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As friends had 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.
The Diplomat is so good. I binged the latest season in a few days. Glad to hear another season is in the works!
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It is! I’m so glad we hadn’t watched any of it before. We need a lot of shows for this recovery.
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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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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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Oh, and now isn’t the best time to watch The Pitt, but that’s great too. 🙂
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Yeah, I just can’t do medical dramas – ever. (That show “Emergency” in the 70s was the first clue.) But I’ve heard The Pitt is great.
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That’s what my husband said – I never watched Saul though, so Pluribus is my first time seeing her. What a talent!
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Absolutely. In interviews she’s bubbly and talkative, cheery, which is pretty unlike both characters. :))
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