HBO’s It’s a Sin is a Radiant Coming-of-Age Story in a Dark Period
A review of the new series from showrunner Russell T. Davies, now playing on HBO Max.
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Amend: The Fight for America Educates Netflix Audiences on 14th Amendment
A review of the six-part Netflix series Amend: The Fight for America, which premieres February 17.
Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes is a Well-Crafted, Completely Bonkers Thriller
A review of the Netflix limited series Behind Her Eyes, which debuts on February 17.
NBC’s Young Rock and Kenan Sitcoms are Energetic, Familiar
A look at NBC’s two new star-driven sitcoms, Young Rock and Kenan, both premiering on February 16.
Home Entertainment Guide: February 2021
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Freaky, Let Him Go, Greenland, and Criterion editions of The Parallax View, Smooth Talk, and two films by Ramin Bahrani.
CBS’s Clarice Dilutes the Sprawling Strangeness of Its Source
A review of the new CBS series Clarice, based on the books by Thomas Harris.
FOX’s The Great North is Pretty Good
A TV review of FOX’s The Great North, premiering February 14th.
HBO Max’s The Head is Chilling Escapist TV
A review of the international production The Head, now available on HBO Max.
Netflix’s Firefly Lane Will Keep Viewers Watching Despite Its Flaws
A review of the new Netflix series Firefly Lane, starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.
Resident Alien Blends Humor, Heart into Effective Escapism
A review of the new sci-fi dramedy starring Alan Tudyk.
Jules Goes to Therapy in Her Own Special Episode of Euphoria
A review of the second special standalone episode of HBO’s Euphoria.
HBO’s Painting with John is a Magnetic Celebration of Arts and Artists
A review of the unscripted series which premieres January 22 on HBO.
The Nostalgia of Epix’s Bridge and Tunnel is Filled with Wrong Turns
A review of the new Epix series from Edward Burns.
The Lynchian Aspirations of Losing Alice Underwhelm Rather Than Intrigue
A review of the new Apple TV+ series, Losing Alice.
The Sister Sacrifices Logic, Tension as Its Twists Unravel
A review of the Hulu mini-series The Sister.
CW Reboots Walker but Forgets to Give Him a Personality
A review of the Walker reboot on The CW.
The TV Homages of WandaVision are an Amusing, Unfulfilling Distraction
A review of the Disney+ Original WandaVision.
Home Entertainment Guide: January 2021
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming services includes Dreamland, Synchronic, Jungleland, and Criterion editions of Amores Perros, Crash, and Minding the Gap.
Entertaining 30 Coins Examines Depths of Evil with Style
A review of the new HBO Max hit 30 Coins.
Servant Returns to Clean Up the Chaos of Season One
A review of the second season of Apple TV+’s Servant.
