Reel Review Mom

If you’ve been wondering why it’s been a little quiet around here, I owe you an apology. I was sick earlier this week, and let me tell you—it’s been a rough one. The kind of sick where you’re curled up with tea, blankets, and the remote, trying to escape into something comforting. The silver lining? It gave me the perfect excuse to revisit two of my absolute favorite shows on Amazon Prime: Outer Range and Night Sky.

Now, here’s where my frustration kicks in. Both of these series were canceled way too soon. Why does this always happen? Every time I get hooked on a show that’s smart, intriguing, and genuinely original, the rug gets pulled out from under me. Who’s making these renewal decisions, and why do they seem allergic to fantastic television?

Outer Range is one of those rare gems that blends Western grit with sci-fi mystery in a way that feels fresh. Ranchers, family drama, and then—boom—an inexplicable black hole in the middle of nowhere. It’s tense, weird in the best way, and deeply atmospheric. Josh Brolin anchors it with a performance that makes you want to follow him straight into the abyss. This show had all the makings of a multi-season epic, yet here we are, left hanging.

On the other hand, Night Sky is a quiet wonder. Starring J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek, it explores love, aging, and the infinite mysteries of the universe—all from the backyard shed of an older couple. It’s heartfelt, contemplative, and filled with moments that sneak up on you emotionally. Watching these two navigate their otherworldly secret is unlike anything else I’ve seen on TV. And still—canceled.

It’s maddening because both Outer Range and Night Sky prove that television can still be inventive, bold, and deeply human. They weren’t just filler content; they were thoughtful stories that deserved time to breathe and grow.

So yes, I’m late posting this week, but I’m here with a mission: if you haven’t watched Outer Range and Night Sky, stream them now on Amazon Prime. Even knowing their journeys are cut short, they are absolutely worth your time. Maybe if enough of us keep watching, someone will realize what a mistake it was to end them too soon.