Now that I am home full time, I have plenty of time to catch up on the streaming shows I may have missed in years past or that were newly released. Since we cover the network and cable shows that I watch elsewhere, let’s take a look at the 34 seasons of the 24 shows I streamed on 8 different platforms this year.
13 Reasons Why Seasons 1-2 (Netflix)
When a high school girl commits suicide, she sends a series of confessional tapes to the people she deems responsible.
The Blacklist Season 8 (Netflix)
Having missed an episode or two along the way, I had to wait for the season to hit Netflix to combine with what was on my DVR to come up to date as the story of Elizabeth Keen wraps up.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4 (Netflix)
The final installment of the darker interpretation of Archie Comics character somehow found a way to crossover with the 90s ABC version before ending its run.
Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol (Peacock)
A very unfaithful adaptation of the novel which I probably should not have watched right after reading the book.
Devs (Hulu)
A woman keeps digging into the death of her boyfriend, running afoul of his employer, who is up to some sketchy stuff.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+)
Burdened by the legacy of Captain America, both the Falcon and the Winter Soldier try to find their way in a post-blip world. When the government’s replacement Cap goes bad, the Falcon finally decides he is ready to take on the legacy Steve Rogers left for him.
The Flash Season 7 (Netflix)
I used a combination of Netflix and my DVR to catch up on the goings on from last season.
Hawkeye (Disney+)
Hawkeye takes on a new apprentice when the re-emergence of his old Ronin costume causes an uprising in New York’s underworld.
The History of Swear Words (Netflix)
Nicholas Cage hosts this look at some of our culture’s favorite words, including their etymology and most popular uses.
Loki Season 1 (Disney+)
Loki teams up with many different versions of himself to find out who is behind the TVA.
Love Life Season 1 (HBO Max)
An anthology series that follows one person’s romantic history per season. The first season focused on Anna Kendrick’s Darby Carter as she learns to love herself and let herself be loved.
Mad About You Season 8 (Amazon Prime)
The 12-episode revival, released in 2019 on something called Spectrum Originals, finds the Buchmans rediscovering themselves after their daughter leaves for college.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation Season 1 (Netflix)
I wasn’t originally planning on watching Kevin Smith’s revival of the old He-Man cartoons, but when fandom acted all butthurt by them, I needed to see what the fuss was all about.
Midnight Mass (Netflix)
A priest mistakes a vampiric demon for an angel and leads his congregation into ruin.
Monk Seasons 1-8 (Amazon Prime)
After catching the occasional episode here and there, I decided to take the plunge and watch all 8 seasons of Tony Shalhoub’s award-winning series.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (Netflix)
Another in-depth look at a serial killer.
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez band together to solve a murder in their Manhattan building and produce a true crime podcast.
Sex Education Season 3 (Netflix)
A new headmistress sends ripples of change through the school in attempt to improve its reputation.
The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 (HBO Max)
Four young women try to find their way during their freshman year at college.
Squid Game (Netflix)
456 South Koreans are brought together to play a series of children’s games, but with deadly consequences. Only one will survive, reaping riches beyond their wildest dreams.
Star Trek: Picard Season 1 (Paramount+)
Jean-Luc Picard, retired and disillusioned with Starfleet following the destruction of the Romulan home world, finds a new mission when a synthetic life form, who may have a link to Data, shows up looking for help.
Ted Lasso Seasons 1-2 (Apple TV)
I was a little late to the party here, but my god, what a show. I may even pay for this when season 3 gets released.
The Twilight Zone Seasons 1-2 (Paramount+)
Jordan Peele brings us back to The Twilight Zone, where strange happenings befall ordinary people.
WandaVision (Disney+)
Following the death of Vision at the hands of Thanos, Wanda goes a little nuts and takes over an entire town, using her magic to make a fantasy world where Vision is still alive and they are happily married with children.
Y: The Last Man Season 1 (Hulu)
The long-awaited adaptation of the graphic novel from Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra, the series was cancelled after just the one season, so who knows if or when it will come back.