You Can Check It Out Anytime You Like..."Instant Hotel"

Instant Hotel (2018)

Hosted by Luke Jacobz

The Story:

5 pairs of Australian instant hotel owners all take a one night vacation at each other's home/hotel. They then judge each hotel they stay out to figure out what is the best Instant Hotel Down Under!

In addition to judging each other, renowned designer Juliet Ashworth pops by to see what's right, and what's wrong with the hotel.

Sounds like riveting reality tv, no?

Yes!

There are 12 episodes now airing on Netflix.

The first 5 belong to one group of hotel owners.

The second 5 are a whole new group!

The twist comes from the last 2 episodes when the winners of each group have a "Hotel-Off!" with participants from each of the 2 different casts coming back to judge.

Crikey!

All in all, you'll find some typical reality tv scheming, contestants you root for and contestants you can't stand, and some you love that you can't stand them. :)

I disagree in theory as to how the final judging takes place.  I don't think the actual finalists make for fair judges... but they are also there to help create last minute drama to help themselves win.

Fair enough I suppose.

Still, quite enjoyed my trip Down Under. Gorgeous scenery.

And, I'm of the opinion that the right duo won.

At least, of the 2 choices I had. :)

Watched an episode a night, then binged both of the finale episodes.

See?

Not your typical Netflix viewer. :)

I'll be back when they offer up a new season.

You Really Should Take This "Shot In The Dark"

Shot In the Dark (2017)

TV-MA

The Story:

3 rival groups of stringers scour the streets of California after hours looking for sensational stories to sell to the local news stations in time for the morning news.

It's a cut throat business, but hey, it's a living.

Reminiscent of the fairly creepy movie, Nightcrawler, from a few years back, this tale of three competing news crews looking for the story of the night is riveting, right from the onset.

If it bleeds, it leads...

Everyone's heard that, and these are the people out there putting their life in danger to get the shots to the news stations in time to enjoy with your morning coffee.

In California, it's an ultra-competitive business and not only do you have to get the shot, you have to get it first, get it best, and get it sold before the other guy can strike.

These journalists, if you will, also have to be story teller, cameraman and editor, often all at the same time and from the comfort of the front seat of their car.

The rivalries between the 3 companies are real, but in a sense they all drive each other to put out the best product possible.

There are certain things they do along the way that will make you realize what a cutthroat business they truly compete in.

As with all good reality shows, there's a character I felt was the villain, and much like Dave from Storage Wars, you can both respect but dislike him at the same time. I'll let you decide who you think the villain is for yourself though.

Finally, the climactic cliffhanger for episode one, well if it doesn't shock you and make you click the button to get to the 2nd episode, then no, this isn't your show.

:)

This Netflix Original has 8 episodes between 35-41 minutes or so in length. Easy to binge the complete series in one sitting. I tried to take it no more than 2 episodes at a time to let the series build over a few days.

And the setup for a second season?

Oh yeah, I'm dying to know what happen(s/ed) next!

Final Grade: A-

Absolutely Delicious..."The Great British Baking Show"

The Great British Baking Show (2010)

Starring Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins

The Story:

12 of Britain's best amateur bakers face off in a giant outdoor tent where each week they attempt to make 3 different recipes. Their efforts are judged by renowned British baking experts (Berry & Hollywood) and each week, one baker is rewarded as Star Baker, while the one most lacking that week is sent home. Finally at the end of the season, one baker remains triumphant.

Ah, reality TV as brought to you by the BBC and renamed and aired over here on PBS.

:)

Now, 3 of the shows 7 seasons are available on Netflix for streaming.

I really enjoyed the first season, the 2nd season not as much, but I am enjoying the 3rd season as well.

The difference in the 3 seasons?

It all comes down to the contestants.

The first season had a nice variety of people, and there were so many interesting characters, you don't really mind who the ultimate winner might be, and you're almost sad to see them all go.

Season 2... not nearly the connection for me with those contestants at all, and I think we wound up jumping a few episodes just to see who won and move on.

In the third season, again a better mix of contestants that rise and fall with the challenges and keep the viewer interested in who will succeed and who will be sent home.

So how is this different from every other reality TV show?

I'd say the judges, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. One, the duo has the best possible names ever for baking judges! :)

But two, and most importantly, they are quite possibly the nicest judges in reality TV history. Always offering the most enthusiastic reviews when they taste something good. Yet when they eat something that doesn't work, they are often quick to answer why it tastes bad.

Normally it's either too much or too little flavor, or the recipe in question is raw and inedible.

Not sure if we'll ever get the other seasons on Netflix, but if we do, I'll definitely give them a try.

Final Grade: B+

The Struggle Is Real..."The Great Food Truck Race"

The Great Food Truck Race (2010)

TV-PG

Hosted by Tyler Florence

The Story:

From the Food Network, here comes another reality series where this time, Food Trucks race around America trying to sell their dishes in different communities. Whoever makes the least amount of money goes home.

Naturally, as it is a game show/reality show hybrid, nothing is that simple, so challenges and obstacles will be issued and needed to be overcome by each of the teams.

So yes, here I come, late to another party that started 5 years ago, but I don't care.

:)

That, is the beauty of Netflix.

And apparently, the offered up the 3rd season first (and looks like they worked backwards from there) when I watched.

What's the big deal about that you ask?

Apparently, the 3rd season took a bunch of people who wanted to own a Food Truck, and gave them a truck and let them create.

To the winners, $50,000 AND the keys to their truck! 

Pretty sweet gig, and the right team actually won.

It's a great way to take the plunge into the show though.  These teams and people are learning their trade on the fly as they are all stepping out of a real kitchen and into a food truck together, so there is a lot of growth and failure (and drama) that may not exist for owners/operators of trucks already.

Or maybe I'm wrong, I'll have to check out the other 2 seasons to find out.

Final Grade: B

"Chopped" Puts The Food Network Back On Top

Chopped (2007)

Hosted by Ted Allen

The Story:

The Food Network offers yet another reality tv contest wherein 4 chefs are each given mystery baskets of ingredients. Over the course of 3 rounds they will create an appetizer, a main course and a dessert with those ingredients plus whatever else in the pantry suits their fancy.

At the end of each round, their dishes will be tasted and judged by a celebrity panel, and one of the contestants will be...

Chopped!

So simple, and yet so utterly watchable. 

Unlike Cutthroat Kitchen, the ingredients of the basket are really the only sabotage in this game.

Forget to use an ingredient and you're likely going home.

While they say it's not an automatic disqualification, it's pretty darn close to automatic.

If you enjoy these cooking shows, odds are you've been watching them for years already.

For me, I've only just begun to dive in, so my Top 10 Television of 2015 is going to look like The Food Network took over programming.

:)

The judges all do a great job of evaluation on what they see and taste. The benefit of them being there is the banter at their table as they watch, and their impression of how well, or how poorly each chef really did in the time they are given.

Ted Allen gets to host and lift the silver lid off the platter in dramatic fashion, but his  no-nonsense approach works well in a show like this were a more charismatic host could ruin the flow of the show or put the spotlight on their antics instead.

Very well done to all involved.

A few seasons are now streaming on Netflix as of this writing.

Final Grade: B+

Are You Ready To Watch The Next "Food Network Star" ?

Food Network Star (2005)

Reality TV

Starring Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Alton Brown

The Story:

It's the Food Network's version of American Idol. A reality show where 3 of their finest judge and groom a dozen hopefuls all dreaming of becoming the next star of their own Food Network show.

The show is challenging because it isn't just based on cooking.

A Food Network host must be entertaining, quick on their feet, able to cook, a master on nearly any food subject and able to juggle about a dozen other things that might get thrown their way at any time.

Each episode, another hopeful gets eliminated from the competition.

When all is said and done, usually the Final Three are all deserving of being there, and so far, with just the 2 seasons that are currently streamable on Netflix, I have had no argument with who has won, or why.

I actually picked the 2nd runner up, and the winner of the 2 seasons, so I guess I have an eye for talent.

I still can't cook a meal in under 20 minutes though!

:)

Final Grade: B+

Can Lightning Strike Twice? "Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers"

Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers (2012)

Reality TV

The Story:

The Property Brothers (Jon and Drew Scott) return in an all-new series. This time they work on renovating a family home so they can sell, while also trying to secure the next forever home.

And it doesn't quite do it for me.

Of the 2 seasons, available to stream now on Netflix, I've watched a total of 2 episodes.

I'm not sure, maybe it's that there is less Jon renovating and making miracles happen, or that the focus is on the family and will they sell and buy the next house in a timely manner.

Either way, something didn't click with me falling in love with this HGTV Real Estate venture.

Taking the focus off the brothers and putting it on the family....ho-hum...

Also, no offense to Drew and the buying and selling of real estate, but it's the renovations by Jonathan that were the coolest part of the show, and one that gets lost in the new series (from what I could see) as he often just made cosmetic fixes to bring up the resale of the current home.

Fine show, but I've seen better.

Final Grade: B

Something Just Doesn't Click With "House Hunters"

House Hunters (1999)

Reality TV

The Story:

Suzanne Whang takes us on  journey behind the scenes as a realtor and buyer begin the arduous journey of finding their next dream house.

Again, as one who doesn't watch too much television until I stumble across it on Netflix, apparently House Hunters has been on for a decade and change.

That still doesn't make it a great show.

:)

Don't get me wrong, it's fine, but unlike Love It or List It or Property Brothers, there is no quirky Canadian duo to entice the viewer to stick around from episode to episode.

;)

While a slight exaggeration, upon further reflection, maybe not.

We've got different realtors, different people, different reasons in every episode, and while that's fine, there is no dynamic duo leading the viewer to care if these people succeed or fail at what they are doing.

I believe that is the hook that makes those shows work while I found this one to pale in comparison.

There is a handful of episodes now streaming on Netflix. I've watched one, while I've finished all episodes available of the other 2 shows, and both are in the running for Best of the Year honors.

House Hunters remains unfinished, and I'm in no hurry to return to see who buys the next house.

Final Grade: C+

I Wish I Had Some "Property Brothers"

Property Brothers (2011)

Reality TV

The Story:

Drew and Johnathan Scott are a realtor and contractor. What they provide to people looking to buy a home or upgrade their current living situation is a dose of reality:

It will cost you an arm and a leg to buy a move-in ready home that has all the bells and whistles that you want.

However, if you're willing to take a chance on a fixer-upper, the brothers can get you the house of your dreams for a significant savings.

Does it work?

Absolutely.

Both as an idea and a show, Property Brothers is a joy to watch.   What they are able to do is many times nothing short of miraculous.

Johnathan does the lion's share of the work as the contractor, making sure to deliver what the couple is expecting on time and under budget. Every once in awhile a problem with the house (or a crazy owner!) crops up and he has to deal with it, but he does so with a sense of humor and professionalism that makes you wish this guy was fixing your house.

Again, I cannot believe the price of houses in Canada.

:)

A great show that is streaming on Netflix as of this writing, and well worth the viewing.

Final Grade: A-

So Are You Going To "Love It, Or List It" ?

Love It Or List It (2008)

The Story:

Homeowners face the dilemma of moving to something bigger and better, or staying put and remodeling. This HGTV series takes it one step further by enlisting the aid of realtor David Visentin and decorator Hilary Farr. Armed with a series of renovations and what it would take to get them to move, each tackles their part of the job in the hopes of luring the reluctant partner to change their mind and either stay, or go.

But is this show really worth watching?

Yes, yet it is.

Hilary and David are both pleasant to watch, and you can get a lot of tips and ideas on how to decorate or what to look for during your next move.

What does it teach you?

1) Prices in Canada are insane, eh?

Seriously, it seems like every couple lives in a dump.

A dump valued at $650,000 or more!

: /

I'm thinking I need to move to Canada and earn some of their money to buy a dump like that!

2) There is almost some problem in the house that destroys Hilary's budget, and makes her unable to provide all the renovations she planned on.

Seriously, the amount of times she doesn't run into a problem can probably be counted on one hand. So yes homeowners, you aren't alone. Apparently anything that can go wrong will go wrong to the homeowner.

3) Everyone wants to move to a bigger house...in the exact same neighborhood they are in... for about the same price.

Seriously.

The hoops David has to jump through to get people to even entertain leaving their neighborhood (my friends are here... my family is here... my kids like it here...) are astronomical.

Live a little people.

Get out of your comfort zone!

Life is an adventure.

Finally,

4) The homeowners are normally annoying as all get out.

Can't lie about this one, it's amazing the whining and mind-changing these guys do in the course of an episode.

I don't recommend binge watching this show, as those 4 things become repetitive quickly, but taken one or two episodes at a time, it's doable.

I suppose one last thing often happens in each episode as well:

5) The owners make the wrong decision.

Normally they are always offered a better house, not much more than they're spending now, in a newer house with less problems.

Then they get sentimental about how much they love their drafty house... and they stay.

Morons.

:)

Some episodes available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.

Final Grade: B

This Is Actually A Show? "Fish Tank Kings"

Fish Tank Kings (2012)

TV

The Story:

Living Color is a company in South Florida that builds epic fish tanks.

This is their story.

In scraping the bottom of the barrel in the "we'll give anyone a series" comes this little gem.

I've only watched one episode so far from this National Geographic series, but I think I get the main idea behind the show:

Someone wants the most elaborate fish tank the crew has ever built!

The deadline is tomorrow!
The budget is slashed in half!
The crew has different ideas about how to do it!

In the end, they get it done... Just. In. Time!

The first, and so far, only episode I've watched, the crew was hired by the Marlins to turn the backstop behind home plate into an elaborate aquarium.  So naturally, you have to build a fish tank that can withstand a 90 mph fastball.

The show is almost interesting enough, a bit too much drama (much of it seems forced) to be an occasional viewing.

Definitely not binge-worthy.

However, with a plethora of other fish in the sea, so to speak, to watch, it's unlikely I'll be finishing any more of the 3 seasons that are streaming on Netflix.

Still, it's way better than Cupcake Wars.

:D

Final Grade: C

All Fluff...No Filling. "Cupcake Wars"

Cupcake Wars (2009)

Combing through the archives of stuff I've watched but have never reviewed, I stumbled across Cupcake Wars, now streaming on Netflix.

Now, before I get hostile hate mail about the reality shows that I stream, do remember that I liked quite a few of t hem.

But this offering from the Food Network is...

lame.

Bakers square off to make the best batch of cupcakes and a chance at 10,000 bucks.

The viewer watches and quickly grows bored.

We've seen all these challenges before.

Beat the clock.
Impress the judges.
Move on to the finals.

Except the other shows had other things for the bakers to do besides bake cupcakes.

Anyone with an oven can make cupcakes.

:D

The first, and only, episode I watched showed a bakery from Oregon (I believe) whose claim to fame was that they bake cupcakes using beer in their batter.

Fair enough.

The challenge?

Make something to celebrate the Girl Scouts of America 100th aniversary.

Want to bet what special secret ingredient they used?

Uh-huh, beer.

And those that say beer bakes out must have missed the episode of a much better Food Network show, Good Eats, where Alton Brown debunked that myth, and alcohol does NOT bake out of food, especially within 30 minutes.

Naturally, the bakers were shocked and dismayed that they were sent packing for trying to get little girls all liquored up!

Save your time, there's much better shows to watch or stream.

Final Grade: D+

Seriously? "Doomsday Preppers"

Doomsday Preppers (2011)

TV-PG

The Story:

In the Doomsday Prepper world, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The people who prepare for the disasters, and the people who have nothing better to do than watch them.

These are their stories.

Bum bum.

You name the scenario, EMP, market collapse, zombie apocalypse, plague of frogs, and there is some nutjob...I mean, well prepared and intentioned individual or family who is ready for it.

They stockpile food, ammunition, medicine, ammunition, probably more ammunition...

It's entertaining enough, but definitely not one that you'll want to marathon through.

Unless you're a prepper... then you're probably collecting tips!

:)
 

For every cool idea or two, there are about 15 that make you shake your head and go... "maybe not".

And naturally, at the end of every episode, there is the voice of... The Man... reassuring us that experts agree that whatever thing that Prepper was afraid of, is likely to not happen.

Hmmmm...

Maybe I better watch for a few more ideas!

Available to stream on Netflix as of this writing. 

Final Grade: B-

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Not one I need to own, or really watch again. Just pacing myself through the seasons available on Netflix. 

Sabotage Has Never Tasted So Good..."Cutthroat Kitchen"

Cutthroat Kitchen (2013)

Starring Alton Brown

The Story:

Alton Brown hosts possibly the most diabolical game show/reality show on The Food Network.  4 chefs compete in 3 rounds of cooking competitions. They have between 20-30 minutes to create a dish. After the judge comes out and tries each of the 4 dishes, that judge sends one cook home each round until only one survives.

Sounds simple?

So arm each of the chefs with $25,000 and offer them a series of auctions where they bid to make life miserable for anyone else.

The last chef standing gets to keep whatever money they didn't spend to get there.

Brilliant!

The dishes themselves range from simple to fairly complex.

They have 60 seconds to grab whatever they need to make the dish.

Invariably, someone realizes that they left a crucial component such as eggs, or flour, or milk, or bread behind in the pantry.  How will they make do?

They get creative, or if they are lucky, an auction item comes along that allows them to steal or replace ingredients with someone else.

The show is a lot of fun to watch and see the creativity of the chefs.

The main thing I'm noticing in the first few episodes, it seems like whoever spends the most money in the first round invariably loses.

The other chefs either gang up on them with later challenges, and they just no longer have the money to try and compete.

Some challenges push their imagination...some challenges are just too hard to overcome.

There is a season now streaming on Netflix as of this writing.

I'm hoping they will add the other episodes soon!

Final Grade: A

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Not sure yet, but I definitely want to see them all.

The Price Of Fame... "$ellebrity"

$ellebrity (2012)

N/R

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, Kid Rock,

Directed by Kevin Mazur

The Story:

Kevin Mazur is a professional celebrity photographer.  Not a paparazzi.  This documentary will shed some light on what the paparazzi really is, what they really do, and how it affects our lives, as well as the lives of the celebrities they are stalking.

You may require a shower after watching this film.

First, sure, it's hard to feel bad for celebrities. 

Getting paid millions of dollars to sing, or act, or whatever seems like the easiest gig in the  world.

However, what is normally overlooked is the media presence that being a celebrity creates, at least for those that live in the New York/LA/Miami big city lifestyle where celebrities are a normal occurrence and paparazzi can congregate.

Easy fix: Move to Iowa.

Not taking that step though, the celebrities have to deal with a constant barrage of cameras and questions from people trying to make a quick buck on a shot, be it glamourous or not.

At events, that's standard.

At the grocery store, or dinner, or...

Well, maybe that line has been majorly crossed at this point.

Plus, there is the point: What about the children?

While the parent(s) chose fame, genetics chose the child.  Why are they under the microscope of public consumption?

However, until America's gossip habit fades, this problem is likely never going away.

One final point that they make rather well about why it will never go away:

Reality Stars.

Oxymoron, really.

But those that crave the attention have forever shifted the balance and now the real stars are forced to endure.

Or move to Iowa.

It is available to stream on Amazon Prime for free if you have that service.

Final Grade: B

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Not a purchaser, but one that would be sobering to watch every decade or so to see if things have gotten better, or likely, worse.

The Twelve Reviews of Christmas...Day Two: "Extreme Christmas Trees"

It's Christmas...

To the Extreme!

The Story:

In 2011, The Learning Channel created a special showcasing some of the biggest, most elaborate Christmas trees around the globe.

They showcase the largest indoor tree in a private residence at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina.

There's the 35 foot tall lobster trap tree in Maine.

An upside down 3 story tree inside of a 2 story house in England.

A 10 foot charity cake tree.

And many, many more!

No history of trees or anything noteworthy about Christmas.

It's simply straight up, one extreme tree after another.

It's available to stream instantly on Netflix if you are so inclined.  Apparently it should also be airing on TLC on the 21st of December if you'd like to go that route.

Some segments, and trees, are better than others.  That said, there is not a lot of time spent on any particular segment, so they'll all zip by fast enough to not bore you.

Hopefully.

:)

Final Grade: B-

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor:  No reason to purchase it.  I might stream it again in a few years on Netflix, or watch it again on TLC.  I don't think it will go into annual rotation though.

Sometimes You Can Go A Little Too Far..."Extreme Cheapskates"

What would you do to save a buck?

The Story:

The Learning Channel (TLC) brings us tales of people who do anything...and everything... to save a buck.

If you're watching it to find some frugal tips to help out your budget...

This is not that show!

Seriously?

I watched over half of the first episode, getting irritated and disinterested in equal amounts by the second.

The first guy sets the tone...

Asking people at restaurants for their leftovers to take home and eat?

Giving anniversary presents out of the garbage can?

No. No. No.

While I won't say it gets "worse" from there, it certainly doesn't get any better.

The thing I also found most amusingly annoying...

::voiceover::

The average monthly savings of $6... annual savings of $100...

:: voiceover::

Really people?!

Just bite the bullet, and pay the price.

It's a small price to pay to restore your spot in the human race.


Now streaming instantly on Netflix if you'd care to indulge.

Unless you're too cheap to have Netflix!

;)

Final Grade: D

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: No. No. Not going to happen!

Who Doesn't Like Cake? "Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker"

It's Go Time!   

The Story:

With the success of Cake Boss, TLC brings back Buddy Valastro and his team to host a reality competition to discover "The Next Great Baker".  A dozen bakers vie for the prize, as week by week another contestant is sent packing.  To the winner comes cash, prizes and a chance to work side by side learning from the man at Carlo's Baker.

Pretty good show.

It's not nearly as good as Cake Boss, but thankfully there is enough of Buddy and the Familia to go around to make the episodes lively.

For the most part, the challenges are pretty good and while sometimes the consequences are devastating to the contestants, Buddy is trying to make a point:

In the baking business, bad things happen.

You've got to be resilient and overcome those challenges if you want to be a success.

I couldn't be happier with the winner from Season 1, who deserved the win.

As for Season 2...

I've yet to find the contestant I'm most rooting for, and it's about halfway done.

The contestants are all much less likable than Season One, and the challenges seem much harder, and meaner.

I'm not sure if it was Buddy or TLC that wanted to spice things up this go round, but it just seems to have a rougher edge to it.

Plus, I can't believe how Buddy has not eliminated one contestant that deserved to go but got stays of execution on more than one occasion.  He's slipping I guess.

: )

This batch of contestants is also much whinier than the first season.

And this just in, the winner has been revealed... and Buddy got it wrong.

Tsk tsk.

Available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.

Final Grade:  B ~ Season One // B-/C+ ~ Season Two

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Again, if they stream it, I will watch.  No need to purchase. ;)

Delicious Weekend Part Two: "Cake Boss"

Who doesn't like cake?

The Story:

Welcome to Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken New Jersey.  It's a bakery that is owned and run by Buddy Valastro, and his family, either by blood or by virtue of being employed there.  Aside from being a bakery that sells goodies by the tons, Buddy has developed a knack for being the go-to-guy for making big, elaborate cakes for events.

This is their story.

The Learning Channel brought Buddy to fame in 2009.

Naturally, I didn't catch onto the craze until last year when I stumbled upon Cake Boss streaming on Netflix.

Of course, this show is a perfect one for binge watching.

You'd think it would get old watching the crew make cakes, but 6 seasons (and counting) and I'm not there yet.

Balanced out throughout the episodes are the lives of his family, all of whom work in the bakery, and as Buddy is the only son and has 3 sisters, you can imagine that the ladies make his life miserable, just be virtue of being his sisters.

Thankfully, many of their husbands work at the bakery, so  Buddy's got some sympathetic ears in Joey and Mauro to help him keep the ladies at bay.

Many reality stars get under my skin as annoying fakes, but so far, at least to me, Buddy and his family seem genuine.  There hasn't been much that has changed, personality-wise, since the beginning of the show until now.  If anything, the crew has grown closer together.

The biggest change was Buddy's expansion of the bakery,  and it's been interesting to see him move to a larger space to provide their wares on a larger scale, but refusing to lose the personal touch.

That's the American dream, or at least that's how I see it, and it's always sweet to see how Buddy is doing this, all the while hoping his Pops would approve.

And yes, as you watch the show, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll get just as aggravated with some of the characters as Buddy does.

But you keep watching, because you care.

You're now part of Buddy's family, at least in your own small way.

All seasons ready to stream, and with most running at 21 minutes, you can fly through these fairly easily.

Final Grade: A-

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: As long as they're streaming, I don't have to purchase. : )  Thanks Netflix!