Presumed Innocent Spins Riveting Mystery on Apple TV+
This is David E. Kelley working in the register he excels at: a legal thriller with just enough interpersonal relationship drama and a touch of mystery.
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Hulu’s Queenie is a Masterful Study of Self-Growth
A review of the new Hulu series starring Dionne Brown from Onyx Collective.
House of the Dragon Returns with a Captivating Yet Convoluted Second Season
While season two starts strong, it eventually becomes clear that this series is at war with itself.
The Acolyte Sends Star Wars Into a Galaxy Far, Far In the Past
There’s potential in this series and its slower, more contemplative direction, even as it peppers in one martial arts-infused Jedi fight after another.
Home Entertainment Guide: May 2024
The latest and greatest on streaming and physical media, including Criterion editions of Girlfight, Peeping Tom, and All That Breathes, along with a fantastic Arrow 4K of Joe Carnahan’s Narc.
We Are Lady Parts is TV at its Finest
Peacock’s We Are Lady Parts is back and it’s still one of the best shows on TV.
Netflix’s Tires Should Have Fans of Shane Gillis Rolling
Getting fired from SNL was the best thing that ever happened to Shane Gillis.
Fantastic Start to Fourth Season of Evil Maintains Creepy Quality
Evil is back for what looks like its final full season. It’s still phenomenal. And totally weird.
Netflix’s Bridgerton Makes Some Improvements to its Popular Formula
Bridgerton is back! And a few things have changed for the hit Netflix show.
Fated for All: Romanclusivity Captures Our Hearts in Bridgerton and Beyond
Inclusivity isn’t new in romantic drama, even if Bridgerton has made it a big part of the conversation again.
Prime Video’s Outer Range Opens Up in a Hole New Way in Season 2
Season 2 takes a few missed steps toward the confounding, but commits deeper to the show’s own weirdness.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar Wastes Its Lavish Potential
The latest Netflix international hit isn’t very good.
Doctor Who Travels to Disney+ For a Lavish, Fun New Regeneration
This is old-school new-school Who, fixated just as much on formula as fun.
Initially Promising Dark Matter Sinks Under Weight of Prestige TV Bloat
Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter gets the Apple TV+ treatment with big stars, big budget, big idea, and too-big runtime.
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire Has a Different Flavor in Season Two
With a new Parisian locale and a recast Claudia, the show continues to deliver vibrant characters and addictively volatile storytelling.
Home Entertainment Guide: April 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes Lisa Frankenstein, The Beekeeper, and Criterion editions of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Dogfight.
Max’s Award-Winning Hacks Returns with Its Best Season to Date
Hacks finally returns this week and the Emmy-winning show has never been better.
Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives Is A Spinoff Stuck In Limbo
Despite its faults, Dead Boy Detectives seems dead set on providing passable, spectral entertainment.
Sharp Writing, Excellent Cast Keep Spy Thriller The Veil Engaging
A review of the new spy thriller on FX on Hulu starring Elisabeth Moss, who really can do anything.
Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Moves to Streaming with Entertaining Knuckles
Sonic speeds away to TV with Knuckles, starring Idris Elba and Adam Pally.
