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For those who weren’t sure about continuing during or after season 1, the show does move forward better and faster in season 2, I think. And it does begin to reveal backstories that help tie things together.

I’m enjoying this. It has the charm and quirk of an ensemble town of characters, ala Gilmore Girls, with a thread of mystery—but not too much—and tells stories of personal growth. I find it uplifting. And I like that there’s nothing like it on television.

As someone suggested in a post last week, I watched this week's episode by fast-forwarding at all points involving the judges. It was far more enjoyable. I hope the interns are reading up and taking notes so that if our show is renewed (big "if"), it can be returned to proper form next season--including getting rid of these scripted, soulless, arbitrary jidges.

Though he did put his hand on her bare thigh—pretty racy for this show. So who knows.

Not getting the impression that any of the 4 women shown in this first home visit episode are the chosen ones. Seemed like Mitchell could not look Sydney in the eyes, including when he first arrived.

I could never stand the nitpicks the show invented in past seasons to manipulate who got booted each week. But now…the rushed pace, the inane cuts away from the actual performances, the highly scripted judge “feedback” and the tragic underuse of Cat—I think I actually hate the show I once loved. It feels more cruel than productive or entertaining. These dancers are really exceptional. I hope this sore excuse for television programming doesn't leave scars.

Release date is TBA. @CountryGirl or mods--anyone know how to change the topic title so it refers to the 2024 Apple series (rather than 2022)? I'm not much of an active poster, so I don't know the drill.

No one here yet? Watched the first two episodes and I’m kinda mesmerized. The idea of how to catch a criminal and unearth a potential conspiracy without modern investigative technology and media is so interesting. And Tobias Menzies is so good.

Never post, but came here to express my admiration for the final six. Just seem like the nicest, most genuine people—with lots of talents, too. Love them all. Thank you for this season, AR!

Singers: changing a song’s melody so much that the original song is unrecognizable is *not* creative genius. If you want to connect with the audience, Sing. The melody. As written. At least once.

Here’s what Kevin Gullage posted on his Facebook page: “So, about what happened… I was not disqualified. I was eliminated. Just like a lot of other contestants. American Idol is an amazing opportunity for musicians all around. I met so many great performers and singers. Also, I got to share my gift with all of you out there. There was no drama. There was no issue off camera. The issue was what was on camera. I’ve been on stages since I was around 14 years old. I’ve been brought up around amazing entertainers since I was born. The culmination of the lessons and upbringing I’ve lived for 23 years will come out on every stage I walk on to. That’s how I leave it all on the stage. Sometimes that way of being can- how do you say- go beyond what a show like American Idol might need. With that being said: “How was my showstopper?” Amazing, I guarantee you. “Why did they let you go?” Idol wasn’t the stage meant for me. I could never argue that. “Were you disqualified?” No. Quite the opposite! “I’m going to stop watching!” Please don’t stop watching American Idol! It’s an opportunity for future musicians (as well as the current contestants) to reach levels of themselves and this business that they might not get to reach without it! I love you all and I promise I will see you soon! We might not know where yet, but I can assure you that it’s gonna happen!” Sat here watching videos of him with his band. The talent is beyond. American Idol is a joke, eliminating true musicians. https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/kevin-the-blues-groovers/

No Kevin Gullage? That kid was unbelievably talented. Any idea what happened? Someone on Twitter said he was disqualified, but I couldn’t find any details.

Maybe the neighbor the reporter was rude to. Or the Butterfields. Seems odd that the show cast a fairly well known actor to play the reporter, only to kill him off so quickly. Maybe there will be flashbacks. Were there multiple dead bodies shown in episode 2? I was confused. The siblings are so over-the-top self-centered and odd—the actors’ comedic work on this show is stellar.

I told my husband she looked like Marge Simpson with her hair up like that. I am dying—you guys are hilarious. It’s been at least 15 years since I posted (back then on TWOP). This here is old school snark—thanks for making my day. On that note, someone keeps using the boo-hoo emoji whenever I snark on Katy and her wigged-out narcissism. If you’re Katy or an AI intern, please reveal yourself! Probably not going to stop me, though!

Katy is a mother? Of a baby? A human baby? You don’t say! <snark>