Hulu K-Drama “Tempest” Grapples with the Inevitability of War and the Dream of Peace
If the series maintains its form, discovering who wins, who bends, and whether love plays a factor will make this a storm well worth getting caught up in.
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“Only Murders in the Building” Tackles Changing World by Staying the Same
If you’re of the camp that “OMITB” has worn out its welcome, the fifth season won’t dissuade you from that stance.
Peacock’s “The Paper” Shuffles “The Office”‘s Formula To A Funny, Worthy Spinoff
A smart, breezy, goodnatured sitcom, and something of a love letter to the noblest aspects of the profession.
Something Wretched This Way Comes in the Second Half of “Wednesday” Season Two
Despite Part Two trying a sort of hard reset, “Wednesday” still struggles to feel cohesive.
Prime Video Prequel Series “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf” Fills In (But Doesn’t Fire) Blanks
“The Terminal List: Dark Wolf” consistently brings the action and the boom factor, big time.
The Personal Becomes Universal in Moving, Funny “Long Story Short”
A tribute through comedic storytelling to a family that may not be your own but that isn’t all that far off either.
Netflix’s “Hostage” Fails to Hold the Audience Captive
If they handed out Emmys for dull television, then I am certain “Hostage,” a limited British series now airing on Netflix, would make a clean sweep.
Effective Second Season of “Peacemaker” Proves the Future of the DCU’s TV Slate is Bright
Gunn has doubled down on the small moments that made this series stand out, crafting a second season that almost feels like an entirely different show.
Second Season of “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” is Much Tastier Than the First
A surprisingly superior second season.
USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama
“The Rainmaker” is stimulating enough without asking any broader questions.
Prime Video’s “Butterfly” Sometimes Flutters, Sometimes Sputters
“Butterfly” looks good and never stops moving, but it doesn’t make my heart flutter.
FX’s “Alien: Earth” Shatters Already High Expectations
“Alien: Earth” is like nothing else on television.
Netflix Brings “Wednesday” Back to Nevermore for a Spookier, Stranger Season 2
Season 2 seems to have righted the ship and given Netflix’s latest mascot a more delicious meal to chew on…. so far.
Apple TV+, Seth Rogen Continue Hot Streaks with Second Season of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is sweet and light and makes for perfect late summer viewing.
Apple TV+’s Meditative and Epic “Chief of War” Demands To Be Seen
The series is crafted with an overwhelming perspective of wonder and richness.
The Spies of “Eyes of Wakanda” Can’t Be Stopped in Vibrant New Disney+ Animated Series
This is a world of consequences, where Black leading characters are rendered in fullness.
Netflix’s “Leanne” is Predictable Southern Comfort
None of it is cutting-edge, but that’s OK.
Second Season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” is Faster and Funnier
One of the most surprising jumps in quality from a first to second season in a very long time.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
“King of the Hill” Slides Right Back into Confidently Funny Rhythms
“King of the Hill” quickly finds its footing, and a couple of the episodes in the mid-section of this 10-episode season rank among the best half-hour comedy chapters of the year, anywhere.
