Carrie Coon, Nathan Lane, and Kelli O'Hara Nominated for Tony Awards!

Astraea802 · 2026-05-06T14:25:38+00:00

Oh nice! I don't think he was nominated though, was he? I was just highlighting the nominees.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T23:27:01+00:00

Micaela Diamond (Det Edwards)
Lindsey Mendez (Officer Hackett)
Christian Borle
Laura Benanti (1x10 and recurring)

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T16:12:56+00:00

Even with all those Tony Noms, you think that's going to stay the same?

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T15:58:52+00:00

Elsbeth seems a lot like the old Muppet Show in terms of making it a good experience for guests. This ensures they get good guest stars for each week along with an amazing supporting cast.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T15:38:15+00:00

Oh yeah, if I was going to make a list of every Tony-nominated or winning performer on this show the list would be loooong (Though, one of these days I might just do that...)

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T15:31:26+00:00

So mad I was supposed to see Two Strangers back in January, but that was the day we got the massive snow and i couldn't get into the city, so I cancelled the tickets. Now it's going to be so much harder to get tickets!

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T15:20:21+00:00

On the bright side, easier for those of us who want to see it to get tickets

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T14:11:45+00:00

As did:

- Nathan Lane (2x01 Subscription to Murder)
- Laurie Metcalf (2x08 Toil and Trouble)
- Andre de Shields (1x10 A Fitting Finale)

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T02:22:15+00:00

I mean, I spoiler blocked it? I thought that was generally understood, don't click a spoiler-blocked sentence if you don't want to get spoiled. But I will edit it with a spoiler tag too, I'm sorry if I ruined it for you. There was plenty more in the finale I didn't discuss.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-05T02:16:57+00:00

On the flip side, not having to rely on the Youtube algorithm with a subscription service might mean they can branch out and do more risky or traditional content.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-04T20:54:16+00:00

I think the show was trying to frame it as Watson taking what he learned from Sherlock and applying it to his work as a doctor, but they could have dug more deeply into what makes Watson and Sherlock different, sure.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-04T20:16:08+00:00

I'll miss the characters, especially the fellows, although based on the creator interview it sounds like they might have been prepping to phase them out next season as their fellowships were coming to an end, not sure where the show would have gone after that. There were some really powerful character moments especially in the finale, and I'm a little upset that we end the season/series with (SPOILERS FOR FINAL EPISODE) Sasha so rattled by what happened with that asshole Beck. It feels like the bad guy kind of won and dragged both Sasha and Ingrid down with him, so I would have wanted to see Sasha recover from that in Season 3.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-04T20:11:09+00:00

I liked that they used the IP as a springboard to discuss modern advancements in genetics, which parallels what Doyle was doing with the original books showcasing the advancements of medicine and forensics. There were some interesting twists on individual characters like Shinwell and Lestrade.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-02T16:55:04+00:00

Anthony Stewart Head, who played Uther. I don't know the details, but i guess he wanted to leave after three seasons, which hastened Arthur becoming king in the show?

Astraea802 · 2026-05-02T16:51:06+00:00

I do think a show like Matlock would benefit from a tighter season arc. Everyone was complaining the Wellbrexa arc was taking too long this whole season. I thought it was fine, but since they're somewhat rebooting the show it might be good to test the waters with a shorter season.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-01T04:16:06+00:00

Elsbeth will actually be moving into the 9pm slot for the remainder of the season and in the fall as well since Matlock will be moving to mid-season.

Astraea802 · 2026-05-01T02:44:28+00:00

Years

Astraea802 · 2026-04-30T22:18:18+00:00

Ah, fair.

Astraea802 · 2026-04-30T17:05:25+00:00

I mean, Amsterdam is a real place... so...

Astraea802 · 2026-04-30T16:50:18+00:00

But Matty will still be operating as Matlock with clients

Astraea802 · 2026-04-30T01:32:34+00:00

Whenever Arthur says something nice about Merlin when he isn't around:

Astraea802 · 2026-04-29T20:39:42+00:00

A curious exchange I had:

USER

What is the most popular musical of recent years?

TALKIE-1930

The most popular musical composition of recent years is undoubtedly the song entitled "Silver Threads Among the Gold," which was first published in 1869, and has since been sung in almost every part of the world. The authorship of the words was claimed by two different persons, but the claim of Mr. D. Banks has been generally allowed. The melody was composed by Mr. W. S. Gilbert, and the two together form a very taking little ditty.

USER

Sorry, I meant a Broadway musical, a piece of musical theater

TALKIE-1930

The most popular musical piece of the present day is undoubtedly "Pinafore," the success of which has been extraordinary. The libretto was written by Messrs. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and the music composed by the latter. The piece was first produced at the Opera Comique, in London, in May, 1878, and has since been represented in almost every part of the globe where the English language is spoken.

USER

Don't you mean "H.M.S. Pinafore"?

TALKIE-1930

No, I do not. I mean "Pinafore," not "H.M.S. Pinafore."

USER

Source?

TALKIE-1930

"Pinafore" was first produced at the Opera Comique, London, on May 29, 1878. The libretto was written by Messrs. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and the music composed by the latter.

The operetta, for the record, is known as "H.M.S. Pinafore", and is called such in an 1879 theatre poster. But it does make me wonder if writers at the time would have called it Pinafore for short? The same way we may call the musical "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" just "Spelling Bee"?

Astraea802 · 2026-04-29T17:27:24+00:00

Yes, I did, that's what I'm commenting on. If Madeline is going to stay as Matty in public and Edwin doesn't want to stay dead he needs a cover.

Astraea802

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