This weekend … I have an hour and I like sketching.
“Does it kill you to make you laugh?”
When to see: Well, about Peacock.
Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant starred in this one-off special, assembled as an icy reunion between the shrocky sitcom stars called “He’s Gay, She’s Half Jewish.” rice field. The host of Meredith VIERA and everything. Most of the sketches here have arches, a refreshing discomfort, which is often combined with absurd lines. The character pays the restaurant bill in a small pot of melted caramel, or the family happens to be an anthropomorphic beaver, which has nothing to do with the sketch. If you miss “Portlandia” or enjoy comedy at your fingertips, click here.
… I want my next favorite show for a few hours.
“For all humanity”
When to see: Now on Apple TV +.
Season 3 of this alternate history space race drama started three weeks ago, and like Season 1, things got off to a slow start. But like Season 1, it really recovers! This season jumped into the 1990s and all our favorite people are competing to get to Mars. Watching this show is like doing hot yoga for your emotions. The performance is very dialed in, not because the range is so big, but because the moment is so small and correct. This is the series I recommend most often to friends and strangers in real life. Start with Season 1 and make sure that someone can send the “omg” text while watching.
Many streaming shows seem to think of the actual serving size for the entire season, but “Humanity” knows that a better amount is one episode. It’s almost a throwback atmosphere, with its tight pace and the fact that many of its episodes end up with big, emotional cliffhangers. One of my favorite parts of “Humanity” — among many; I love this show — it really tv set tv set. It’s not a movie, a web series, or a manga, it’s TV that wants to be TV. How hurry.
… For hours, and I dream of loneliness.
‘1 person’
When to see: Currently on multiple platforms.
The ninth season of this fascinating survival series airs on Thursday on the History Channel, and the previous season is available for paid and free services. Seasons 1-8 will air on Hulu, Discovery +, and Roku Channel. Seasons 1-5 are pluto. Season 8 is broadcast on Netflix. I don’t know if there is a better show that says, “I won’t come back on the couch until I have a reason to believe in humanity again.” The skills and determination that many contestants show are a welcome surprise. However, be prepared to start observing your natural environment in different ways.