“The Perfect Couple” Retreads Better Shows About Bad Rich People
Nicole Kidman is back with another mystery series, this time on Netflix. It’s not quite “perfect”.
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Netflix’s “Terminator Zero” Takes Too Long to Develop Its Own Identity
A review of the latest Netflix animated series, based on the timeless James Cameron films.
Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is the Boldest Fantasy Show of the Year
The Rings of Power expands and improves in a confident second season.
Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” is Less Cozy, Still Fun
Hulu’s Emmy darling and smash hit is back with more murder, but some serious undertones too.
The Party is Over in City of God: The Fight Rages On
A follow-up to the award-winning City of God lacks the thrust of the original.
Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey Struggles to Find Its Voice
Vince Vaughn stars in the latest from the creator of Scrubs and Shrinking, coming to Apple TV.
With Season 3, HBO’s Industry Remains One of the Best Shows of the Decade
A review of the third season of HBO’s critically acclaimed hit.
Women in Blue is Good at Suspense, Medium at Feminism
Women in Blue has an enticing mix of elements, a certain hodgepodge that shouldn’t work but does.
Home Entertainment Guide: July 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The First Omen, Abigail, Civil War, Perfect Days, and The Boy and the Heron.
Prime Video Has What Batman Fans Need in Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm is back with a retro version of Batman that fans will almost surely adore.
Netflix’s The Decameron Sinks to New Lows
Netflix has another adaptation of The Decameron. It’s atrocious.
Time Bandits Offers a Fun Summer Diversion
Taika Waititi’s take on the Terry Gilliam classic is filled with fun and uneasy drama.
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam
How can something so beloved also be so painful to so many? Pearlman isn’t here to really answer that question, and the series can’t quite get there, even with their version of his own words.
Lady in the Lake
While the blending of the two stories doesn’t always flow as well as it needs to, it’s impossible to not be intrigued by both Maddie and Cleo’s separate lives.
Peacock’s Those About to Die Should Appeal to People Counting the Days Until Gladiator 2
Sir Anthony Hopkins leads a bloody, adults only take on the Roman Colosseum that works just enough to entertain.
Hulu’s “UnPrisoned” Takes Bigger Swings In Its Self-Assured Second Season
Strong performances let the writers take big risks, visualizing therapeutic concepts in ways that would feel trite or over-the-top in a less-skilled production.
MGM+’s Messy The Emperor of Ocean Park Rules Over Convoluted Empire
The Emperor, I’m afraid to admit, has no clothes.
