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Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 6, "The Cottage" on HBO as I dive into the Season 1 finale and what it means for Hollanov moving into Season 2 of Rachel Reid's Game Changers book adaptation by Jacob Tierney. I get into the humor, tender moments, and Yuna's reaction to her and David learning that Shane has been involved with Ilya Rosanov since the summer bef...

Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 5, " I'll Believe in Anything " on HBO as I dive into this being the most yearning-filled show of the year, the journey from the sunny 2017 Tampa Bay All-Star game to the somber streets of Russia, and how I am a total wreck. We need to talk about that phone call, the "Best Friend" pact, and THAT ending with Scott Hunter...

Tell Me Lies Season 3 is almost here! I'm here to preview Season 3 and break down the trailer, get into an essential Season 2 recap to get you ready, and share everything we know about the new season on Hulu. Will this be the final season of #TellMeLies? Will Bree and Evan actually marry? What drama unfolds in Stephen and Lucy’s latest attempt at a relationship? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE on YouTu be for we...

Watch my review the of IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 episode 8 finale "Winter Storm" as I dive into Pennywise and the time element, the surprise Beverly Marsh tie-in with Mrs. Kersh at Juniper Hill, the return of *that* character who helped save the day, and what could come next in the 1935 timeline in Season 2. Plus, will Lilly Bainbridge or her family ever come into play again? What a...

Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 4, "Rose" on HBO as I dive into the Rose Landry (Sophie Nélisse) and Shane of it all, and where that will leave Shane & Ilya longterm. Plus, HEATED RIVALRY IS RENEWED FOR SEASON 2! LET'S GOOOOO! Don't miss the YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it drops in 2026). SUBSCRIBE on YOUTU...

Join me as I break down my Top 10 TV Shows of 2025 ! I’m covering the ten series that completely owned my watchlist this year—binge-worthy dramas, buzzy premieres, breakout performances, and TV that I still can’t stop thinking about. From character-driven storytelling to must-see pop-culture moments, here are the shows that defined 2025 for me. PLUS lots of other fun TV talk in my longest livestre...

Watch my #SchoolSpirits Season 3 teaser breakdown plus a deep dive into everything we know about the new season so far, premiering January 28 on Paramount+. We'll get into the first-look photos, casting updates, early theories, and examine the teaser to see what we can uncover. Are they planning to demolish Split River and rebuild somewhere else? Has Simon been dead the entire time? LET'S...

Watch my review of #ITWelcometoDerry Season 1 episode 7 "The Black Spot" as I dive into the tragic fire at The Black Spot Nightclub, the lives lost, and Leroy doing his best to do the right thing with The Artifact. And did I mention poor Halloran? What an action-packed penultimate episode. Let's unpack it, together. Finale episode 8 streams next week. Subscribe on YouTube for more TV...

Watch my reaction and review of #HeatedRivalry Episode 3 on #HBOMax as I dive into the banana of it all, Scott Hunter and Kip Grady's romantic journey, and could Hunter and Hollander end up together? Be sure to drop ALL of your thoughts down in the comments, and subscribe for more TV talk. Plus, don't miss the #YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it...

Watch my review of #ITWelcometoDerry Season 1 episode 6 as I dive into the Ingrid Kersh of it all, from Periwinkle to Bob Gray and how they're connected to Pennywise. Plus, things aren't looking good at the Black Spot Night Club... Subscribe for more TV Talk on YouTube Shop official merch From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Cha...

The Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale ("Reaching for the Stars") delivered maximum chaos, heartbreak, and pure Beaufort family destruction! Join me for an in-depth reaction and review of Episode 6, where the lives of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell (and some others...) completely fall apart due to the actions of one man: Mortimer Beaufort. Maxton Hall Season 2 Playlist on YouTube - Subscribe Shop official...

Watch my reaction and review of #HeatedRivalry Episodes 1-2 to decide whether you should stream or skip this steamy hockey romance on #HBOMax. Be sure to drop ALL of your thoughts down in the comments, and subscribe for more TV talk. Plus, don't miss the #YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show! Watch + Subscribe on YouTube for more TV Talk . Official Merch : ⁠https://media-melanie-talks-tv.mysp...

Watch my #ItWelcometoDerry episode 5 reaction and review as I dive deep into the sewers of Derry to discuss the return of Matty, Pennywise enters the chat, plus the big Mrs. Kersh Reveal. Is Madeleine Stowe ( #Revenge ) playing Bob Grey's daughter, aka Pennywise the Dancing Clown? The same Mrs. Kersh who terrorized Beverly Marsh? SUBSCRIBE for more TV talk on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zAjykNeF...

Here's my Maxton Hall Season 2 Episode 5 Reaction & Review! I can't believe the finale is coming so quickly. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube for even more Maxton Hall content! Watch as I dive into the cutest family spaghetti dinner I've ever seen, the short-lived secret relationship between James and Ruby, and how Elaine Ellington is literally THE WORST. Plus, did Cordelia die of n...

Here's my "Maxton Hall" Season 2 Episode 4 Reaction & Review! Watch as I dive into the cutest family spaghetti dinner I've ever seen, the short-lived secret relationship between James and Ruby, and how Elaine Ellington is literally THE WORST. Plus, did Cordelia die of natural causes? Maxton Hall Season 2 Playlist on YouTube - Subscribe Logline : Season 2 picks up after James&...

Here's my "It: Welcome to Derry" episode 4 reaction and review as I dive into what's next for Lilly after the most traumatic eye event ever with Marge. Will Lilly end up back at Juniper Hill, or worse? SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more TV talk .Drop your thoughts, theories, and predictions below—and hit subscribe for weekly reviews & recaps! From HBO: Developed for television by...

Watch my episode 3 review as I dive into Shaw's past, the kids nighttime mission, and Halloran's latest progress locating the entity, from the air. From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” univer...

#MaxtonHall Season 2 Theory: Who is the true father of James and Lydia Beaufort? I'm breaking down the compelling theory that Percy, the family chauffeur, is the biological father—not the ruthless patriarch, Mortimer Beaufort. Could this come out in Cordelia's will reading, potentially in episode 4? Watch now and let me know what you think in the comments! #PrimeVideo Maxton Hall Season 2...

#MAXTONHALL Season 2 Episodes 1, 2, & 3 REVIEW (James & Ruby Breakdown!) Watch my reaction and recap as I dive into James Beaufort's redemption arc, Ruby's success, and what's next for the Beaufort family following the loss of Cordelia.5:18 - Review BeginsEpisode 1- DevastatedEpisode 2- Wish to the UniverseEpisode 3- Emotional RollercoasterGet more content on my Maxton Hall Sea...

Here's my 'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 2 reaction and review. I dive into the horror mastery of this Stephen King-verse adaptation; from disturbing monsters to military secrets, I'm all on in this gruesomely intriguing season of television. Plus, brilliance by HBO streaming early for Halloween. From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschiett...

Watch my 'IT: Welcome to Derry 'episode 1 (Pilot) reaction and review as I breakdown whether or not the HBO IT-verse prequel lives up to the hype, plus what worked, what didn't, and seriously, WHEN will we see Pennywise the dancing clown? From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Ch...

Here's my reaction and review of #NobodyWants this Season 2, with a spoiler-free review up front and then my full takes on what worked, what didn't, and which characters I'd like to see more of if we get a Season 3. 👍 Be sure to subscribe at MediaMelanieTV.com on YouTube for additional shows/content & follow here on Spotify Follow on instagram: ⁠ Instagram.com/MediaMelanie⁠ 5:08 -...

Watch or listen to my reaction and review of #MonsterEdGein on Netflix; I've got A LOT to say about this one...If you do enjoy video, I'd love it if you'd subscribe and watch on YouTube ! I'm working on hitting 10,000 subs by the end of the year and would love your support in getting there! From Netflix: "Monster: The Ed Gain Story" is the shocking true-life tale of Ed Ge...

Watch my SPOILER-FREE initial reaction to #Wayward on #Netflix to see why you should absolutely be watching this creepy and comedic limited series starring Mae Martin and Toni Collette! I didn't end up dropping a final review, but did share my final thoughts in ⁠ this Reddit post ⁠ .Premise: When a student escapes from Tall Pines Academy — a reform school for troubled teens — newly arrived cop...

Here's my reaction and review of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building Season 5 episodes 1, 2, and 3 as I dive into everything Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, and some possible suspects in Lester & Nicky's deaths. Stick around for my clue & theory corner where I dive into some frigid ideas, including the link to Pabo Neruda's "Death Alone" poem and...a possible Antarcti...