Marvel’s “Wonder Man” Builds a Bleary Showbiz Buddy Comedy For the MCU
Though its ambition surpasses its grasp, it leaves one yearning for more of this dynamic duo in the franchise’s ever-inconsistent future.
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FOX’s “Memory of a Killer” Can’t Remember Why It Exists
FOX is launching a new thriller after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. It’s forgettable.
Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty” Gives Excess Sex, Violence, & Half-Baked Ideas
This show is best appreciated as a wild ride.
Apple TV’s Excellent “Shrinking” Continues to Find Humor in the Heartache
It feels increasingly like a balm for troubled times, a reminder that nothing is more important in this world than the people we love.
A Great Sophie Turner Carries Prime Video’s “Steal” Over its Cliches
A review of the latest Prime Video thriller, starring Sophie Turner.
“Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” Will Send Your Snooze Button Into Overdrive
There’s no regard for Christie’s prose, no idea who the series’ audience is meant to be, and no goal except to further increase Netflix’s intellectual property resources.
Peacock’s “Ponies” Offers Unbridled Spy Intrigue For Its Two Female Leads
A compelling, female-driven buddy spy thriller that is enough to hold out hope for a second season.
School Spinoff “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Boldly Goes Through Growing Pains
The latest Trek spinoff takes its characters to space school, and learns some of its own lessons as it goes.
The Thrills Can’t Be Stopped in “Hijack” Season 2
“Hijack” is an intensely watchable series that keeps your attention and anxiety up.
HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Is The Best Fantasy Adaptation of the Decade
Fantasy television can still surprise you, and when it comes to the genre, bigger isn’t always better.
The Many Reasons Women Are Watching “Heated Rivalry”
Everyone wants to know why so many women are watching “Heated Rivalry.” The answer isn’t that simple.
Long Awaited Second Season of “The Night Manager” Is More Gripping Than Ever
One of the best mini-series of the 2010s has unexpectedly returned, and it’s even better.
“A Thousand Blows” Lands Another One-Two Punch of Victorian Intrigue in Season 2
The show remains as elegantly and intensely staged as ever.
Season 4 of HBO’s “Industry” Is a Relentlessly Thrilling Series Best
The series is one of the best post-pandemic television shows to grace our screens.
Cute Chaos: Penny Lane on “Happy And You Know It”
The documentarian discusses the curiously complex world of children’s music and her latest Music Box documentary.
“The Pitt” Hasn’t Lost a Step in Confident Second Season
“The Pitt” hasn’t faltered at all to start its second intense season.
“Stranger Things” Hurtles to Its Series Finale with Second Volume of Fifth Season
The penultimate volume of “Stranger Things” almost feels nostalgic for itself.
Emily in Paris Season 5, but It’s Rome (Where She Wants To)
Deeply annoying and yet highly watchable.
