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.
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Reignites Beloved Property
A review of the new animated reboot Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, launching on the rebranded Max this week.
Home Entertainment Guide: May 2023
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Cocaine Bear, Creed III, Champions, 80 for Brady, and Criterion editions of Thelma & Louise and Wings of Desire.
Shea Serrano and Michael Schur’s Primo Hilariously Explores Masculinity
A review of the new Amazon Freevee show from the creator of Parks and Recreation and The Good Place.
Great Cast Elevates Inconsistent High Desert on Apple TV+
A TV review of the new Apple TV+ series starring Patricia Arquette.
Netflix’s Mulligan Tries to Find Comedy in Post Apocalyptic Cartoon
A review of the new animated Netflix series.
Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara Star in Promising Thriller Class of ‘09
A review of the new FX/Hulu show starring Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara.
Apple TV’s Fantastic Silo Plays Out Like Great Sci-Fi Literature
A TV review of Silo, the new sci-fi show on Apple TV+.
Steve McQueen’s Essential Small Axe Joins the Criterion Collection
Go buy Small Axe, now in the Criterion Collection.
Peacock’s Droll Bupkis Wants Us to Take Pete Davidson Seriously
A review of the new Peacock series Bupkis, co-created, written, and starring Pete Davidson.
Queen Charlotte is the Best Bridgerton Series Yet
A review of the new Bridgerton spin-off, Queen Charlotte.
Fatal Attraction Works As Entertainment, Fails as Social Commentary
A review of the new Paramount+ version of Fatal Attraction.
Prime Video’s Citadel Traps Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden in Played-Out Spy Game
A review of the Prime Video series Citadel, premiering on April 28th.
Home Entertainment Guide: April 2023
The latest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Missing, Living, Triangle of Sadness, and a 4K edition of The Fisher King.
Netflix’s Promising The Diplomat is Anchored by Great Performances
A TV review of the new political drama starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell.
Mrs. Davis Overflows with Fascinating Ideas Even as It Struggles to Tie Them Together
A review of a crazy new show from the creator of Lost and The Leftovers.
Starz’s Blindspotting Returns to Stake Claim to Television’s Top Tier
A TV review of the second season of Starz’s Blindspotting, based on the hit film.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Figures It Out in Smart Final Season
A review of the fifth season of Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Barry Can’t Outrun His Past In His Impeccable Final Season
A review of the final season of HBO’s Barry, which premieres on April 16th.
Slasher Returns to Shudder with Intriguing New Season
A review of the new season of Shudder’s anthology series Slasher.
