Sterlin Harjo Aims High, Does Not Miss with FX’s “The Lowdown”
For all its humor, “The Lowdown” never sacrifices its darkness.
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Season 3 of “Tulsa King” Features Boomers, Bullets, and Bourbon, Oh My
Amid its shaky narrative and the devil’s row of characters and dynamics, there’s something light and infectious about “Tulsa King”‘s particular way of being.
Black Rabbit
Problem is, you gotta care about the characters and the conflicts, and this miniseries just doesn’t cut it.
Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” Piles On More Oscar Winners As The Show Loses Steam
It’s only a matter of time before the whole thing comes crashing down in a heap of self-important nonsense.
“Gen V” Rivals “The Boys” in a Sharper and Sleeker Season Two
While some may not enjoy this shift in tone, it helps the series grow into one that may eventually surpass “The Boys.”
Mussolini: Son of the Century
It’s all very presentational and Brechtian, and the nonstop pace leaves you breathless.
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.
“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.
The Girlfriend
“The Girlfriend” is, at the end, escapist trash. But it’s glossy and richly satisfying trash.
John Candy: I Like Me
A perfectly acceptable bio-documentary filled with entertaining clips and beloved entertainers telling heartwarming stories.
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.
Task
A reminder of how well HBO can do this kind of thing when a perfectly cast ensemble is invigorated by the craft and the writing around them.
The Thursday Murder Club
These actors are heavy-hitters and they give this rather light caper some real weight.
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.
