What I’m Watching - Winter 2025

As I've gotten older, the term "watching TV" has taken on a much different meaning. I have two young kids, and they're basically night owls, going to bed most nights at least an hour later than the tired bodies and brains of my wife and I would prefer. We rarely watch TV together anymore, and most of what we watch is either done very slowly or is more of a solo endeavor while prepping dinner or cleaning up the dishes. With that said, here we go:

Bad Monkey - Apple TV+

Based on a novel by Carl Hiassan, This is THE show that my wife and I are watching right now, albeit extremely slowly. Vince Vaughn is the perfect lead for this, and the supporting cast, the location, and the entire vibe of the show make it so good. It’s funny, dark, and absolutely perfect.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Disney Plus

The latest series in the Star Wars universe is really fun. Skeleton Crew is aimed at a younger audience, with most of the main cast being children. It may be a bit of nostalgia, but I'm reminded of a movie like The Goonies, and that just makes me smile. I don't typically cast the most critical eye at Star Wars stuff. Either I like it, or it doesn't work for me, and I let it pass by. This one is definitely in the first category.

The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power - Amazon Prime

This is a show that I've been watching slowly since the new season premiered and would have been featured on the Autumn edition of this series had it ever been produced. This is an entertaining glimpse at a universe I've always loved. It's not a perfect series, but it's still fun. I started a new job a few months ago, and anything that wasn't immediately related to my family or the job hit the back burner.

As mentioned in the previous blog post, I guested on the Basic AF Show to talk about Apple TV+, so if you'd like to hear more thoughts from me about streaming, give it a listen!