Great TV Shows - Part 2

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This one’s a TV edition: five standout series — recent and classic — that fit the spirit of these lists.

Platonic (Apple TV+)

A midlife reconnection between former best friends turns chaotic and hilarious as a strictly platonic bond upends marriages, careers, and comfort zones.



It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Hulu)

America’s longest‑running live‑action sitcom: five degenerates run a bar and spiral into ever more unhinged schemes — viciously funny, relentlessly satirical.



Silo (Apple TV+)

In a toxic future where humanity lives underground, an engineer questions the rules and uncovers forbidden truths — a gripping, claustrophobic sci‑fi mystery.



Fargo (Hulu)

Anthology of darkly comic Midwestern crime tales — each season stands alone with impeccable writing, mood, and mounting tension.



High Potential (Hulu)

A single mom with a brilliant pattern‑spotting mind becomes a police consultant, forming an unusual (and charming) crime‑solving duo.







How Socialists Can Fix the Housing Crisis (Video)

This video explains socialist housing approaches, with examples, and suggests ideas (soon to be) New York policymakers like Zohran Mamdani can apply.


Movies That Make You Think - Part 6



Just like the earlier lists — these are watchable now and worth your time.

BlackBerry

The riveting true story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone; a whirlwind ride through the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley at breakneck speeds.



Eenie Meanie

Samara Weaving is Eenie Meanie, a former teenage getaway driver dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.



Transsiberian

A Trans-Siberian train journey from China to Moscow becomes a thrilling chase of deception and murder.



Drinking Buddies

Two brewery employees hide their mutual attraction while dating others in this charming comedy.



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