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Every year brings its fair share of shows that are dead-on-arrival, and I’m sharing my least favourite shows of 2024. What’s worse, though, is when a favourite show veers off course – I have also shared some shows I’ve loved that just haven’t stuck the landing this year. Orphan Black: Echoes This futuristic show set in the same universe as the hit Canadian sci-fi Orphan Black is a pale imitation of a beloved property. Everything about this show just doesn’t stick the landing, and it was rightfully cancelled in September 2024 after just once season. Krysten Ritter is a fantastic actress, but couldn’t save this one. Perhaps if they hadn’t tied themselves to Tatiana Maslany show Orphan Black, this could have differentiated itself. As it stands, it’s not even a fair comparison. The Regime The Regime was a rare HBO MAX miniseries that failed to meet expectations. It both failed as a satire and a political drama, much to the dismay of audiences. Kate Winslet is fantastic as usual – she earned a Golden Globe nomination recently for the turn – and the supporting cast includes stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Matha Plimpton, Hugh Grant and Andrea Riseborough. It unfortunately just didn’t connect, and the story of a crumbling authoritarian government didn’t have the strength to set itself apart. The Acolyte A show that began in a promising fashion soon became a farce too boring for regular audiences and alienated Star Wars faithful. It was one of the most derided shows of the year, and was cancelled quickly. While some of the risks the show took were appreciated by critics, the show’s quality continued to drop through its run. The cast, however, was fantastic. Amanda Stenberg, Lee June-jae, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss and Manny Jacinto are all capable actors, even if the material let them down. This wasn’t so much a terrible show as one that definitely didn’t meet lofty expectations. Grey’s Anatomy Someone please – for the love of God – pull the plug on this show. I could not be more bored with the revolving door of doctors who have come and gone over 20 years, and the deaths and departures are no longer shocking. It’s been a good decade since this show was good, and while it had some great glory days, it’s time for it to be put out to pasture. They’ve run out of ideas, and it’s clear to see. Fraser I love Kelsey Grammar, but his schtick as the curmudgeon, smart-aleck Dr. Crane has worn thin. In fact, it was pretty much a wash when the original Fraser ended in 2024. Now – two decades later – we have to watch this self-absorbed character continue to alienate people in his life under the “hilarious” guise of being quirky. This second season following Fraser as he tries to develop a better relationship with his son is just as insufferable as the first. The Bear Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It racked up another four Golden Globe nominations, but the third season of this show was slow, poorly paced, and altogether messy. The acting – especially from star Jeremy Allen White – was superb. Kudos also to supporting turns from Ayo Edebiri, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, but save for a smattering of episodes with really cool guest stars, this was a bust. With a ton of filler episodes, less immediacy to the proceedings and an overall huge drop in quality, this is the most disappointing season of television I saw this year. I can only hope The Bear returns to the glory it’s achieved before with season four. About The Author: Jordan Parker is a freelance journalist and runs entertainment firm Parker PR. A huge lover and supporter of the local arts scene, he’s an avid filmgoer and lover of all genres. A 2SLGBTQIA+ professional, he also works doing Events & Fundraising for the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia and has a passion for giving a platform to queer events and artists. His writing often skews toward local businesses, productions, events, and covering arts & entertainment. He’s also an avid sports fan and spends every May getting let down by the Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs. Jordan believes in an open-door policy and welcomes story pitches and questions from readers. Email : [email protected]
How to prevent burnout around the Christmas periodDiane Abbott: Starmer doesn’t have a feel for politics or the Labour PartyNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lopsided, shutout loss has left the beat-up New Orleans Saints limping into the final two games of a lost season — and into a rather cloudy future beyond that. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi figured that a visit to playoff-bound Green Bay would be a tall order for his injury-riddled squad, whose prominent missing players included starters at quarterback, running back and receiver. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week'Invincible' predicts more Rangers pain as Celtic side show familiar hallmarks
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Winter Weather Advisory for Potter county in Pennsylvania from 10pm Friday through 9am Saturday. A light glaze of ice is possible as precipitation approaches overnight. It's a sports weekend in WNY as the Bandits are back at the arena on Saturday, a Buffalo trifecta! The Sabres' play Friday evening with decent weather conditions for game time. Temps in the 40s, light winds and dry conditions with only a spotty sprinkle possible as the game comes to an end. Much milder air on Saturday as temperatures rise into the 50s. A few spotty showers are possible into the evening with areas of fog as the milder air spills into WNY. As the Bills take the field Sunday, it'll be a soggy. Wet and warm by winter standards as temperatures soar to levels some 20-25 degrees above the average! SATURDAY MORNING: Mostly cloudy, spotty sprinkle. Upper 30s AFTERNOON: Isolated shower. Mild. Mid 50s SUNDAY MORNING: Occasional rain. Mid 40s. AFTERNOON: Periods of rain. Upper 50s MONDAY MORNING: Few showers. Near 40 AFTERNOON: Rain shower and snow showers on hills. Upper 40s. TUESDAY MORNING: Mostly cloudy. Low 30s. AFTERNOON: Scattered showers. Lower 40s.This new BRICS member will help build a fair global order
Every year brings its fair share of shows that are dead-on-arrival, and I’m sharing my least favourite shows of 2024. What’s worse, though, is when a favourite show veers off course – I have also shared some shows I’ve loved that just haven’t stuck the landing this year. Orphan Black: Echoes This futuristic show set in the same universe as the hit Canadian sci-fi Orphan Black is a pale imitation of a beloved property. Everything about this show just doesn’t stick the landing, and it was rightfully cancelled in September 2024 after just once season. Krysten Ritter is a fantastic actress, but couldn’t save this one. Perhaps if they hadn’t tied themselves to Tatiana Maslany show Orphan Black, this could have differentiated itself. As it stands, it’s not even a fair comparison. The Regime The Regime was a rare HBO MAX miniseries that failed to meet expectations. It both failed as a satire and a political drama, much to the dismay of audiences. Kate Winslet is fantastic as usual – she earned a Golden Globe nomination recently for the turn – and the supporting cast includes stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Matha Plimpton, Hugh Grant and Andrea Riseborough. It unfortunately just didn’t connect, and the story of a crumbling authoritarian government didn’t have the strength to set itself apart. The Acolyte A show that began in a promising fashion soon became a farce too boring for regular audiences and alienated Star Wars faithful. It was one of the most derided shows of the year, and was cancelled quickly. While some of the risks the show took were appreciated by critics, the show’s quality continued to drop through its run. The cast, however, was fantastic. Amanda Stenberg, Lee June-jae, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss and Manny Jacinto are all capable actors, even if the material let them down. This wasn’t so much a terrible show as one that definitely didn’t meet lofty expectations. Grey’s Anatomy Someone please – for the love of God – pull the plug on this show. I could not be more bored with the revolving door of doctors who have come and gone over 20 years, and the deaths and departures are no longer shocking. It’s been a good decade since this show was good, and while it had some great glory days, it’s time for it to be put out to pasture. They’ve run out of ideas, and it’s clear to see. Fraser I love Kelsey Grammar, but his schtick as the curmudgeon, smart-aleck Dr. Crane has worn thin. In fact, it was pretty much a wash when the original Fraser ended in 2024. Now – two decades later – we have to watch this self-absorbed character continue to alienate people in his life under the “hilarious” guise of being quirky. This second season following Fraser as he tries to develop a better relationship with his son is just as insufferable as the first. The Bear Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It racked up another four Golden Globe nominations, but the third season of this show was slow, poorly paced, and altogether messy. The acting – especially from star Jeremy Allen White – was superb. Kudos also to supporting turns from Ayo Edebiri, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, but save for a smattering of episodes with really cool guest stars, this was a bust. With a ton of filler episodes, less immediacy to the proceedings and an overall huge drop in quality, this is the most disappointing season of television I saw this year. I can only hope The Bear returns to the glory it’s achieved before with season four. About The Author: Jordan Parker is a freelance journalist and runs entertainment firm Parker PR. A huge lover and supporter of the local arts scene, he’s an avid filmgoer and lover of all genres. A 2SLGBTQIA+ professional, he also works doing Events & Fundraising for the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia and has a passion for giving a platform to queer events and artists. His writing often skews toward local businesses, productions, events, and covering arts & entertainment. He’s also an avid sports fan and spends every May getting let down by the Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs. Jordan believes in an open-door policy and welcomes story pitches and questions from readers. Email : [email protected]
How to prevent burnout around the Christmas periodDiane Abbott: Starmer doesn’t have a feel for politics or the Labour PartyNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lopsided, shutout loss has left the beat-up New Orleans Saints limping into the final two games of a lost season — and into a rather cloudy future beyond that. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi figured that a visit to playoff-bound Green Bay would be a tall order for his injury-riddled squad, whose prominent missing players included starters at quarterback, running back and receiver. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week'Invincible' predicts more Rangers pain as Celtic side show familiar hallmarks
What's new to streaming this week? (Dec. 27, 2024)Peavy's 24 help Georgetown beat Albany 100-68
Winter Weather Advisory for Potter county in Pennsylvania from 10pm Friday through 9am Saturday. A light glaze of ice is possible as precipitation approaches overnight. It's a sports weekend in WNY as the Bandits are back at the arena on Saturday, a Buffalo trifecta! The Sabres' play Friday evening with decent weather conditions for game time. Temps in the 40s, light winds and dry conditions with only a spotty sprinkle possible as the game comes to an end. Much milder air on Saturday as temperatures rise into the 50s. A few spotty showers are possible into the evening with areas of fog as the milder air spills into WNY. As the Bills take the field Sunday, it'll be a soggy. Wet and warm by winter standards as temperatures soar to levels some 20-25 degrees above the average! SATURDAY MORNING: Mostly cloudy, spotty sprinkle. Upper 30s AFTERNOON: Isolated shower. Mild. Mid 50s SUNDAY MORNING: Occasional rain. Mid 40s. AFTERNOON: Periods of rain. Upper 50s MONDAY MORNING: Few showers. Near 40 AFTERNOON: Rain shower and snow showers on hills. Upper 40s. TUESDAY MORNING: Mostly cloudy. Low 30s. AFTERNOON: Scattered showers. Lower 40s.This new BRICS member will help build a fair global order