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Netflix Unpacks One of Chicago’s Most Infamous Unsolved Mysteries in “Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders”
A Chicago legend looks back at one of its greatest unsolved cases, now the subject of a hit Netflix series.
Excellent Cast Struggles to Hold Together Plodding “Dept. Q”
It feels like another product of a streaming company’s mandate to boost their “hours watched” stats instead of a length that has been considered right for the story that’s being told.
FX Navigates Familiar Comic Waters with Flair in Clever “Adults”
As with most of these shows, the success of “Adults” comes down to casting.
Pee-wee As Himself
Watching Wolf and Reubens push and pull their way through the impact of this wildly talented and complicated man makes for rich, rewarding television.
Fear Street: Prom Queen
“Fear Street” started as a series that tried to reinvent the wheel; this is empty-headed, straightforward slasher schlock on purpose.
Apple TV+’s “Murderbot” Functions Along Mission Parameters, But Needs To Work Out Some Bugs
Despite the elegant production design and admirable effects, “Murderbot” feels like a sci-fi comedy still searching for identity.
Though Uneven, ‘Overcompensating’ Is a Promising New Comedy
Despite the occasional unevenness, it’s one of the most promising comedies to hit television in recent memory.
Tom Segura’s Got “Bad Thoughts” to Share, But Only a Few Are Worth Hearing
The sketches that work best do so in spite of the scatology, not because of it.
J.J. Abrams, Josh Holloway Reunite on Clever if Inconsistent “Duster”
Josh Holloway is back in a fun throwback show that works when it remembers to be escapism.
Season 2 of Peacock’s “Poker Face” Deals Natasha Lyonne Another Hand of Devilishly Delightful Mysteries
Season 2 continues the show’s episodic tradition in fine form, while finding a few corners in which to shake up Charlie’s world.
What to Watch on Netflix: May 2025
What to watch on Netflix in May 2025, including Dawn of the Dead, Ali, The Sugarland Express, Smile, and Heart Eyes.
