Recommended:
The Librarians - fun, creative sci-fi/fantasy action-adventure series, like a cross between Indiana Jones and Charmed; really enjoyed S1-2, looking forward to S3. A.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - delightful Australian series set in 1920s Melbourne, featuring lovable characters--the vivacious & wonderfully progressive Phryne, her detective-inspector beau Jack, and friends--plus filled with unique cases, old-fashioned sleuthing, sly humor, romantic chemistry, and brilliant 1920s glamour & fashion; adored S1-3, wish they'd make more already! A+.
Murdoch Mysteries - delightful Canadian series set in late-1890s/early-1900s Toronto, featuring lovable characters--forensics-pioneer/inventor Detective Murdoch, adorably morbid medical examiner Dr. Ogden, and friends--plus turn-of-the-century scientific/technological advancements (the birth of modern forensics), old-fashioned social issues but still relevant social commentary, "guest-starring" historical figures, humor, and romance. loved binge-watching S1-9, can't wait for S10. A+.
Call the Midwife - heartwarming British drama set in 1950s/60s East End of London, featuring a changing cast of lovable midwives based in a nunnery, filled with real stories of life and death, family, poverty, hope, tackling many social issues, tear-jerking but life-affirming. caught up to S6 and enjoyed it all. A.
American Gods - lovingly meta, culturally self-reflective, subversively religious fantasy drama, brilliantly adapting (& expanding) the first quarter (or third?) of Neil Gaiman's novel. finished S1, looking forward to more. A.
Legends of Tomorrow - S2 of time-travelling superhero adventure much better than messy S1, with better team, better leader, better villain, better ships, just better writing overall, really fun time period-jumping shenanigans. A.
13 Reasons Why - compelling murder mystery/teen drama that deals with a lot of serious issues through a series of epistolary cassette tapes and a talented young cast. A.
NOT Recommended:
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - BBC America sci-fi dramedy which sounded promising but is actually an overly-long hot mess that makes little to no sense for 7 hours before finally coming together (holistically) at the last episode. the wacky humor was not nearly as charming as it thought it was. half the characters are crazy caricatures, but the other half are painfully humanized. the cast and the (kinda?) satisfactory conclusion are the only saving grace from an otherwise waste of a weekend. S1 was more than enough, won't be looking for S2. C-.
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