Thankfully, ‘Succession’ is Still Television’s Most Chaotic Show
The Roys and all of their rich people neuroses are back to wreak havoc on prestige TV. Continue reading Thankfully, ‘Succession’ is Still Television’s Most Chaotic Show
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‘Lovecraft Country’ Shatters Expectations to Excavate Generational Black Trauma
HBO’s supernatural series is an ambitious, audacious reclamation of Black genre fiction. Continue reading ‘Lovecraft Country’ Shatters Expectations to Excavate Generational Black Trauma
Why ‘Game of Thrones’ is the Most Forgotten Show of All Time
The HBO fantasy series’ deeply unpopular ending ruined its long-term prospects by depleting its replay value and squandering years of goodwill. Continue reading Why ‘Game of Thrones’ is the Most Forgotten Show of All Time
What Hollywood Can Learn From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and the Socially-Distant Emmys
The first socially-distant ceremony of the fall awards season wasn’t a disaster; the Oscars should take notes. Continue reading What Hollywood Can Learn From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and the Socially-Distant Emmys
Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of Watchmen
HBO’s highly-anticipated adaptation of the celebrated graphic novel gets off to a bizarre, fascinating start. Continue reading Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of Watchmen
The Biggest Surprises of the 2019 Primetime Emmy Nominations
A very great day for Thrones, a not-so-good day for Richard Madden and Christine Baranski. Continue reading The Biggest Surprises of the 2019 Primetime Emmy Nominations
Post-Premiere: Euphoria Needs an Identity
The Zendaya-helmed HBO series has a lot to show, but not much to say – yet. Continue reading Post-Premiere: Euphoria Needs an Identity
Post-Premiere: Meryl Streep is the MVP of Big Little Lies Season 2
Meryl Streep. That’s it. That’s the recap. Continue reading Post-Premiere: Meryl Streep is the MVP of Big Little Lies Season 2
“The Bells” was a Disgrace to Game of Thrones
The Battle of King’s Landing was a catastrophe, for Westeros and for the show. Continue reading “The Bells” was a Disgrace to Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones Obliterated the Boundaries of Television with “The Long Night”
Even with some scrapes and bruises, HBO’s landmark series survives the end of its world, and thrives in ours. Continue reading Game of Thrones Obliterated the Boundaries of Television with “The Long Night”
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