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NCIS: Los Angeles: Best Seller (2023) Season 14, Episode 11

Show runners are killing this show

[3/10 · 17 January 2023]

First time ever I couldn't make it through a NCIS LA episode (or any NCIS show for that matter) ~ and I only had 10 minutes left. The decision to have all main characters miss four episode each is a complete disaster. For years, the appeal has always been the writing and actors like Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J and Eric Christian Olsen, so to have all three missing from the same episode, well that just doesn't make sense. The writing this season is awful, and has continually gone down the past few years. I just don't understand why anyone would think leaving out the stars of a show would appeal to the fans. Fans have supported these NCIS shows for years, and they are not happy with this one. Go check their socials and you will see all of the comments. It's a sad, sad time for NCIS L. A. They need to hire new writers and new show runners, get back the old theme song (which also never made sense to change) and put all three NCIS shows on the same night. That's a no brainer.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries (2021– )

Enjoyable but obviously low budget.

[7/10 · 28 December 2022]

I really enjoy the lead actress and also the plots. I will continue watching; however, this really appears to be a low budget show. For example, the anniversary party at the château in that strange ugly hallway or small room. Why in the world would they shoot that scene there? Most of the cast is fine but the cheesy over acting by the château owners is absolutely cringeworthy. I really hope the show continues to improve with better casting and better filming locations because the mystery stories are fun even though the reveal is rushed. I also love that it features antiques and is set in France.

The Gray Man (2022)

Loved it

[9/10 · 25 July 2022]

Disregard all the bad reviews here. Just enjoy a fun action packed summer movie. Ryan Gosling was a fantastic action hero. I would love to see a follow-up movie. More comedy moments than I expected including a "Ken doll" jab by Chris Evans!

Hanna (2019–2021)

Deserves more seasons

[9/10 · 5 December 2021]

Season 3 was by far the best of this series Still wondering why Amazon cancelled it. It deserves more seasons! There are endless possibilities for Hannah going forward.

Enola Holmes (2020)

Good and Bad

[6/10 · 30 September 2020]

I really wanted to love this movie, but talking into the camera was the first turn off. The story seemed okay, but somehow overall it just fell flat. Millie Bobby Brown is a talented actress and definitely the highlight.

Get Organized with the Home Edit (2020–2022)

Really like show

[8/10 · 15 September 2020]

After hearing all my friends rave about how they love this show, I checked it out and really like it too. I have gotten some great ideas and I personally like the hosts. Seems very questionable there are so many 1 ratings saying almost the same thing.

Away (2020)

Loved It

[9/10 · 12 September 2020]

I loved this series so much. Great characters! A wonderful story of relationships, dreams and fears. I really hope there will another season.

The Promise (II) (2016)

Loved it

[9/10 · 16 August 2020]

Excellent movie. I think IMDB needs to look into why a 6.0 rating is showing up since the reviews are so good.

Hunters (2020–2023)

We like it!

[9/10 · 24 February 2020]

It's always unfortunate when a new show comes on and the first people to write reviews give it such bad rating. Glad we gave this show a chance. We are really enjoying it and wow what a great cast.

Troop Zero (2019)

Loved It

[9/10 · 18 January 2020]

What a fun and original movie. Viola Davis was hilarious. Great casting for a bunch of misfits. It's always fun rooting for the underdogs.

The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019)

Really liked this movie

[9/10 · 2 August 2019]

I had never heard of this story. Amazing that Israel assisted in getting these people out. I also enjoyed seeing real photos from that time at the end credits.

Awakening the Zodiac (2017)

Great story idea

[7/10 · 17 June 2019]

I like the 3 three main actors so I was really glad we found this on Hulu. It was suspenseful and a clever story idea. Good action movie until the last scene. That was the dumbest way to end this movie. Why oh why did they do that??

The Enemy Within (2019)

Give it a chance!

[8/10 · 3 March 2019]

Glad I didn't read the overly critical reviews of the PILOT episode before I watched it. Honestly I have never seen a pilot that I was blown away by. I did find the plot similar to The Blacklist, but so what? It kept my interest and I will watch more episodes.

The Best of Me (2014)

Casting

[7/10 · 13 June 2015]

I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks' novels and some of the movie adaptions. In this movie, I enjoyed each of the actor's performances, especially that of the young Dawson. However, all throughout the movie, I just couldn't get past the fact that the younger versions of James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan's characters didn't look anything at all alike! Not even the same build, hair color, etc. It baffled me so much, that I searched online to discover that Paul Walker was originally cast as Dawson, and Marsden was cast in his place. That still doesn't make up for the other choices. All in all, I enjoyed the story, and each performance. It is just unfortunate the casting proved to be such a distraction.