Features
Feature articles from some of the best and brightest minds writing about television today.
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POSTED September 27, 2023
The 7 Stages of Watching Love in Fairhope, Hulu's 'Uniquely Unscripted Fantasy'
The baffling new dating series is unlike anything else on TV at the moment.
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POSTED September 26, 2023
Fringe Deserves to Be Much More Than a Cult Hit
As the J.J. Abrams series turns 15, we look back at what may be the last of the sci-fi procedurals.
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POSTED September 25, 2023
Breeders Changes the Narrative on Bad Dads in Full-Circle Final Season
In a world of terrible TV fathers, Martin Freeman’s Paul Worsley stands alone.
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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.
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POSTED September 15, 2023
This Fool Upends Aspirational Stories With Abundant Style
Chris Estrada's Hulu dramedy finds the pathos and humor in the quest for self-improvement.
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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.
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POSTED September 12, 2023
Body Image Was No Laughing Matter in the Saddest Episode of The Drew Carey Show
In "The Bachelor Party," Carey dared to cut the laughter off and find some real pain behind it.
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POSTED September 11, 2023
Can Daryl Dixon Bring The Walking Dead Back to Life?
A change in location and some new threats can't hide the franchise’s struggle with diminishing returns.
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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.
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POSTED September 7, 2023
Top Boy Ends Its Gripping Crime Saga With a Bang
Who comes out on top in the series finale?
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POSTED September 6, 2023
Scouts Honor Eschews Neutrality to Paint a Blistering Portrait of the Boy Scouts of America
Brian Knappenberger's film does what so many documentaries fail to do: hold its subjects accountable.
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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.
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POSTED September 5, 2023
The Enduring Appeal of The X-Files Lies in Its 'Monster of the Week' Episodes
These entries tapped into primal fears and captured the show's potential better than its central conspiracy storyline.
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POSTED September 4, 2023
Special Ops: Lioness Needs a Season 2 to Do Right by Its Female Lead
Season 2 is more than just a chance to address lingering questions — it's an opportunity to introduce a Lioness with real depth.
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POSTED September 1, 2023
Love Is Blind: After the Altar Offers a Taste of What This Show Could Actually Be
Rather than solely looking ahead, Netflix's bonus episodes should revisit the engaged couples who didn't make the final cut.