This week, Betty offered "This week's episode of THE THING ABOUT PAM " and Ruth offered "Episode four of THE THING ABOUT PAM" and Stan offered "THE THING ABOUT PAM." They're covering THE THING ABOUT PAM, a series on Tuesday nights (NBC). A limited series, actually. Its only going to be six episodes (two more left to air). You can catch it numerous places online including NBC's own webpage, YOUTUBE TV, PEACOCK and HULU.
Ava and C.I. praised the series here several weeks ago ("TV: What wins out").
What's interesting about THE THING ABOUT PAM is that it started out with X number of viewers and then, in a pattern for network shows today (as Ava and C.I. have repeatedly noted), the second episode saw less viewers. But here's what's different about THE THING ABOUT PAM -- episode three? More viewers than episode two. Episode four (that aired last week)? Again, more viewers. THE THING ABOUT PAM is reversing the trend.
And that's good because it's a good show and Renee Zellweger is delivering an incredible performance.
But it had me thinking because THE THING ABOUT PAM is one of Dona and my favorite 2022 TV shows. People like Ruth, Betty and Stan are getting the word out on it -- people like them online and people like them in their own lives with word of mouth.
We have so many offerings each week of content and it can be overwhelming and things can get lost.
I wanted to note five things (four series and one movie) that I've really enjoyed this year in case you missed hearing about them or meant to watch them and then life happened and you forgot.
1) PEACEMAKER (Ava and C.I. noted it here and here).
This HBO MAX series has a strong cast led by John Cena and it's really worth catching. There's some great stunts, some strong acting, some social commentary and a lot of jokes. Dona said to note it might not be suitable for young kids. For our kid, it is -- because with me for a dad, you're hearing far worse at the kitchen table then you will hear on screen.
It has been renewed for a second season.
2) NAOMI (Ava and C.I. noted it here).
This is a series that's fine for kids and it airs on THE CW (right after another favorite of mine, SUPERMAN AND LOIS). A young teenager finds out that she's actually from space -- like her hero Superman -- and she's got powers which she's now training so she can use them effectively.
3) REACHER (Ava and C.I. noted it here).
This is an AMAZON PRIME series and I love it even more than I loved THE BOYS. Unlike THE BOYS, REACHER is probably okay for kids but there is violence (I think they can handle the shower scene that shows a butt). I really enjoyed. I liked the Jack Reacher films with Tom Cruise but I thought this series, starring Alan Ritchson as Jack, was even better.
It has been renewed for a second season.
4) THE TOURIST (Ava and C.I. noted it here).
This HBO MAX stars Jamie Dornan and seems to have a similar vision or view as that of another HBO MAX series MADE FOR LOVE. This one is set in Australia and revolves around a man who can't remember who he is and who someone is trying to kill. Can he figure out who he is in time?
It has been renewed for a second season.
5) MORE THAN ROBOTS.
This one's actually a movie but we all enjoyed it and our kid has now watched it at least 20 times. It's about a group of high school kids who are competing (as teams) to build a robot. It's a documentary.
