Reviews
Primetimer's reviewers weigh in on what you should (and shouldn't) be watching
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POSTED May 26, 2023
History's FDR Docuseries Lacks the 32nd President's Ability to Tell a Riveting Story
The three-part documentary is based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s bestseller Leadership: In Turbulent Times.
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POSTED May 25, 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s FUBAR Has Great Action And Wonky Ideals
The Netflix show isn’t nearly as progressive as it seems.
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POSTED May 24, 2023
Survivor 44 Crowns the Most Satisfying Winner of the Show’s Modern Era
In a welcome change from last season, this finale offered good vibes and a narrative that made sense.
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POSTED May 24, 2023
Barbecue Showdown Serves Up Cooking Competition Staples in Its Second Season
But the predictable format can’t dampen this Netflix show’s charming spirit.
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POSTED May 23, 2023
American Born Chinese Depicts Asian-American Life Through a Limited Lens
The well-intentioned Disney+ series doesn't go far enough in dismantling stereotypes.
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POSTED May 22, 2023
Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Thrive in Platonic's Friend Zone
The Neighbors stars trade big-screen antics for the lived-in banter of lifelong companionship.
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POSTED May 18, 2023
The Secrets of Hillsong Makes a Damning Case Against a Megachurch
FX’s docuseries gets intensely personal with the megachurch’s leaders and survivors
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POSTED May 18, 2023
XO, Kitty Tries to Shake Up the Teen Rom-Com Formula With a Little K-Drama
Netflix's To All the Boys spinoff misses the spark of the original.
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POSTED May 17, 2023
The Survivor 44 Cast Finally Realizes Carolyn Is a Threat
The final six finally catch up to the rest of us watching at home as Carolyn becomes the primary target.
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POSTED May 17, 2023
Primo Is Freevee's Next Great Comedy
The show is a hilarious tale of a teen being raised by a single mom and five unhinged uncles.
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POSTED May 16, 2023
Blood and Laughs Dominate Sarah Goldberg's Bewitching Barry Follow-Up Sisters
The twisted family comedy references everyone from Sharon Horgan to Sarah Kane.
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POSTED May 15, 2023
Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller Have Made Their Meanest Comedy Ever
Apple TV+'s High Desert has plenty of bad behavior and very little heart.
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POSTED May 11, 2023
Apple TV+'s Bumbling City on Fire Adaptation Leaves No Room for Nuance
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage reduce Garth Risk Hallberg's acclaimed book to a painfully trite limited series.
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POSTED May 10, 2023
Survivor 44 Delivers Its Most Suspenseful Vote-Out of the Season
The Tika Three are in the crosshairs, idols are in play, and someone makes a big move.
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POSTED May 10, 2023
Radical Changes Are Good For Hulu's The Great
An expanded focus and a new darkness make Season 3 incredibly powerful.