Primetimer Originals
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POSTED November 22, 2023
Oh, the Humanity! Why WKRP in Cincinnati's 'Turkeys Away' Is the All-Time Thanksgiving TV Episode
In the tradition of the best workplace sitcoms, the episode shows how even a dingy, unpromising job can foster meaningful connections.
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POSTED November 21, 2023
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Is No Place for Levelheaded Crystal Kung Minkoff
Three seasons in, Crystal isn't willing to get in the dirt with her co-stars — which means it's time to move on.
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POSTED November 21, 2023
The Key Ingredient in Netflix's Food Shows Is the Amateur Chef
On series like Great British Baking Show and Nailed It!, the scrappy, self-taught kitchen hopeful reigns supreme.
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POSTED November 21, 2023
Before Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Reinvented the Sitcom With Crashing
As canny as Waller-Bridge is in tackling well-worn TV tropes, she's also a great fan of many of the genres she mocks, particularly the romantic comedy.
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POSTED November 20, 2023
Exmas Is One of the Most Uncomfortable Holiday Movies Since The Family Stone
And that's a good thing — the "awkward homecoming" subgenre could use more entries.
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POSTED November 20, 2023
The Spirit of Gossip Girl Thanksgiving Lives on in The Summer I Turned Pretty
Both shows have a knack for connecting the dots in a way that results in maximum drama.
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POSTED November 19, 2023
Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge Tests How Far People Will Go For $4.56 Million
Plus: Jon Hamm hunts Juno Temple in Fargo Season 5, Fear the Walking Dead signs off, and more.
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POSTED November 19, 2023
All Rise Ends Without Getting the Send-Off It Deserved
This swan song leaves a lot to be desired after four seasons of challenging gender norms, timely storytelling, and addressing social inequities.
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POSTED November 17, 2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Creators on Their 'Fake Pilot' And Inspired Changes to the Franchise
"People like to complain about Scott Pilgrim, the character, and we thought: what if we could take him off the table and just see what happens?"
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POSTED November 17, 2023
Twin Love Falls Prey to the Allure of Hot, Identical Couples
Brie and Nikki Garcia's new show claims to help identical twins become more independent, but it still sees them as a package deal.
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POSTED November 17, 2023
Julianne Moore Plots Her Way to the Throne in the Trailer of the Week
PLUS: Paramount+ gets in on the cult doc game, and Marvel once again wonders What If…?
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POSTED November 17, 2023
A Brief History of Godzilla (and Those Who Hunt Him)
We've put together a simplified timeline of the adventures of the monster, some of his adversaries, and the humans who hunt him.
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POSTED November 16, 2023
House of Villains' Corinne Olympios on Omarosa's Backstab and Her Big Mistake: 'It's Better to Stay Wimpy'
Corinne also reveals she had a moment of "full-blown hysteria and yelling" that didn't make the final cut.
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POSTED November 16, 2023
Lilith Will Dunk on Frasier From Any Show and Any Timeline, Thank You Very Much
Bebe Neuwirth is everywhere this week, armed with quips about self-important men.
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POSTED November 16, 2023
Elizabeth Debicki Helps The Crown Keep Its Head Up in Final Episodes
Season 6, Part 1 isn't perfect, but it's a marked improvement over Peter Morgan's previous outing.