TV Dad’s Watchlist – June 20,2025

The Gilded Age (Max) returns this Sunday, a hilarious new show on Prime I binged, and a few I’m still riding with. We got five shows in the mix this week. Let’s get into it.

Overcompensating (Prime Video)

I breezed through Season 1 and it was a fun, easy watch with heart and humor. Benito Skinner who’s also the creator delivers in the lead role. It’s a story that’s been told before so it didn’t reinvent anything, but it didn’t need to. I’m a fan of this one and hoping we get a second season.

The Gilded Age – New Season (Max)

My Sunday night HBO void is set to be filled. The Gilded Age is back with its third season and I’m thrilled. I’ve been looking forward to this one. This show is underrated, it has beautiful costumes, and is full of old money drama. I’m big on period pieces, especially when they’re this good. Mad Men is the greatest show of all time in my eyes , so anything in that historical drama lane has my attention.

Stick (Apple TV+)

Episode 4 slowed things down a bit, but the latest episode 5 is where the show starts to find its rhythm. The mentor/mentee dynamic between Pryce and Santi gets more focus, and the new character Zero shifts things in an interesting way. The emotional moments are landing better now and I think we’re seeing what this show is capable of being. I’ve made it this far, so I’m sticking with Stick.

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Murderbot (Apple TV+)

Early on I wrote this show was unlike anything else I was watching and that’s still accurate. After 7 episodes, it’s got me fully on board. Skarsgård and Dumezweni are both strong actors, and the dry deadpan tone works for me. This show has proved it can do big action and big emotions. I think it’s found its balance.

Duster (Max)

The latest episode definitely brings the action. There’s a big shootout that feels straight out of a 70s crime movie. Nina holds her own again and her scenes are some of the strongest. I’m feeling the chemistry between her and Jim and interested to see where the show takes it.

That’s the lineup for now. Back next week with more picks!