Sweet Magnolias
Sweet Magnolias is probably one of Netflix’s favorite sleeper hits, given its high performance and low cost, but after a week or so on top, it has been dethroned by a new show in the Top 10 list. Well, a new show to the list, but it’s the second half of the third season of a show, given that this is how Netflix does things now, which is deeply annoying.
Yes, it’s The Witcher, returning for season 3’s last three episodes and the end of Henry Cavill’s tenure as Geralt before he’s replaced by Liam Hemsworth in the already-greenlit seasons 4 and 5. Reportedly these final three episodes are actually okay. There’s also hints that there is going to be some sort of lore-based explanation for why Geralt ends up rearranging his face, but I haven’t watched these yet, so I’m not sure if it’s something in the final or maybe in the season 4 start instead. For many people, however, the show might as well be over now that Cavill left, which remains one of Netflix’s worst fumbles of all time.
The rest of the list is interesting. Baki Hanma arrived at #2 on the list but has been pushed to #3, the second season of the hit anime doing very well…for an anime, at least. Really good placement here.
Top 10
Mark Normand, the stand-up comic, had his special debut pretty high, even if it’s sliding already. Specials usually do because it’s just an hour in total, most of the time. Quarter back, the old #1 is now at #5. Suits is maintaining its strong position on the list as everyone works their way through its eight seasons over time, meaning it can hang out in the top 10 indefinitely.
Probably the funniest thing on the list is the resurgence of Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, which is a CGI animated series from 2012(!) that apparently has seen a return to popularity for a very obvious reason, the fact that the Barbie movie is a huge hit, and kids no doubt want more Barbie content once it’s over. I have zero idea if this was good or not, but watching some of it, the show is actually animated like they’re toys, complete with arm and leg sockets and things. Glad the movie didn’t go down that route. It’s not a movie either, but a 12 episode show. Guessing it probably won’t scratch that Barbie itch in the same way the Margot Robbie version does, transforming the property entirely.
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