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.
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“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.
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.
