(Editor’s note: The following review contains spoilers for Season 2 of “Feel Good,” including the ending.)
It’s no secret that comedians are some of the world’s most traumatized people, perhaps rivaled only by queers. Humor as a coping mechanism for trauma is a tale as old as time, and all it takes is a quick glance at any decent comedy lineup to see that the cool queer kids practically rule stand-up these days. It stands to reason that Mae Martin, a queer comedian, would have some funny things to say about trauma. Which, as their fictional agent says in Season 2 of “Feel Good,” Martin’s semi-autobiographical dark romantic comedy on Netflix, is all the rage these days.
Of course, simply being queer and a comedian doesn’t magically confer greatness. Much more important than any label one could foist upon Martin is the fact that they’re both brilliantly funny and courageously honest,...
It’s no secret that comedians are some of the world’s most traumatized people, perhaps rivaled only by queers. Humor as a coping mechanism for trauma is a tale as old as time, and all it takes is a quick glance at any decent comedy lineup to see that the cool queer kids practically rule stand-up these days. It stands to reason that Mae Martin, a queer comedian, would have some funny things to say about trauma. Which, as their fictional agent says in Season 2 of “Feel Good,” Martin’s semi-autobiographical dark romantic comedy on Netflix, is all the rage these days.
Of course, simply being queer and a comedian doesn’t magically confer greatness. Much more important than any label one could foist upon Martin is the fact that they’re both brilliantly funny and courageously honest,...
- 6/4/2021
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
When Netflix got into the original programming business, it presented itself as a safe space for cancellation-scarred viewers. Netflix shows wouldn’t necessarily run forever, but their creators would at least be given warning to wrap up the story. Eventually, though, the almighty algorithm decreed that long runs were a bad thing — particularly the ones that weren’t aiming for a Stranger Things-sized audience — and the streamer forced many shows to wind down with a third season. And now, we’re in a moment where Netflix has begun abruptly...
- 6/3/2021
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Hulu announced “Nine Perfect Strangers” will premiere on August 18 and be released weekly, while “Only Murders in the Building” will premiere on August 31 and be released weekly.
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
- 5/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Feel Good is coming back to Netflix one last last time.
The streamer has renewed its critically-acclaimed, semi-autobiographical dramedy created by Canadian Comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season, slated to premiere in 2021.
Additionally, Netflix is developing another series with Mae Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive situation.
The freshman season of Feel Good premiered in March 2020 to rave reviews, earning a rare 100% Fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
While Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4, Netflix will be the exclusive home for Season 2, which possibly contributed to the final season announcement.
The series is in production in London.
"I'm beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George's love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned. I'm really deeply attached to this story and I'm so grateful to...
The streamer has renewed its critically-acclaimed, semi-autobiographical dramedy created by Canadian Comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season, slated to premiere in 2021.
Additionally, Netflix is developing another series with Mae Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive situation.
The freshman season of Feel Good premiered in March 2020 to rave reviews, earning a rare 100% Fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
While Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4, Netflix will be the exclusive home for Season 2, which possibly contributed to the final season announcement.
The series is in production in London.
"I'm beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George's love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned. I'm really deeply attached to this story and I'm so grateful to...
- 12/7/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mae Martin must be feelin’ good about this piece of news.
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
- 12/7/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Mae and George’s complicated, yet Feel Good romance is getting another chapter. Netflix has renewed the British dramedy for a second and final season.
According to the streamer’s official Season 2 description, Mae (Baroness von Sketch Show‘s Mae Martin) struggles to come to terms with “the ghosts from her past,” while George (Call the Midwife‘s Charlotte Ritchie) tries to reinvent her present. What will these two very different agendas mean for the couple? Viewers will have to wait until its 2021 premiere to find out.
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According to the streamer’s official Season 2 description, Mae (Baroness von Sketch Show‘s Mae Martin) struggles to come to terms with “the ghosts from her past,” while George (Call the Midwife‘s Charlotte Ritchie) tries to reinvent her present. What will these two very different agendas mean for the couple? Viewers will have to wait until its 2021 premiere to find out.
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- 12/7/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Netflix has renewed Mae Martin’s addiction dramedy “Feel Good” for a second and final season, which is set to premiere in 2021. Production has already begun in London.
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
- 12/7/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Netflix has renewed Feel Good, its critically praised semi-autobiographical dramedy from Canadian comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season. Production is underway in London on the series that stars Martin, Charlotte Ritchie and Lisa Kudrow. Joining the season 2 cast are Jordan Stephens (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), John Ross Bowie (Speechless), Eve (The Talk), and The Walking Dead‘s Eleanor Matsuura.
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
- 12/7/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sometimes people seem to have the most idyllic life, but their friends, families and colleagues may not always know about their underlying challenges. That’s certainly the case for the doctors of the General Practice (Gp) that specializes in surgery on the successful British drama series, ‘Peak Practice.’ The show was set in Cardale, a small […]
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- 8/18/2020
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Mae is an addict. It doesn’t matter that she’s been in recovery for “a long time,” as she vaguely assures her new girlfriend, she will always be an addict. That’s what the eccentric folks at her wildly unhinged Narcotics Anonymous meetings tell her, anyway. Her erratic behavior, which includes burning all her possessions in a trash can and saran-wrapping her phone inside a suitcase so she won’t text her girlfriend too much, makes a pretty strong case for the argument.
Anyone in recovery will tell you that addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. Even once sober, addicts substitute obsession with the high found with another obsession. That’s the savvy central tenet of “Feel Good,” a wildly entertaining breath of fresh air of a series arriving on Netflix just in the nick of time. Hilariously crafted, thrillingly paced, and brimming with the kind...
Anyone in recovery will tell you that addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. Even once sober, addicts substitute obsession with the high found with another obsession. That’s the savvy central tenet of “Feel Good,” a wildly entertaining breath of fresh air of a series arriving on Netflix just in the nick of time. Hilariously crafted, thrillingly paced, and brimming with the kind...
- 3/19/2020
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
With filming now underway, ITV has confirmed Season 9 details of crime drama Vera. Brenda Blethyn is back as the unorthodox but brilliantly perceptive eponymous detective in four feature-length episodes. The first installment, written by Paul Logue, is titled Blind Spot and unfolds as forensic psychologist Joanne Caswell is found dead, her body dumped on a landfill site far from home. She had been looking into the crime of a former patient who had recently committed suicide, and Vera must follow Joanne’s trail to uncover who might have had motive to kill her. Blethyn is joined by an ensemble that includes Peter Davison (Doctor Who), James Atherton (Coronation Street), Jodie McNee (Britannia), Adrian Lukis (Collateral) and Paul Kaye (Game Of Thrones). Kenny Doughty also returns as Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy. Completing Vera’s team are Jon Morrison, Riley Jones and Ibinabo Jack. A consistent winner for ITV, Season 8 averaged 8.4M...
- 5/23/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Harrison Oct 12, 2017
Here's our spoiler-filled review of the Red Dwarf series 12 opener, Cured...
This review contains spoilers.
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12.1 Cured
“Thank you, deep space!”
In recent years, it's never stopped being remarkable that we're still getting new episodes of Red Dwarf. The show's second lease on life got off to a bit of a shaky start with 2009's Back To Earth, but the back-to-basics approach of subsequent series has got the boys from the Dwarf (waggle your hands appropriately) back on track.
Red Dwarf Xii comprises the second batch of six episodes, out of the twelve that were filmed in early 2016, and as such, you might expect that there isn't much difference in tone between XI and Xii. Remarkably, writer and director Doug Naylor has given us Cured, a high concept...
Here's our spoiler-filled review of the Red Dwarf series 12 opener, Cured...
This review contains spoilers.
See related Who are The Gifted? The Gifted: spoiler-free review The Gifted episode 1: every X-Men and Marvel Easter Egg
12.1 Cured
“Thank you, deep space!”
In recent years, it's never stopped being remarkable that we're still getting new episodes of Red Dwarf. The show's second lease on life got off to a bit of a shaky start with 2009's Back To Earth, but the back-to-basics approach of subsequent series has got the boys from the Dwarf (waggle your hands appropriately) back on track.
Red Dwarf Xii comprises the second batch of six episodes, out of the twelve that were filmed in early 2016, and as such, you might expect that there isn't much difference in tone between XI and Xii. Remarkably, writer and director Doug Naylor has given us Cured, a high concept...
- 10/4/2017
- Den of Geek
The centenary of Orson Welles occurred on May 6 this year, but tributes and celebrations for the legendary filmmaker continue throughout 2015.
One such project is Austin Pendleton's play Orson's Shadow, which focuses on the relationship between Welles and actor Laurence Olivier.
The critically-acclaimed production stars Coupling actress Gina Bellman as Vivien Leigh, John Hodgkinson as Welles and Adrian Lukis as Olivier.
The play will continue to run at London's Southwark Playhouse until Saturday (July 25).
Elsewhere, the BFI continues to run its own Orson Welles series, including screenings of his classics and forgotten gems such as Citizen Kane, F for Fake and the recently-discovered Too Much Johnson.
His 1949 masterpiece The Third Man was re-released in a new 4K resolution at cinemas on June 26, while a DVD and Blu-ray release comes out today (July 20).
New documentary Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was also released at selected UK cinemas...
One such project is Austin Pendleton's play Orson's Shadow, which focuses on the relationship between Welles and actor Laurence Olivier.
The critically-acclaimed production stars Coupling actress Gina Bellman as Vivien Leigh, John Hodgkinson as Welles and Adrian Lukis as Olivier.
The play will continue to run at London's Southwark Playhouse until Saturday (July 25).
Elsewhere, the BFI continues to run its own Orson Welles series, including screenings of his classics and forgotten gems such as Citizen Kane, F for Fake and the recently-discovered Too Much Johnson.
His 1949 masterpiece The Third Man was re-released in a new 4K resolution at cinemas on June 26, while a DVD and Blu-ray release comes out today (July 20).
New documentary Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was also released at selected UK cinemas...
- 7/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Pride and Prejudice
(300 minutes, 6 parts)
Directed by Simon Langton
Written by Andrew Davies
1995, UK, BBC
For someone unfamiliar with Jane Austen, it may be impossible to imagine a better advertisement for her best-known work than this 1995 BBC adaptation of that 1813 novel. In the world of literary adaptations, Pride and Prejudice is one hell of a flogged horse. Forgetting the more obvious screen translations dating back to 1940, such as the 2009 Keira Knightley vehicle, films like Bridget Jones’ Diary and even those constituting the Twilight series are indebted to Austen’s text and have re-popularised the appeal of the ‘smouldering romance’. Yet having seen this 6-part miniseries, perhaps this horse took its last great breath in the mid-90s.
Pride and Prejudice explores 19th century English society as exemplified by the callous game of love, romance and marriage. When a wealthy aristocrat, Mr Bingley, acquires a countryside property and relocates there with...
(300 minutes, 6 parts)
Directed by Simon Langton
Written by Andrew Davies
1995, UK, BBC
For someone unfamiliar with Jane Austen, it may be impossible to imagine a better advertisement for her best-known work than this 1995 BBC adaptation of that 1813 novel. In the world of literary adaptations, Pride and Prejudice is one hell of a flogged horse. Forgetting the more obvious screen translations dating back to 1940, such as the 2009 Keira Knightley vehicle, films like Bridget Jones’ Diary and even those constituting the Twilight series are indebted to Austen’s text and have re-popularised the appeal of the ‘smouldering romance’. Yet having seen this 6-part miniseries, perhaps this horse took its last great breath in the mid-90s.
Pride and Prejudice explores 19th century English society as exemplified by the callous game of love, romance and marriage. When a wealthy aristocrat, Mr Bingley, acquires a countryside property and relocates there with...
- 2/10/2012
- by Tope
- SoundOnSight
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Usually when I watch, read or listen to something I come away with a fairly clear impression of what I felt about it and, if I’m reviewing it, what I’m going to say. With “The Children of Seth,” the latest offering from Big Finish, the feeling I mostly come away with is confusion.
The story begins with the Tardis crew flying around minding their own business. As they do, they receive a message with just one word, “Idra”. The Doctor (Peter Davison), follows the message to its source, and soon they arrive at a place called Sirius.
There, the Doctor, Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), soon find themselves in the middle of trouble. It seems that the world is awaiting the return of a demonic force called Seth.
Meantime, the planet’s leader, Sirus (David Warner), is aging, and won’t be...
Usually when I watch, read or listen to something I come away with a fairly clear impression of what I felt about it and, if I’m reviewing it, what I’m going to say. With “The Children of Seth,” the latest offering from Big Finish, the feeling I mostly come away with is confusion.
The story begins with the Tardis crew flying around minding their own business. As they do, they receive a message with just one word, “Idra”. The Doctor (Peter Davison), follows the message to its source, and soon they arrive at a place called Sirius.
There, the Doctor, Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), soon find themselves in the middle of trouble. It seems that the world is awaiting the return of a demonic force called Seth.
Meantime, the planet’s leader, Sirus (David Warner), is aging, and won’t be...
- 1/2/2012
- by Chris Swanson
- Obsessed with Film
For the record, this is the same feature and package as offered in last year's Blu-ray release of the same title. The only difference to be noted between the two is the video resolution, which only suffers a minor detriment in this version for not having been in hi-def. With that said, read on.
Some women would try to deny it, but truth be told Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, is the stereotypical woman's holy grail of films. The flowery speech, the witty conversation, and the dreamy Colin Firth constitute the 5 hour and 23 minute filmed version of Jane Austen's romantic classic. Men, if you couldn't figure out how Colin Firth was so popular after starring in mediocre [read: crappy] chick flicks like Bridget Jones's Diary then you missed the boat. Firth has ridden the brooding manliness he established with Pride & Prejudice ever since. It's not your fault...
Some women would try to deny it, but truth be told Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, is the stereotypical woman's holy grail of films. The flowery speech, the witty conversation, and the dreamy Colin Firth constitute the 5 hour and 23 minute filmed version of Jane Austen's romantic classic. Men, if you couldn't figure out how Colin Firth was so popular after starring in mediocre [read: crappy] chick flicks like Bridget Jones's Diary then you missed the boat. Firth has ridden the brooding manliness he established with Pride & Prejudice ever since. It's not your fault...
- 4/27/2010
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Big Finish announced today details of the upcoming three-story season of Fifth Doctor stories, featuring Peter Davison as the Doctor, Sarah Sutton as Nyssa, Janet Fielding as Tegan and Mark Strickson as Turlough, the first time this Tardis team had acted together since 1983.
According to executive producer Nicholas Briggs, "The three stories were recorded just after Christmas, and everyone was on brilliant form. It was quite thrilling to hear [the cast] recreating their roles so authentically. These adventures sound just like they've fallen through a time warp!"
He aded: “The mood during the recording was quite rambunctious and everyone had such a brilliant time that I wouldn’t be surprised to see this team reunited again some time in the near future…”
The series will debut in July, and the first story released will be Cobwebs by Jonathan Morris. The story guest-stars Helen Griffin (Mrs. Moore in "Rise of the Cybermen"), Raymond Coulthard...
According to executive producer Nicholas Briggs, "The three stories were recorded just after Christmas, and everyone was on brilliant form. It was quite thrilling to hear [the cast] recreating their roles so authentically. These adventures sound just like they've fallen through a time warp!"
He aded: “The mood during the recording was quite rambunctious and everyone had such a brilliant time that I wouldn’t be surprised to see this team reunited again some time in the near future…”
The series will debut in July, and the first story released will be Cobwebs by Jonathan Morris. The story guest-stars Helen Griffin (Mrs. Moore in "Rise of the Cybermen"), Raymond Coulthard...
- 2/5/2010
- by R Alan Siler
- The Doctor Who News Page
Some women would try to deny it, but truth be told Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, is the stereotypical woman's holy grail of films. The flowery speech, the witty conservation and the dreamy Colin Firth constitute the 5 hour and 23 minute filmed version of Jane Austen's romantic classic. Men, if you couldn't figure out how Colin Firth was so popular after starring in mediocre [read: crappy] chick flicks like Bridget Jones's Diary then you missed the boat. Firth has ridden the brooding manliness he established with Pride & Prejudice ever since. It's not your fault if you never understood the allure of Mr. Firth if you've never seen Pride & Prejudice. Well, actually the average woman would say it's your fault for not having seen the greatest story ever told on film - but they're somewhat biased on that account. For those of us less swayed by a timeless tale of romance,...
- 4/27/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Screen star Kevin Spacey has angered fans who bought tickets for his theatre company's production of The Philadelphia Story - as he is no longer performing in it. Spacey, who is artistic director at London's Old Vic, has added an injection of Hollywood glamour to London's theaterland, and fans were keen to see him in the production, which opened last month. But the star leaves the play this week to work on the new Superman Returns movie. And theatre-goers, who paid over $70 per ticket to see Spacey, are seething that they were not warned of the star's departure, as news of his replacement Adrian Lukis came too late for details to be publicized on the posters.
- 6/13/2005
- WENN
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