tv reviews
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 has more murder and sex — wastes Matt Smith: review
“House of the Dragon” has some Vhagar-sized flaws, but it remains a bloody good time in Season 2 and still feels like Event Television.
'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is a wacky travel show: review
"Conan O'Brien Must Go" on Max is a wacky and amusing travel show that sees the comedian visiting Ireland, Argentina, Thailand and Norway.
He's Big Ben: Michael Douglas delivers as 'Franklin' in new series about trip that changed US history
Douglas is excellent as Ben Franklin in his first role in a period piece and even looks the part (which helps). He just seems to get better with age (he's 80).
'Hapless,' new series on Peacock, has 'Curb' appeal: review
"Hapless" is extremely similar in tone and context to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," with a few exceptions -- and is even described as a "cringe comedy" a la Larry David's masterpiece.
Sluggish new series 'Manhunt' tracks Abraham Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth
"The action, such as it is, tends to get bogged down in wordy dialogue and the pace is often sluggish in what feels, at times, like a series of re-enactments...
'The Crown' series finale makes Will and Kate's romance boring: review
"The Crown" is finally over, with the second half of Season 6 covering Prince William and Kate Middleton's early days, and Prince Harry's Nazi costume scandal.
'Fargo' Season 5: typically weird, offbeat, goofy — and violent
This fifth season of "Fargo" is, by turns, funny, dramatic, violent, slapstick and frightening — everything fans of the series have come to expect.
'The Crown' turns Princess Diana's death into cheesy melodrama: review
You can practically hear series creator Peter Morgan patting himself on the back for being “sensitive.”
Chevy Chase, Magic Johnson and their late-night horror shows
"It was just one debacle after the next ... and there was a mass exodus of guests. You say to yourself, 'What were they thinking?'" -- Craig Shoemaker on "The...
Mike Flanagan's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' is a dark treat: review
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is loosely based on the Edgar Allan Poe story, but it also weaves in a fictional family dynasty that seems inspired by the...
How the 'Frasier' revival honors late star John Mahoney
The "Say Anything" actor died in 2018 at the age of 77.
'Raid the Cage' host Damon Wayans Jr.: I would be 'screwed' at the trivia
"Coming from a dyslexic guy myself, I would not be great at that trivia because I pronounce 'quiet' [as] 'quite' and I mix all these letters up." — "Raid the...
Kiefer Sutherland powers 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'
The movie features an all-star cast, including Kiefer Sutherland as Queeg and the late Lance Reddick, all of whom deliver bravura performances.
'The Boys' spinoff 'Gen V' balances strength and weakness
"Gen V" is a hit-or-miss affair. It continues in the tradition of "The Boys" sometimes for better and to the point where it's derivative of its predecessor.
HBO Max's 'Velma' scorched by critics, audiences: 'so insulting to the Scooby-Doo fan base'
Viewers and critics alike are voicing their displeasure with HBO Max's "Velma," an adult reimagining of "Scooby Doo," executive produced by Mindy Kaling.
The 'Dexter' revival is pointless and silly
Eight years after Showtime’s serial-killer hit “Dexter” ended with a notoriously terrible finale, the show is back with a revival that’s trying to smooth over its dubious legacy.
Stream It Or Skip It: 'The War Next-door' On Netflix, A Mexican Sitcom Where Two Very Different Families Become Neighbors Via A Contested Raffle
A woman wins a mansion in a raffle, and her neighbor happens to be the uptight woman whom she had a fight with a few days before.
Stream It Or Skip It: 'Cat People' On Netflix, About People Who Love Cats And What They Do To Show That Love
By the producer of Dogs, Cat People profiles six cat lovers who have built their lives around their pets. Some have even made a living with them.
Stream It Or Skip It: 'In the Footsteps of Killers' On BritBox, A Compelling True Crime Series That Shines A Light On Forgotten Murders
An actress and a criminologist team up to uncover the truth in this British series.
Stream It Or Skip It: 'You Are My Spring' On Netflix, About A Concierge, A Psychiatrist, A Funky Building And A Murder Mystery
This K-drama isn't just about romance; it's got messed-up childhoods and a murder mystery to examine.