After 3 seasons, Comedy Central pulled the plug on Another Period, the mock mashup of Downton Abbey and Keeping Up With The Kardashians created by comics Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome. I think I fell off some point during season two, so I’m not sure how it ended, but I’d certainly like to go back at some point and catch up.
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Midseason Review – Tuesdays
Continuing our look back at my thoughts on the new fall season, with the offerings that I found myself interested in for Tuesdays.
7:00
The Flash – Barry returns from the speed force a changed man for the fourth season of the show.
The supporting cast has been pared down a bit, leading to easier-to-follow subplots.
8:00
Black-ish – For its fourth season, the show moves out from Modern Family‘s shadow and gets to lead off its own hour.
With Yara Shahidi moving on to Grown-ish and a new baby to take her place, the show has a slightly different tone, but still brings the funny more often than not.
This Is Us – The one breakout hit from last season returns to emotionally manipulate us once again.
The emotional manipulation continues, but the show seems to overestimate the audience’s attachment to the mystery of how Jess Mariano died.
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow – With time shattered at the end of last season, the team has to put things right.
Somehow, I missed recording the second episode of the season, and it isn’t streaming anywhere at the moment, so I’ve only watched the season premier and the crossover episode.
8:30
The Mayor – A rapper runs for mayor to gain publicity for his mixtape and accidentally wins. With Yvette Nicole Brown on board, I’ll give it a shot.
This was a fun little show, but has already been pulled from the schedule and isn’t likely to ever return.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine – Season 5 starts with Jake and Rosa in prison, framed for crimes they didn’t commit.
More of the same from the gang at the Nine-Nine.
9:00
Kevin (Probably) Saves The World – Jason Ritter returns to television in this show about a layabout who learns its up to him to save the world.
I caught up on the show over my Christmas vacation and, while not challenging in any way, it is somewhat enjoyable.
Now let’s look at the new shows premiering in the spring on Tuesdays:
Black Lightning – The latest foray in to the DC universe from the CW brings one of the few black heroes to television.
Another Period – The Comedy Central show about the Kardashians of the early 20th century returns for its 3rd season.
Roseanne – 21 years after its final episode, the former #1 hit returns as the latest revival. Who knows if it will be any good, but it is certainly worth a look.
Post Mortem – Garfunkel And Oates
Back in March, IFC announced that they would not be moving forward with a second season of Garfunkel and Oates, based on the musical comedy duo of the same name consisting of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. This is a great loss, as I am a big fan of them as well as the show.
Lindhome has already moved on, co-creating and co-starring in Another Period for Comedy Central, which debuted late last month. Meanwhile, the duo continue to record music and will hopefully have a new album available soon.