Joe Reid

Senior Writer

@joereid      

Joe is the senior writer at Primetimer and co-host of the This Had Oscar Buzz podcast. His work has appeared in Decider, NPR, HuffPost, The Atlantic, Slate, Polygon, Vanity Fair, Vulture, The A.V. Club and more.

• POSTED September 21, 2023

  
  Still Up Rides the Highs and Lows of the 'Just Friends' Show
  Two charming leads are reason enough to watch this British rom-com, even as the romantic obstacles frustrate.
• POSTED September 21, 2023

  
  American Horror Story: Delicate Gets Off to a Surprisingly Meek Start
  Maternity horror in 2023 is rich terrain, which is why it's frustrating that American Horror Story, of all shows, is being subtle about it.
• POSTED September 20, 2023

  
  A History of Sex in the Big Brother House
  A reality show filmed with a 24/7 live feed always held the implicit promise of sex on camera, and over the years, the houseguests have delivered.
• POSTED September 19, 2023

  
  Winning Time Defied the Blue-Collar Myth of the Boston Celtics
  It's too bad HBO pulled the plug before we got the pleasure of seeing their defeat.
• POSTED September 18, 2023

  
  Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher Reversed Course, But Some Talk Shows Are Moving Forward Amid Strikes
  Sherri Shepherd bucks the trend and returns to work as WGA and AMPTP prepare to resume negotiations.
• POSTED September 14, 2023

  
  Bill Maher Was Never One for Solidarity Anyway
  Whether it's 2023 or 2008, Bill Maher's self-serving individualism always puts him at odds with WGA action.
• POSTED September 14, 2023

  
  Severance Season 2: Everything We Know So Far
  From reports of behind-the-scenes drama to new cast members, here's what to expect whenever Severance returns.
• POSTED September 11, 2023

  
  The VMAs Are No Longer Capable of Rocking the Monoculture
  The awards ceremony that used to reliably deliver water-cooler moments has been outpaced by social media, among other factors.
• POSTED September 6, 2023

  
  The Afterparty Reveals Edgar's Killer — Here's What That Means
  We find out who poisoned Edgar and get an intriguing peek at a possible third season.
• POSTED September 1, 2023

  
  'Skytanic' Was the First Truly Great Archer Episode
  This Season 1 episode perfectly blended the show's James Bond parody with its grander, more vulgar ambitions.
• POSTED August 30, 2023

  
  How To with John Wilson's Sports Episode Perfectly Sums Up the Show's Legacy
  Wilson's alienation from sports culture transforms into a moving examination of why we love the things we love.
• POSTED August 29, 2023

  
  Unraveling the Plot of Death Rattle in Only Murders in the Building
  "Will a baby get tried for matricide?" and other questions we have about the in-show play/musical.
• POSTED August 28, 2023

  
  Claim to Fame Season 2's Winner Gets It Right When It Counts
  The ABC guessing game brings in some reinforcements to help the not-so-savvy final three.
• POSTED August 28, 2023

  
  An Insider's Guide to ESPN's U.S. Open Coverage
  Whether it's Chrissie Evert negging Pam Shriver or Brad Gilbert's insufferable nicknames, there's fun to be had with the ESPN commentary team.
• POSTED August 25, 2023

  
  The 'Songs of the Summer' Are All on TV
  From Taylor Swift's triumphant “Love Story” to Miranda Hobbes stuck in the “Hotel California,” these are the summer's most memorable music moments.