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TV aka streaming with a huge dollop of humour is absolutely my jam.
While I do appreciate a searing drama, my appetite for it has dropped considerably in the wake of the pandemic, and a remorselessly, overwhelmingly stressful job and so I’ve returned to my great first love of comedy.
Thankfully there’s usually no shortage of options to tickle the streaming funny bone and these three options look to be just the ticket to ease the stresses and strains of life …
Loot S3
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In Loot, Molly Wells (Rudolph) embarks on a journey of self-discovery after getting an $87 billion divorce settlement from her wealthy tech billionaire husband of 20 years, John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organisation, the Wells Foundation. Molly has landed the jet for season three, with viewers left on the edge of their seats following the season two finale that saw Wells and her trusted assistant, Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster), board Molly’s private jet with her orders to take her as far away as possible after blowback from her fellow billionaires about stepping up philanthropy and her awkward exchange with her will-they, won’t-they colleague, Arthur (Nat Faxon).The upcoming season will also continue to follow the antics of the beloved group of misfits at The Wells Foundation as they work together so Molly can live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune. Alongside Rudolph, the returning ensemble cast includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Faxon, Ron Funches and Booster. Additionally, season three will feature special guest star appearances by Stephanie Styles, D’Arcy Carden, Scott, Zane Phillips, Henry Winkler, X Mayo and more.
Loot is created and executive produced by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, alongside Rudolph with her producing partner Danielle Renfrew Behrens of Banana Split, Dave Becky of 3 Arts, Dean Holland and Natasha Lyonne. Hubbard serves as showrunner on season three. Loot is produced for Apple by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. (courtesy AppleTV+)
Loot S3 drops its first two episodes on 15 October with the remaining eight episodes released weekly until 10 December on AppleTV+
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Season 1 captured the haze of the lovebirds falling for each other. Coming into Season 2, out Oct. 23, creator Erin Foster was excited to explore how their relationship deepens. “It’s such an interesting part of every relationship when you now have to see if you can make it work with each other’s friends, day-to-day routines, and how you handle the milestones that come in those first few months together from holidays, birthdays, and what you each think the future should look like,” she tells Tudum.(courtesy Netflix TUDUM)
Nobody Wants This S2 releases 23 October on Netflix.
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BOOTS is a one-hour comedic drama that delivers an irreverent, offbeat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s US Marine Corps — when being gay in the military was still illegal — the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits. With sharp wit and plenty of heart, BOOTS is about friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world — even when that world seems determined to keep you in line or leave you behind.Inspired by former US Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, the upcoming eight-episode series hails from creator and co-showrunner Andy Parker (Tales of the City, Imposters), showrunner Jennifer Cecil (One Tree Hill, Hostages), and executive producer Norman Lear. (courtesy Netflix TUDUM)
BOOTS releases on Netflix on 9 October.