Somebody Somewhere, The Gilded Age and Single Drunk Female

  My Top Three This Week

Greetings to all my semi-constant readers. It has been awhile since i put new content and I have some great things to share. I have finished the latest installment of Ozark- (this is Ruth's year for awards) the new season of Euphoria and starting some new series that have promise-Pivoting that I recommend.

1) Somebody Somewhere -streaming on HBO Max is a poignant , compelling story of finding your tribe later in life. Bridgett Everett  brilliant is Sam who lived a life never fitting in and comes back to her Kansas hometown to grieve the death of her favorite sister. Battling her living sister Tricia and trying to make peace with a father dealing with the alcoholism of his wife and loss of his daughter is leading to increasing depression. A dead end job grading papers leads to connecting with an old classmate Joel (the amazingly talented Jeff Hiller) who introduces her to "Choir Practice". She meets a band of outsiders who have come together to drink, sing and support each other. The friendship between Sam and Joel is the heart of the story with a perfectly cast of supporting characters and I cannot wait to see where this goes.

2) The Gilded Age is yet another HBO Max hit. Brought to you by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) , this series takes place in Old New York during the 1880s as a newly rich railroad tycoon and his wife try to enter into old society money. Rich cinematography , wardrobes and great acting make this the perfect binge watch. Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Louisa Jacobson(another Streep daughter), Taissa Farmiga, Christine Baranski, Debra Monk and Audra McDonald round out this great cast of women.

3) Single Drunk Female streaming on Hulu is a Dramedy with a young Sam Fink struggling to stay sober after losing her job and moving back home with her mother ( a fantastic Ally Sheedy). She has more people rooting for her than she deserves as she takes her few loyal loved ones down with her. With the love and support of her best friend Felicia (Lily Mae Harington) , a hilarious Parole Officer Gail and a great sponsor Olivia (Rebecca Henderson) she navigates what it takes to stay sober.