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2 weeks ago | awardsbuzz.com | Abe Friedtanzer

In Dying for Sex, Molly (Michelle William) is diagnosed with stage four cancer and realizes that it’s time to invest in trying to fulfill her sexual desires, which means breaking things off with her husband Steve (Jay Duplass) and, among other R-rated flings, starting a relationship with her despicable neighbor (Rob Delaney). Based on the podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer, the series also explores Molly’s close friendship with the ever-loyal Nikki (Jenny Slate).

2 weeks ago | awardsbuzz.com | Abe Friedtanzer

In the immediate aftermath of a mass shooting, the focus is typically on those who have lost their lives and the identity of – and potential continued threat posed by – the shooter. But as time goes on, those with one degree of separation to any victims remain affected, and survivors are likely to be traumatized by what they’ve experienced, even if they didn’t end up losing their lives.

3 weeks ago | awardsbuzz.com | Abe Friedtanzer

Television series often have arcs that lead to disappointment for characters hoping to achieve some goal that doesn’t ultimately come to pass, but, in certain cases, that dream is realized. Following up on a monumental development requires considerable adjustments to accommodate for new storylines and opportunities.

3 weeks ago | awardsbuzz.com | Abe Friedtanzer

It’s never entirely possible to know what someone is going through without truly seeing all aspects of their life. The image a person projects to the outside world doesn’t always reflect what’s going on behind the scenes, and a change in fortune or circumstances can often be a driving force to continue propping up a notion that everything is as it should be.

3 weeks ago | awardsbuzz.com | Abe Friedtanzer

In Roshan Sethi’s A Nice Indian Boy, Naveen (Karan Soni) doesn’t expect to find much happiness for himself as a gay man in his Indian community. But when he meets Jay (Jonathan Groff), who was adopted by Indian parents at a young age, things progress quickly, far too much so for Naveen, who isn’t eager to introduce the new important man in his life to his parents (Zarna Garg and Harish Patel) and his sister Arundhathi (Sunita Mani).