Well it’s the last Monday in 2021, and while normally this is a day for a full series review, I’ve decided that right at the end here, I should take the time to write a few words on second seasons for shows that I’ve already written about, where those second seasons don’t really merit aContinue Reading... End-of-the-Year Season 2 Rapid Fire RoundContinue Reading...
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