Fellow couch potatoes… uh, I mean, TV enthusiasts, listen up!
If you’re like me, you’ve been through a particularly dry televionary season of late.
But now, many series are back with a new season, so we can return to our couch-potato habits.
So, grab your popcorn because we’re diving into honest reviews of 3 action-packed (or supposed to be) TV shows!
4.2 Stars!
Vikings: Valhalla, S3 (Netflix)
2.5 Stars!
Vikings: Valhalla Season 3… well, let’s just say the wait wasn’t worth the mead.
After literally a year (!) of anticipation, this season landed with a dull thud.
The action scenes feel recycled, the writing is boring and predictable.
And then there’s Freydis’ accent. Let’s just say Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch) might have been a Swedish woman in a past life.
To top it all off, the core cast is scattered across separate storylines, making the whole thing feel more like a collection of short stories than a cohesive saga.
The banter and chemistry that drew us in are gone, replaced by a disjointed narrative that lacks the raw Viking energy of the original series or even Valhalla’s earlier seasons.
On the bright side, it’s perfect background noise if you need something vaguely medieval playing while you fold laundry.
It’s only on this “TV Shows to Watch Right Now” series because I want to commisserate.
Watch if you’re desperate.
Receiver (Netflix)
3.4 Stars!
For those who haven’t seen “Quarterback” yet (myself included!), Netflix’s “Receiver” offers another dive into the world of sports docs.
Now, I freely admit my knowledge of American football is close to absolute zero, but “The Last Dance” had me hooked on basketball despite the same cluelessness. (I watched it 3x!).
So, when “Receiver” promised a look at the lives of NFL’s top receivers, I was cautiously optimistic.
While it doesn’t quite capture the heart-pounding intensity of the trailer, “Receiver” is a surprisingly chill “action” watch.
Don’t expect the same inspirational gut punches as some other sports documentaries, but it’s a laid-back way to peek into the day-to-day of these incredible athletes.
Are they really TV shows to watch right now?
Well, yes and no.
No if you value quality.
Yes if, like me, you’re desperate to watch something. Anything.
Truth be told, I’m still hungry for quality adrenalin-fuelled, surprising, emotive TV.
So, if you happen to know of such TV shows to watch right now, please drop your wisdom in the comments.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for light, summery TV shows to devour, check out my top 5 for 2024.