What’s the most annoying trope in books or movies? Gosh. I don’t know. There are so many contenders. But lately, after binge-watching an entirely unreasonable amount of BritBox, I’m noticing a pattern. The female detective who is slightly off. Odd. Socially uncomfortable. Probably lives alone. Sees patterns no […]
I miss being obsessed with a TV show. Not “Oh, I watched a few episodes while folding laundry” obsessed. I mean obsessed. Lost. Breaking Bad. The Walking Dead. The kind of obsessed where an episode ended and you immediately needed to discuss it with another human being, preferably […]
I never thought I’d reach a point in my adult life where I would have to hover over the remote like a paranoid teenager trying to switch the channel before their parents walk in. Except in my case, I’m not hiding anything scandalous. I’m hiding commercials from my […]
The pumpkin spice fog hasn’t even fully settled over the land, and already September is coming in hot with its mile-long to-do list. Forget New Year’s resolutions. This is when the real reset button gets smacked, whether you like it or not. The emails are breeding. The meetings […]
So, I’ve been on quite the streaming binge lately—A.P. Bio has officially consumed my life. I laughed so hard I cried at times, and by the beginning of the second season, it hit me: this show is basically a masterclass in pettiness, revenge scams, and the beauty of […]
I’ve been binging this show Wild Cards, and I have to say, it’s been an interesting ride. Max, the female lead, had this line that made me pause and chuckle, “So the boat doesn’t boat?” A classic zinger. And honestly, it got me thinking—how often do we encounter […]
It’s Friday night, and instead of hitting the town, I’m hitting the couch with Netflix and a snack that probably isn’t part of any wellness plan I endorse. As a psychologist, I can’t help but wonder—what does my viewing history say about me? Sure, I’ll start with a […]
As a psychologist and avid consumer of television dramas, stumbling upon the comedy show “Loudermilk” was a delightful departure from my usual repertoire of Scandinavian dark murder dramas. Despite not being a huge fan of comedy TV shows, the unique charm of “Loudermilk” captivated me, making it a […]