Amazon Prime’s “Malice” Will Only Make You Mad
When done well, we don’t mind irrational behavior and inconsistent characters in the name of thrilling twists. When done poorly, we get “Malice.”
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“Landman” Might Be the Dumbest Fracking Show on TV
The show struggles to find new reserves to plumb and veers off in some crazy directions to do it.
The American Revolution
“The American Revolution” is rich with detail and vibrant with intellectual filmmaking that seeks to serve as a definitive record of its subject.
In Your Dreams
“In Your Dreams” is a wise and touching story about the challenges of family and of change.
Come See Me in the Good Light
“Come See Me in the Good Light” renders the subject with profound intimacy.
Netflix’s “Last Samurai Standing” is One of the Best Action Shows of the Year
One of the best action TV dramas of this year.
Season Two of “Palm Royale” Succeeds by Embracing its Funny Side
Like its central characters, “Palm Royale” has matured in all the best ways.
HBO’s “The Seduction” Surprises without Sizzle
“The Seduction” is about vicious paybacks and the scandals of libertine life, but without visceral sexiness or savvy.
Vince Gilligan’s Riveting “Pluribus” Is the Television Event of the Year
It is mostly a one-woman show, run by a phenomenally sharp Seehorn.
Train Dreams
Bentley and co-writer Greg Kwedar (“Sing Sing”) tell a story of an ordinary life in an extraordinary way.
Death by Lightning
“Death by Lightning” sticks to a refreshingly linear timeline, save for a few well-placed flashbacks that actually serve to inform the story.
NBC Mockumentary Sitcom “Stumble” is a Flipping Good Time
“Stumble” gets a high score, thanks to it mostly resisting easy/dumb jokes in favor of surprising and warm ones.
All Her Fault
“All Her Fault” is an anxiety-inducing thriller with the sudden drops of a sinkhole and the venomous twists of a snake pit.
MGM+’s “Robin Hood” Dazzles With Its Craft, Yet Lacks the Allure to Justify Its Creation
Even when the plot falters, “Robin Hood” is a rare series that emulates its time period with ease with its visual and musical feats.
HBO’s Zennial Comedy “I Love LA” Lets Rachel Sennott Navigate Life, Love, and Influence
It’s a show for the self-obsessed, the image-centric, and the painfully irresponsible. In that respect, it might capture its setting and cohort perfectly.
“The Witcher” Changes Its Face and Loses Some Of Its Magic in Season 4
Season 4 continues the sprawl that has made “The Witcher” feel less like a gritty fantasy slash-em-up and more like homework.
Apple TV Sends Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson “Down Cemetery Road” in Stylish Fashion
This is powerfully entertaining stuff, filled with satisfying twists and turns.
