The Pursuit of Love
The miniseries’ breezy pace, likable ensemble, and low-key twee style make it easy to fall into, even with the sense that its satire could have been spikier.
TV/Streaming
Ted Lasso Brings More Subversive Sunniness to AppleTV+
A review of season two of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso.
Kevin Smith Reboots Masters of the Universe with New Netflix Series
A review of Kevin Smith’s reboot of the ’80s animated classic.
Naomi Osaka
With quiet confidence and thoughtful arrangement, Bradley builds Osaka’s world with an eye on both the pressures Osaka puts upon herself and the pressures others put on her.
Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon! Puts on a Dazzling, Self-Aware Show
A review of the new AppleTV+ musical series Schmigadoon, premiering on July 16.
Showtime’s The End Feels Like It Never Will
A review of the new Showtime comedy import, The End, which premieres on Sunday, July 18th.
Dr. Death
With excellent performances and a procedural tone that interrogates an entire system instead of just one man, Dr. Death is a solid drama about a man who thought he could play God but never realized he wasn’t talented or smart enough to do so.
Hulu’s McCartney 3,2,1 Deconstructs a Legend
A review of the new series McCartney 3,2,1, premiering on Hulu on July 16.
Home Entertainment Guide: July 2021
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming, including Rose Plays Julie, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Criterion releases of Deep Cover and Pariah.
Wellington Paranormal Finds the Funny in the Supernatural
A review of the latest (sorta) from Jemaine Clement.
HBO’s Gossip Girl Doesn’t Work When the Kids Are Alright
A review of HBO’s Gossip Girl reboot, premiering July 8.
Monsters at Work Spins Off Hit Movie into Mediocre TV
A review of the latest from Disney+, based on the hit film Monsters Inc.
Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave Returns with More Clever Absurdity
A review of season two of Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave, premiering July 6 on Netflix.
Netflix’s Somos Sheds Dim Light on Dark Chapter of Mexican History
A review of Netflix’s Somos.
Sarah Shahi Shines in Netflix’s Repetitively Provocative Sex/Life
A review of the series Sex/Life, premiering June 25 on Netflix.
Disney+’s The Mysterious Benedict Society Plays Tedious Mind Games
A review of the new Disney+ series, premiering on June 25.
Apple TV+’s Dark Physical is Definitely Not a Comedy but Still Worth Your Time
A review of Apple TV+’s Physical, starring Rose Byrne.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2021
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Nightmare Alley, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Minari, The Nest, The Father, and more!
FX Hit Comedy Dave Builds on Track Laid Down by First Season
A review of the second season of FXX’s hit Dave.
AMC’s Kevin Can F*** Himself Experiments with Sitcom Form to Mixed Results
A review of the new AMC+ and AMC series.
