(l-r) brett goldstein, brendan hunt, and jason sudeikis in ted lasso season 3

Now back in the big leagues, ‘Ted Lasso’ is still solid entertainment

AFC Richmond's back in the Premier League with plenty of new drama.

On Mar 18, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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archie renaux (left) and jessie mei li (right) in shadow and bone season 2

‘Shadow and Bone’ season 2 is a bloated mess

'Shadow and Bone' season 2 brings more story, more characters, and puts it into one pot.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

riley keough as daisy (left) and sam claflin as billy (right) in daisy jones & the six

Not even ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ can break through those music clichés

Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel comes to life in Amazon's limited series.

On Mar 1, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face

Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’ revives the detective show with a case-of-the-week format

Natasha Lyonne has big 'bullshit' energy in this entertaining take on the TV detective.

On Jan 26, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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Review: ‘Willow’ introduces us to a new generation–and a new threat

The Disney+ series takes place years after the original film.

On Dec 1, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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In ‘Andor’ episode 12, revolution is built on community

The season finale is another triumph for Andor's brutal, brilliant political storytelling.

On Nov 23, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday

After a promising first episode, ‘Wednesday’ becomes just another Netflix teen show

Jenna Ortega nails the role, but the show isn't creepy or kooky.

On Nov 23, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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Netflix’s spooky historical fantasy series ‘1899’ is too enigmatic for its own good

Set on a Victorian steamship, this show is full of creepy mysteries - but struggles to tell a believable story.

On Nov 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 11 sets an ominous tone for the season finale

Over the course of season 1, 'Andor' has dismantled our expectations for what it means to 'join' the Rebellion.

On Nov 16, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Breaking down the best line in ‘Andor’ episode 9

'Never more than 12.'

On Nov 3, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 9: Syril Karn is the Empire’s only true believer

Even the other Imperials don't know how to handle him.

On Nov 2, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The White Lotus’ season 2: A sexy, annoying trip to Italy

The new season looks at the lies we tell ourselves.

On Oct 28, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Andor’ episode 8 illustrates why this show is so divisive, exploring the psychological strategy of the Empire’s prison system

Thriving on a compelling but almost dialogue-free performance from Diego Luna, it's the opposite of typical 'Star Wars' TV.

On Oct 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 7: A chillingly realistic depiction of life under fascism

From government oppression to personal grief, 'Andor' dissects the process of radicalization.

On Oct 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Rings of Power’ ends season 1 as it began: With wildly uneven pacing

The show manages to feel glacially slow, even while rushing through momentous events.

On Oct 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw