Paramount+’s The Offer Can’t Sell Godfather Making-Of
A review of the Paramount+ series The Offer, about the making of The Godfather.
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FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven is a Shocking, Fascinating Investigation of Faith
A review of the new true crime series Under the Banner of Heaven, now streaming on FX on Hulu.
We Own This City
Sparked by a jittery live-wire performance from Jon Bernthal and anchored by incredibly smart dialogue, We Own This City is a stand-out mini-series in one of the most crowded periods of “Prestige Drama” in years.
Ozark Pushes Off the Pier For Its Last Boat Ride
A review of the end run of Ozark’s Emmy-winning Ozark.
Undone Seeks Answers and Closure in Sublime Second Season
A review of the second season of Prime Video’s Undone.
Vanessa Bayer Smiles Through the Pain in I Love That For You
A review of Vanessa Bayer’s new Showtime series, I Love That For You.
They Call Me Magic
The second half of They Call Me Magic is much stronger because it gives fans a Magic who’s more revealing than we’ve ever seen before.
The Flight Attendant’s Second Season Fails to Take Off
A review of the second season of The Flight Attendant, premiering today on HBO.
Showtime’s The Man Who Fell to Earth Builds Off a Classic
A review of the new Showtime series The Man Who Fell to Earth, co-created by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet.
Russian Doll Keeps Asking the Big Questions Through Its Sophomore Slump
A review of the second season of Russian Doll, premiering on April 20 on Netflix.
Barry Keeps Its Aim on Forgiveness In Its Excellent Season Three
A review of the third season of Barry, premiering April 24 on HBO.
Outer Range Challenges Expectations While it Entertains
A review of Prime Video’s Outer Range, starring Josh Brolin.
The First Lady Fails to Escape Shadow of History
A review of Showtime’s new anthology series about the first ladies.
Anatomy of a Scandal Doesn’t Hold Up Under the Scalpel
A TV review of the first season of Netflix’s new anthology series.
Roar Is a Star-Studded Girlboss Anthology That Occasionally Whimpers
A review of the new Apple TV+ anthology series starring Betty Gilpin, Nicole Kidman, Alison Brie, Cynthia Erivo, and many more.
HBO Max’s Tokyo Vice is a Thrilling Newspaper Noir
A review of the new series Tokyo Vice, now streaming on HBO Max.
AMC’s 61st Street is a Heavy-Handed Legal Thriller
A review of 61st Street, the new AMC series from Peter Moffat about police brutality in Chicago.
HBO Max’s Julia is a Charming First Course that Leaves Room for More
A review of the new Julia Child series Julia, now playing on HBO.
Gary Oldman, Sharp Writing Carry Very Entertaining Slow Horses
A review of the new spy drama starring Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas.
Moon Knight Shines with Fantastic Oscar Isaac Performances
A review of the newest Disney+ Marvel show, starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke.
