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Blogmas Day 23 - Best of the year part 2: TV, Movies, & Tools

I had a lot of fun writing yesterday's round-up so I wanted to keep things going today by doing a wrap up of the best of all the tv shows, movies, and tools I used this year. I love reading lists like this from other people and always said I would write one of my own one day but never felt like I had anything interesting to say. Good thing I don't think like that anymore.

So without further ado, here are the lists!

TV

The Pitt

I'm likely not unique in having this as one of my favorite shows of the year, but it really was an excellent show. I love a medical drama and this felt like I was there. I'm strapped in and ready for the January season 2 premiere.

Succession

Late to the game on this one, but me and my husband watched this show with rapt attention from start to finish. It has definitely earned a spot on my re-watch list.

Survival of the Thickest

Love, life, and womanhood wrapped up in a messy and incredibly watchable bow. My mom and I binged watched both seasons and were sad to see it over. Michelle Buteau is funny, witty, and a great lead actress who I hope to see in more things.

Frankly Speaking (K-drama)

A solid and funny watch with a likable FL and ML. It was by far one of the more lighthearted things I've watched this year.

The Price of Confession (K-drama)

Complete with enough twists and turns to make your head snap right off your shoulders. This was by far the best thing I watched all year.

Honorable mentions:

Movies

Sinners

Another big 'duh' here but this movie was so very good. Ryan Couglar is one to watch. 10/10!

The Amateur

Rami Malek was an interesting fellow in this short action thriller. It was my first time watching him in anything so I had no idea what to expect. The plot was predictable, but Rami's character was 100% worth rooting for which is all I really need when watching anything.

Kpop Demon Hunters

I won't explain myself.

The Pickup

I was pleasantly surprised by how funny this mashup of Keke Palmer, Eddie Murphy, and Pete Davidson ended up being. Definitely one of the better movies Amazon Prime managed to put out this year.

The Wild Robot

I warred against myself about whether or not I wanted to watch this because I know I would cry my balls off if I did. I lost the war, watched it, and indeed, cried my balls off.

Tools and Apps

And that's a wrap for my 2025 best of the year! Next year I hope to have a really robust list filled with all kinds of things, but for right now, I'm pretty content with this list. It'll be neat to look back to see how things changed as a new year takes shape. Maybe by then I'll have a community of folks who want to talk and share their personal favs and best of lists with me. We'll see!

See you tomorrow for day 24. BYE!

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