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I am, at heart, a vibrant and sustained optimist.
I know not because, in the face of a thousand million things to the contrary (there may be some hyperbole there but not much), I still think life is wonderful and has so much to offer.
And, and really, this is the clincher, I actually think I am going to find the time to watch all the streaming shows that I add to a very long and growing list, all carefully notated with release dates and streaming platforms.
I haven’t got a hope of watching them all but will I ever admit that? I will not, and that my friends, is one way to tell you are an optimist who cannot be cured or changed, or who might, you never know, actually watch many of the shows that fall onto my options-packed viewing radar …
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Alley Cats is an adult animated sitcom created by and starring the multi award-winning Ricky Gervais. The series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life. From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect. Alley Cats is an animated series created & written & directed by British comedy writer / actor / producer Ricky Gervais, also director of the movies Cemetery Junction and Special Correspondents, the recent After Life TV series, and many other short films + comedy projects. It’s also co-directed by animation filmmaker Elliot Dear. Produced by Hugo Donkin. With animation by Blink Industries (Dead End: Paranormal Park, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared). Executive produced by Ricky Gervais of Derek Productions, Steven Hamilton Shaw (Gnomeo & Juliet) of Shush Creative. James Stevenson Bretton and Ben Lole for Blink Industries. (courtesy First Showing)
Alley Cats premieres on Netflix on 7 August.
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Lucky is based on The New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same name by Marissa Stapley. When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out. Lucky is a new series created and written by screenwriters / producers Jonathan Tropper (of The Adam Project, See, Warrior, Friends & Neighbors, The Wrecking Crew) and Cassie Pappas (of Tyrant, Breath of Fire, Silo). Adapted from the novel of the same name written by Marissa Stapley. Featuring episodes directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Greg Yaitanes, Jet Wilkinson. Made by Tropper Ink, Hello Sunshine, LadyKiller, and Apple TV. Executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Cassie Pappas, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jonathan van Tulleken. (courtesy First Showing)
Lucky releases on AppleTV on its first two episodes on 15 July with the remaining five releasing weekly to 19 August.
STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE
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Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (starring Kevin Sussman) is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don’t go well. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a new streaming comedy series, from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, that’s created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. Featuring some episodes directed by comedy filmmaker Kyle Newacheck (director of Game Over Man, Murder Mystery, What We Do in the Shadows, Happy Gilmore 2). Made by WB TV and HBO Max. Executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, Bill Prady, Kyle Newacheck. (courtesy First Showing)
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres on HBO Max on 23 July.