This weekend I have … a half-hour, and I want something funny.
‘Florida Girls’
When to watch: Now, on the Roku Channel.
This one-season wonder from 2019 follows a group of scrappy pals whose thirst for fun and adventure is constantly thwarted by a lack of funds. They argue about the merits of earning their G.E.D.s, marvel that “in rich families, the parents do the chores!,” experience feminist awakenings while working at a scuzzy bar and attempt to build a raft out of beer kegs — except, whoops, only the empty ones float. “Florida” is bright and goofy, a low-key hangout show full of oddballs and strange schemes; think “My Name Is Earl” but with more bathing suits, less karma and one rotting manatee carcass.
… a half-hour, and I wish my child could upholster something.
‘Create the Escape’
When to watch: Now, on Peacock.
Kids design escape rooms for their parents in this upbeat family series, in the vein of “Craftopia,” “Play-Doh Squished” and “Making Fun.” The creativity and puzzle design on display here, both from the young participants and from the amiable mentors, is genuinely impressive, and anyone who yearns for a meticulously organized pegboard wall will have plenty to fawn over. If you think your household would benefit if any of its members tapped into their inner set designer, or if you’re still carrying a torch — or more likely a glue gun — for “Making It,” watch this.
… a few hours, and I like when spurned British women start new chapters.
‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’
When to watch: Now, on Acorn TV.
Sally Lindsay cocreated and stars in this light drama about an antiques dealer who finds herself in a small town in the south of France after her husband’s mysterious death. While there, she learns that he was perhaps not the man she thought he was, and also that her keen eye and skills of deduction mean she can Jessica Fletcher herself into a new life. And if that new life includes a gentle “will they won’t they but I really hope they will” romance with a sweet single-dad cabdriver, well, why fight it? If you love “Death in Paradise” or “Recipes for Love and Murder,” this is for you. The six-episode first season and three episodes from Season 2 are available now; new episodes arrive on Mondays.
Margaret Lyons
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