Josh Spiegel

     

Josh Spiegel is a freelance film and TV writer and critic, who you may also remember from his truly ridiculous March Madness-style Disney brackets on social media. His work has appeared at Slashfilm, Vulture, Slate, Polygon, The Hollywood Reporter, The Washington Post, and more.

• POSTED June 12, 2024

  
  Apple's Presumed Innocent Requires a Leap of Faith
  The jury's still out on David E. Kelley’s latest legal drama.
• POSTED May 27, 2024

  
  The End of Friends and Frasier Changed the Communal Viewing Experience Forever
  Two series finales marked an accidental flashpoint in the history of how audiences consume TV.
• POSTED May 16, 2024

  
  Not Even André Holland's Considerable Charisma Is Enough to Light Up The Big Cigar
  Jim Hecht's series seems very willing to "print the legend" without making that legend terribly compelling.
• POSTED May 9, 2024

  
  Will Forte Journeys Through Familiar Murder-Mystery Territory in Bodkin
  The new Netflix comedy recalls both Ted Lasso and Only Murders in the Building, but it's a much darker series.
• POSTED April 26, 2024

  
  Adam Pally Steals the Show in Paramount+'s Knuckles
  Sonic fans may be surprised by the Paramount+ show’s loopy and satiric bent.
• POSTED April 15, 2024

  
  Conan O'Brien Pushes the Boundaries of TV Once More in Delightful Travelogue Series
  He might not be the first celebrity to do a travel show, but he's one of the first to play with expectations for the format.
• POSTED April 11, 2024

  
  A Limited Series Based on Benjamin Franklin's Life Should Be More Fun Than This
  Despite two great central performances, including Michael Douglas as the legendary American, Apple TV+'s latest historical drama falls flat.
• POSTED March 28, 2024

  
  Futurama Needed a Fanbase as Passionate as Its Creators to Survive
  Though Futurama has never boasted the same widespread fandom that The Simpsons has, its success is almost more remarkable.
• POSTED March 21, 2024

  
  Antihero TV Reached Its Pinnacle in Deadwood
  Ian McShane delivered the performance of a lifetime as Al Swearengen, a fascinating bundle of contradictions.
• POSTED March 13, 2024

  
  Quiet on Set Fails to Shed Light on the Dark Side of Kids' TV
  Directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz have a clear sense of purpose, but can't offer any concrete answers.
• POSTED February 27, 2024

  
  Better Off Ted's Brilliant Corporate Satire Was Ahead of Its Time
  Victor Fresco's series paved the way for Succession, Severance, and more.
• POSTED February 23, 2024

  
  Seth Meyers Delivers Appointment TV With Corrections
  The 100th episode of the web series is just as important a milestone as Late Night's 10th anniversary.
• POSTED February 1, 2024

  
  Curb Your Enthusiasm Doesn't Really Have to End
  Larry David only has to look to the world of streaming for how a spin-off in name only works.
• POSTED January 25, 2024

  
  Without Ben Kingsley, the Sexy Beast Prequel Is an Entirely Different Animal
  The Oscar winner's energy is impossible to replicate, as is original director Jonathan Glazer’s distinctive flair.
• POSTED January 17, 2024

  
  Fargo Should Have Left Fargo Behind
  Season 5 of Noah Hawley's anthology series thrived when it strayed from the source material.