Apple TV+’s Foundation Returns with Bloated War of the Worlds
A review of the second season of Foundation, now playing on Apple TV+.
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Apple TV+’s Murder Comedy The Afterparty Embraces a Playful, Imperfect Formula
A review of the second season of The Afterparty, premiering on Apple TV+ on July 12.
Disney+ Restores Classic Animated Shorts
A look at how Disney has restored short films from their early years.
What We Do in the Shadows Maintains Hysterical Bite in Fifth Season
A TV review of the fifth season of FX’s Emmy-nominated show.
The Horror of Dolores Roach is Laughing With Us
A TV review of the new Prime horror series from Blumhouse.
The Lincoln Lawyer is Cleverly Updated, Old-School TV
A review of the second season of The Lincoln Lawyer, on Netflix now.
The Witcher Juggles Fun and Frustration In Its Shaky Third Season
A review of the third season of The Witcher.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2023
A guide to the latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Evil Dead Rise, Avatar: The Way of Water, John Wick: Chapter 4, and a 4K release of The Rules of the Game.
FX’s The Bear Continues to Reach for Greatness
A review of the new season of The Bear, which premieres on FX on Hulu on June 22nd.
Marvel’s Secret Invasion Continues the Franchise’s Dull Slate
A TV review of the new Marvel/Disney show starring Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Martin Freeman, Ben Mendelsohn, Don Cheadle, and more.
The Righteous Gemstones Treads Familiar Ground in Season Three
A review of the third season of The Righteous Gemstones, which premieres Sunday night on HBO.
The Walking Dead: Dead City Trudges Through the Ruins of a Moribund Franchise
A review of the new Walking Dead spin-off series, Dead City.
FX’s The Full Monty Loses Its Rhythm in Series Form
A review of the new FX series The Full Monty, based on the 1997 film.
Peacock’s Based on a True Story is a Frustrating but Promising True-Crime Parody
A review of the true-crime comedy series Based on a True Story, now playing on Peacock.
TNT’s The Lazarus Project Uses Suspense Trapping to Ask Smart Questions
A review of the new TNT sci-fi series premiering on June 4th.
Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave Conjures More Brilliant Chaos in Third Season
A review of the third season of Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave, now playing on Netflix.
Netflix’s FUBAR is a Depressingly Routine Comeback Vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger
A review of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first TV show on Netflix.
Disney Version of American Born Chinese Entertains Even as It Dilutes Its Source
A TV review of the newest Disney+ show, featuring a reunion of Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.
Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ Buddy Comedy Platonic is Amiable and Harmless
A review of the new Apple TV+ series Platonic, now streaming.
