Features
Feature articles from some of the best and brightest minds writing about television today.
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POSTED October 23, 2023
Rick and Morty Still Hasn't Topped Its Best, Darkest Year
Moving into a new season without Justin Roiland, the Adult Swim smash settles for "classic Rick and Morty adventures" over something more daring.
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POSTED October 20, 2023
Padma Lakshmi, Megan Thee Stallion, and Zazie Beetz Lead the New Voices in Big Mouth Season 7
As the horny middle schoolers of Big Mouth prepare to level up to horny high schoolers, they'll encounter a slew of celebrity guest voices.
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POSTED October 19, 2023
American Horror Story: Delicate Can't Step Out of Ryan Murphy's Shadow
An unplanned mid-season finale sees a show struggling to be more than just the same old AHS.
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POSTED October 19, 2023
Michaela Bradshaw Has Already Won The Challenge: USA
In her fourth season on reality TV, Michaela's unwavering game play has been rewarded.
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POSTED October 18, 2023
This Fall, TV Ponders What Could Be More Horrifying Than Motherhood
The Changeling and American Horror Story: Delicate capture mothers' primal fears, while Only Murders shows their fierce protectiveness.
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POSTED October 16, 2023
The Ending of The Last of Us Didn't Hit as Hard on HBO
Moving this post-apocalyptic story out of an interactive context dulled the damning power of its final act.
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POSTED October 11, 2023
Emily's Unruly Game Could Save This Era of Survivor
In an age of superfans and students of the game, Emily's untameable personality is the agent of chaos this show deeply needs.
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POSTED October 11, 2023
Ahsoka's Failure Is a Sad Reflection of the TV Industry
So many of the show's core issues — a truncated season and too few writers — are all too common in TV productions today.
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POSTED October 10, 2023
New Frontline Documentary Explores What Went Wrong With Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
The team behind Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos takes on Musk's overhaul of the social media platform.
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POSTED October 5, 2023
With 'Entrée,' Hannibal Offered a Taste of Its True Design
The first great episode of Bryan Fuller's series pointed to the thrilling Thomas Harris remix it would become.
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POSTED October 4, 2023
Your Guide to Shudder, the Horror Fan's Streaming Service
Along with tons of classic films, Shudder has a robust and curated selection of programs for the episodic horror fan.
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POSTED October 4, 2023
Kenan Thompson vs. Bill Hader: Who's SNL's Greatest Game Show Host?
As Thompson celebrates his 20th anniversary on Saturday Night Live, it's time to settle this important debate.
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POSTED October 3, 2023
Gilmore Girls Lives On in The CW's Sullivan's Crossing and The Spencer Sisters
The CW's new dramas deliver small-town charm, low-stakes drama, and strong autumnal energy.
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POSTED October 2, 2023
Starstruck Cements Its Position as TV's Best Romantic Comedy
Rose Matafeo pays homage to the often maligned genre while also offering a fresh take on the next stage of a love story.
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POSTED September 29, 2023
Our Flag Means Death Champions the 'Later in Life' Coming-Out Story
Middle-aged lovers Ed and Stede get a swoon-worthy romance befitting any TV duo.