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Viewed: Seasons 1-11

It takes a lot of effort to binge through the entirety of a long-running sitcom, but after years of hearing it recommended by friends (and after having binged Frasier), I finally got into Cheers. For nine months, Cheers was my comfort show - something to watch when I had a bit of time to kill, or was feeling stressed/overwhelmed/upset and needed to spend time with these characters to unwind. I became so attached to the show and the characters, and it really says something about the quality of Cheers that the lowest rated episode on IMDb holds a still-respectable 6.9/10. I love the quirky ensemble, the witty bantering, the sharp one-liners, and the ongoing gags, such as the Bar Wars episodes or Harry the Hat's appearances. There are plenty of hilarious cold opens, too. The show can even turn deep and emotional at the drop of a hat, and it feels totally organic. Hell, there are some amazing guest stars as well, from the likes of John Cleese (his guest appearance is in my top 5 favourite episodes) to Emma Thompson and Lisa Kudrow, and even Frasier actors John Mahoney and Peri Gilpin. Naturally, not everything about Cheers is perfect. For all the shock about Diane's exit after Season 5, the character undoubtedly outstayed her welcome, becoming shrill and irritating before her (admittedly beautiful) departure. And not every joke lands, which is inevitable for a long-running sitcom like this - I definitely found myself preferring Frasier, which is more consistently laugh-out-loud. It's interesting that the show noticeably "evolves" after every few seasons - after Coach departs (the actor passed away) at the end of Season 3, and Woody comes in, the show feels different. Likewise, after Diane leaves and Kirstie Alley's Rebecca enters the mix, it feels like a whole different show altogether. The series also evolves to show more outside the bar, with additional sets and location filming. Cheers was a pleasure to binge through. Eleven seasons seemed so intimidating, but now it's just not enough.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 23rd Via: iTunes Store Plot: An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers. Rating: 9.1/10

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First Viewing Viewing Date: January 22nd Via: iTunes Store Plot: A rookie cop's 1st shift alone in the last night of a closing police station turns into a living nightmare. Rating: 7.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 21st Via: Netflix Plot: Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape. Rating: 8.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 21st Via: Google Play Plot: A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 20th Via: iTunes Store Plot: When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego "Venom" to save his life. Rating: 5.3/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 20th Via: iTunes Store Plot: When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race. Rating: 3.9/10 You can read my review here

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 19th Via: iTunes Store Plot: Two dim-witted brothers dream of owning their own dance club or at least getting into the coolest and most exclusive club in town, The Roxbury. Rating: 6.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 17th Via: Cinema Plot: Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Rating: 7.4/10