Second Season of “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” is Much Tastier Than the First
A surprisingly superior second season.
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USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama
“The Rainmaker” is stimulating enough without asking any broader questions.
Prime Video’s “Butterfly” Sometimes Flutters, Sometimes Sputters
“Butterfly” looks good and never stops moving, but it doesn’t make my heart flutter.
FX’s “Alien: Earth” Shatters Already High Expectations
“Alien: Earth” is like nothing else on television.
Netflix Brings “Wednesday” Back to Nevermore for a Spookier, Stranger Season 2
Season 2 seems to have righted the ship and given Netflix’s latest mascot a more delicious meal to chew on…. so far.
Apple TV+, Seth Rogen Continue Hot Streaks with Second Season of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is sweet and light and makes for perfect late summer viewing.
Apple TV+’s Meditative and Epic “Chief of War” Demands To Be Seen
The series is crafted with an overwhelming perspective of wonder and richness.
The Spies of “Eyes of Wakanda” Can’t Be Stopped in Vibrant New Disney+ Animated Series
This is a world of consequences, where Black leading characters are rendered in fullness.
Netflix’s “Leanne” is Predictable Southern Comfort
None of it is cutting-edge, but that’s OK.
Second Season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” is Faster and Funnier
One of the most surprising jumps in quality from a first to second season in a very long time.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
“King of the Hill” Slides Right Back into Confidently Funny Rhythms
“King of the Hill” quickly finds its footing, and a couple of the episodes in the mid-section of this 10-episode season rank among the best half-hour comedy chapters of the year, anywhere.
Final Volume of “The Sandman” Solidifies Its Legacy In the Growing Realm of Fantasy Television
A review of the second half of season two of “The Sandman,” the end of the hit Netflix show.
“The Hunting Wives” Takes No Chances
“The Hunting Wives” is the latest mediocre drivel being pushed down the audience’s throat in the name of art.
Hulu’s “Washington Black” is Fueled by Steampunk and Epic Adventure
“Washington Black” is a wonderment, combining the harshness of history and the fuel of steampunk with the many sides of love, into the tale of a lionhearted legend.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Bears the Franchise Flagship Proudly in Season 3
A show that continues to uphold the ideals of its franchise’s point of origin, even as its swings boldly go nowhere all that deep.
MGM+ Adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Institute” Won’t Keep Students Awake
This one will just make you sleepy when it’s not making you feel icky.
Showtime’s “Dexter: Resurrection” Keeps the Killer Thriller Franchise’s Blood Flowing
This latest iteration is rooted firmly in the haunting and bleak foundation of the original series.
From “Bosch” to “Ballard”: New Spinoff Tackles LA’s Cold Cases
If you’re looking for a procedural thriller that’s grounded by grit, genuine leads, and complex cases, “Ballard” gets it done.
What to Watch on Netflix: July 2025
The best movies on Netflix this month include “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Jaws,” “Mission: Impossible,” “A Star is Born,” and more.
