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Ginny and Georgia - a darker Gilmore Girls

  (SPOILERS) It all starts with a light, funny story on your screen—a good time.  After a while, not long, you realize that there is a lot of secrets and half-told stories. The fun, crazy mother hides a story of pain and a lawless past. The perfect little town is anything but perfect. And Ginny… well, she is indeed a hard work kid but very annoying sometimes. I’m sorry, Ginny’s fans. Gilmore Girls’ vibe It has a Gilmore Girls feeling since the beginning - with a funnier and more criminal mom. Indeed, in the first episode, Georgia's character does that exact reference.  While it seems accurate at the time, I changed my mind due to the story's development. Ginny is way more up to tantrums than Rory. She is way more problematic than you might think at first sight. Yet, the character has a good impact, but let me warn you: you may want to hug her in one second and yell at her next. Self-mutilation Teens shows are going darker and darker, which is, in fact, quite scary. This ...

New Amsterdam - fun remarks under challenging times

  (Contain spoilers) I’m not a huge fan of shows that involve doctors and hospitals. I watched ER growing up, and after that, I feel they are all the same. Yet, I gave it a try on this one, and its two seasons available on Netflix . Charismatic leader with a troubled life The premise of the show was evident since the first minute. Max Goodwin is a charismatic leader, full of willpower and ideas. He comes to New Amsterdam to change everything. More than the hospital itself, he wants to change the world. Will they let him? What can a man do against so many powerful interests? He truly cares about his patients and their problems besides the diseases. He wants to do his bit to change all the wrongs in the world. Max Goodwin wants to help. Everyone. And he does that with a smile and a good mood. Are the doctors the worst patients? As soon as you know Max is sick, you realize that he uses jokes and funny talks to hide his fear, pain, and frustration. He has cancer, and the treatment is ...