Stellar Performances Almost Save AMC’s Bloated The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
A review of the latest spin-off of The Walking Dead.
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New Apple Sci-fi Series Constellation Crashes to Earth
A TV review of another big-budget Apple sci-fi offering, starring Noomi Rapace.
One Day
Overall, it works. They earn their eventual couplehood, having found their way to a beautiful and exceptional pairing.
Abbott Elementary Is Back in Session With A Sweet, Subdued Season 3
A review of the third season of ABC’s beloved Abbott Elementary.
Prime Video’s Update of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Crackles with Wit and Creative Energy
A TV review of the new iteration of Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
Max’s Tokyo Vice Gets Closer to Its Out-of-Reach Potential in Season Two
A TV review of the second season of Tokyo Vice.
Home Entertainment Guide: January 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Trolls 3 and Criterion releases of Blood Simple, Mudbound, and Trainspotting.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is a Campy and Heartfelt Delight
A TV review of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, from Ryan Murphy.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Ends on a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Note
A TV review of the final season of HBO’s hit Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Genius: MLK/X Fails Legacies of Civil Rights Leaders
A review of the fourth season of NatGeo’s Genius.
Masters of the Air
No matter how much time we spend with any of these characters, they’re little more than broad biographical re-imaginings rather than real people.
Wonderful Tom: Tom Shales (1944-2024)
The Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic brought insight and acerbic wit to his reviews
Death and Other Details Wastes Potential on Neverending Cruise
A TV review of the new Hulu show starring Mandy Patinkin.
HBO’s True Detective: Night Country is a Haunting, Riveting Return to Form
A review of the new season of the HBO anthology series.
In AMC’s Brilliant Monsieur Spade, Even the Detectives Come Hard-Boiled
A TV review of AMC’s Monsieur Spade, starring Clive Owen.
Criminal Record is Apple TV’s Latest Exercise in Mediocrity
A TV review of a new thriller starring Cush Jumbo and
Marvel’s Echo is a Short Yet Surprising New Addition to the MCU Canon
A TV review of the new MCU show on Disney+.
Home Entertainment Guide: December 2023
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Creator, Dumb Money, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
