detective turned restaurant inspector in Southern Florida. […]
Bad Monkey: Nobody Said He Was Alvin Einstein...
Bad Monkey: Nobody Said He Was Alvin Einstein...
- 8/20/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
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It’s hometown time on The Bachelorette, also known as the time for oddly staged kisses in front of people’s family and friends and a lot of talk about your loved one potentially getting engaged to someone you just met.
For Jenn, she enters hometown dates with four guys, and only one of them seems to know with absolute certainty that Jenn is the one for him.
But we still have two weeks to go, so we must endure these hometowns. Let’s jump in!
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Devin is first up, and it’s good to get him out of the way, so you forget it by the end of the episode because it’s so obvious he’s making it to the end of this season.
Devin likes Jenn. No, sorry, Devin loves Jenn, and at this point, it’s just a matter of when he’ll...
For Jenn, she enters hometown dates with four guys, and only one of them seems to know with absolute certainty that Jenn is the one for him.
But we still have two weeks to go, so we must endure these hometowns. Let’s jump in!
(Disney/John Fleenor)
Devin is first up, and it’s good to get him out of the way, so you forget it by the end of the episode because it’s so obvious he’s making it to the end of this season.
Devin likes Jenn. No, sorry, Devin loves Jenn, and at this point, it’s just a matter of when he’ll...
- 8/20/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
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It was nice to see House of the Dragon take the throne back as the No. 1 most-watched series last week, but a new series (and a returning favorite) have taken over. Are you currently watching one of the most popular shows on streaming? Flix Patrol has all of the details as our go-to source for everything streaming.
Prime Video is the winning platform this week as you’ll find three of its series in the top 10, including the recently released fantasy-drama The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. What we never seem to find on the list are Disney+ originals. The most-streamed show on Disney+ is Grey’s Anatomy, but this is a network show, so we can’t feature it here.
Bad Monkey, Apple TV+’s latest series joins the list sooner than I thought it would. The series dropped its first two episodes on Aug. 14, so I...
Prime Video is the winning platform this week as you’ll find three of its series in the top 10, including the recently released fantasy-drama The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. What we never seem to find on the list are Disney+ originals. The most-streamed show on Disney+ is Grey’s Anatomy, but this is a network show, so we can’t feature it here.
Bad Monkey, Apple TV+’s latest series joins the list sooner than I thought it would. The series dropped its first two episodes on Aug. 14, so I...
- 8/19/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #410: ‘Bad Monkey’ writer & exec Bill Lawrence and actress Michelle Monaghan
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Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #410: Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #410: Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer...
- 8/19/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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On Sunday August 18 2024, CBS broadcasts CBS News Sunday Morning!
Episode 32 Episode Summary
On August 18, 2024, “CBS News Sunday Morning” (Season 32) on CBS will feature a diverse and engaging lineup of segments.
Robert Costa will provide a preview of the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday in Chicago. His insights will set the stage for what to expect from the convention.
Lesley Stahl of “60 Minutes” will catch up with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen, discussing his novels, including “Bad Monkey,” which has been adapted into a streaming series on Apple TV+ starring Vince Vaughn.
Tracy Smith will profile American visual artist Mickalene Thomas, whose works are currently on display at The Broad museum in Los Angeles. This segment will highlight Thomas’s impactful art and her contributions to the visual arts.
Conor Knighton will offer a primer on donkeys, exploring their role as the symbol of the Democratic Party and shedding light on these fascinating animals.
Episode 32 Episode Summary
On August 18, 2024, “CBS News Sunday Morning” (Season 32) on CBS will feature a diverse and engaging lineup of segments.
Robert Costa will provide a preview of the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday in Chicago. His insights will set the stage for what to expect from the convention.
Lesley Stahl of “60 Minutes” will catch up with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen, discussing his novels, including “Bad Monkey,” which has been adapted into a streaming series on Apple TV+ starring Vince Vaughn.
Tracy Smith will profile American visual artist Mickalene Thomas, whose works are currently on display at The Broad museum in Los Angeles. This segment will highlight Thomas’s impactful art and her contributions to the visual arts.
Conor Knighton will offer a primer on donkeys, exploring their role as the symbol of the Democratic Party and shedding light on these fascinating animals.
- 8/18/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
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Alright fellow TV lovers. I'm not going to lie. This weekend is boring to say the least. Unfortunately, there aren't any new releases which is crazy to think about with the number of streamers there are. But, have no fear. Because that doesn't mean there isn't anything to watch. Thankfully, the week did bring new releases. And so, this is your change to catch up and check them out if you didn't have time earlier.
So what can you tune in to? There's 5 shows to catch up on if you're looking for something new on streaming this weekend, Aug. 17 - Aug. 18. That includes the highly-anticipated premieres of Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 and Bel-Air season 3. What else is available? Check out the list below!
Solar Opposites season 5 - HuluBad Monkey - Apple TV+Worst Ex Ever (docuseries)- NetflixEmily in Paris season 4 part 1 - NetflixBel-Air season 3 - Peacock
It's a little bit of slim pickings,...
So what can you tune in to? There's 5 shows to catch up on if you're looking for something new on streaming this weekend, Aug. 17 - Aug. 18. That includes the highly-anticipated premieres of Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 and Bel-Air season 3. What else is available? Check out the list below!
Solar Opposites season 5 - HuluBad Monkey - Apple TV+Worst Ex Ever (docuseries)- NetflixEmily in Paris season 4 part 1 - NetflixBel-Air season 3 - Peacock
It's a little bit of slim pickings,...
- 8/17/2024
- by Aysha Ashley Househ
- ShowSnob
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What’s summer without a breezy, paradise-set murder-mystery? Enter Bad Monkey, an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling cult novel and the latest effort from Ted Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence. With a similarly quirky blend of eccentrics as those shows, this ten-episode dark comedy joins the swelling roster of murder-mystery shows on Apple TV+.
Channelling the likes of Dexter and Death In Paradise, this is a solidly entertaining crime-solving caper which trades heavily in nicely gripping twists and turns, as it delves deep into the greed and corruption in both the Florida Keys and The Bahamas. What begins as a local case involving a severed limb discovered on a fishing trip quickly balloons into an increasingly absurd investigation, complete with cons, Russian mobs, crooked cops and voodoo magic. Some viewers, it’s fair to say, may need to suspend a fair bit of disbelief as that ridiculousness escalates.
Channelling the likes of Dexter and Death In Paradise, this is a solidly entertaining crime-solving caper which trades heavily in nicely gripping twists and turns, as it delves deep into the greed and corruption in both the Florida Keys and The Bahamas. What begins as a local case involving a severed limb discovered on a fishing trip quickly balloons into an increasingly absurd investigation, complete with cons, Russian mobs, crooked cops and voodoo magic. Some viewers, it’s fair to say, may need to suspend a fair bit of disbelief as that ridiculousness escalates.
- 8/17/2024
- by Nicola Austin
- Empire - TV
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Emily in Paris, Alien: Romulus, Bad Monkey and The Union.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
- 8/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Several best-selling books have inspired new and returning television series this year as well as box office magnets like It Ends With Us and later in the fall — Wicked. Still novel adaptations more are in the works, like the many romantic comedies of Emily Henry and a few more Colleen Hoover best-sellers.
The year 2024 has covered the range of historical fiction like Apple TV+’s Pachinko or FX’s Shōgun, young adult best-sellers like Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper graphic novels and John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down, science fiction with Apple TV+’s Dark Matter and Netflix’s The Three Body Problem and many more.
Still to arrive in 2024 are the second season of Pachinko based on Min Jin Lee’s epic historical novel, season 2 of Tell Me Lies based on the book by Carola Lovering and produced by Emma Roberts’ Belletriste, The Perfect Couple adapted from Elin Hilderbrand...
The year 2024 has covered the range of historical fiction like Apple TV+’s Pachinko or FX’s Shōgun, young adult best-sellers like Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper graphic novels and John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down, science fiction with Apple TV+’s Dark Matter and Netflix’s The Three Body Problem and many more.
Still to arrive in 2024 are the second season of Pachinko based on Min Jin Lee’s epic historical novel, season 2 of Tell Me Lies based on the book by Carola Lovering and produced by Emma Roberts’ Belletriste, The Perfect Couple adapted from Elin Hilderbrand...
- 8/16/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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Honestly, your guess is as good as mine why this summer has been so littered with monkeys and apes, going back to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in May, stretching through the second season of Hulu’s Hit-Monkey and into the August rush of Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey, Netflix’s Secret Lives of Orangutans and now HBO’s Chimp Crazy.
Is there a sense that we’re on the brink of postapocalyptic decay and we’re prepping for new simian overlords? Did the protracted anxiety of last summer’s dual entertainment industry strikes leave creatives feeling generally dehumanized? Or is it less specific and more general? Are monkeys just too cute for words and do we just want to get squishy with their adorable little almost-human faces and dress them up in cute outfits and take them out to the grocery store in strollers and make one...
Is there a sense that we’re on the brink of postapocalyptic decay and we’re prepping for new simian overlords? Did the protracted anxiety of last summer’s dual entertainment industry strikes leave creatives feeling generally dehumanized? Or is it less specific and more general? Are monkeys just too cute for words and do we just want to get squishy with their adorable little almost-human faces and dress them up in cute outfits and take them out to the grocery store in strollers and make one...
- 8/15/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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“I keep slipping into Valerie Cherish, don’t I?” Meredith Hagner has done plenty of press in her career, particularly for her breakout role in Search Party and the Vacation Friends franchise, but this is the first time she’s sat down for a meal and really rehashed her full biography with a recorder running. She’s concerned she’s trafficking in the same acting cliches as Lisa Kudrow’s famously deluded character in The Comeback.
But the cliches along the 37-year-old’s career path sound novel. They’re almost from another time. She moved to New York from North Carolina after graduating high school on the promise of an unpaid job in a Fringe Fest play. She slept on a hand-me-down hospice bed (with rollers!) that her grandmother had just died in. And, to pay rent on the railroad apartment she shared with a server at cringe tourist trap Jekyll & Hyde Club,...
But the cliches along the 37-year-old’s career path sound novel. They’re almost from another time. She moved to New York from North Carolina after graduating high school on the promise of an unpaid job in a Fringe Fest play. She slept on a hand-me-down hospice bed (with rollers!) that her grandmother had just died in. And, to pay rent on the railroad apartment she shared with a server at cringe tourist trap Jekyll & Hyde Club,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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“Bad Monkey” – Vince Vaughn’s latest foray into TV – is finally streaming on Apple TV+.
Another TV crime show in Vaughn’s filmography, this time he plays a laid-off cop who gets wrapped up in an investigation that could be the key to getting himself back on the force.
Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to watch “Bad Monkey” Season 1.
When does “Bad Monkey” Season 1 come out?
“Bad Monkey” Season 1 debuts on Apple TV+ Aug. 14.
Is “Bad Monkey” Streaming?
Yes, “Bad Monkey” is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.
Are episodes released weekly or all at once?
“Bad Monkey” drops the first two episodes on Aug. 14 but will release weekly for the following eight weeks, culminating with the season finale on Oct. 9. Here’s the full rundown:
Episode 1 – Aug. 14 Episode 2 – Aug. 14 Episode 3 – Aug. 21 Episode 4 – Aug. 28 Episode 5 – Sept. 4 Episode 6 – Sept. 11 Episode 7 – Sept. 18 Episode 8 – Sept. 25 Episode 9 – Oct. 2 Episode 10 – Oct.
Another TV crime show in Vaughn’s filmography, this time he plays a laid-off cop who gets wrapped up in an investigation that could be the key to getting himself back on the force.
Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to watch “Bad Monkey” Season 1.
When does “Bad Monkey” Season 1 come out?
“Bad Monkey” Season 1 debuts on Apple TV+ Aug. 14.
Is “Bad Monkey” Streaming?
Yes, “Bad Monkey” is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.
Are episodes released weekly or all at once?
“Bad Monkey” drops the first two episodes on Aug. 14 but will release weekly for the following eight weeks, culminating with the season finale on Oct. 9. Here’s the full rundown:
Episode 1 – Aug. 14 Episode 2 – Aug. 14 Episode 3 – Aug. 21 Episode 4 – Aug. 28 Episode 5 – Sept. 4 Episode 6 – Sept. 11 Episode 7 – Sept. 18 Episode 8 – Sept. 25 Episode 9 – Oct. 2 Episode 10 – Oct.
- 8/15/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
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For Bill Lawrence and Vince Vaughn, “Bad Monkey” was more than just another show. It was a passion project fueled by an author they both love, Carl Hiaasen.
“Without being a dork, he was so influential for me as a storyteller. I started reading his books when I was a teenager,” Bill Lawrence, the developer and executive producer behind the Apple TV+ original, told TheWrap.
Lawrence has a long history with Florida, the setting behind Hiaasen’s quip-filled and twisted literary thrillers. His parents currently live there, and his aunts and uncles are all fishing guides along the St. Johns River. Given that background and Lawrence’s own sense of humor, it’s only natural he would connect with one of the bestselling novelists in Florida, an author who’s known for his dark comedy as much as his grisly murder mysteries.
“You can draw a straight line from Carl...
“Without being a dork, he was so influential for me as a storyteller. I started reading his books when I was a teenager,” Bill Lawrence, the developer and executive producer behind the Apple TV+ original, told TheWrap.
Lawrence has a long history with Florida, the setting behind Hiaasen’s quip-filled and twisted literary thrillers. His parents currently live there, and his aunts and uncles are all fishing guides along the St. Johns River. Given that background and Lawrence’s own sense of humor, it’s only natural he would connect with one of the bestselling novelists in Florida, an author who’s known for his dark comedy as much as his grisly murder mysteries.
“You can draw a straight line from Carl...
- 8/15/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
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Apple doesn’t make it easy to understand its TV-related offerings. You can buy an Apple TV, but you can also buy a subscription to Apple TV+. We’ll explain the differences and the pros and cons of each. Just follow along.
The Quick Answer
What Can You Watch on an Apple TV?
What Can You Watch on Apple TV+?
Do You Need an Apple TV to Watch Apple TV+?
Do You Need a Subscription to Use an Apple TV?
Apple TV vs. Apple TV+: The Breakdown
Summary
The Quick Answer
An Apple TV is a physical device you can use to watch hundreds of different streaming services. It’s a small black box that plugs into your TV with an Hdmi cable. After you buy the device, there is no further purchase required.
Apple TV+ is a streaming service, kind of like Max or Netflix. When you sign up,...
The Quick Answer
What Can You Watch on an Apple TV?
What Can You Watch on Apple TV+?
Do You Need an Apple TV to Watch Apple TV+?
Do You Need a Subscription to Use an Apple TV?
Apple TV vs. Apple TV+: The Breakdown
Summary
The Quick Answer
An Apple TV is a physical device you can use to watch hundreds of different streaming services. It’s a small black box that plugs into your TV with an Hdmi cable. After you buy the device, there is no further purchase required.
Apple TV+ is a streaming service, kind of like Max or Netflix. When you sign up,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
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Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence has a three-season vision for the Apple TV+ comedy. Set to return for Season 2 on Wednesday, October 16, Shrinking stars Jason Segel as Jimmy, a grieving therapist who adopts a radical form of therapy to help his clients and himself move forward with their lives. His work decisions bleed into his personal life — a likely thing to happen when your work family is also your chosen family. Lawrence created the series with his fellow Ted Lasso alum Brett Goldstein. In a new interview all about his beloved TV hits like Ted Lasso and Scrubs and his new Vince Vaughn-led series Bad Monkey, Lawrence revealed that they pitched a short run for Shrinking and shared his outline for each season. Lawrence also shared the first details about Goldstein’s guest star role in Season 2. “We had to pitch the beginning, middle, and end, and so we said...
- 8/14/2024
- TV Insider
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From a budgetary perspective alone, Bill Lawrence — the writer behind “Scrubs,” “Ted Lasso,” “Cougar Town” and “Shrinking” — shouldn’t have shot his new Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey” in Florida.
“There’s no tax break, and it’s immediately more expensive,” Lawrence says. “There are so many regulations about the wildlife and about what you’re allowed to do. There was a massive storm every 20 minutes that you have to shut down production. Animals were wandering around everywhere. It was tricky. But it mattered to Carl.”
“Carl” is Carl Hiaasen, Lawrence’s favorite author and the famed Miami-based writer behind the 2013 novel “Bad Monkey,” upon which the new series is adapted. Before Hiaasen would sign off on the show, he had one major stipulation: You have to film it in Florida.
“I went from thinking it wasn’t worth it when I was there — because it was a nightmare — to being really grateful,...
“There’s no tax break, and it’s immediately more expensive,” Lawrence says. “There are so many regulations about the wildlife and about what you’re allowed to do. There was a massive storm every 20 minutes that you have to shut down production. Animals were wandering around everywhere. It was tricky. But it mattered to Carl.”
“Carl” is Carl Hiaasen, Lawrence’s favorite author and the famed Miami-based writer behind the 2013 novel “Bad Monkey,” upon which the new series is adapted. Before Hiaasen would sign off on the show, he had one major stipulation: You have to film it in Florida.
“I went from thinking it wasn’t worth it when I was there — because it was a nightmare — to being really grateful,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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If you have been excited about the TV adaptation of the popular 2013 dark comedy crime drama novel Bad Monkey by author Carl Hiaasen since its announcement in 2021, then now you must be happy as the Apple TV+ series of the same name developed by Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking famed creator Bill Lawrence is finally here and to put it simply, it’s an entertaining watch.
Bad Monkey is set in Southern Florida and it follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former police detective turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a severed human hand and a host of eccentric characters, while his personal and professional go down the drain.
Bad Monkey – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Apple TV+
Bad Monkey consists of ten episodes in total. The dark comedy crime drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with...
Bad Monkey is set in Southern Florida and it follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former police detective turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a severed human hand and a host of eccentric characters, while his personal and professional go down the drain.
Bad Monkey – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Apple TV+
Bad Monkey consists of ten episodes in total. The dark comedy crime drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with...
- 8/14/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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Bad Monkey is a crime drama and dark comedy series created by Bill Lawrence. Based on a 2013 novel of the same name by author Carl Hiaasen, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former Miami Police Department turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a human arm and a group of eccentric characters. Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn in the lead roles with Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner, Charlotte Lawrence, Zach Braff, Rob Delaney, Ronald Peet, and John Ortiz starring in supporting roles. So, if you liked the eccentric characters, comedic crimes, and murder mysteries in Bad Monkey here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Death in Paradise Credit – BBC One
Death in Paradise is a British-French procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Thorogood. The BBC One series follows a detective inspector from London as...
Death in Paradise Credit – BBC One
Death in Paradise is a British-French procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Thorogood. The BBC One series follows a detective inspector from London as...
- 8/14/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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Things were not so bright and cheery on this episode of Sunny.
While the series has always had a foot firmly placed in the intense thriller category, it’s managed to maintain a lightness through its use of comedic dialogue.
Long gone are the days of sharp, witty, and perfectly timed quips on Sunny.
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The tides have turned into a darker and much more serious story.
It may be time for viewers to adjust to a different kind of show.
Like life, circumstances and situations can change on a dime, and Sunny manages to portray that despite a story deeply rooted in science fiction.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 5 Review: Museum of Deathby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 7 Review: There’s Been a Shiftby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season Premiere Review: Vince Vaughn Brings The Laughs, Gasps, and Middle Fingersby Joshua Pleming
Although, if Sunny is consistent with one thing,...
While the series has always had a foot firmly placed in the intense thriller category, it’s managed to maintain a lightness through its use of comedic dialogue.
Long gone are the days of sharp, witty, and perfectly timed quips on Sunny.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
The tides have turned into a darker and much more serious story.
It may be time for viewers to adjust to a different kind of show.
Like life, circumstances and situations can change on a dime, and Sunny manages to portray that despite a story deeply rooted in science fiction.
The Ark Season 2 Episode 5 Review: Museum of Deathby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 7 Review: There’s Been a Shiftby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey Season Premiere Review: Vince Vaughn Brings The Laughs, Gasps, and Middle Fingersby Joshua Pleming
Although, if Sunny is consistent with one thing,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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The first two episodes of Bad Monkey are now streaming on Apple TV+ and give audiences much to unpack. Let’s recap by highlighting the key events. Spoilers ahead!
Bad Monkey’s premiere episode gets right down to business. The severed arm is found by an immature fisher and the authorities at Key West, Florida, want to keep this as underwraps to avoid media attention and panic from tourists. The arm is handed over to Detective Ro (John Ortiz), who takes it to Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a suspended detective down on his luck. You see, Yancy had an affair with Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan) and things didn’t go well when Bonnie’s husband caught them together.
An angry Yancy decided the best thing to do is push Bonnie’s husband, who was minding his own business sitting in his golf cart, into the ocean…in front of dozens of witnesses.
Bad Monkey’s premiere episode gets right down to business. The severed arm is found by an immature fisher and the authorities at Key West, Florida, want to keep this as underwraps to avoid media attention and panic from tourists. The arm is handed over to Detective Ro (John Ortiz), who takes it to Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a suspended detective down on his luck. You see, Yancy had an affair with Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan) and things didn’t go well when Bonnie’s husband caught them together.
An angry Yancy decided the best thing to do is push Bonnie’s husband, who was minding his own business sitting in his golf cart, into the ocean…in front of dozens of witnesses.
- 8/14/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
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Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn) is your dad’s ideal protagonist. His happy place is his front yard, with his butt wearing a groove in an Adirondack chair and a local beer keeping his hand from overheating. That his lawn faces the ocean is a nice bonus, and that his endless blue view is being impeded by a monstrous yellow mansion next door, well, that’s his primary complaint. You see, Yancy doesn’t need much. A view, a drink, and a comfy spot to appreciate them both — that’s bliss. But, aside from the hideous remodel going on next door, Yancy’s stress stems from a love/hate relationship with his job. On the one hand, being a detective feeds his ingrained need for justice — he just wants things to be fair, for everyone to get along, and for those who get in the way of the world’s good...
- 8/14/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
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Vince Vaughn is back at it again in the latest dark humor comedy-drama from Apple TV+, Bad Monkey.
As viewers might have expected, the series has a monkey, but much like the story, it’s for whimsical and comical reasons.
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel of the same name, Bad Monkey is another Apple TV+ project developed from a published story.
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While that gives a series a leg-up by having a fully developed story to work with, that doesn’t mean the series is a sure-fire hit.
Bad Monkey has a lot going for it, but is it enough to overshadow certain aspects that don’t work?
Bad Monkey Is A Vacation For The Brain With A Scenic View For The Eyes The Ark Season 2 Episode 5 Review: Museum of Deathby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 7 Review: There’s Been a Shiftby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey...
As viewers might have expected, the series has a monkey, but much like the story, it’s for whimsical and comical reasons.
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel of the same name, Bad Monkey is another Apple TV+ project developed from a published story.
(Courtesy of Apple TV+)
While that gives a series a leg-up by having a fully developed story to work with, that doesn’t mean the series is a sure-fire hit.
Bad Monkey has a lot going for it, but is it enough to overshadow certain aspects that don’t work?
Bad Monkey Is A Vacation For The Brain With A Scenic View For The Eyes The Ark Season 2 Episode 5 Review: Museum of Deathby Joshua Pleming Sunny Season 1 Episode 7 Review: There’s Been a Shiftby Joshua Pleming Bad Monkey...
- 8/14/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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Andrew Yancy is a former detective demoted to restaurant inspector, but when the craziest case of his life falls in his lap, he has a plan to get back on the police force. In the new Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” Vince Vaughn navigates the insanity of a severed hand, a voodoo witch, and a nasty monkey. Based on the book of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, the series premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and is created by “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” creator Bill Lawrence. Watch this new comedy-crime series with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Bad Monkey’ When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Bad Monkey’
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, “Bad Monkey” tells the story of Andrew Yancy...
How to Watch ‘Bad Monkey’ When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Bad Monkey’
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, “Bad Monkey” tells the story of Andrew Yancy...
- 8/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
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This Bad Monkey review contains no spoilers.
There’s a lot going on in Apple TV+’s new comedy Bad Monkey, and the titular monkey is the least of it. In the first episode alone, we’re introduced to a severed arm in a cooler, an acrimonious real-estate feud, a boho-chic chick with a questionable past, a heaping dose of witchcraft, and gorgeous views as far as the eye can see. Based on the cult classic novel Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen, the show splits its time between Miami, Key West, and the island of Andros in the Bahamas. The relaxed beach atmosphere, combined with an audaciously quirky cast of characters and ongoing cat-and-mouse detective game, makes for an irresistible end-of-summer escape.
Vince Vaughn is at the center of the controlled insanity. He plays Andrew Yancy, a Hiaasen fan-favorite character. As the series opens, Yancy is on mandatory leave from...
There’s a lot going on in Apple TV+’s new comedy Bad Monkey, and the titular monkey is the least of it. In the first episode alone, we’re introduced to a severed arm in a cooler, an acrimonious real-estate feud, a boho-chic chick with a questionable past, a heaping dose of witchcraft, and gorgeous views as far as the eye can see. Based on the cult classic novel Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen, the show splits its time between Miami, Key West, and the island of Andros in the Bahamas. The relaxed beach atmosphere, combined with an audaciously quirky cast of characters and ongoing cat-and-mouse detective game, makes for an irresistible end-of-summer escape.
Vince Vaughn is at the center of the controlled insanity. He plays Andrew Yancy, a Hiaasen fan-favorite character. As the series opens, Yancy is on mandatory leave from...
- 8/14/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
How Vince Vaughn and Bill Lawrence’s 25-Year Friendship Led to the Apple TV+ Cop Comedy ‘Bad Monkey’
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Vince Vaughn first met Bill Lawrence more than 25 years ago, so when cop comedy “Bad Monkey” came around, the actor jumped at the opportunity to finally work together.
“We just laughed a lot,” Vaughn told Variety at the Apple TV+ show’s premiere on Monday night. About collaborating with the “Spin City” and “Ted Lasso” hitmaker, Vaughn added: “He’s got such good ideas. He welcomes ideas. It was easy.”
It’s hardly a surprise things worked out so well, since Lawrence has made a bit of a habit of working with friends and family. At this stage in his career, “it’s just so fun to work with the people you want to spend time with,” he said, as his daughter, singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence, walked past him on the sand-colored carpet outside the Hammer Museum in Westwood.
Lawrence was initially apprehensive about casting her in the show, though he knew she had the chops.
“We just laughed a lot,” Vaughn told Variety at the Apple TV+ show’s premiere on Monday night. About collaborating with the “Spin City” and “Ted Lasso” hitmaker, Vaughn added: “He’s got such good ideas. He welcomes ideas. It was easy.”
It’s hardly a surprise things worked out so well, since Lawrence has made a bit of a habit of working with friends and family. At this stage in his career, “it’s just so fun to work with the people you want to spend time with,” he said, as his daughter, singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence, walked past him on the sand-colored carpet outside the Hammer Museum in Westwood.
Lawrence was initially apprehensive about casting her in the show, though he knew she had the chops.
- 8/14/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
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Vince Vaughn is back on the red carpet!
The 54-year-old actor was joined by wife Kyla Weber at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey on Monday (August 12) held at the Billy Wilder Theater at The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn and Charlotte Lawrence.
Hours earlier, Vince was honored with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – and his and Kyla‘s two kids made a very rare public appearance at the ceremony!
Keep reading to find out more…Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after...
The 54-year-old actor was joined by wife Kyla Weber at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey on Monday (August 12) held at the Billy Wilder Theater at The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn and Charlotte Lawrence.
Hours earlier, Vince was honored with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – and his and Kyla‘s two kids made a very rare public appearance at the ceremony!
Keep reading to find out more…Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after...
- 8/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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Another day, another adaptation. Before I get into what happens in the first two episodes of Bad Monkey, I haven’t read the book. I guess with such a saturation of content in the world, it’s a little more fun to bring to life something that’s already out there rather than start from scratch. Bad Monkey starts off a little slow, and the show knows that audiences of today do not have the patience for something that doesn’t grab their attention in the first 5 seconds, so the narrator tells us to be patient in the middle of the thing to make sure we stick around. Ironically, I don’t think that was necessary, and maybe it’s me, but I didn’t think it needed to be so on the nose about how the story is playing out. The show is a dramedy thriller about a washed-up...
- 8/14/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
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