It’s the (in)famous Week Three – when most series have put their cards on the table or had their first big twist. And rightly or wrongly, when a lot of viewers decide to keep the show or give it the boot. Which shows did I keep? Which did I drop? Which are still on the … Continue reading "Winter 2020 – Week 3/4 – The Three Week Rule!"
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