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Shows such as Bosch, Goliath, The Lincoln Lawyer, Poker Face, and On Call share common traits with traditional broadcast-TV procedurals (self-contained storylines, mystery solving), but they exhibit characteristics more akin to streaming-era productions due to their release schedules and production patterns. In contrast, The Pitt strongly resembles network TV, as evidenced by its top producers who have previously worked on ER, specifically R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells. Notably, The Pitt was deliberately designed to mimic network TV, aiming to create a high-quality show that would have been produced by one of the major networks in the past, but for streaming platforms. This statement was made by John Wells during an interview with Vulture as he completed production on the first season’s back half of The Pitt.

Clearly, “A Working Man” isn’t about dealing with past traumas or spiritual consequences of violence, rather it’s a celebration of action-packed scenes. Jason Statham, along with director David Ayer (who co-wrote the script with Sylvester Stallone, based on Chuck Dixon’s novel “Levon’s Trade”, the first of 12 books featuring Cade), ensures that we vividly experience every bone-crushing hit, every lethal strike, every deadly shot. Similar to Ayer’s previous work in “The Beekeeper”, “A Working Man” portrays Statham as a reluctant, yet powerful figure of apocalyptic retribution, reawakening his unique abilities and navigating through the corrupt hierarchy of an alternate, isolated criminal underworld.

Providing a platform for those on the brink of fame to shine in front of television cameras and grow their popularity. (The British have mastered this concept.) As we bid farewell to the show before it disappears from our TVs or TikTok feeds, let’s take a moment to appreciate the best moments of After Midnight.

Long before they achieved fame as a WWE star and heavyweight boxer, brothers Logan and Jake were already popular on YouTube. This means there’s little distinction between their public and private selves. However, the purpose of a reality show like this is to expose something new, anything at all, about the subjects that we wouldn’t learn otherwise. Unfortunately, the show named “Paul American” doesn’t seem interested in revealing anything beyond what the Paul brothers already present as their personas. Instead, they describe themselves as “the true American family,” asserting that “this is America, and we are from the heart of America.” These claims are lofty for a show that avoids any genuine introspection and appears reluctant to delve deeper into the lives of these brothers beyond their public images.

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I’ve consistently admired how Grey’s combines surgical scenes with a love for real-estate aesthetics. From the comfortable Ellis Grey residence to Jackson’s (now Jo’s) impressive penthouse and the fire station turned industrial apartment by Cristina and Owen, the surgeons at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital have demonstrated their interest in interior design, reminiscent of Architectural Digest. Unsurprisingly, the house Meredith and Nick recently bought doesn’t disappoint – while we’ve only glimpsed the stylish circular breakfast nook thus far, I can’t wait to ogle at more of its features in the upcoming episodes. Perhaps one day she will invite us all for a tour, displaying her bowl of limes as a symbol of hope! A girl can always fantasize about such possibilities!

Following the previous week’s episode depleting both poutine and maple syrup, this week’s Top Chef aimed to uphold the promising “Destination Canada” title by introducing an ice-hockey-themed Elimination Challenge. In principle, there was no fault, but in execution? I found myself expressing a disappointed “The [challenge] wasn’t great!” or a shrug reminiscent of Massimo and Fonzie.

Initially, “Disconnected” delivers an impactful opening scene as Maddie experiences a troubling nightmare where she’s back at the dispatch center and ends up with a slashed throat. It’s commendable that the show addresses a character’s trauma, considering the gruesome events each character encounters on a regular basis in the series. I can’t help but feel that the presentation could be more engaging. Despite Sue and Chimney advising her to take as much time as she needs, Maddie feels compelled to return to work, interpreting her dreams as a sign of her readiness. (It seems likely that these dreams indicate severe PTSD, although I’m not a trained professional.)

The situation this week appears quite similar to how last week ended. It seems like the message I sent regarding avoiding bullet wounds, specifically to Richie, wasn’t heeded over at The Pitt. Our encounter with him was as gruesome as I had remembered. However, there’s a silver lining: after a challenging effort to establish an airway for this individual, Dr. Robby had to improvise due to dwindling supplies, performing the tracheotomy with just “an 11 blade and prayer”. Remarkably, Dr. Abbott, similar to Dora the Explorer, discovered a hidden resource in his bag – a lifesaving emergency cricothyrotomy kit, making the procedure swift and manageable, even in the dark. Mohan was amazed and inquired about these kits, to which Robby responded with a reflection of the financial constraints at PMTC and our healthcare system: “No budget for it.

After a massive bloodshed in which only Reacher, Duffy, Villanueva, Zachary, and a truck driver are left alive (Reacher later kills the driver), we don’t see any emotional response from Duffy or Villanueva regarding the loss of multiple fellow Federal agents. The series could have at least attempted to convey the impact of the pain and death their joint mission/revenge operation has caused, but it doesn’t need to be deep like Reacher himself. I’m not asking for a deep exploration from Reacher, just for the show not to make me feel foolish for continuing to watch it after an enjoyable first season with occasional dumb moments, and a more challenging but still rewarding second season.

Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t originate from the natural world; rather, it’s AI that is being creatively expressed on Twitter. On March 25th, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, posted an image featuring himself and fellow OpenAI scientists Gabriel Goh and Prafulla Dhariwal in a style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, depicting them as tech-savvy characters.