Television

Here Are Some Facts About The Captain America Movies Within The MCU

- Roshan

Captain America Movies in the MCU
There are currently 4 released solo Captain America films :

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

  • Director: Joe Johnston
  • Setting: Primarily during World War II
  • Plot: Steve Rogers, a frail man, volunteers for a super-soldier experiment and becomes Captain America to fight the Nazis and HYDRA.
  • Notable Characters: Peggy Carter, Red Skull, Bucky Barnes

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

  • Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
  • Genre: Political thriller/superhero
  • Plot: Steve Rogers uncovers a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. while facing an old friend-turned-enemy: the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes).
  • Notable for: Shifting the MCU tone to darker, more grounded storytelling.

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  • Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
  • Plot: After a mission goes wrong, the Avengers are divided over government control, leading to a clash between Team Cap and Team Iron Man.
  • Significance: Introduced Black Panther and the MCU version of Spider-Man.

Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

  • Starring: Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America
  • Plot: It focus on Sam Wilson stepping into his role as Cap following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as he investigates a conspiracy involving U.S. president Thaddeus Ross
  • Significance : Harrison Ford debuts in the MCU that sees him take over the role of Thaddeus Ross and the Red Hulk.

Nostalgic For the 1980s And My Youth Via Two 80s TV Shows

- Roshan

I am currently in an 80s nostalgia binge. And overdosing on it! I am currently rewatching 3 tv series that I love. 2 of them are from the 90s and the 3rd is from the 2000s. But I am talking about the two from the 80s – V and Full House. To be fair, V is pure 80s (having started as a mini-series in 1983 and ending in 1985) and Full House is considered – well by a lot of people and myself – as more 90s as it started in 1987 and ended in 1995 and spent more season in the 90s! But still it does have a lot of 80s flair.

In terms of V, I remember watching this show as an 8 or 9 year old till maybe the next year. 1985 to 1986 I think. They showed the series on Kuwaiti television about a year later than the original mini-series run on American television. As a pre-teen this show fascinated me and along with reruns of Battlestar Galactica & Galactica 1980 started my obsession with science fiction shows and science fiction in general. I lit up whenever these shows were on tv and I recorded them on VHS so I could rewatch them as much as I could.

As for Full House, I think I started watching it in my 20s when it first started showing on cable tv in the year 1999 to early 2000s. I watched reruns of it as much as I could and I loved the show. I was a bit familiar with what it was about before they started airing it on cable tv here in India but I kinda forgot about the show between the years 2006 to 2019. I think I watched a clip on Youtube or something that rekindled my love for it in 2019 and in August of that year, I broke my toe and was on sick leave for 8 days. During that recovery, I decided to rewatch Full House which was on Netflix at the time and also in preparation for me to watch the new show Fuller House, which is it’s sequel.

So I am glowing with the love of the 80s, with colour outfits and big hair, metal & rock bands, pretty women and good fun, scifi concepts and special effects that look dated now but were awesome for back then! And relive my youth.

What Happened To Cartoon Network?

- Roshan

The Cartoon Network website was shut down on August 8, 2024, and now redirects visitors to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s subscription-based streaming service. This decision was part of a strategic move by Warner Bros. Discovery to streamline digital offerings and encourage more people to subscribe to Max. While the website is gone, fans can still watch Cartoon Network shows on Max, the Cartoon Network app, and on select TV provider apps.

Website Closure: The cartoonnetwork.com officially shut down on August 8, 2024, redirecting visitors to the Cartoon Network hub on Max.

Strategic Shift: Warner Bros. Discovery is focusing on increasing Max subscriptions as part of its digital strategy.

No Permanent Shutdown: Despite the website closure, Cartoon Network is not shutting down permanently. The channel continues to operate, and shows are available on Max, the Cartoon Network app, and on select TV provider apps.

Continued Engagement: Cartoon Network is also focusing on social media and other digital platforms to engage with fans, according to Wikipedia.

Cost-Cutting Measures: The closure of the website is also seen as a cost-cutting measure by Warner Bros. Discovery.

May The 4th Be With You – Star Wars Day

- Roshan

It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day, an informal holiday celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise.

What is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day was created by fans as a sly nod to one of the films’ most popular catchphrases, “May the force be with you.” Get it? Good, now May the 4th be with you too. It’s not an official holiday. The phrase “May the 4th be with you” was used by fans in the years after the first film was released in 1977, and even appeared in a British political ad in 1979 celebrating Margaret Thatcher’s victory as prime minister on May 4 that year.

For some fans, the official Star Wars Day comes on May 25, the date of the first film’s release. The Los Angeles City Council even declared the date to be Star Wars Day in 2007, although the California Legislature voted in 2019 to designate May 4 as Star Wars Day. May the 4th caught on informally among fans through inside jokes shared on social media and viewings of the films to mark the occasion. Businesses eventually joined in on the fun, with brands ranging from Nissan to Jameson Whiskey running ads or posting on social media about it.

Disney, which acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, embraced the day as a way to further promote the franchise with merchandise, special screenings and other events surrounding the brand.

Droopy – One Sad Looking Basset Hound

- Roshan

Droopy is an animated character from the golden age of American animation. He is an anthropomorphic white Basset Hound with a droopy face. He was created in 1943 by Tex Avery for theatrical cartoon  shorts produced by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio. Droopy moves slowly and lethargically, speaks in a jowly monotone voice, and—though hardly an imposing character—is shrewd enough to outwit his enemies. When finally roused to anger, often by a bad guy laughing heartily at him, Droopy is capable of beating adversaries many times his size with a comical thrashing.

The character first appeared, nameless, in Avery’s 1943 cartoon Dumb-Hounded. Though he was not called “Droopy” on screen until his fifth cartoon, Señor Droopy (1949), the character was already named “Droopy” in model sheets for his first cartoon. He starred in 24 theatrical cartoons, ending in 1958 when MGM closed its cartoon department. The character has been revived several times for new productions including films and television shows also featuring MGM’s other famous cartoon stars, Tom and Jerry, either as their ally or enemy. He’s also known to be the guider of Cartoon Network back when it first launched at October 1, 1992.

One of Droopy’s more surprising traits is his incredible strength, given his diminutive stature and unassuming looks and personality, but this was usually reserved for when he was upset (with a few rare exceptions, where he very easily moved his adversary without harming him), at which time he would say in a monotone voice “You know what? That makes me mad” prior to thrashing the hapless villain of the piece. I grew up watching the old Droopy cartoons and some of the revived ones in the Tom & Jerry show. It was so fun to watch. I will always cherish two of them a whole lot – the Homesteader one, Wild & Wolfie and Cabalero Droopy. Such nostalgic cartoons.

Some Interesting Fun Facts About Frasier

- Roshan

Frasier, was a sitcom that ran for 11 seasons and was a big hit. The show is known for its witty, sophisticated humor, often referencing opera, psychology, literature, and the arts. Many of the show’s writers had advanced degrees — some even PhDs.

Here are interesting facts about the show Frasier — covering its origins, cast, achievements, and unique features:

Show Overview

  • Title: Frasier Genre: Sitcom Original Run: September 16, 1993 – May 13, 2004 Total Seasons: 11

  • Episodes: 264 Network: NBC Spin-Off Of: Cheers (Frasier Crane was originally a character on Cheers)

Main Cast

  • Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane – a psychiatrist turned radio host.

  • David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane – Frasier’s neurotic, intellectual brother.

  • John Mahoney as Martin Crane – their down-to-earth, retired cop father.

  • Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon – Martin’s live-in physical therapist.

  • Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle – Frasier’s quick-witted radio producer.

  • Eddie the Dog – Played by a Jack Russell Terrier named Moose (later his son Enzo).

Awards and Honors

  • Won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, including:

    • 5 consecutive wins for Outstanding Comedy Series (1994–1998).

  • David Hyde Pierce won 4 Emmys for Best Supporting Actor.

  • Kelsey Grammer won 4 Emmys for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Behind the Scenes

  • Frasier’s sophisticated style and intellectual tone made it stand out among sitcoms.

  • Writers included many with Ivy League backgrounds.

  • The character Niles didn’t exist in Cheers — he was created specifically for Frasier after writers noticed David Hyde Pierce resembled Grammer.

  • Kelsey Grammer portrayed Frasier Crane for 20 years, across Cheers, Frasier, and cameos — making it one of the longest-running character portrayals in TV history.

Theme Song

  • The theme, “Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs,” was performed by Kelsey Grammer.

  • It reflects Frasier’s role helping people with “mixed-up” problems, like a tossed salad.

Celebrity Cameos

  • Many celebrities voiced Frasier’s radio callers, including:

    • Robin Williams, Carrie Fisher, Ben Stiller, Cindy Crawford, Mel Brooks, and Helen Mirren.

Setting vs Filming 

  • Set in: Seattle, Washington Filmed in: Los Angeles, California

  • Frasier’s iconic apartment with a view of the Space Needle would cost millions in real life.

Reboot

  • A Frasier reboot launched on Paramount+ in 2023, with Kelsey Grammer reprising the title role.

  • Set in Boston, it follows Frasier navigating a new chapter of life.

CBS Cancels Both FBI : Most Wanted & FBI : International

- Roshan

The network just announced that FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted will both be canceled after their current seasons, leaving fans wondering what happened. While CBS hasn’t officially stated a reason, all signs point to a major franchise overhaul. The flagship series, however, will continue for at least two more seasons following an early renewal by the network. The network is currently making room in the programming schedule for a brand-new spin-off, FBI: CIA, currently in development with creator Dick Wolf. The cancellations still come as a surprise, especially given the success of both series. FBI: Most Wanted  premiered in 2020 and will end after its sixth season, while FBI: International, which debuted in 2021, will end with Season 4.

However, there may have been signs of this series shake-up happening as early as last year: Back in May 2024, CBS announced cost-cutting measures, reducing minimum episode guarantees for the cast of FBI and FBI: Most Wanted. The budget trims potentially hinted at a shift in priorities for the network. It would not come as a surprise if the network was once again replacing established spin-offs with newer ones to keep audiences engaged, like it has done for NCIS. As for FBI: CIA, details are still under wraps, but the show will reportedly follow a dedicated FBI agent and a street-smart CIA agent as they join forces to combat domestic terrorism in New York City.

The series is now casting for three series regular roles. The pilot will air as a springtime episode of FBI. If ordered to series, FBI: CIA would premiere during the 2025-26 TV season. With FBI continuing for at least an eighth and ninth season and the upcoming spinoff FBI: CIA in development, there is still room for characters from the canceled series to reappear. Dick Wolf’s franchises, including Law & Order and One Chicago, have a strong history of crossovers and character transfers, meaning CBS could still find a way to incorporate beloved agents into ongoing stories, much like Shantel VanSanten’s Nina Chase.

RIP Pamela Bach

- Roshan

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, the former Baywatch actress and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has died by suicide at the age of 62 on March 5th. Ms Bach was found dead at her home in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday (Mar 5), a representative from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed. As per law enforcement officials, Ms Bach’s family members got worried after they didn’t hear from her for a long time. First responders reached her house after receiving a report of an unconscious female. She was allegedly found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and no note.

Bach was from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the second of three daughters. Her mother was a model, and she also modeled as a teenager. She attended Tulsa East Central High School and studied Engineering/Theatre Arts at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. She moved to Los Angeles in 1985. Bach met David Hasselhoff on the set of the Knight Rider episode “Knight Racer” in 1985. They got married in 1989. She acted in a few films like Rumblefish, Appointment With Fear & Nudity Required before getting a recurring role on Baywatch in 1991 – she appeared in only 14 episodes – the huge hit show on which her husband was the lead.

Her other acting credits included soap opera The Young and the Restless, Cheers, The Fall Guy, T.J. Hooker, Superboy and Viper. The couple had two daughters: Taylor Ann Hasselhoff, born May 5, 1990, who attended the University of Arizona and was cast for the 2015 season of Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, and actress Hayley Hasselhoff, born August 26, 1992. In January 2006. Hasselhoff announced he was filing for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in August 2006.Bach was given custody of one daughter and Hasselhoff custody of the other.

Redmi Xiaomi 80 cm (32 inches) F Series HD Ready Smart LED Fire TV

- Roshan

Redmi Xiaomi 80 cm (32 inches) F Series HD Ready Smart LED Fire TV L32MA-FVIN (Black) 

  • Resolution: HD Ready (1366×768) | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz | 178 wide viewing angle
  • Connectivity: Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz) | 2 HDMI ports to connect set top box, gaming consoles, DVD or Blu-ray Players | 2 USB ports to connect hard drives and other USB devices | ARC | Bluetooth 5.0 | Ethernet | 3.5mm earphone Jack
  • Sound: 20 Watts Output | Dolby Audio | DTS Virtual: X | DTS-HD
  • Smart TV Features : Fire TV Built-In | Supported Apps: Prime Video | Netflix | Disney+ Hotstar | YouTube | 12000+ apps from App Store | Voice Remote with Alexa | DTH Set-Top Box Integration to switch between DTH TV Channels and OTT apps from home screen | Display Mirroring – Airplay & Miracast | Quad core ARM Cortex-A35 CPU @ 2.0GHz | 1GB RAM + 8GB Internal Storage
  • Display: Metal bezel-less Screen | Vivid Picture Engine
  • Warranty Information: 1 year comprehensive warranty

Xiaomi and its sub-brand Redmi have typically been known for their Android-based televisions and the PatchWall user interface that helps set the company’s televisions apart from the competition. However, the company’s recently launched Smart Fire TV 32 gives that rather reliable and familiar experience a surprising skip. Priced at Rs. 12,499 in India initially, it is now at Rs.11,499 on Amazon & Flipkart, the Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 is the first television from the brand to come with Fire TV OS, the smart TV and streaming device platform developed by Amazon for its own Fire TV range of devices and Fire TV Edition televisions. This also means that you get Alexa as the default voice assistant, and deep software integration for Prime Video in the user interface.

Movies Or Television Shows?

- Roshan

Do you prefer watching movies or TV shows?

Both! It’s an question that does not need a single or individual answer. They are both different and the enjoyment is different. A great movie and a great tv series hits you differently. While both movies and TV series are forms of visual storytelling, the key difference lies in their length and structure, with movies typically offering a self-contained narrative within a shorter timeframe, while TV series have the ability to develop characters and storylines more deeply over multiple episodes across seasons, allowing for more complex plots and character arcs.

But both movies and tv shows can have the “comfort food” factor for you. I love the familiarity of seeing the same characters in different episodes as they grow with me over the few years or so that they are on and then in reruns as well. It’s like being with good friends, you enjoy their company. That is why I tend to like movies that are part of a franchise so I can see the same characters and actors in more than 1 movie – 2, 3, 4 or 5 movie series!

Movies tend to focus on a single, tightly-paced plot with a clear beginning, middle, and end, while TV series can have more intricate storylines with multiple subplots and character development over time. Due to their longer format, TV series have more opportunity to delve deeper into character motivations and backstories compared to movies. I enjoy both a lot!

Prompt from Journaling Prompts from The Coffee Monterz Co . Com

RIP Michelle Trachtenberg

- Roshan

Michelle Trachtenberg, the former child star actress known for a wide range of TV and film roles including in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at the age of 39. Trachtenberg was found by her mother around 8 a.m. Wednesday at One Columbus Place, a 51-story luxury apartment complex in Manhattan’s Central Park South neighborhood, the sources said. The actress underwent a liver transplant  within the last year, but her body may have rejected the organ, according to sources, who said she died of natural causes.

After beginning her career in TV commercials at age three, she made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996). As a child actress, Trachtenberg starred in multiple Nickelodeon productions. In 1997, she won a Young Artist Award for her performance as Maggie in CBS’s Meego. In her late teens and early 20s, Trachtenberg rose to prominence in the cult classic EuroTrip (2004) and as Georgina Sparks on the CW TV show Gossip Girl, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Trachtenberg found further success on the WB/UPN supernatural drama television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000–2003) as Dawn Summers, the younger sister of the show’s eponymous protagonist, a role which won her another Young Artist Award and earned her three Saturn Award nominations.

She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her role as the host of the Discovery Kids series Truth or Scare (2001–2003). During the mid-2000s, she had a starring role in the film Ice Princess (2005) and supporting roles in the films Mysterious Skin (2004) and Black Christmas (2006). She also starred on the NBC television series Mercy (2009–2010) as Chloe Payne. In the 2010s, Trachtenberg starred in several television films, including Killing Kennedy (2013) and Sister Cities (2015), and in the science fiction film The Scribbler (2014). She provided the lead voice of Judy in the Facebook Watch adult animated web series Human Kind Of (2018) and executive produced the teen drama web series Guidance (2015–2017) and the Tubi true crime television series Meet, Marry, Murder (2021).

She was born in New York City to Jewish immigrants, her father from Germany and her mother from Russia.

What Subscription Service Or Premium Fee Is 100% Worth It To You?

- Roshan

For a service that I have avoided and only signed up a month or two here and there since it first came to India, I am now thinking as to how I could not have signed up for it full time. That is a huge turn around. In fact I can only remember back in August 2019 when I had a fractured toe and the sprain at the same time that I truly enjoyed Netflix. That’s because I wanted to watch a sitcom, Full House, and since it was available on Netflix, I started watching that and signed up for Netflix.

And then since I had the injury, I watched a couple of movies, watched the sequel of Full House, Fuller House and also a little here and there. But then I cancelled it and then it was in November of 2024 that I signed up again. And I haven’t cancelled it yet, 4 months later and don’t plan on doing it anytime soon. There are just too many great options to choose from and I don’t think you can get bored if you have a connection.

It’s totally worth having a subscription, especially since they lowered the month fees by quite a bit. In fact it’s dirt cheap when you think about it. So I would say that everyone who streams should have a plan with Netflix. I will have to buy a new tv though but until then I can watch on my laptop.

I Need To Buy A New Television

- Roshan

My tv is caput! I bought my MiTv, which is an Android Smart tv, back in the butt end of 2018. The end of October I think and I’ve been having volume issues with it for several months and 3 days ago, the volume is gone. Initially was just a slight thing in that for movies and tv shows, I had to increase the volume all the way up to 50. The streaming shows, especially for Hotstar was fine.

And then slowly I started getting a disturbing noise in the movies and tv shows, especially when it sees bright light and white. It was annoying as heck but I kept thinking that it was fine, I would wait for a while and then finally buy a new one as the warranty had expired a while back and it was an over 6 year tv anyway. Well not yet 6 years when I first started noticing the problem but still. Also I was thinking that it might be time to get a new model when all of a sudden this week, the volume goes off completely.

I haven’t watched anything on my tv since then but managed to watch some tv episodes on my laptop. Saturday we have a 8:30 pm kickoff for the Arsenal vs West Ham game which I will stream via Hotstar on my laptop (I can do it on my phone but why) but I might not watch anything else until next week. I’m looking at online sales for a new tv. Watch this space for an update!

And Now, JioHotstar Launches

- Roshan

Reliance and Disney have launched JioHotstar, merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar content libraries. Existing subscribers of both platforms can retain their plans but must use JioHotstar. First there was just HotStar, the streaming platform started by the Star channels. Then Disney merged or acquired it and it became Disney Hotstar. Which was good and it had a lot to offer. Disney+ Hotstar in India merged with JioCinema on 14 February 2025 to form JioHotstar.

The brand was introduced as Hotstar for a streaming service carrying content from Disney Star’s (formerly Star India) local networks, including films, television series, live sports, and original programming, as well as featuring content licensed from third parties such as Showtime among others. Amid the significant growth of mobile broadband in India, Hotstar quickly became the dominant streaming service in the country.

Following the acquisition of Star India’s parent company 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019, Hotstar was integrated into Disney’s global streaming brand Disney+ as ‘Disney+ Hotstar’ in April 2020. The co-branded service added Disney+ original programming, and films and television series from its main content brands of Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic  alongside the domestic and third-party content already carried on the platform. In November 2024, Reliance Industries and Disney concluded $8.5 billion merger of their media assets. In December 2024, Reliance Industries acquired the domain jiohotstar.com, giving rise to speculations that Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema would officially merge into a single platform.

Tuvix – Captain Janeway Had Only One Option And She Did It!

- Roshan

“Tuvix” is the title of the40th episode & 24th in the second season of the science fiction television program Star Trek: Voyager. It is also the character name of the guest star of the episode. The episode originally aired on May 6, 1996, and tells the story of Tuvok and Neelix being merged into a unique third character named Tuvix. Lieutenant Tuvok and Neelix are sent to collect botanical samples from a class-M planet. When beamed back aboard Voyager, the two men and the Orchidaceae they collected are merged at the molecular level to become a single lifeform which names himself Tuvix (played by Tom Wright). After ruling out transporter malfunction, the crew discovers that when demolecularized, the genetic material of the alien orchids acted as a symbiogenetic catalyst and is the culprit for the combination of the two crewmembers. Unfortunately, the process cannot be reversed, and Tuvix is accepted as a member of the crew with the rank of lieutenant, functioning as chief tactical officer in Tuvok’s stead.

Despite initial apprehension, over the course of the next 2 weeks Tuvix becomes an important part of the crew, filling in as chef when he was not on bridge duty and improving upon Neelix’s cooking. He tries to get close to Kes, who doesn’t mind him as a friend as she understand that he has the wisdom & logic of her mentor Tuvox and the feelings for her that Neelix has. But she misses the two of them and wants Neelix back. Two weeks in, the Doctor is able to device a procedure to use the transporter to disentangle them and bring back Tuvok & Neelix – but Tuvix puts a spanner in the works when he declares that he does not want to die! After discussing the situation with Commander Chakotay, Kes, and Tuvix himself, Janeway ultimately decides to proceed with the separation, acting in absentia to protect the rights of the two constituent men. Tuvix makes a final emotive plea for support from the crew, but finds no supporters.

The doctor, as a physician even if he is a hologram cannot do the procedure as he too has taken the vow, of doing no harm, hence Captain Janeway performs the procedure herself and succeeds in restoring both Tuvok and Neelix. After welcoming the two men back, she walks away – and her face gives away the emotional turmoil and depth of what she had to do! She did it not because she liked it, but because she had to. The ship and the crew needed both Tuvok and Neelix back and as much as she didn’t like ending the existence of Tuvix, it just has to be done. But it is not murder, it is not an execution and it is not a killing.

Initially – during my first watch on cable and a couple of rewatches – I didn’t like the actor who played Tuvix. Over the years it has become one of my fav episodes of the show. But despite the tragic choice, it’s not a murder and it’s not too controversial a decision. Infact, it was the only decision that could be made. Janeway had to act and that was her only choice. It doesn’t mean that she had to like it! The captain had to steel herself and get what was needed to be done. Sometimes the hard choice is better left to the right leader!

The Four Valentine’s Day Episodes Of The Big Them Theory

- Roshan

During the course of its run, The Big Bang Theory featured four Valentine’s Day episodes. If you wish to watch all the episodes simply follow this list:

  • The Large Hadron Collision – The Big Bang Theory: Season Three, Episode Fifteen (2010)
  • The Tangible Affection Proof – The Big Bang Theory: Season Six, Episode Sixteen (2013)
  • The Locomotive Manipulation – The Big Bang Theory: Season Seven, Episode Fifteen (2014)
  • The Valentino Submergence – The Big Bang Theory: Season Nine, Episode Fifteen (2016)

The Large Hadron Collision – Leonard is going to Switzerland to observe the Large Hadron Collider and is planning to take Penny for a romantic Valentine’s Day experience, but Sheldon has other ideas about who should be going with him. Penny gets the flu and ends up giving the flu to Sheldon and they take care of each other, while Leonard takes Raj to Switzerland – and the latter enjoys all the chocolate!

The Tangible Affection Proof – Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Bernadette go to dinner for Valentine’s Day while Sheldon and Amy search for the perfect gift for each other. Stuart and Raj plan a party for individuals who are not in a relationship at the Comic book store.

The Locomotive Manipulation – For Valentine’s Day, Amy plans a romantic weekend trip to Napa Valley on board a vintage train accompanied by Howard and Bernadette. Leonard and Penny opt to stay home, but have an accident while watching Cinnamon for Raj.

The Valentino Submergence. Amy and Sheldon host a Valentine’s Day edition of Fun With Flags; Penny and Leonard wrestle with getting older; Howard and Bernadette make a discovery in their hot tub; Raj is torn between Emily and another woman. Content collapsed.

My Weird On Again/Off Again Relationship With Netflix

- Roshan

I ignored Netflix for the longest time. When Netflix first launched their services in India, I took the 30 day trial a few times but didn’t feel like I have to go full on and commit to a long subscription. Once in a while I would borrow someone’s account and try to watch a newly released movie or maybe a tv show but I would not commit. On the few times that I felt that I needed to subscribe as they had a couple of movies and/or a season of a series that I wanted to watch, I would immediately cancel my subscription in a month or 2 at the most and then I would wait for a long time before subscribing again.

One of the reasons I did start liking Netflix was back in 2019 when, just before my birthday, I broke my toe on one foot and sprained the ankle as well as tore the ligaments on my other foot. Don’t ask! Having busted them, I was told by the doctor to rest for 8 days and then come and see him again. During those 8 days I was to lay down in bed as much as possible and keep my legs raised on a pillow. Hence after I wake up, coffee and have breakfast, take a shower and perhaps a shave, I would sit at my desk till 11 am, then lie down till lunch time. Post lunch I would lie down till 5 pm, have coffee and snacks and then be at my desk & laptop till 8:30 pm. I’d have dinner and then go and lie down until sleep caught up with me.

That was the perfect time for me to sign up for Netflix and I did. I watched a sitcom or I should say rewatched a sitcom – Full House – and then I watched a couple of movies in between and then I started watching Fuller House, which is the sequel to it. It continued for a few weeks until both shows were done. Then I didn’t sign up until November of this year. I wanted to watch Fuller House again. I already had Full House on dvd but I needed the sequel show. Having watched that show one Sunday before I was about to cancel the subscription, I started rewatching The Big Bang Theory again and then in January I rewatched the first season of Friends. And now I have started watching Star Trek Voyager. And I have more stuff lined up. I think this time, the Netflix subscription has hooked it’s claws into me and it’s gonna be around for good.