Alexandra Daddario’s Mayfair Witches Is Crushing On Netflix, But After Her Big AMC Reveal There’s Another Show I’m Pumped About

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As a seasoned viewer who’s navigated the labyrinth of cable and streaming services for decades, I can confidently say that missing out on a show due to its platform is like missing out on dessert after a sumptuous meal – it leaves an empty sweetness in your heart. That’s exactly what happened when AMC’s ‘Monsieur Spade’ eluded my eyes. But fear not, for the streaming gods have heard my prayers and granted me the chance to binge this neo-noir masterpiece on Netflix!

There’s a wide variety of choices when it comes to streaming or traditional TV, yet sometimes this abundance can be challenging. For instance, I still hold onto my cable subscription, but I recently missed some intriguing shows on AMC and since I don’t subscribe to AMC+, I couldn’t catch them at a later time. However, that all shifted when Alexandra Daddario announced Mayfair Witches, along with other shows coming to Netflix. I’m thrilled the series is doing well, but there’s another AMC program I’ve been eagerly waiting to watch.

Which AMC series are you referring to? That would be none other than the sequel to the classic Maltese Falcon, titled Monsieur Spade. This series is set 20 years after the events of a renowned literary novel, and it’s a period drama, specifically in the 1960s, more precisely in 1963. The protagonist, Sam Spade, has retired to France, but a series of murders lures him back into the world of private detective work once again.

It’s still mind-boggling to me that Clive Owen is of an age where he could play someone retired. Regardless, what is not to like a period drama with a film noir – or I guest post-noir, neo noir – bent? It’s also well-reviewed, garnering a 77% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its release earlier this year.

Initially, I was disappointed to have missed the early episodes when this show premiered on AMC. I didn’t want to jump into the series midway, but now I get a chance to binge-watch it. It’s indeed a wise decision, and something that FX did a few years back with their programming, offering it to Hulu+ subscribers.

Daddario’s “Mayfair Witches” has been performing exceptionally on Netflix, making it to their Top 10 list in the US over the past few days. However, its reviews (from both audiences and critics) aren’t as high as Owen’s series. On the other hand, fewer people seem to be watching “Monsieur Spade,” which is a bit disappointing. Nevertheless, I’m thoroughly engrossed in this sequel, and I already know how I’ll be spending my weekend.

Netflix, being one of the top streaming services, offers numerous original shows that are highly appreciated. However, it often happens that popular shows on Netflix were originally produced by other networks. This is how series like ‘Suits’, which gained popularity years after its initial release, and shows such as ‘Arrow’ or ‘Criminal Minds’ became well-known on Netflix. In fact, the popularity of ‘Criminal Minds’ on Netflix led to a reboot of the show. Even ‘Suits’ is now getting a spinoff in Los Angeles following the renewed success of the original series.

As an avid fan, I’m eagerly waiting for more episodes of shows like “Mayfair Witches” on AMC. Ideally, I’ll manage to binge-watch these series on their streaming platform and enjoy them sequentially from now on. This seems like a pretty effective strategy for both the network and the streamer.

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2024-08-31 01:37