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That floating poo was far too symbolic! It’s the TV letdowns of the year
From Carrie Bradshaw cleaning up mess in And Just Like That to Kim Kardashian’s zero-star clanger and Bonnie Blue’s sexcapades, here are the biggest duds of 2025
TL;DR
- 'And Just Like That' faced criticism for woeful writing and character development, culminating in a final series that ended on a symbolic, unpleasant note.
- Kim Kardashian's acting debut in 'All's Fair' received a zero-star review, plagued by leaden writing, tedious veneration of wealth, and spiteful performances.
- A Charlie Sheen documentary was critiqued for indulging his hedonism without offering new insights or a critical perspective.
- 'Charlie Big Potatoes' about a world-saving supercomputer was deemed preposterous, with even the lead actors appearing disengaged by the end.
- 'MobLand' was described as a dated gangland drama with baffling accents and a dull plot, failing to capture the essence of its genre.
- The Duchess of Sussex's homemaking ventures were seen as provocations, likened to a glossy catalogue filled with platitudes and pointless crafting.
- Victoria Beckham's series was criticized for being a 'cagey non-event' akin to a sales catalogue, failing to explore deeper themes.
- 'The Inheritance,' a reality competition, suffered from bewildering rules and insufficient screen time for its key personalities, trying too hard to emulate other successful shows.
- Lena Dunham's post-'Girls' romcom was described as glossy and superficial, with an off-putting number of celebrity cameos.
- A new sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb was deemed largely unfunny, with jokes milked dry and sketches that should have remained in the writing room.
- The Amanda Knox dramatization was executive produced by Knox herself, offering a one-sided perspective and struggling to find a consistent tone.
- A globe-trotting thriller about NSA spying and a mathematical genius was criticized for becoming increasingly farcical and lacking believability.
- A documentary about OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue focused on her sexual escapades with little interrogation of her psyche or the participants.