Reel Review Mom

Hey friends —

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but honestly, the streaming world has been a little dry lately AND life has been rough. There just hasn’t been much that grabbed me enough to write about… until now. Recently, I dove back into browsing, and I’m happy to say I’ve finally found some gems worth talking about.

First up: A Man on the Inside on Netflix, starring Ted Danson. Let me tell you — I blew through the first two seasons like it was nothing. It’s sharp, funny in all the right places, and surprisingly layered for a series I originally thought would be a lightweight weekend filler. If you’re looking for an easy but satisfying binge, this is definitely one to grab.

Then I wandered over to Amazon Prime and started rewatching Hemlock Grove — originally a Netflix series now available on Prime. Three seasons of dark, eerie, supernatural mystery wrapped in moody small-town weirdness… and of course Bill Skarsgård looking absolutely delicious while being mysterious and unsettling. It still holds up, and honestly, it’s even better than I remembered.

On top of that, I’ve been catching the latest episodes of Expedition Unknown and Expedition Files with Josh Gates. The man is adventurous, hilarious, brilliant, and yes — I admit it — unbelievably sexy. I will always show up for Josh Gates content. Every. Single. Time.🤤

Since I’m back in blog mode, I wanted to toss in a few new shows and movies that might actually be worth your queue right now:

Adolescence (Netflix) — A buzzy 2025 British mini-series about a school murder, filmed almost entirely in real time. It’s intense and getting tons of praise.

Zero Day (Netflix) — A conspiracy thriller with Robert De Niro anchoring a powerhouse ensemble. Sharp, tense, and perfect for political-drama lovers.

The Abandons (Netflix) — A gritty new Western drama that just premiered this month. Outlaws, justice, messy morality — all the fun stuff.


I hope one of my favorite shows I’ve highlighted hit the spot for you… If not, check out one of the new ones posted and let me know what you think! As for me, RN on a Saturday night, well, I’m about to rewatch The Goonies! ♥️