Hello,
Before we dive in, take a moment to catch up on last week’s episodes—you don’t want to miss out.
Episode 1393 - Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence
Episode 1394 - With Love, Meghan
Episode 1395 - Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Part One)
Episode 1396 - Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Part Two)
Episode 1397 - Sister Wives Memoir
Bonus Episode: Real Housewives of Orange County Scandals
This week, get ready for documentaries on Charlie Sheen, and middle-aged women obsessed with a TikTok star who lip-syncs 80s songs.
Documentaries:
aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix) is the one to watch. With seven hard-fought years of sobriety behind him, Charlie Sheen, as you’ve never seen him, finally leaves it all on the table, and revisits the very public peaks and valleys of his life with humor, heart, and jaw-dropping candor. (September 10)
I will be covering this on the podcast.
Thirst Trap (Paramount+) -When 21-year-old William White posted a lip-synching video to TikTok, he hardly expected to become an internet sensation overnight. Sparking a “thirst trap” obsession with lovesick fans, the line between real connection and online fantasy was blurred as gained millions of fans. What first seemed like innocent interactions with self-formed fan-clubs for White, turned into jealousy, blackmail and betrayal by the fans who were determined to watch his every move online. (September 9)
Lost in the Jungle (National Geographic) - After a deadly plane crash strands four young siblings deep within the Colombian rainforest, a dramatic rescue mission unfolds, uniting Indigenous trackers and the military in a race against time.” This is an “account of this incredible true story directly from the children themselves and the rescuers who scoured the Amazon rainforest for a grueling 40 days and nights to find them. (September 12 and then September 13 on Hulu)
I have an upcoming interview with the filmmakers.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (HBO) is a journey through the history of Black representation on television, showcasing how Black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions. From early, stereotypical portrayals, to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity. (September 9 and 10)
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect (PBS) follows Justice Marshall’s journey from his birth in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1908 through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and his groundbreaking career as a lawyer championing civil rights and dismantling school segregation. (September 9)
Reality Shows:
Love is Blind: France and Love is Blind: Brazil (Netflix) premiere this week. Brazil has hopeful participants over the age of 50 meeting in pods. The French singles meet, date and get engaged, sight unseen, in their quest to find and marry their one true love. (September 10).
Cold Justice (Lifetime) follows legal eagle Kelly Siegler and her rotating team of seasoned investigators … as they travel across the U.S. to revisit unsolved cases. (September,ber 13)
Enjoy!
