Netflix’s Mulligan Tries to Find Comedy in Post Apocalyptic Cartoon
A review of the new animated Netflix series.
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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.
A Small Light
Creators Joan Rater and Tony Phelan craft a glossy but moving tale of resistance and courage, and the risks everyday people take just to hold on to their humanity.
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.
Saint X
You can feel the elements that made Saint X such a compelling novel become stretched, flattened, and dissipated by the show’s too-leisurely approach.
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.
The Last Thing He Told Me
It becomes depressing to watch talented performers wasted on such dry, dull material.
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.
Netflix’s WWII Drama Transatlantic Offers Bittersweet Salvation
A review of the Netflix series Transatlantic, now streaming.
Charming Comedy Jury Duty Makes Case for a Different Verdict
A review of the new Freevee comedy series.
