Abbott Elementary Is Bringing Earnest Back
In praise of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, one of the biggest hits on network TV in years.
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HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Can’t Find On-Court Chemistry
A review of the latest HBO drama series from Adam McKay, this one about the ’80s L.A. Lakers.
Pieces of Her
Toni Collette never misses, but she’s left stranded here by a script that doesn’t go far enough to provoke B-movie thrills and is structured in a way that drains anything that feels realistic.
Joe vs. Carole Struggles in Shadows of Netflix’s Tiger King
A review of the new series Joe vs. Carole, which premieres today March 3rd on Peacock.
The Dropout Offers Conflicting Views of Controversial Woman
A review of the new Hulu mini-series about Elizabeth Holmes.
HBO’s Our Flag Means Death is Too Droll for Its Own Good
A review of the new pirate comedy series Our Flag Means Death, premiering on HBO on March 3.
The Tourist
This is a great little thriller, a show that constantly keeps you guessing and entertained in equal measure.
Greed is Good in Showtime’s Compelling Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
A review of the new Showtime series Super Pumped, which premieres on February 27th.
Final Season of Killing Eve Starts on a Disappointing, Boring Note
A review of the final season of Killing Eve.
FX’s Better Things Says Goodbye with Sly, Tearjerking Fifth Season
A review of the final season of FX’s Better Things, premiering on Hulu on February 28th.
Vikings: Valhalla Offers an Entertaining Escape from Winter Blues
A review of the new Netflix series, a sequel to History’s Vikings.
Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
It plays not like a dry history lesson, but an urgent bulletin from the past which speaks to our present moment.
RACE Unpacks the Challenges and Impact of Bubba Wallace
A review of the new six-part Netflix series about Bubba Wallace.
Netflix’s Space Force Focuses More on Great Ensemble in Season Two
A review of season two of Space Force, now playing on Netflix.
Painting with John Returns for More Life Lessons
A review of season two of HBO’s Painting with John.
Adam Scott Leads Brilliantly Original Workplace Drama Severance
A review of Apple TV+’s Severance, starring Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette.
Home Entertainment Guide: February 2022
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Encanto, Eternals, House of Gucci, and Criterion editions of The Piano and Miller’s Crossing.
Epix Schedules Fun Stephen King-Inspired Road Trip in From
A review of Epix’s FROM, starring Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Eion Bailey.
Peacock’s Bel-Air Fights to Take the TV Throne
A review of the first three episodes of Peacock’s gritty reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Apple TV+ Thriller Suspicion Raises Too Many Doubts
A review of the new Apple TV+ series Suspicion, premiering on February 4th.
