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Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Wednesday, December 16. All times are Eastern.
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The Expanse (Amazon, 3:01 a.m., season-five premiere, episodes one through three): “Once again, the writers are focused on a single novel here, it’s
Nemesis
Games. But thanks to some setup in season four and the scope of
Games’s plot, every storyline feels like an equally important piece of the whole. This is critical, because the season also takes the risky move of separating its core ensemble for the bulk of its episodes. The chemistry and interplay among the crew of the
Alternative Viewing: This Week’s TV Premieres
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! As I’ve long said going back to the earliest days online doing this, one cannot live on anime alone. And compared to twenty years ago, there’s so much more content out there now and so much more to talk about. This coming week of new shows brings us to the latest week of regular TV and a number of premieres. I look forward to getting way too many suggestions about good shows to check out!
Optional discussion topic: What series would you want a LEGO set to be produced for?