Bingeworthy, part 2

~ MaryG

As Shelly told me, arthroplasty recovery is gruesome. Between the bruising, the swelling, the pain and the really gross incision, it’s a major yuk…especially for the medically squeamish.

I was pretty stressed out dealing with my patient this weekend. Sadly, that resulted in me getting overly annoyed in a couple of situations. (The only one I feel badly about is the pharmacy tech at Walgreens—it wasn’t her fault that their printer didn’t work and she couldn’t give me his prescription.)

I appreciate the many great suggestions I got for Bingeworthy shows during this time of very little activity for me and my patient (aka my husband).

I am pleased to report that we have found a worthy successor to Poldark and it is…drumroll please…The Diplomat (also on Netflix). Although it’s not a period piece like Poldark, it’s got a lot of the ingredients we like: Europe; excellent actors (many of whom are inevitably Brits); good writing; good production values, and very little violence. There are 3 seasons out (22 episodes) with a fourth in production. As everyone knows, Netflix releases entire seasons at once, so all shows are bingeable.

In the non-binge department, we are enjoying Pluribus on Apple TV+. I believe they drip those out on Fridays. It’s my understanding that Vince Gilligan created the show specifically for its star Rhea Seehorn. She’s so good in it. And she’s an American playing an American (not an incredibly talented Brit playing an American—a pet peeve of mine!)

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

American actress Keri Russell in The Diplomat on Netflix
Another very good American actress: Rhea Seehorn in Pluribus on Apple TV+

11 thoughts on “Bingeworthy, part 2”

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  3. I can’t remember really what I said, but to be clear I’ve never had or supported knee-replacement surgery. I did have my ACL replaced with a cadaver one, which is not a piece of cake. My husband is like you in some ways – he hates to even think about the human body and didn’t want to know a single thing about the surgery or the physiology of the recovery. I can’t blame him or you! It’s all gruesome. (Sorry if I’m repeating myself here.)

    I’ve not watched the diplomat but am gonna! Thanks.

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    1. Oh, I see. I wonder if your husband is like me in that I try to do every single thing doctors tell me to do, so I can avoid having to see them! My husband is always second-guessing them.

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      1. That’s very much like the dynamic here. Mine follows doctors instructions closely (he believes in proper process, I guess), whereas I’m always second-guessing and gathering as much info from everyone else as I can. I’m elbow deep in it!

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  4. Rhea Seehorn is soooo talented. I’ve been watching Plur1bus too, mostly for her, since she was brilliant in Better Call Saul. 🙂

    I also watched The Diplomat and thought it was great. Can’t wait for the next season.

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