TV/Streaming
MGM+ Adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Institute” Won’t Keep Students Awake
This one will just make you sleepy when it’s not making you feel icky.
Too Much
While it’s a smaller story than her hit series “Girls,” Dunham quickly reminds us why she was heralded as one of the great writers of her generation.
Brick
“Brick” buzzes around your senses, grabbing for your attention, but has a very short shelf life.
Showtime’s “Dexter: Resurrection” Keeps the Killer Thriller Franchise’s Blood Flowing
This latest iteration is rooted firmly in the haunting and bleak foundation of the original series.
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
One can tell that the people closest to the victims of the Idaho murders trusted Garbus and Galkin, and that trust is the foundation for why this series works (and it’s why so many similar shows feel like exploitation).
From “Bosch” to “Ballard”: New Spinoff Tackles LA’s Cold Cases
If you’re looking for a procedural thriller that’s grounded by grit, genuine leads, and complex cases, “Ballard” gets it done.
What to Watch on Netflix: July 2025
The best movies on Netflix this month include “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Jaws,” “Mission: Impossible,” “A Star is Born,” and more.
The Best TV of 2025 (So Far)
The 18 shows of 2025 that you need to have seen to talk about TV this year.
Netflix’s “The Sandman” Finally Shoots For The Stars With Volume 1 of Final Season
Despite this being a path to the end of the series, it will end with a bang instead of a whimper.
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print
“Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print” reminds us that physical media and its place in our homes are vital.
Heads of State
It’s stupid fun, done with enough panache that its thin story and sometimes too-glib attitude doesn’t hurt it too much.
The Old Guard 2
Netflix’s slick follow-up to their hit pandemic-era fantasy action film, lacks any sizable reason to be invested in its existence.
AMC’s “Nautilus” Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains
“Nautilus” is fun to watch and feels ever so slightly subversive.
Netflix’s Third Season of “Squid Game” Limps Its Way To Its Bleak, Cynical Finish Line
Season 3 plays largely the same game as the previous season, with an added dose of tortured pathos.
FX’s “The Bear” Serves Another Course Of Dreamlike Intensity in Season Four
On balance it’s one of the most buoyant and joyous pieces of television I’ve experienced in years.
Cure Your Insomnia with Prime Video’s “Countdown”
A series with no discernible story, character development, or sense of purpose.
Ironheart
It’s a shame that the series seems so intent on burying its lead beneath the rubble of the dying franchise to which she belongs.
