The Second Season of Will Trent Premieres as Charming as Ever
A review of the second season of ABC’s Will Trent.
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Stellar Performances Almost Save AMC’s Bloated The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
A review of the latest spin-off of The Walking Dead.
New Apple Sci-fi Series Constellation Crashes to Earth
A TV review of another big-budget Apple sci-fi offering, starring Noomi Rapace.
Abbott Elementary Is Back in Session With A Sweet, Subdued Season 3
A review of the third season of ABC’s beloved Abbott Elementary.
Prime Video’s Update of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Crackles with Wit and Creative Energy
A TV review of the new iteration of Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
Max’s Tokyo Vice Gets Closer to Its Out-of-Reach Potential in Season Two
A TV review of the second season of Tokyo Vice.
Home Entertainment Guide: January 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Trolls 3 and Criterion releases of Blood Simple, Mudbound, and Trainspotting.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is a Campy and Heartfelt Delight
A TV review of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, from Ryan Murphy.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Ends on a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Note
A TV review of the final season of HBO’s hit Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Genius: MLK/X Fails Legacies of Civil Rights Leaders
A review of the fourth season of NatGeo’s Genius.
Wonderful Tom: Tom Shales (1944-2024)
The Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic brought insight and acerbic wit to his reviews
Death and Other Details Wastes Potential on Neverending Cruise
A TV review of the new Hulu show starring Mandy Patinkin.
HBO’s True Detective: Night Country is a Haunting, Riveting Return to Form
A review of the new season of the HBO anthology series.
In AMC’s Brilliant Monsieur Spade, Even the Detectives Come Hard-Boiled
A TV review of AMC’s Monsieur Spade, starring Clive Owen.
Criminal Record is Apple TV’s Latest Exercise in Mediocrity
A TV review of a new thriller starring Cush Jumbo and
Marvel’s Echo is a Short Yet Surprising New Addition to the MCU Canon
A TV review of the new MCU show on Disney+.
Home Entertainment Guide: December 2023
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Creator, Dumb Money, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is Nice, Safe, and Fun
A TV review of the new Disney+ version of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
