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TV Series Watching for the Summer

By Skokie Staff Advisory Services

For those long summer nights, check out these ideas for watching.

Nolly
2024
Step into 1970's/80's nostalgia with this miniseries about British actress Noele Gordon. This highly entertaining dramedy has the right splash of warmth, and Helen Bonham Carter delivers a fantastic performance. Suggested by Paul.

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Wednesday: Season 1
2024
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams is amazing. Based on the character created by Charles Addams, you might remember the 1964 TV series and also various Addams Family feature film adaptations. This new version, showing Wednesday enrolled in a private school called Nevermore Academy, has a knockout cast and a darkly comedic horror vibe. From the scene-stealing disembodied hand Thing to Wednesday’s epic inspired dance at school party, it does not disappoint. Suggested by Sharon.

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Season 1
2024
Daryl Dixon was easily one of the most beloved characters on The Walking Dead and now, he gets a show all to himself. This spinoff is a breath of fresh air, and though the setting is different and the cinematography updated, there are plenty of familiar vibes that will remind fans why they fell in love with the original show. Suggested by Paul.

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The White Lotus: The Complete Second Season
2023
At a posh Sicilian resort, locals and tourists navigate relationships, romance, and financial woes. The perfect summer escape, this series could be categorized as thrilling drama, dark comedy, and social satire. Suggested by Brenna.

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Abbott Elementary: The Complete Second Season
2023
This show has the perfect balance of laugh-out-loud moments and thoughtful critiques about the school system. The second season somehow surpassed the first in its wittiness and passion about exploring the world of these underfunded but nonetheless good-natured teachers, and you’ll wish you were a part of the wacky Abbott crew. Suggested by Amber.

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Wandavision: The Complete Series
2023
Whether or not you’re into Marvel Comics or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seeing Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision is worth a look. Wanda, grieving the loss of her husband Vision, creates a fantasy world based on old sitcom TV shows where they can happily exist as a family--until things start to crack. The production design is stellar, the writing is clever, and the entire cast draws you into this unusual storyline. Suggested by Sharon.

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Interview with the Vampire: Season 1
2023
With Anne Rice and her son Christopher as executive producers, this adaptation elevates the beloved gothic novel to a multilayered story as it addresses issues of race, sexuality, history, and toxic relationships while remaining loyal to the original story. Beautifully shot in New Orleans with a wonderful keen eye to period details and a fabulous cast who seamlessly embody their characters. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.

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Poker Face: Season One
2023
Funny, smart, and addictive, it’s a throwback to mystery of the week television, especially Columbo. Natasha Lyonne is definitely having a great time in the lead role, and there is an impressive array of guest stars popping up throughout. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.

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Ghosts: Season 1
2022
What happens when the old country house you inherited and want to turn into a hotel is haunted? Check out seasons 1-5 and find out. This British paranormal comedy is a blast. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.

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Recipes for Love and Murder: Series 1
2022
Based on the popular mystery series by Sally Andrew, we quickly got hooked into this dark comedic whodunit involving a food writer turned advice columnist turned amateur sleuth. The actors are superb, the South African setting is refreshing, and the food on view is scrumptious. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.

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Small Axe: Five Films by Steve McQueen
2020
Exquisite cinematic storytelling from writer/director Steve McQueen about London's West Indian community, looking at the 1960s through the 1980s. Originally broadcast on BBC One, this collection of loosely connected five films tells a powerful authentic narrative that is as specific as it is wide reaching. Suggested by Sharon.

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