Quick Hits
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POSTED August 21, 2019
The Righteous Gemstones Has Heavenly Visuals, But No Moral Center... Yet
Danny McBride’s latest HBO series feels like great filmmaking in the service of diminishing returns.
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POSTED August 20, 2019
Tick-Tock Trailer Trend: What GoT, The Crown & Watchmen Have in Common
A ticking clock is TV's trailer trope of the year.
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POSTED August 20, 2019
Succession Passes the First Major Test of Season 2
The show managed to thread a delicate needle in an episode that got very real about digital media.
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POSTED August 19, 2019
The Family Is a Perfect Capper for This High-Anxiety Summer
It's been a summer filled with stressful, anger-inducing TV.
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POSTED August 19, 2019
Emmys Preview: Who's Got the Edge in Best Supporting Actress?
The Game of Thrones actresses are coming for that Emmy, but will they end up being their own worst enemies?
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POSTED August 16, 2019
The Righteous Gemstones Lets John Goodman Do What he Does Best
One of our favorite actors is back in a role that showcases everything we love about him.
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POSTED August 16, 2019
Emmys Preview: Who's Got the Edge in Best Actor and Actress in a Limited Series?
Will When They See Us make good on its many nominations? And can Amy Adams ever get a win?
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POSTED August 16, 2019
20 Years Later, the Surprising Impact of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
An empathetic narrative and everyman contestants were worth far more than a million bucks.
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POSTED August 16, 2019
Catching Up with Mindhunter: What You Need to Know Ahead of Season 2
Whether you're new to the series or just need a refresher, here's what happened last season (and what to expect from Season 2).
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POSTED August 16, 2019
Succession's Side Characters Say a Lot About the Roy Family's Capitalist Playground
Season 2 offers even more schadenfreude at the expense of the rich and powerful, but it's the Roy acolytes who are the hungry ones.
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POSTED August 15, 2019
Which Why Women Kill Storyline Is the One For You?
From the creator of Desperate Housewives, CBS All Access' latest drama feels like three shows in one.
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POSTED August 14, 2019
I Wish The Handmaid's Tale Knew How to Quit Gilead
Season 3 of the Hulu drama was a frustrating exercise in incremental change.
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POSTED August 14, 2019
Elementary Was "Good Enough" TV, and That Was Plenty
As the long-running series comes to a close, an appreciation of its simple charms.
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POSTED August 14, 2019
Animal Kingdom Power Rankings, Week 4.12: Doomsday
The big heist doesn't go quite according to (Smurf's) plan.
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POSTED August 14, 2019
GLOW's "Freaky Tuesday" is Season 3's Secret Weapon
A swap gimmick showcases the show's outstanding cast and unlocks some of the season's subplots.