Features
Feature articles from some of the best and brightest minds writing about television today.
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POSTED May 30, 2023
Lenny Bruce Helps The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Recapture Its Old Magic in Series Finale
The historical comedy was at its best when the Palladinos ignored reality.
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POSTED May 30, 2023
Nothing Will Ever Replace Succession, But Industry Comes Close
The HBO drama just might fill the void the Roys leave behind.
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POSTED May 29, 2023
Succession's Finale Hinges on the Unavoidable Fact That Kendall Sucks
Almost nobody gets what they want in the end, all because Shiv and Roman couldn't stomach seeing their brother on the throne.
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POSTED May 27, 2023
A Tribute to Nat, the True Hero of Yellowjackets
In the Season 2 finale, Nat is, at long last, chosen.
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POSTED May 26, 2023
Yellowjackets Season 2 Finale: What Comes Next After That Huge Death?
These are the burning questions left unanswered by the dramatic finale, "Storytelling."
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POSTED May 26, 2023
The 7 Episodes That Best Define Succession's Main Characters
Not necessarily the best episodes, but the ones that capture the quintessential natures of the Roys.
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POSTED May 24, 2023
Bob's Burgers Captured Teen Angst Better Than Ever in Season 13
The animated series isn't just consistently good, it also allows its characters to grow without aging.
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POSTED May 23, 2023
The Idol Proves Sam Levinson Hasn't Learned From His Euphoria Mistakes
In fact, the director seems determined to surpass them with this initially superficial new show.
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POSTED May 23, 2023
Dropping the 'HBO' Won’t Solve Solve Max's Problems
A history of the streamer’s past troubles, and a look at its uncertain future.
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POSTED May 23, 2023
6 Survivor Alumni Tell Us Who They're Rooting for to Win Season 44
It's a very likable final five, but one major favorite has emerged.
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POSTED May 22, 2023
The WGA Strike Is Not 'Just a Hollywood Issue'
The strong show of support in Chicago demonstrates how universal this fight is.
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POSTED May 21, 2023
The Roy Kids Take Up Logan's Mantle in Succession's Penultimate Episode
Logan’s funeral sees Kendall, Shiv, and Roman assuming their father’s worst qualities.
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POSTED May 19, 2023
Happy Valley Set the Standard for the Modern Mystery Drama
The British series’s influence can be seen on both sides of the Atlantic, in award-winning shows like Mare of Easttown and Time.
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POSTED May 18, 2023
Mrs. Davis, Beau Is Afraid, and the Year of Controlling Mothers
Whether it's an all-powerful AI or a guilt-wielding Patti LuPone, manipulative mother figures are having their moment.
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POSTED May 17, 2023
Fed Up With Ted Lasso? Watch Angel City Instead
HBO's three-part docuseries reminds viewers who the underdogs of the sports world really are.