‘Bloodline’ to Conclude With Season 3

It would figure that Netflix -- which has never canceled one of its original shows ever -- would choose the one that I've watched religiously to ax first. "Bloodline," which has an incredible cast including Kyle Chandler, Linda Cardellini and Sissy Spacek, doesn't sound like it's ending because of low ratings or lack of ideas -- and certainly not lack of acclaim. It sounds like Netflix is now in the same situation as regular networks, where money and licensing fees are becoming major factors in what stays and goes. The Hollywood Reporter has the full story HERE, although it won't make any more sense than what I just said. Perhaps I'll get lucky and "Bloodline" will pull a "Friday Night Lights" and wind up on another network ...

Song of the Day: 'The Water Lets You In ("Bloodline" theme)' by Book of Fears

As you may recall, Damian and I went against type and watched a fictional drama last year -- Netflix's "Bloodline." Although I found myself morphing into my parents -- who seemed to spend more time speculating about what was going to happen next than actually watching shows like this when I was a kid -- we couldn't deny being intrigued by the sudsy Southern mess the Rayburn clan was. Dove into the Season 2 premiere last night and I have to admit we'd have been well-advised to have rewatched Season 1 in its entirety -- things are that convoluted and a year is a long time away -- but would be lying if I didn't confess that they have already thrown out enough bread crumbs for me to want to see where this train is headed, a train I once thought had already reached its destination. Anyone else watching? The incredible cast including Kyle Chandler, Linda Cardellini, Chloe Sevigny and Sissy Spacek is reason enough to give it a chance. 

Song of the Day: 'Box of Rain' by the Grateful Dead

   Finished watching all of "Freaks and Geeks" last night and wow -- just wow. If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and start tonight. It's the first time a show exceeded the hype associated with it, and I don't think I'm just saying that because it's about teenagers set in suburban Detroit in the early '80s. The entire cast is terrific -- Becky Ann Baker as mom Jean, John Francis Daley as little brother Sam; Martin Starr as friend Bill; and Busy Phillips as burnout Kim -- but make no mistake, Linda Cardellini -- as good girl gone burnout-wanna be Lindsay -- is the real star here. If Emmy awards were given out for facial expressions alone, Cardellini would have cleaned up back in 2000, when this short-lived gem was unceremoniously canceled. Cardellini is so believable -- and so beautiful -- as Lindsay Weir that I might even considering given the Grateful Dead a chance, even if I am completely disappointed in her life choices! (Cardellini was great in "Bloodline" too, also available on Netflix now.)