This week’s list of recommendations features a docu-series exploring the bizarre combination of organized crime and McDonalds, a dark comedy series and a stand-up special from a pair of very different Canadian comedians. And love is in the air this weekend, so be sure to check out Crave’s
Valentine’s Day Episodes collection, featuring love-centric episodes from your fave series, available until February 16.
McMillion$In this new HBO documentary series, executive-produced by Mark Wahlberg, a team of investigators explore the people and stories behind the McDonald’s Monopoly game scam that took place between 1989 and 2001.
McMillion$ dives deep into the life of the scam’s ring leader Jerome Jacobson, an ex-cop with Mafia ties, with personal accounts from the FBI agents who took him down. Jacobson is estimated to have stolen nearly $24 million in prizes from McDonald's with nearly no legitimate winners during the period he was active. Catch up on the first two episodes of
McMillion$ today and catch new episodes weekly on Crave, Mondays at 10pET.
KiddingJim Carrey continues his return to Hollywood for season two of Showtime’s dark comedy-drama series,
Kidding. Set in Columbus, Ohio the series follows Jeff Piccirillo aka Jeff Pickles, the host of the Mr. Roger-esque children’s show,
Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. While season one was shrouded by the tragic death of his son, season two will explore a different kind of loss as Mr. Pickles must adjust to being off the air for the first time in 30 years. Frank Langella, Judy Greer and Catherine Keener also return to the series to play Carrey's father, ex-wife and sister, respectively. The series again directed and executive-produced by Michael Gondry, who previously worked with Carrey on the critically-acclaimed
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Catch new episodes of
Kidding weekly on Crave Sundays at 10pET.[video_embed id='-1']Jim Carrey isn't sure fans can handle 'Kidding' season two[/video_embed]
Hidden Gem: Aisha Brown: The First Black Woman EverToronto-based comedian Aisha Brown kicks-off the latest batch of Crave Original stand-up specials with
Aisha Brown: The First Black Woman Ever. As the title suggests, Brown breaks new ground as the first black woman to host a Crave Original stand-up special, an accomplishment she wears loud and proud, literally opening the show wearing a sash that reads “Miss Black Crave Canada.” On top of this achievement, Brown discusses everything from her boyfriend, racism, depression and Trump throughout the hour-long comedy special. You can stream
Aisha Brown: The First Black Woman Ever on Crave today and in celebration of Black History Month, be sure to also check out Crave’s
Black Excellence collection available until the end of February and then watch out for more Crave Original stand-up specials dropping every month until May.[caption id="attachment_4815294" align="alignleft" width="686"]
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