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tv-shows2 years ago

"Top TV Shows of 2023: A Comprehensive Guide"

The article lists the best TV shows of 2023, including "Mrs. Davis," a show about a nun seeking revenge against an all-knowing AI, "Foundation," a sci-fi series based on a classic story, "Party Down," a comedy about caterers in Hollywood, "Star Wars: Ahsoka," a live-action sequel to "Star Wars: Rebels," and "Rick and Morty," an animated show that rebounded with a strong seventh season. Other notable shows include "The Other Two," "Silo," "Barry," "Dave," "For All Mankind," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Gen V," "Poker Face," "Swarm," "Jury Duty," "Star Trek: Picard," and "Beef."

via Den of Geek|
#2023#best-tv-shows#foundation
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring the Magic of AI in 'Mrs. Davis': Review and Recap.

In the first four episodes of Peacock's Mrs. Davis, Simone, a nun, embarks on a mission to bring down the titular algorithm with plenty of Looney Tunes-like antics. In episodes 3 and 4, we learn about Simone's backstory and her love triangle between Wiley, her childhood friend and ex-fiancé, and Jay, aka Jesus Christ, whom she married. The challenge for the actors was to treat Jay like a man and not an all-powerful being. The love triangle adds a complicated situation for Simone, who has strong ties to both men.

via TVLine|
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television2 years ago

"Betty Gilpin Shines in Mind-Bending 'Mrs. Davis' Premiere"

The new series "Mrs. Davis" from Damon Lindelof, creator of "Lost" and "Watchmen," is a fun and zany story about a nun named Sister Simone, played by Betty Gilpin, who is recruited to find the Holy Grail to shut down an artificial-intelligence algorithm that has conquered humanity. The show is filled with secret societies, magicians, and a quest to save the world, but the constant quippy dialogue undercuts any sense of real emotional or physical stakes. Despite this, Gilpin's magnetic presence and the show's loving satire of Lindelof's own work make it an enjoyable watch.

via Vulture|
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television2 years ago

The Mind-Bending World of Mrs. Davis

Damon Lindelof's new sci-fi comedy series, Mrs. Davis, explores the debate over religion versus technology in an alternate version of our present day where an advanced artificial intelligence algorithm known as Mrs. Davis has radically changed humanity. The zany show sprinkles in poignant musings about the nature of faith in our modern world and takes familiar storytelling tropes and puts them through a blender, embracing a wacky sensibility. Mrs. Davis is unlike anything else on television and is another feather in both Lindelof's cap and Peacock's colorful display of original programming.

via The Ringer|
#comedy#damon-lindelof#mrs-davis
entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin's Mind-Blowing Performance in 'Mrs. Davis' Will Leave You Speechless.

Peacock's new sci-fi series, Mrs. Davis, created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, is described as "tremendously bonkers" and features a nun battling an all-powerful A.I. The show also includes a mix of slapstick comedy, Las Vegas-style magic shows, and a quest for the Holy Grail. The creators want viewers to have a good time and enjoy talking about the show with their friends. The first four episodes premiere on April 20 on Peacock, with new episodes airing weekly until the finale on May 18.

via Den of Geek|
#betty-gilpin#damon-lindelof#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin's Mind-Bending Performance in 'Mrs. Davis' Will Leave You Speechless.

Betty Gilpin discusses her role as Simone in the new sci-fi drama "Mrs. Davis," where she plays a nun on a mission to destroy an all-powerful AI app while also hunting down the Holy Grail and engaging in a physical relationship with Jesus Christ. Gilpin describes the show as "Lucille Ball in King Arthur's Court" and speaks about her preparation for the role, including speaking with real-life nuns. She also discusses the show's timely questions about AI and its potential impact on humanity.

via The Daily Beast|
#ai#betty-gilpin#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The Mind-Bending World of Mrs. Davis and the Dangers of AI.

Actress Betty Gilpin, who stars in the Peacock show "Mrs. Davis" as Sister Simone, a nun fighting against an AI, interviewed real nuns to research her role and discovered their hyper-connectivity. The show's co-creators and cast members discuss the implications of AI, with some using it for mundane tasks and others warning against its potential to seal off a portal to something that makes us unique as humans. Despite its name, artificial intelligence is still not very intelligent, and the majority of the cast would still use Mrs. Davis if it existed in real life.

via Inverse|
#ai#artificial-intelligence#chatgpt
entertainment2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis: A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Series About a Nun's Anti-AI Crusade"

Mrs. Davis, a new Peacock series co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows a nun named Simone (played by Betty Gilpin) who sets out to destroy an AI algorithm known as Mrs. Davis. The show is brilliantly silly and committed to its absurdity, with Gilpin giving a standout lead performance. The series digs into big questions about life, authority, and technology, while also acknowledging the good that comes with it. The show's surprises and gags keep coming, making it a fun and enjoyable watch.

via TV Guide|
#ai#betty-gilpin#damon-lindelof
entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the Eccentric World of Mrs. Davis: A Review"

"Mrs. Davis," the new Peacock series by Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez, is a weird, funny, and deeply strange story that follows nun Simone's spiritual quest to find the Holy Grail in a world controlled by an all-powerful algorithm called Mrs. Davis. The show's sweeping plot is held together by the grounded and comedic central performances of Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, and Andy McQueen. While often absurdly funny, the show is also unapologetically spiritual and explores what we believe and why, and how it helps and harms us. The first four episodes of "Mrs. Davis" premiere exclusively on Peacock on April 20, 2023, followed by new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays.

via /Film|
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tv-show-review2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis": A Mind-Bending and Surprisingly Profound AI Thrill Ride

"Mrs. Davis," a new show co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows Sister Simone (Betty Gilpin) on a quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, assigned to her by an AI named Mrs. Davis. The show combines absurd, surreal set-pieces with a recognizable symbol to anchor the alternate reality. Gilpin's performance grounds the show, which takes a stand against a soulless, generic world that a total AI takeover would produce. The series puts spectacle over practicality, but its messiness is forgivable and even part of the plan. "Mrs. Davis" will launch with four episodes on Thursday, April 20, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the Mind-Bending World of Mrs. Davis: Review and Interview"

Co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez discuss their new show, Mrs. Davis, which follows a renegade nun on a quest for the Holy Grail, aided by an all-powerful AI named Mrs. Davis. Lindelof and Hernandez talk about the show's wild and surprising elements, including rebellious Germans, David Arquette as a magician, and chain restaurants. They also discuss finding the line between levity and heart, and crafting the show's surprises and reveals. The first four episodes of Mrs. Davis debut on Peacock on April 20.

via Gizmodo|
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