USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama
“The Rainmaker” is stimulating enough without asking any broader questions.
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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.
My Oxford Year
With nowhere else to go, “My Oxford Year” wears out its charm with a half-hearted end.
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.
KPop Demon Hunters
More than just another lazy animated streaming project, “KPop Demon Hunters” is emotionally empowering in ways that have made it a cross-demo hit.
“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.
Happy Gilmore 2
“Happy Gilmore 2” makes par through the strength of its sheer stupid energy and the game efforts of Sandler and his 50 or so co-stars.
Monster Island
Doesn’t have enough meat on its bones, somehow feeling narratively inert even at just 83 minutes.
Final Volume of “The Sandman” Solidifies Its Legacy In the Growing Realm of Fantasy Television
A review of the second half of season two of “The Sandman,” the end of the hit Netflix show.
“The Hunting Wives” Takes No Chances
“The Hunting Wives” is the latest mediocre drivel being pushed down the audience’s throat in the name of art.
Hulu’s “Washington Black” is Fueled by Steampunk and Epic Adventure
“Washington Black” is a wonderment, combining the harshness of history and the fuel of steampunk with the many sides of love, into the tale of a lionhearted legend.
Untamed
Thrives off the depth of an excellent ensemble and their ability to overcome convoluted plotting.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Bears the Franchise Flagship Proudly in Season 3
A show that continues to uphold the ideals of its franchise’s point of origin, even as its swings boldly go nowhere all that deep.
