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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, you realize there are 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 (Antonia Gentry)… well, she's a hard-working kid, but she's 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 (Brianne Howey) makes that exact reference.  While it seemed accurate at the time, I changed my mind as the story developed. Ginny is way more prone 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 one second and yell at her the next. Self-mutilation Teen shows are getting darker and darker, which is, in fact, quite ...

New Amsterdam - fun remarks under challenging times

  (Contains 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. Still, I gave this one a try, and it has two seasons available on Netflix . Charismatic leader with a troubled life The show's premise was clear from the first minute. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) 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 beyond 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 talk to hide his fear, pain, and frustration. He has cancer, and the treat...