Paramount+ Launches with New Shows, Deep Catalog
A preview of the three new shows on Paramount+, the new version of CBS All Access, launching today.
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Murder Among the Mormons
There’s a playful tone that’s likely courtesy of one of its unexpected directors, but it ultimately does little more than a Wikipedia entry.
Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia Never Finds Its Own Identity
A review of the Netflix drama Ginny & Georgia, now available.
NBC’s Debris Feels Like a Throwback to Post-Lost Mysteries
A review of the new NBC drama Debris.
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.
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.
