Streaming is the new thing. I mean, it's not even new anymore, right? But I don't think it's going anywhere soon. Blockbuster disappeared, DVDs are only kinda/sorta still around (though Blu-Ray DVDs still seem to have a stubborn foothold), but I think streaming isn't going anywhere for the next decade or so. What could possibly replace it anytime soon: TV shows and movies being directly wired into your brain?
Anyway, here are a few things I've enjoyed via streaming in recent weeks:
Ozark (Seasons one and two available on Netflix)
A pretty typical American family is forced to move to a lake resort in the Midwest and launder money for the (very violent in this case) mob. The show is sort of a metaphor for the American Dream, only here mom and dad have to do more than get that office promotion so the family can move ahead. You'll plow through the two current seasons and count the days to the third.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Seasons one and two available on Amazon Prime)
Informed by the trials and tribulations of female comedians trying to break into the business in the late 50's and early 60's, this cool, funny comedic drama (set in the early 60's) follows the smart and fetching Midge Maisel as she attempts to start a career in stand-up comedy. Of course, her good looks are an initial hindrance (the thinking being that you can be cute or funny but not both), as are her quirky, skeptical parents and husband. But she nevertheless starts moving ahead. Great period production values are an added plus.
The Punisher (Seasons one and two available on Netflix)
Frank Castle is ex-military, yet still finds himself caught up in capers and plots featuring the CIA and other shadowy government agencies on the fringes. The character premiered in the second season of Daredevil (also on Netflix) but very much has come into his own during the two current seasons of his own show. Think Jason Bourne only with a tougher, more violent feel.
More suggestions on what you might like watching coming shortly.
