Billed as a dark comedy / crime series, it’s fair to say most of the jokes seem to have been left to one side as Bodkin paints a grim and ofttimes unpleasant picture of the secrets hidden in the West Cork town of Bodkin. Unusually, it runs over seven episodes, and I found it easier to watch over a couple of weeks rather than binge? … Continue reading Bodkin (season 1?) — some thoughts
We’ve the first full week of Bridgerton season 3 part 1, and Polin’s romance still tops the Netflix Top 10 (ie week May 20-26, 2024). The halo effect has brought every other Bridgerton title into the chart, squeezing most other shows to one side. Baby Reindeer (which I’ve not watched) is still doing well, and Bodkin (which I’ve nearly finished) is holding on. Judge for … Continue reading Bridgerton still topping the Netflix Top 10
Bridgerton season 3 part 1 dropped on Netflix last week, and is already dominating the Top 10, while seasons 1 and 2 are still doing well (as they were the week previously). Elsewhere a decent showing for Bodkin, whereas Dead Boy Detectives has vanished from the chart. Baby Reindeer is also doing well. Here’s the chart (less runtime for space reasons): # TV (English) WEEKS … Continue reading Bridgerton season 3 pt 1 dominates the Netflix Top 10
A look at this week’s Netflix Top 10 (copied below) is bleak reading for fans of The Dead Boy Detectives. The trend I saw last week continues, while new Siobhán Cullen show Bodkin appears mid-table. Given the minimal marketing for Bodkin, the numbers are fine. Also of interest is the return to the Top 10 of Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 — today (as I … Continue reading Bodkin charts as the Dead Boys fade and Bridgerton returns
I’d been waiting for Obituary to hit Netflix, so gave the first two episodes a look yesterday. I then got confused. New today was Bodkin. In a bout of déjà vu like bewilderment, I watched the first episode of the latter. A few moments in and I double-checked — yes, Siobhán Cullen was playing lead in both dark comedies. To add to confusion, both shows … Continue reading Obituary & Bodkin — first thoughts on two new Siobhán Cullen Netflix series
Symmetry Junction 