✔️ 2022-06-06 22:41:43 – Paris/France.
U.N. I hear you. As a rule of thumb, I suggest readers find a way to transition from one service to Streaming to another, signing up and canceling so you only pay for one at a time, costing between $10 and $16 per month. But it might be complicated, which I fully understand.
Unfortunately, the non-pay channels have mostly thrown in the towel when it comes to good scripted drama any time of the year – except, as you say, PBS. With few exceptions, they offer crime franchises such as "NCIS" and "FBI", as well as a wide range of game shows and reality competitions. A notable network exception was NBC's "This Is Us," which was notable. It's heartbreaking, sure, so you have to have a sugar tolerance, but it's also epic, and the acting is good. Do you know how to call on-demand shows? All six seasons of “This Is Us” are waiting for you, if you do. There are also comedies waiting for you on demand, including ABC's "Abbott Elementary," which features a charming ensemble.
But when it comes to the summer premieres of the network's new shows, the near future isn't bright. I'm sorry to say that there just isn't much for those hoping to go beyond rehearsals and reality shows. "Tom Swift" recently premiered on The CW — it airs Tuesdays at 21 p.m. — and it's a mystery series about a young billionaire inventor, based on the underage novel series. The CW is also premiering an Aussie comedy titled “Bump,” about a group of high school friends, on August 11. Both may be too youthful for you though.
You might not realize it, but Peacock is available in a free, ad-supported version – if you know how to load the streamer onto your system. You might enjoy “Rutherford Falls,” a hearty Peacock comedy about a small-town guy (Ed Helms) trying to keep the memory of the town's founder alive, despite his mistreatment of the local native tribe. The first season is here and getting better with every episode. The second season is scheduled for June 16.
Peacock's "Bel-Air," a dramatic adaptation of the old sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," is also worth checking out. You can see the entire first season now, about a West Philadelphia teenager trying to fit in with his wealthy parents in California. It's a good, if predictable, nocturnal soap opera. And “The Capture,” a British import on Peacock, is a riveting and enjoyable crime thriller about the world of deep forgery.
Peacock also has a large library, some of which is also available for free with ads. You can't go wrong with 'Friday Night Lights', if you haven't seen it yet, along with 'Parenthood', 'Parks and Recreation', 'Monk' and 'House'. If you manage to access it, you will also see other goodies.
Matthew Gilbert can be contacted at matthew.gilbert@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @MatthewGilbert.
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