A Tale of Two Machines: On the First Season of “Alien Earth”
A conversation with Alien: Earth stars Babou Cesay and Sydney Chandler aabout the first season of the hit FX show.
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House of Guinness
It might not be all that good when binged all at once. But consumed in moderation on a gloomy day, it could be the cure for what ales ya.
Hotel Costiera Serves Up a Cozy, Slightly Watered Down Heist Cocktail
“Hotel Costiera” goes down easy, but it doesn’t capitalize on the buzzy possibilities of the sub-genre.
Marvel Animation’s “Marvel Zombies” Doesn’t Have Enough Flesh On Its Shambling Bones
An underdeveloped and underwhelming horror venture for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
“Slow Horses” Continues to Entertain, Even in a Lesser Season
This is the weakest “Slow Horses” season to date, and yet it’s still pretty darn entertaining.
Sterlin Harjo Aims High, Does Not Miss with FX’s “The Lowdown”
For all its humor, “The Lowdown” never sacrifices its darkness.
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.
