Join me for this #PokerFace Season 2 Episode 5 review of "Hometown Hero" with special guest Craig Elsten! We dive into the lore behind the Dock Ellis story that inspired this episode, including a tie to the San Diego Padres , some insider baseball info., and discuss Craig's podcast partner who is a writer for "Poker Face" Season 2. Lots of sports, fun facts, and banter! Drop a comment with your thoughts, and stick around for our guest star and episode rankings at the end of the video.

Watch on YouTubeFollow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/619sportsandlife & https://bsky.app/profile/619sports.bsky.social Craig's Padres Hot Tub  podcast: https://www.padreshottub.com/ From ‪‪#Peacock: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.*Announced Season 2 Guest Stars*Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) ✅B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) ✅Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) ✅Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) ✅Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) ✅Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) ✅John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) ✅Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) ✅Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) ✅Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) ✅Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) ✅Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) ✅Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) ✅Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) ✅Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim Meadows

Join me for a theory video on who killed Paul Levitt in #YourFriendsandNeighbors Season 1 on  @AppleTV +. Who do you think is guilty? Be sure to drop your thoughts and theories in the comments!

Watch + Subscribe on YouTubeFrom #AppleTV: When a financial titan (Jon Hamm) suddenly finds himself divorced and jobless, he starts robbing his wealthy neighbors to stay afloat. Stealing from his own social circle strangely exhilarates him, but he gradually gets tangled in a deadly web.

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Let's dive into "Poker Face" on Peacock Season 2 Episode 4, "The Taste of Human Blood" guest starring Gaby Hoffmann as Fran and Kumail Nanjiani as Gator Joe as I explore the absolute absurdity and Florida of it all. Stick around for my episode and guest star rankings at the end of each video this season and drop your thoughts in the comments. SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH ON YOUTUBEEpisodes 1-3 Review:    • 'Poker Face' Season 2 Episodes 1, 2, ...   Season 2 Preview:    • 'Poker Face' Season 2 Trailer Preview...  From ‪‪‪Peacock: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.Announced Season 2 Guest StarsAdrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) ✅Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) ✅Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) ✅Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) ✅John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) ✅Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) ✅Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) ✅Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) ✅Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) ✅Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) ✅Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) ✅Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim Meadows

Here's my review of "Poker Face" Season 2 episodes 1, 2, and 3. Ring my bell, because it's a strong start to the season with "The Game is a Foot," "Last Looks," and "Whack-a-Mole" with notable guest stars Cynthia Erivo from "Wicked," Katie Holmes, Giancarlo Esposito, John Mulaney, and more! Plus, Natasha Lyonne kills it again as Charlie Cale.Holy Butt Munch, hog up a posse and be sure to stick around for my episode and guest star rankings at the end of each video this season and drop your thoughts in the comments. Watch my Season 2 Preview: https://youtu.be/cL3THmuF2cU?si=zwdLyiofUn9sGwTD +SUBSCRIBE From Peacock: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.*Announced Season 2 Guest Stars*Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) ✅Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) ✅Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) ✅John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) ✅Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) ✅Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) ✅Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) ✅Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) ✅Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) ✅Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim Meadows

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It's time for a preview of #TheSummerITurnedPretty Season 3 with a new teaser featuring Belly and Jeremiah living the college sweetheart dream...until...Conrad enters the chat! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for all of #TSITP content heading into its final season on Prime Video. I'll be here with a Season 2 recap, a full trailer preview once it drops, and weekly coverage starting July 16.

Subscribe on YouTube so you don t'miss a thing! From  PrimeVideo : A love for all seasons. The final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty begins July 16 on Prime Video.It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly’s looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same…

Let's dive into a #PokerFace Season 2 trailer preview, guest star highlights (the roster is 🔥STACKED🔥), and more as we anxiously await the first three episodes streaming to #Peacock on May 8. If you're not already watching this Natasha Lyonne gem, you should be! Stream season 1 now on Peacock to catch up ahead of the 12-episode sophomore season.🎥Watch and subscribe on YouTubeFrom ‪Peacock‬: "Poker Face" is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.Announced Season 2 Guest Stars:Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black, Juror #2) Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice, Search Party) Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance) Carol Kane (Between the Temples, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost, The Deuce) Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Piano Lesson) Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical, In Living Color) David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numb3rs) Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave, Anyone But You, Rick and Morty) Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, Saturday Night Live) Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Eric) Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*, You’re Cordially Invited, Drive-Away Dolls) Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, Parish) Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice, Wednesday) Jason Ritter (Matlock) John Cho (Searching, Star Trek) John Mulaney (John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA) Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, White House Plumbers) Kathrine Narducci (Euphoria, Alto Knights) Katie Holmes (Our Town, Ray Donovan, Rare Objects) Kevin Corrigan (Narcos: Mexico, Godfather of Harlem) Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales, Only Murders in the Building) Lauren Tom (Interior Chinatown, Futurama) Lili Taylor (Outer Range, American Crime, The Conjuring) Margo Martindale (The Americans, The Sticky) Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets, Togetherness) Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Old Dads) Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Together Together) Rhea Perlman (Cheers, Matilda) Richard Kind (Only Murders In The Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep) Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Joy Ride) Simon Helberg (Annette, The Big Bang Theory) Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Blink Twice) Taylor Schilling (Dear Edward, Orange is the New Black) Season 1 guest stars: Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Audrey Corsa, Benjamin Bratt, Brandon Michael Hall, Charles Melton, Chelsea Frei, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Danielle MacDonald, Dascha Polanco, Ellen Barkin, Hong Chau, Jasmine Aiyana Garvin, Jameela Jamil, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Light, Leslie Silva, Lil Rel Howery, Luis Guzmán, Megan Suri, Niall Cunningham, Nicholas Cirillo, Nick Nolte, Reed Birney, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Rowan Blanchard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shane Paul McGhie, Simon Helberg, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson and Tim MeadowsThank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

Watch my reaction and review of #ThePitt Season 1 finale plus my thoughts on the first season of Max's new medical drama series as a whole. Good news: It returns to Max in January 2026 and there is a plan to air it on linear television (TNT).

SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE for more TV Talk!From Warner Bros.: THE PITT is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today's America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

The first two episodes of #YourFriendsandNeighbors are now streaming on #AppleTVPlus — and my reaction and review video covers everything you need to know, from the performances (Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn) to the tone and pacing, here’s my take to help you decide if this new dramedy is worth your time. Plus, did you know it's already renewed for a second season?

👍 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reactions, reviews, and (possibly) theory breakdowns!From ‪AppleTV‬+: After being fired in disgrace, Andrew “Coop” Cooper (Hamm), a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Starring: Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan star alongside Hamm.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

#TheHandmaidsTale Season 6 has officially premiered on #Hulu — and I have thoughts! In this video, I’m sharing my reaction and review of Episodes 1, 2, and 3: 'Train,' 'Exile,' and 'Devotion.' From June’s bold choices to Serena’s sales posturing for New Bethlehem, this premiere packs a punch — and I’m breaking it all down. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! I'm diving into the major character moments, how the story could end for Nick, June, and Luke, and Hannah? What it all might mean moving forward as revolution is afoot in Gilead. Who will Serena marry this season? So many questions, so stick with me all season-long as I talk through them.🔥 Full review of the Season 6, 3-episode premiere🎬 Reaction to key scenes and storylines🧠 Future predictionsWhat did you think of the premiere? Let’s talk about it in the comments!👍 Like, comment & subscribe for more "The Handmaid’s Tale" reactions and reviews each week: MediaMelanieTV.com💬 Favorite episode so far: Train, Exile, or Devotion? Comment below! 👇From Hulu: "The Handmaid’s Tale" is set in a dystopian version of America ruled by the theocratic Republic of Gilead. Meticulously handcrafted by religious fundamentalists, this new America views women (now known as “Handmaids”) as property with one sole purpose — to reproduce. The series is based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood and centers around Handmaid June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) and her relentless fight for freedom.Thank you for watching! I appreciate every subscription, like, view, and comment as I continue to grow on my TV commentary journey! 🥰

ICYMI, #SchoolSpirits is renewed for a third season on Paramount+! Watch now for all of the news and everything we know about "School Spirits" Season 3 so far, including the possibility that Milo Manheim will return as Wally Clark, when we can expect it on our screens again, and more! Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments! 👍Subscribe on YouTube for more "School Spirits" videos and TV talk content!