Screen Time
Welcome to Bustles weekly TV column, Screen Time.
Nothing feels worse than finishing a hate-watch when you couldve done something more productive.
But nothing feels better than finishing agreatshow thats enriched your life or shifted your perspective.
Thats why Im launchingScreen Time, a new weekly column.
Every Friday, Ill recommend three shows worth checking out (or rewatching for the zillionth time).
Expect a wide mix of series popular and underseen, new and old.
And I promise, each and every one will be easily accessible on a major streaming platform.
Sometimes, things are better enjoyed away from the hype.
As any goodDownton Abbeyfan will tell you, the series is the latest series fromDowntoncreator Julian Fellowes.
The Gilded Agealso happens to boast one of the best ensemble casts on TV right now (Carrie Coon!
Audra MacDonald!).
So it says a lot that, even among all that star power,Cynthia Nixonshines the brightest.
Nixon plays the unmarried Ada, sister and right hand to the steely Agnes (Christine Baranski).
She may seem meek, but underneath that mousy exterior is one strong woman.
How to watch:The Gilded Agesfirst season isstreaming on Max.
Season 2 airs a new episode every Sunday at 8 p.m.
ET on HBO and Max.
Yes, yes it does.
Whether shes faced with a pulled-from-the-headlines scandal or a super complicated government conspiracy (B613!
One of Fitzs first storylines is having a Monica Lewinsky-esque affair, and hes honestly pretty manipulative.
Who knows, maybe youll even join the still-strong fandom (hi, Olitz!)
devoted to this ill-advised pairing.
How to watch: All seven seasons ofScandalarestreaming on Hulu.
If youre looking for something with a bit of all these,Slow Horseson Apple TV+ is a must-watch.
The beauty ofSlow Horsesis in its twisty, unpredictable plots.
Or when you think a main character is safe, well, lets just say dont gettooattached.
It also helps that each season is comprised of just six tightly edited, highly bingeable episodes.
Your family will be even more thankful for you after you recommend this one.
How to watch:Slow HorsesSeasons 1 and 2 arestreaming on Apple TV+.
Season 3 will arrive on Nov. 29, 2023.
