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Master Watch Log (Alphabetical, Narrative Style)

Gilmore Girls – Season 1, Episode 2: “The Lorelais’ First Day at Chilton” (2000)
Watched: 2025 (assumed). Major stars include Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop, and Edward Herrmann. Estimated production cost: $1–2 million per episode. Distributed by The WB. Rating: ⭐ Good. Interesting trivia: This episode establishes the fast-paced, witty dialogue and the close mother-daughter relationship central to the series. Introduces the prestigious private school Chilton, highlighting class differences that become recurring themes. Known for pop-culture references, including early nods to music, literature, and lifestyle trends of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Jack Ryan (2018)
Watched: Incomplete (2025 assumed). Major stars include John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, and Abbie Cornish. Estimated production cost: $8–10 million per season. Distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Rating: 😐 Okay (incomplete). Interesting trivia: Based on Tom Clancy’s iconic spy character, the series takes a more procedural, television-friendly approach. Considered lighter and less engaging than the Jack Ryan films, which are generally viewed as more exciting spy thrillers.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020)
Watched: 2020–2021 (as released on Amazon). Major stars include Alexa Mansour, Nicolas Cantu, Aliyah Royale, and Hal Cumpston. Estimated production cost: $5–7 million per season. Distributed by AMC / Amazon streaming. Rating: 👎 Poor to 😐 Okay at times. Interesting trivia: Considered the weakest entry in The Walking Dead universe. Characters criticized as underdeveloped and lacking depth. Explored younger survivors and expanded franchise lore but struggled with pacing and narrative stakes.

The Wheel of Time (2021)
Watched: 2021 (first season, at time of release). Major stars include Rosamund Pike, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, and Zoë Robins. Estimated production cost: $10–15 million per season. Distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Rating: 👎 Bad to Horrible. Interesting trivia: Based on Robert Jordan’s high-fantasy novels. Despite large budgets and high-profile casting, the first season was widely criticized for pacing issues, uneven performances, and confusing adaptation choices.

Upload (2020)
Watched: 2020–2025 (each season as released). Major stars include Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards, and Kevin Bigley. Estimated production cost: $6–8 million per season. Distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Rating: ⭐ Very Good. Interesting trivia: Offers a satirical take on corporate and tech culture in a futuristic afterlife. Created by Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation), praised for depth and sharp corporate satire. Each season was watched as it was released.

WPC 56 (2013)
Watched: Incomplete (2025 assumed). Major stars include Olivia Vinall, David Leon, and Janet Montgomery. Estimated production cost: £1–2 million per season. Distributed by BBC One. Rating: 😐 Okay (incomplete). Interesting trivia: Set in 1956, follows the first female police constable in a small Midlands town. Features period costumes and authentic 1950s settings, exploring gender and societal challenges.

You, Me, Her (2016–2020)
Watched: Incomplete (watched as released on Amazon). Major stars include Greg Poehler, Rachel Blanchard, and Priscilla Faia. Estimated production cost: $2–3 million per episode. Distributed by Audience Network / streaming platforms. Rating: ⭐ Good (incomplete). Interesting trivia: Explores a polyamorous relationship dynamic with humor and heart. Praised for character-driven storytelling and relatable relationship conflicts.

Younger (2015)
Watched: 2025. Major stars include Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor, and Nico Tortorella. Estimated production cost: $3–4 million per episode. Distributed by TV Land / Jax Media. Rating: ⭐ Good. Interesting trivia: Hilary Duff previously worked on a movie filmed in Toronto with the log’s contributor and had prior collaboration connections with Sutton Foster around 2004. Created by Darren Star (Sex and the City) and filmed on location in New York City.

Yes Man (2008)
Watched: 2025 (assumed). Major stars include Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, and Rhys Darby. Directed by Peyton Reed. Estimated production cost: $70 million. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Rating: ⭐ Good. Interesting trivia: Loosely based on Danny Wallace’s 2005 memoir of the same name. Marks a return to Jim Carrey’s comedic style while blending romantic comedy with light self-help satire. Some scenes filmed in Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Bowl and the Korean Friendship Bell.

The Happy Hooker Goes to London (1977)
Watched: Not yet (to watch). Stars include Martine Beswick, Robin Askwith, and Xaviera Hollander. Estimated production cost: Modest for 1970s sex-comedy films. Distributed by Cannon Films. Rating: TBD. Interesting trivia: Based loosely on Xaviera Hollander’s real-life exploits. Noted for campy British humor and over-the-top performances. Hollander rose to fame with her 1971 memoir The Happy Hooker, which chronicled her experiences as a call girl in New York City.