Review Day

There are no major spoilers in these reviews.

Barry, Season Four:
The final season of Barry is a misfire. While it works as a conclusion to the story, it leans too far into pathos and loses the careful balance of laughs that buoyed the previous seasons. A multi-year time jump in the middle of season kills most of the momentum.

Final Grade: C-

Jury Duty:
This is Rebecca's favourite show of the year -- a limited series reality show where a juror doesn't realize that all the other jurors are actors. Funny without being over the top, and ultimately pretty positive-spirited as well. On Prime Video.

Final Grade: B+

Quiz Lady (R):
This is a pleasant, throwaway comedy about a woman who goes on a game show to pay off her dog's ransom. The leads work well together and a guest spot by Will Ferrell is surprisingly reined in. On Hulu.

Final Grade: B

ZEF: The Story of Die Antwoord:
Part art show experiment and part interview, this is probably the weirdest documentary I've ever watched. The line between art and fact is wavy and matches the vibe of this South African rap group's shock music. It runs out of steam in the last 3rd, but is very cinematic throughout. On Prime Video.

Final Grade: C+