At first glance, Next Gen NYC doesn’t seem like must-watch TV to me. With Bravo-lebrity children taking the spotlight, the concept feels a bit forced and the cast hasn't made a strong impression yet. However, Bravo has a track record of turning under-the-radar shows into addictive reality gold. If the cast chemistry clicks and the drama builds naturally, Next Gen NYC could surprise everyone and be worth following.

Below Deck season 12 introduced Chef Lawrence Snowden, and though he might have the skills to succeed, the pressure of being on camera seems to be getting to him fast. During the first charter, he showed signs of stress and second-guessing himself in the galley, especially around the cameras. While he clearly knows how to cook, the Below Deck environment demands more than talent. I don't think he's going to be able to last through the first charter.

The best Below Deck season 12 newbie is easily Solène Favreau. From the start, she was refreshingly authentic, never putting on a fake front for the cameras or her crew. Solène brings a grounded energy to the yacht, balancing her new job aboard St. David with a genuine personality that makes her stand out. Her honesty and self-awareness could make Solène a fan-favorite for all the right reasons.

Honestly, I think Robyn Brown is only telling partial truths during the Sister Wives Tell-All episodes. While she shares emotional insights and defends her perspective, she often avoids full ability or glosses over her role in the family’s breakdown. Her answers tend to be carefully worded, leaving out key details or shifting blame. To me, it feels like she’s protecting a certain narrative rather than being completely transparent, which makes her honesty during the Sister Wives Tell-Alls feel questionable.

Personally, I think Chris, Street, and Luca are essential to what made S.W.A.T. so compelling originally, and they deserve to return on S.W.A.T. Exiles. Their dynamic brought heart, grit, and excitement to the series, and watching their personal and professional growth was a major draw for fans. Seeing Chris and Street in their relationship and allowing Luca back into S.W.A.T. in some capacity would be great to see on S.W.A.T. Exiles.

While Karate Kid: Legends leans heavily into sequel territory rather than offering a fresh, standalone story, I think it still packs enough of a nostalgic punch that it's worth seeing in theaters. With returning fan-favorite characters, high-stakes action, and emotionally charged moments, the film honors its legacy while delivering a solid new story. It’s more of a continuation than a reinvention, but for longtime fans and lovers of martial arts drama, it's worth the ticket price.

For me, it's Red - though honestly, I never expected to be a fan of the Taylor’s Version of Speak Now and while I don’t think it’s the best there is, I love it so much more now. Still, my favorite Taylor’s Version (and non-Taylor’s Version) of one of the albums is Red. I’ve always had the deepest connection to that album, and I love it so much more with Taylor’s adult emotional depth.

While there's not much to go off of yet, Love Island USA season 7's freshly released cast looks like it has a great mix of Islanders to get things going. I'm not entirely sure who seems the most chaotic, but my money is on Yulissa Escobar, who's rebounding from a 9 year relationship. While I don't know if Yulissa is going to last long on Love Island USA, I'm looking forward to seeing her bring some exciting energy to the villa.

I think Criminal Minds: Evolution is handling JJ’s personal tragedy in a stunning way. Involving the team at the level that the show has makes a lot of sense for someone so intrinsically bonded with their colleagues, and I think the found family element of the series is something that can be heavily leaned into during tough moments for the characters. While I’d hoped for more from other now off-show cast , I was happy to see Reid, and am liking what they’re doing with this story.

Although I’m probably thinking with a bit too much nostalgia, I think the best Billy Joel song has to be “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant”, with “Vienna” as a close second. “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” is a miniature show in the way it moves, with several different specific pieces to the iconic puzzle. I think that song could come on anywhere, and I’d stop to sing it.

While I appreciated the two golden buzzers on America's Got Talent season 20's premiere, I think there's another act I would've pressed my own golden buzzer for. Personally, I expected the judges to press a golden buzzer for Micah Palace, who created his own backing track on the spot and then performed a song over it. I loved Micah's performance, and definitely hope to see him go the distance.

Love Island USA season 6 was an iconic season of reality TV, and I don't know if Love Island USA season 7 is going to live up to the hype. While I think the Love Island USA season 7 cast looks like a great mix of contestants, I'm not sure if they're going to be able to bring the same level of authentic drama to the show that last year's cast did, especially so effortlessly. I'm hopeful it'll be great, but I'm not holding my breath.

Joe Jonas wasn’t someone I had on my bingo card for 2025’s album of the summer, but there’s something about Music For People Who Believe In Love that has me coming back to it day after day. The smooth, beach-y beats mixed with the incredible guest vocals he has on the album have me consistently re-listening and finding new things every time.

While I’ve had a feeling for a while that Taylor Swift wasn’t going to release Rep (TV) any time soon, hearing that she hasn’t even been able to record the majority of the record has me thinking it’s not needed. Now that Taylor owns all her music, I think it’s worth it to take the last Taylor’s Version and move ahead with new music. The Taylor’s Version records were fun, but I’m ready for them to be over.

While Suits LA had a lot of factors that contributed to its swift cancellation, I think there's one issue that stood out among the rest. Suits LA didn't have the same dynamic charm that the original series had, and without characters grounding the plot, it felt like a half-developed universe. While there were moments of the show that I enjoyed, I was missing the spark that the original show had, which led to the storylines feeling bland.

I like the idea of Ballard, but I'm a little nervous about it. The Bosch franchise has consistently delivered grounded, character-driven storytelling, and Renée Ballard is an intriguing choice to carry the torch. If the show is able to keep the gritty realism and procedural depth while giving Ballard her own narrative voice, it may do a great job keeping viewers engaged. I’m curious to see how it balances fresh energy with established lore, and hope to see Bosch himself at some point.

I was sad to see Gabriela leave Fire Country, as her presence brought emotional depth and grounded energy. I get the decision, but I’d love to see how she’d mesh with the law enforcement side of things on Sheriff Country. Her connections to the crew and her perspective as a paramedic would offer a more human layer to the new show. Plus, the drama between her and Bode deserves more of a resolution in the future, so I'd love to see her stick around in some way.

America’s Got Talent typically only has one or two golden buzzers per judge each season, but I think the stakes would be way higher if the show only had one buzzer per judge during the audition phase. While it would make using your buzzer that much more precarious, I think it would add a fun dramatic element to the auditions. Plus, getting a golden buzzer would mean that much more to contestants.

Although there was a ton of hype for the film, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning wound up losing at the box office to Lilo & Stitch’s live action remake. While that’s a whole other conversation, I think the fact that MI did nearly as well as a release that children could see is a great indicator that it will continue to succeed at the box office, and likely recover to first place after its opening weekend.

Criminal Minds: Evolution has made a major decision for one of its long-standing SSA’s, killing off JJ’s husband Will in a recent episode. While I knew the actor who played Will didn’t want to come back for another season of Criminal Minds, I was shocked they took the route of killing him off the show. I do, however, think it was the best choice for JJ’s character arc moving forward, as she’ll get to truly handle the grief rather than just have a relationship off-screen.