TV/Streaming
The Body
Entertainingly balances religious horror with the teen-girl melodrama of something like “Gossip Girl” or “Pretty Little Liars.”
Season 3 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Feels Like Butter Scraped Over Too Much Bread
While the third season is made with love, it also no longer feels confident about what it’s trying to say.
It Gets Harder Before It Gets Better: Netflix’s “North of North” Returns For a Warm Second Season
Still a sitcom, but its charm, warmth, and pathos make it something truly unique.
Season 2 Proves That “Black Doves” Might Be Netflix’s Best Show
A thrilling balance of humor and espionage, and another show that blends the personal with the political in continuously captivating ways.
Apple TV’s “Stick” Stays On Par For Its Second Season
Season 2 is a remarkable upgrade from the already engaging first season.
“Bass x Machina” Brings Black Justice to the Steampunk Old West
A sharp straight‑shooter that, while not hitting all its marks, makes for a strong-armed binge.
Paramount+’s “It Gets Worse” Couldn’t Get Better at Capturing Gen-Z Angst
In its aesthetics, hang-ups, and worldview, “It Gets Worse” is not for anyone who’s ever had a Facebook account.
The Greatest
A thorough, finely crafted series that captures the moments when a gifted young boxer began to embrace the power of his voice.
Brian Cox, Dan Stevens Join “Dexter: Resurrection” for Promising Second Season
Never bet against Dexter Morgan.
HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Reaches New Heights in Gritty Fourth Season
A season that feels less like a night of celebration and grows heavier with each episode.
Excellent Ensemble Hones Philly Accents, Thriller Tension in Apple’s “Nocturne”
Top-notch production values, a remarkable ensemble, and sharp thriller plotting allow “Nocturne” to escape the shadow of its obvious influences.
Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
An exceptionally thoughtful and often hilarious documentary.
Sexy, Gripping Folk Horror Series “Yaga” Is a Surefire Hit
Sandler’s screen adaptation slowly morphs into one of the year’s most thrilling and sexy series.
Possible Love
“Possible Love” exists in this space of potential upheaval, devastatingly turning relatable human emotion into possible tragedy.
Season 3 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Lets Us Savor the Love
This installment recaptures the magic of our first encounter while taking their relationship to new heights.
