Category Archives: Miniseries

The People v. The Klan (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on May 20, 2021 by laurarachel4

  On the morning of March 21, 1981, Michael Donald was found hanging from a tree in a Klan neighborhood of Mobile, Alabama. As the police tried to investigate who could be responsible for his death, the local Black communities … Continue reading →

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Murders at the Boarding House (Oxygen) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

  When the Sacramento police get a missing persons report from a social worker, they head to the boarding house where the man was staying. The elderly landlady is friendly and helpful, but when they discover human remains in her … Continue reading →

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For Real: The Story of Reality TV (E!) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 27, 2021 by laurarachel4

Andy Cohen takes us into the world of Reality TV, how it started, the different genres, and its biggest names. Starring Andy Cohen, Jonathan Murray, and Rod Aissa. I thought this was an interesting show where Cohen dives into the … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

This miniseries looks at the life and journey of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Starring Sterling K. Brown, Conan O’Brien, and Anthony Carvello. I was a little bit nervous about how CNN was going to portray Pres. Lincoln. Will they … Continue reading →

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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

This documentary takes a look at murders from British history, starting with Jack the Ripper and on to Agatha Christie’s mysteries. Starring Lucy Worsley, Michael Kirk, and Ian Burney. This is a brilliant documentary. Lucy Worsley knows her history, and … Continue reading →

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London Spy (2015) Rated NR

Posted on January 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A romance between two people from different worlds leads to a mystery when one of them is killed. Starring Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, and Jim Broadbent. This miniseries was a mess. The script is poorly written, and it was hard to follow. … Continue reading →

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Baseball (1994) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

Ken Burns’ documentary on the history of Baseball through the years. Starring John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, and Ossie Davis. Ken Burns really researches his topics for documentaries. This series is no exception. We begin with the legend that started it … Continue reading →

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Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s the Word (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

A NYC lawyer returns home to her small town, where on the opening day of her flower shop, her car gets hit by a person leaving the scene of a murder. Based on the books by Kate Collins. Starring Brooke … Continue reading →

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The Good Lord Bird (2020) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 31, 2020 by laurarachel4

The abolitionist John Brown takes an enslaved boy as a member of his family, who becomes a witness at the raid of Harpers’ Ferry. Based on the book by James McBride. Starring Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson, and Beau Knapp. … Continue reading →

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The 93 Victims of Samuel Little (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 9, 2020 by laurarachel4

The most prolific serial killer in U.S. History meets with an FBI crime analyst, DOJ forensics expert, and a Texas Ranger in an attempt to identify his 93 victims over four decades. Starring Dave Elvin, and Joni E. Johnston. This … Continue reading →

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