The Chelsea Detective (serial)

Series 1-4

DI Max Arnold is the homicide inspector in Chelsea, along with his team of DS and DC. He is a bit regular and a bit eccentric, but also self aware enough that when the good natured ribbing between colleagues takes place, he always gets that "Oh, I see" look. The pacing is great (clues given, not too soon, not too late) and each episode is standalone. I appreciate that 4 seasons in, we haven't devolved to personal vendettas an serial killers. Excellent British police procedural. 

4 stars (out of 5)

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Mando and Grogu are now working for the New Republic as independent contractors. They are sent to the Hutt twins (successors to Jabba) to take a job in return for info on former Imperial leaders. This job is to find wayward Ratta (Jabba's son) and return him to the fold. This is one of the most re-tread movies I have ever seen. It is remarkably lazy storytelling, relying on Star Wars tropes and nostalgia entertainment. Unfortunately, the tropes haven't held up well, and the nostalgia is long gone. If Disney is going to continue the world with any success, they need creative storytellers exploring new worlds. 

2 stars (out of 5)