Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Excellent "Interior Chinatown"
A sharp, stylish commentary on the lack of Asian representation in '90s media.
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Taylor Sheridan's Well Runs Dry in "Landman"
A review of the new show from the creator of Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King.
Prime Video’s “Cross” Adaptation is Killer
Alex Cross finally gets the adaptation he deserves.
"Arcane" Makes Triumphant Return to Netflix
A review of the first half of the new season of Netflix's "Arcane".
Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” Fails to Capture the Magic of Villeneuve’s Films, Herbert’s Novels
A review of the new Max show set in the world of Frank Herbert's Dune.
Apple TV’s “Silo” Returns for Daring Second Season
A TV review of what might be Apple's best show.
Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch Bring Gravity to "The Day of the Jackal"
“The Day of the Jackal” is one of this season’s generally great surprises.
HBO’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is Downright Sumptuous
A review of the HBO series adaptation of "Like Water for Chocolate."
10 Great Horror Films from 2024 (and Where to Watch Them)
10 of the best horror films of 2024 and where to watch them this Halloween week.
Netflix’s Sharp “The Diplomat” Offers Escapism for Political Junkies
A review of the second season of Netflix's The Diplomat.
Billy Crystal Struggles to Clarify Apple TV+'s Haunting New Horror Series "Before"
It's disjointed in its best moments and flat-out bad in its worst, and by the end of the series, it feels like a waste of time.
FX's "What We Do in the Shadows" Loses Some Of Its Bite In Season Six
It feels as if “What We Do in the Shadows” has outstayed its welcome, with each episode feeling increasingly bloated as time goes on.
Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock's "Hysteria!"
“Hysteria!” isn’t frightening enough to be a horror series, nor wacky enough to be funny.
Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” Really Starts Putting the Pieces Together in Second Season
This is the year in which the Jason Segel dramedy really finds its voice, confidently balancing its comedic and emotional currents in a way that’s entertaining and moving.
Netflix's “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” Gives Life to Iconic Character
“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” is the finest the character has been realized in an adaptation.
Peacock’s Frustrating “Teacup” Feels Only Half-Full
You can feel the TV creator playing tug-of-war with the original author in a way that buries themes, makes characters shallow, and loses the potential of both projects.
Starz's “Sweetpea” Is Fall TV’s Biggest and Best Surprise
“Sweetpea” feels fresh from beginning to end, offering us a gripping story right down to the final episode's shocking cliffhanger.
Hulu's “La Máquina” Delights with Campy Darkness
Two artists, at the height of their craft, making something fun and new.
HBO’s “The Franchise” Takes Satirical Aim at the MCU
A review of a new HBO series from the creator of Veep and The Thick of It.
“The Last Days of the Space Age” is a Mess of a Missed Opportunity
A review of the new Hulu original series about the '70s space race in Australia.
