Most of us would agree that, without TV this past year, it would have been dire straits. There are only so many puzzles you can do, family mahjong you can play and cakes you can bake. Here are some favorites to watch this week, from the Golden Globes nomination list.
Emily in Paris
We can’t believe it took this long for a series to entertain us like Sex and the City, but it’s no surprise given it’s a Darren Starr production, and Patricia Field is back to styling the heroine, a Midwestern girl Emily, played by Lily Collins. The five hours you’ll spend watching Emily in Paris is like eating the most decadent chocolate cake.
The Queen’s Gambit
This is one of those unexpected gems you stumble on, that keeps you engaged, unlike a chess game for most. You wish the story was true, it’s portrayed so realistically from start to finish. The star of the Queen’s Gambit is good old acting, where relative newcomer Anya Taylor-Joy takes her craft to the next level.
The Flight Attendant
We know we’re late to the party with veteran actress Kaley Cuoco, but damned she is a really great actress. The script of the flight attendant is brilliantly written and keeps you on the edge, wondering what will happen next as Cuoco’s character pieces together her night in Bangkok, which makes The Hangover look tame.
The Undoing
We love series that give us a glimpse at the NY City private school scene, and the fabulous town homed lives of those who volunteer with the Central Park Conservancy. Even better when Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant come together, with pretty awesome performances, where Grant shows he’s got chops above his traditional rom-coms.
Mrs. America
It doesn’t really matter what this series is about; Mrs. America has one of the most impressive casts of all the shows nominated for the Golden Globes. With Sarah Paulson, Rose Byrne and Kate Blanchett, these women act their hearts out in this historical drama about the Equal Rights Amendment. The subject matter is heavy and the performances are the definition of powerful that leave you as a more informed person after nine hours.
