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Now this is exactly the kind of show I always enjoy watching. Hello Ladies is a brisk, fast-paced, uproarious sitcom featuring the comedic brilliance of Stephen Merchant, who brings his brand of British wit and awkward comedy to the show. Merchant is perfect for the role, essentially playing an exaggerated version of himself: a tight-arsed, desperate, socially awkward wannabe who considers himself a ladies man, but is seriously lacking in confidence and good judgement. Miraculously, the show doesn't feel overly repetitive despite the formula being recycled in every episode, as Merchant's character of Stuart consistently finds himself in new situations that he manages to muck up. It's worth noting that several people involved in the American iteration of The Office contributed here, including Greg Daniels who directed one of the episodes, so the pedigree is truly excellent here. I laughed out loud several times throughout each episode, which is rare for an American sitcom, and the show also delivers some poignant pathos - we actually grow to care about the characters, which is a mean feat in eight episodes. The ensemble cast is exceptional, as Steve is joined by some gifted comedic actors (Kevin Weisman is a standout). It's a damn shame the show was cut down after one season (and a movie), but it does have an ending and at least it doesn't outstay its welcome. I'll be rewatching these eight episodes for many years to come, and I hope to see more from Steve.

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 14th Via: Netflix Plot: An attorney intending on climbing the career ladder toward success finds an unlikely opponent in a manipulative criminal he is trying to prosecute. Rating: 7.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 13th Via: Disney+ Plot: The King of Thieves disrupts Aladdin and Jasmine's long-anticipated wedding, looking for an oracle that will lead him to an even bigger treasure. His true identity causes trouble for Aladdin. Rating: 6.7/10

First Viewing (of the Ultimate Cut) Viewing Date: March 13th Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. Rating: 7.2/10 (For the Ultimate Cut)

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 12th Via: Disney+ Plot: Martin Blank is a professional assassin. He is sent on a mission to a small Detroit suburb, Grosse Pointe, and, by coincidence, his ten-year high school reunion party is taking place there at the same time. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 12th Via: Blu-ray Plot: A recently widowed traveler is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer, only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her. Rating: 6.9/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 12th Via: Stan. Plot: An unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local television station. The station becomes an unexpected success after the schedule is packed with all sorts of quirky programming. Rating: 7.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 11th Via: Blu-ray Plot: An alcoholic ex cop finds a woman on the roadside, left for dead. He offers to find the killer pro bono as P.I. Her granddad hires him. Things get nasty. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 11th Via: Amazon Prime Plot: One brutal home invasion, five murders, two detectives and No Witnesses. Rating: 1.2/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 11th Via: iTunes Store Plot: In the early 1980s, the lone survivor of a Soviet Union spaceship incident does not return home alone - hiding inside his body is a dangerous alien creature. Rating: 6.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 10th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A reformed, alcoholic former hunter living in isolation on a wildlife sanctuary becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local Sheriff set out to track a vicious serial killer who may have kidnapped his daughter years ago. Rating: 6.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 10th Via: Netflix Plot: In a military prison, a court-martialed General rallies together hundreds of inmates to rise against a corrupt and sadistic warden. Rating: 8.4/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 9th Via: Netflix Plot: Based on the true story of career criminal Forrest Tucker, who robbed banks as part of the Over the Hill Gang while authorities worked to catch them. Rating: 7.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 8th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A United States Army Colonel and a White House nuclear expert work to track down stolen Russian nuclear weapons before they're used by terrorists in large-scale attacks. Rating: 7.2/10