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TV Dad’s Watchlist – May 23, 2025

Hope y’all are getting a little time to relax this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re posted up looking for something to watch, I got you. Five picks from me, one from the wife. Let’s get into it y’all.

1. The Chi – Season 7(Paramount+ / Showtime)

This show’s been through some changes. You can feel it but it still feels like The Chi and that’s what matters. I’m excited to get back into this world because there’s still heart in it. Still something to check in on every week. If you’ve been watching from the jump, you understand the investment.

2. Sirens – Series Premiere (Netflix)

Haven’t dived in yet, but Sirens is on my radar. With Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock leading, it’s got a cast that has me interested. The premise hints at intricate dynamics and underlying tensions. The wife and I will be tuning in to see how it unfolds.

Murderbot – Season 1 (Apple TV+)

A security android with a penchant for soap operas and a disdain for human interaction? I’m in. This is high on my watchlist with Alexander Skarsgård leading the cast. I’ll let you if I’m feeling this one next week.

Hacks – Season 4, Episode 9 (Max)

Once Deborah and Ava stopped beefing and finally got back on the same wavelength, the show found its rhythm again. Their dynamic is the core of Hacks and when that relationship’s in sync, the writing and the jokes land better. If the final stretch of episodes keeps that same energy, it’s going to be more awards on the horizon.

The Studio – Season 1 Finale (Apple TV+)

The studio stuck the landing in its season 1 finale. The last installment pulled everything together better than I expected. Bryan Cranston had me weak with how committed he was. That physical comedy? Wild. Overall, this was a strong first season, count me in for more.

Wife’s Pick: The Resident – Full Series (Netflix)

The early seasons had it. With Dr. Conrad holding it down, the hospital drama moving fast, character arcs that made sense. Real solid. Then somewhere along the way, it started slipping. But none of that matters to the wifey—she’s locked in. This is one of those “I’ve come too far to quit” watches for her.