Bill Burr’s New Special Is Great But It’s His Fault We Won’t Talk About Why
It’s a great special; old-school vulgar, consistently funny, and flush with the pathos that elevates good stand-up to great. But I’m worried that, largely because of Burr, no one is going to talk about it.
The Jury Is Still Out On ‘Righteous Gemstones’
If ‘Righteous Gemstones’ fails to offer a ‘searing commentary’ on the nitty-gritty of bad theology or evangelical politics, it’ll be just fine—so long as it actually brings the laughs.
How Veronica Mars’s Refusal To Be Vulnerable Propels Her Into Tragedy
In Hulu’s reboot, Veronica Mars is older, wiser, and as jaded as ever. The plot is just convoluted enough to keep viewers guessing too.
8 Reasons Season 3 Is The Best ‘Stranger Things’ Yet
The themes about growing up are relatable, the nostalgia is real, and the monster-fighting remains legitimately scary. ‘Stranger Things 3’ is excellent.
How ‘Stranger Things’ Swapped Friendship For Cheap Feminism
In the third season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ the story is centered on eroticism instead of friendship.
Season 3 Confirms It’s Time For ‘Stranger Things’ To End
It’s just too good to go on forever. Wallowing in ’80s nostalgia is healthy when done in moderation, but too much could make for disappointing outcomes.
‘Deadwood: The Movie’ Is A Triumphant, Satisfying Conclusion To A Western Masterpiece
Set 10 years after the events of the series finale, HBO and David Milch deliver an intense, moving portrait of life and death at the end of the Wild West.
How Reboot Culture Transformed The New ‘Twilight Zone’ Into A Hyper-Woke Bummer
Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ reboot trades the magic of the original for something more glitzy, but ultimately less satisfying.
Norman Lear’s Sitcoms Remind Us What’s So Wrong With Today’s Political Comedy
Revisiting ‘All In The Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ provided a great opportunity for nostalgia—a sentiment that was perhaps ABC’s greatest success.
Depraved As Ever, ‘Veep’ Went Out At Its Peak
In an era when even comedians question the value of comedy, ‘Veep’ proved the enduring value of sharp edges.
Why ‘Cobra Kai’s’ Suburban Charm Makes It An American Original
‘Cobra Kai’s’ first season was such a perfect fusion of form and function, the show became an instant classic. Season two is up today.
Netflix’s ‘Traitors’ Is Hampered By An Ignorant Political Agenda
Netflix’s ‘Traitors’ seems to have all the ingredients of a great television show, but built its entire story around an ill-researched political stance.
‘The Magicians’ Latest Season Is Just As Spellbinding As Ever
Syfy’s ‘The Magicians’ is an art project in the form of a television show, something we haven’t seen since ‘Twin Peaks.’
Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Is An Agenda-Driven Waste Of Time
Netflix’s new show ‘Sex Education’ is a thinly veiled attempt to force a young audience into swallowing a dangerous liberal pill.
‘Mrs. Maisel’s’ Excellent Second Season Dooms The Third
In season two, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ improves markedly on its first ten-episode run. But the show’s future still looks bleak.
A&E’s Docuseries ‘The Clinton Affair’ Illuminates Our Stunted Politics
‘The Clinton Affair’ is a compelling and worthwhile trip down memory lane.
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Stops Short Of The Most Compelling Finish Line
This 10-part series depicts the existential blind alleys and moral cul-de-sacs of a family not only devoid of religious faith but inextricably beholden to nominalism, the belief that truth is derived only from observable data.
Revisiting ‘DS9’: Old-Style Star Trek Resurfaces For Episode Five
When ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ was on TV, almost the only Emmys that ever went their way, despite the good acting and writing, were for makeup.
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