Episode 32: Vigil, Trying, Colin from Accounts
In VIGIL, ( England Amazon Prime, Peacock) an intrepid Scottish police investigator is helicoptered onto a nuclear sub upon which a murder has taken place. Complicating this issue is that it appears Russian subs are trailing this English vessel. Meanwhile more people turn up dead.There are eco terrorists, espionage, forbidden romances and all manner of complications for the investigator to tackle… all while she is also struggling with PTSD from a tragic accident and a complicated new romance with a fellow officer.
COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS ( Australia-Amazon Prime) is a delightful comedy about a slightly mismatched but very appealing couple…30 something Ashley, a med student and 40 something Gordon, owner of a struggling micro- brewery. They meet not cute but “ disturbing” when Gordon accidentally hits a scruffy small dog because Ashley has cheekily flashed him as he was stopped at a crosswalk in his car. The dog is ok. Sort of…He now requires a set of back wheels to navigate. These two strangers begrudgingly agree to share care of the engaging canine. Thus starts a relationship and eventual romance. The banter is delightfully clever and the secondary characters each have their own set of wonderful off-center personality quirks. It’ ll make you smile. Even laugh. Watch if you think naming a dog “ Bark Ruffalo” is incredibly funny.
TRYING( England- Apple) is about one couple’s attempt to become a family with kids. When regular methods fail, the couple decides to adopt. It’s not easy. But Tthey are supported by quirky friends and family who all have helpful but often useless tips. When the adoption comes through the couple finds themselves with not one but two youn gchildren who are both trying to overcome years of foster care. Becoming an instant family is both a humorous and exasperating process. The couple is engaging and funny as are the extended family around them. It’s a feel good with an edge.
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