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Only Murders in the Building finished its first season on Hulu. Co-worker A and I agreed that it was an over-the-top season finale, but still enjoyable. Roommate H tells me that it has been renewed for a second season; hopefully they wrote that finale with a continuation in mind, given that there are some definite open questions.

I've slowly been making my way through Julie and the Phantoms on Netflix. Just one season, with nine episodes; I've watched eight of them. It would be labeled as a family show; I find it delightful, even though the lead characters are high schoolers. It's not a musical in the sense of Broadway musicals--rather, it's a show that includes a lot of singing (and occasionally dancing). And the songs are good! and the singers are talented! So it's all quite fun, plus a big helping of not-too-scary drama.

Netflix has one season of The Repair Shop available. Having finished that season, I would like to watch more. It's a BBC show with multiple seasons, but I don't know where to access the others.

Got any favorite podcasts? I listen to them to help me fall asleep, so interesting-but-not-riveting podcasts are the right fit. Personally I like Gastropod, which delves into the science and history of food. Wish there were more episodes available.

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Thanks for the Rec of Julie and the Phantoms, I flirted with it once. Also Only Murders in the Building - which folks on Twitter seem to love.

I like the Barack Obama/Bruce Springsteen podcast. But mainly I do audiobooks.

I'll give that podcast a try, thanks.

I've attempted a few audiobooks, but they don't seem quite as suitable as podcasts.

In Defense of Plants is my last resort for falling asleep. Definitely interesting but easy to fall asleep to. Something like The Splendid Table may also be a good candidate.

Thanks, I'll give them a try!

Have you seen Hotel Del Luna? It’s a cheesy kdrama that has my fav K-pop solo artist as the lead actress. She does a great job, and has the range. So glad that it’s on Netflix, and it’s nice to watch on Halloween.

Squid Game is incredible, just very brutal in some parts. It’s like Parasite meets Battle Royale.

Haven't seen Hotel Del Luna, but I'll keep it in mind.

People who know me well have already informed me that Squid Game is way too gruesome for my sensibilities. I'll pass.

I enjoyed Only Murders as well! It's short and condensed in a really effective way, and it was the right combo of funny + intellectually engaging.

JATP is just giving me endless joy and I know it's a lot to pin my mental health on a nine episode half-hour show but whatever works in 2021, you know? I've posted a fair amount about it on me ole blog, if you want deeper thoughts from me :P [edit: I realized you already know this. My bad. I need more coffee today D:]

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Having finished JATP, it's definitely high on the list of "things that are happy-making", yup. I could easily rewatch various song performances.

If you use podcasts to help you fall asleep, check out the Sleep With Me podcast. Each podcast the host tells you a story or recalls an old episode of a show he's watched in the most roundabout way possible, designed to help you fall asleep.