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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I can't stop rewatching this dark comedy show from the 2000s on Prime Video – here's why it's still worth streaming
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some TV shows are like comfort food, and for me, there's no show more comforting than Peep Show. The British sitcom from the early 2000s has been my go-to whenever I don't know what to watch for quite some time now, and for good reasons. For the uninitiated, Peep Show follows the miseries of self-doubting, uptight loan manager called Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), who rents a room in his South London flat to Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), aka Jez, an overconfident and impulsive musician. Together, they stumble, blindly through day-to-day life, usually ending up in a desperate situation of their own making. There's something weirdly cozy about watching two awkward flatmates spiral through life's small humiliations, especially when their internal monologues are so brutally honest – and endlessly quotable. I'm not ashamed to admit that I often find myself referencing memorable lines from the series. Don't believe me? Given that I'm writing about a TV show, I can't help but think about a fitting scene from one of my favorite episodes of the entire series, 'Seasonal Beatings' (episode 5 of season 7), where Mark is discussing what to watch next: "We watched all the Losts and they were… somewhat okay, and Heroes had some interesting themes, but also quite a lot of… not so interesting themes. And Prison Break, by the end I very much wanted to break out of the prison that Prison Break had become for us." Unlike many other shows, Peep Show isn't just "somewhat okay". It does have interesting themes and I never want to break out of my habit of streaming it on repeat. Whether you're discovering it for the first time on one of the best streaming services or rewatching it for the umpteenth time like me, Peep Show remains one of the most unique and rewarding comedies out there. Why you should (still) watch Peep Show The series features some of the best side characters you'll ever meet. From Jez's 'moreish' bandmate Super Hans (Matt King) and Mark's ruthless boss Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph) to Mark's love interests Sophie (Olivia Coleman) and Dobby (Isy Suttie), the supporting cast are every bit as quirky and engaging as the two leads. Peep Show's cringe humor often sees the show get compared to another well-loved sitcom you might have heard of: The Office. But while both shows are filled with awkward silences and cringe-inducing lead characters, Peep Show is in a class of its own. Its humor is more polished (yes, there are moments of chaos but it doesn't turn slapstick), its underlining themes are much darker (in one episode it goes to the 'heart of darkness') and its characters are far more deluded (the show really doesn't hold back on just how much so at times). But at the same time, it's not doing any of this in a pretentious way. Indeed, there's no gloss here. The flats are grim, the jobs are soul-crushing (although one character does get close to the 'big three': 'museum, lunch and a snooze'), and the dreams are small. But that's what makes the show so easy to watch, because it doesn't pretend to be anything grand. The secondhand embarrassment you feel from the comedy is all amplified by the shaky point-of-view (POV) filming that the show is known for. There's nowhere for the viewer to hide. You see everything up close, making you feel like you're inside the lead characters' heads. While the filming style is unique, it can also take some getting used to. The first season was very much still finding its (rainbow) rhythm with the POV camerawork, and mounted head cameras to the actors to produce the effect – the quality of the footage these cameras produced was quite low, which is why they're used less later in the series. Basically, don't skip the first season because you're put off by the video quality; stick with it, because you'll be rewarded with some of the best gags in the series, including one that makes a reappearance in season 5, which you wouldn't otherwise get if you skipped it. What also makes it such a comforting TV show to stream is that the episodes are short, usually just under 30 minutes, but a lot still happens throughout. Peep Show is the perfect series for short sittings when you need something light to watch because you can easily tune in and out of it. So what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a massive drink. Turn on the TV and crack open this exceptionally funny show that deserves your attention immediately. Merry Peep Show watching everyone! Peep Show is available to watch on Prime Video, Hulu and BritBox in the US, as well as some of the best free streaming services, including Pluto TV, Plex and The Roku Channel. Meanwhile, those in the UK can find it on Netflix, while Australians can stream it on Prime Video, BritBox and Stan. You might also like Prime Video's new #1 show is a perfect summer binge watch Doctor Who is my #1 Disney+ recommendation 7 of the best #1 Netflix TV shows actually worth streaming Solve the daily Crossword
Bloomberg
6 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Airports Rush to Bond Market With $10B of New Sales
Bloomberg Markets TV Shows Surging construction costs and booming demand for flights are fueling a rush of debt sales from US airports. Bloomberg's Aashna Shah has the story. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmy Nominations: Disney+, Peacock & Apple Pick Up Steam As Broadcast, Amazon & FX See Declines
The numbers are in and there are some winners and losers when it comes to today's Emmy nominations. As Deadline reported, HBO scored a record haul of 142 nominations, besting Netflix, which still secured 121 nominations, well up from its 107 last year, and Apple added to its pile from last year. More from Deadline Primetime Emmy Nominations: 'Severance' Leads Field Ahead Of 'The Penguin', 'The Studio' & 'The White Lotus' – Full List 'Squid Game,' Diego Luna & Elisabeth Moss Snubbed In Emmy Nominations; Beyoncé & Martin Scorsese Among Big Surprises Amazon To Invest Another $100M In AWS Generative AI Innovation Center Elsewhere, there are some interesting numbers for the likes of Disney+ and Peacock, while FX was never going to replicate last year's outsized success, and there's another fall for the overall numbers for the broadcast networks. RELATED: Disney+ grew from 19 nominations last year to 28 this year thanks to a haul from Andor as well as some love for Agatha All Along and some documentaries including Beatles '64. FX couldn't replicate last year's success, which saw series such as Shōgun take it to a record haul. It dropped from 93 nominations to 35 tpday despite big mornings for The Bear, as per usual, the Michelle Williams-led Dying For Sex and What We Do In the Shadows. Disney scored 128 nominations across all of its platforms including ABC, Disney+, FX, Hulu and Nat Geo. Peacock grew its numbers from nine noms last year to 19 this year thanks to a raft of SNL spinoffs and The Traitors. Comedy Central also doubled its total from last year, largely thanks to The Daily Show, while Paramount+ remained steady with seven (up from six last year) Amazon didn't have a great morning, down considerably from last year. In 2024, it nabbed 37 nominations but this year only got 12 including four for The Boys. Broadcast television was also down, despite a lot of awards for SNL around its 50th anniversary. ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC accounted for 99 nominations this year, down from 115 last year. ABC had 38 nominations, which was the same as last year, while Fox landed seven (six last year) and NBC got 29 (33 last year). CBS saw the biggest drop, from 38 noms to 26. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
The Guardian
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Emmy nominations 2025: the list of key categories
Here is the list of 2025 Emmy award nominations: Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The PittSeverance Slow Horses The White Lotus Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Nobody Wants This Only Murders in the BuildingShrinking The StudioWhat We Do in the Shadows Adolescence Black MirrorDying for Sex Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story The Penguin Sterling K Brown – Paradise Gary Oldman – Slow HorsesPedro Pascal – The Last of Us Adam Scott – Severance Noah Wyle – The Pitt Kathy Bates – Matlock Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters Britt Lower – Severance Bella Ramsey – the Last of Us Keri Russell – The Diplomat Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This Seth Rogen – The Studio Jason Segel – Shrinking Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building Jeremy Allen White – The Bear Uzo Aduba – The Residence Kristin Bell – Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri – The Bear Jean Smart – Hacks Colin Farrell – The Penguin Stephen Graham – Adolescence Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent Bryan Tyree Henry – Dope Thief Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer Meghann Fahy – Sirens Rashida Jones – Black Mirror Cristin Milioti – The Penguin Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex Zach Cherry – Severance Walton Goggins – The White Lotus Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus James Marsden – Paradise Sam Rockwell – The White Lotus Tramell Tillman – Severance John Turturro – Severance Patricia Arquette – Severance Carrie Coon – The White Lotus Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt Julianne Nicholson – Paradise Parker Posey – The White Lotus Natasha Rothwell – The White Lotus Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus Ike Barinholtz – The Studio Colman Domingo – The Four Seasons Harrison Ford – Shrinking Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear Michael Urie – Shrinking Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear Hannah Einbinder – Hacks Kathryn Hahn – The Studio Janelle James – Abbott Elementary Catherine O'Hara – The Studio Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary Jessica Williams – Shrinking Javier Bardem – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Bill Camp – Presumed Innocent Owen Cooper – Adolescence Rob Delaney – Dying For Sex Peter Sarsgaard – Presumed Innocent Ashley Walters – Adolescence Erin Doherty – Adolescence Ruth Negga – Presumed Innocent Deirdre O'Connell – The Penguin Chloë Sevigny – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Jenny Slate – Dying for Sex Christine Tremarco – Adolescence Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The Gorge Mountainhead Nonnas Rebel Ridge Last Week Tonight with John OliverSaturday Night Live The Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!The Late Show With Stephen Colbert The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar Beyoncé Bowl The OscarsSNL 50: The Anniversary Special SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert Adam Sandler: Love You Ali Wong: Single Lady Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor Sarah Silverman: PostMortem Your Friend, Nate Bargatze Janus Metz – Andor Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt John Wells – The Pitt Jessica Lee – Severance Ben Stiller – Severance Adam Randall – Slow Horses Mike White – The White Lotus Ayo Edebiri – The Bear Lucia Aniello – Hacks James Burrows – Mid-Century Modern Nathan Fielder – The Rehearsal Seth Rogen – The Studio Philip Barantini – Adolescence Shannon Murphy – Dying for Sex Helen Shaver – The Penguin Jennifer Getzinger – The Penguin Nicole Kassell – Sirens Leslie Linka Glatter – Zero Day Dan Gilroy – Andor Joe Sachs – The Pitt R Scott Gemmill – The Pitt Dan Erickson – Severance Will Smith – Slow Horses Mike White – The White Lotus Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky – Hacks Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton and Eric Notarnicola – The Rehearsal Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez – The Studio Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms – What We Do in the Shadows Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham – Adolescence Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali – Black Mirror Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether – Dying for Sex Lauren LeFranc – The Penguin Joshua Zetumer – Say Nothing The Daily Show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver The Amazing Race RuPaul's Drag Race Survivor Top Chef The Traitors The full list of nominations can be found here
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2025 Emmy nominations are announced
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows expected to receive multiple nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees are announced Tuesday morning. Two categories were unveiled exclusively on "CBS Mornings" — the nominees for outstanding reality competition and for outstanding talk series. The rest of this year's nominees will be announced at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) by actors Harvey Guillén ("What We Do in the Shadows") and Brenda Song ("Running Point"). Last year's Emmys were a coronation for FX, with the cable network's "Shōgun" and "The Bear" both earning wins in the double digits, though the latter missed out on the top award for comedies, which instead went to HBO's "Hacks." Netflix's biggest player was in the limited series categories, where "Baby Reindeer" won multiple trophies. The 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 14, with comedian Nate Bargatze as host. Here are the nominees in the Emmy Awards' top categories: Outstanding reality competition program "The Amazing Race" "RuPaul's Drag Race" "Survivor" "Top Chef" "The Traitors" Outstanding talk series "The Daily Show" "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" This article will be updated with the full list of nominees when the rest of the categories are announced at 11:30 a.m. ET.
