Watch my review of #ITWelcometoDerry Season 1 episode 7 "The Black Spot" as I dive into the tragic fire at The Black Spot Nightclub, the lives lost, and Leroy doing his best to do the right thing with The Artifact. And did I mention poor Halloran? What an action-packed penultimate episode. Let's unpack it, together. Finale episode 8 streams next week.

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Watch my reaction and review of #HeatedRivalry Episode 3 on #HBOMax as I dive into the banana of it all, Scott Hunter and Kip Grady's romantic journey, and could Hunter and Hollander end up together? Be sure to drop ALL of your thoughts down in the comments, and subscribe for more TV talk. Plus, don't miss the #YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it drops in 2026).

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From HBO/Max: Originally created for Canadian streaming service #Crave by award-winning Canadian writer-director-producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy), HEATED RIVALRY chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh-faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, the pair chase glory on the ice while struggling to navigate their feelings off it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there is room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile and as powerful as real love.

Watch my review of #ITWelcometoDerry Season 1 episode 6 as I dive into the Ingrid Kersh of it all, from Periwinkle to Bob Gray and how they're connected to Pennywise. Plus, things aren't looking good at the Black Spot Night Club...Subscribe for more TV Talk on YouTube

Shop official merchFrom HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

The Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale ("Reaching for the Stars") delivered maximum chaos, heartbreak, and pure Beaufort family destruction! Join me for an in-depth reaction and review of Episode 6, where the lives of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell (and some others...) completely fall apart due to the actions of one man: Mortimer Beaufort.

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Logline: Season 2 picks up after James' mother's death, which "changes everything" and leaves Ruby grappling with a "harsh reality," per the official logline."Maxton Hall" is a German-language Amazon Original, adapted from Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save Me trilogy (#SaveYou, #SaveMe, #SaveUs) From Prime Video: Those who fly high can also fall low...After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James' (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James - and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn't part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can't forget James - especially since he's doing everything he can to win her back.

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Watch my reaction and review of #HeatedRivalry Episodes 1-2 to decide whether you should stream or skip this steamy hockey romance on #HBOMax. Be sure to drop ALL of your thoughts down in the comments, and subscribe for more TV talk. Plus, don't miss the #YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show!

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Official Merch: ⁠https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/ From HBO/Max: Originally created for Canadian streaming service #Crave by award-winning Canadian writer-director-producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy), HEATED RIVALRY chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh-faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, the pair chase glory on the ice while struggling to navigate their feelings off it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there is room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile and as powerful as real love.

Watch my #ItWelcometoDerry episode 5 reaction and review as I dive deep into the sewers of Derry to discuss the return of Matty, Pennywise enters the chat, plus the big Mrs. Kersh Reveal. Is Madeleine Stowe (#Revenge) playing Bob Grey's daughter, aka Pennywise the Dancing Clown? The same Mrs. Kersh who terrorized Beverly Marsh?

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From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.👉

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Here's my Maxton Hall Season 2 Episode 5 Reaction & Review! I can't believe the finale is coming so quickly. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube for even more Maxton Hall content!

Watch as I dive into the cutest family spaghetti dinner I've ever seen, the short-lived secret relationship between James and Ruby, and how Elaine Ellington is literally THE WORST. Plus, did Cordelia die of natural causes?

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Logline: Season 2 picks up after James' mother's death, which "changes everything" and leaves Ruby grappling with a "harsh reality," per the official logline."Maxton Hall" is a German-language Amazon Original, adapted from Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save Me trilogy (#SaveYou, #SaveMe, #SaveUs) From Prime Video: Those who fly high can also fall low...After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James' (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James - and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn't part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can't forget James - especially since he's doing everything he can to win her back.

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Here's my "Maxton Hall" Season 2 Episode 4 Reaction & Review!

Watch as I dive into the cutest family spaghetti dinner I've ever seen, the short-lived secret relationship between James and Ruby, and how Elaine Ellington is literally THE WORST. Plus, did Cordelia die of natural causes?

Maxton Hall Season 2 Playlist on YouTube - Subscribe

Logline: Season 2 picks up after James' mother's death, which "changes everything" and leaves Ruby grappling with a "harsh reality," per the official logline."Maxton Hall" is a German-language Amazon Original, adapted from Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save Me trilogy (#SaveYou, #SaveMe, #SaveUs) From Prime Video: Those who fly high can also fall low...After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James' (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James - and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn't part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can't forget James - especially since he's doing everything he can to win her back.

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Here's my "It: Welcome to Derry" episode 4 reaction and review as I dive into what's next for Lilly after the most traumatic eye event ever with Marge. Will Lilly end up back at Juniper Hill, or worse? SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more TV talk.Drop your thoughts, theories, and predictions below—and hit subscribe for weekly reviews & recaps!From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.👉 Official Merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/ 👉 Patreon Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/c/MediaMelanie👉 Shop My Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mediamelanie (affiliate)

Watch my episode 3 review as I dive into Shaw's past, the kids nighttime mission, and Halloran's latest progress locating the entity, from the air.

From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

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