Quick Hits
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POSTED August 22, 2023
Richard Hatch Pushed Boundaries to Define Reality TV Villainy
The Survivor alum unapologetically played the game, making the way for ever more dishonest and manipulative behavior in reality TV.
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POSTED August 21, 2023
Amazon's 'Bullsh*t' Reason for Canceling A League of Their Own Sends a Clear Message
Fans would have waited for more of the beloved series, no matter how long it took.
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POSTED August 21, 2023
The Real World's Puck Was the Alpha Villain of Reality TV
In making Puck an MTV icon, The Real World unleashed a template for toxic narcissism onto an entire genre.
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POSTED August 18, 2023
Joyce Notches a Hollow Victory in Minx's Battle of the Sexes
To win the power struggle against her old friend Maggie and her male colleagues in publishing, Joyce must play "like a man."
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POSTED August 17, 2023
The Challenge: USA May Have Solved Its Rookie Problem
A few key changes to game structure and an alliance of Survivor and Big Brother alums have the Challenge vets on the ropes.
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POSTED August 15, 2023
This Is How Single You Need to Be to Apply for The Bachelor
The fine print of the application is bound to confuse anyone who wants to woo the next Bachelor.
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POSTED August 14, 2023
Netflix Pushes Out More Video Games, But Roku Has the Edge With Voice-Activated Jeopardy!
Netflix's new gaming plans are impressive, but Roku meets viewers where they already are.
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POSTED August 14, 2023
Moms Have Solved the Mystery of Chris' Claim to Fame
A viral meme has done what no one else in the game has been able to do.
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POSTED August 10, 2023
Aidan's Ex Causes Carrie's Biggest Transformation Yet in And Just Like That
Rosemarie DeWitt and Sarah Jessica Parker share an emotionally earnest scene that leads to real growth.
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POSTED August 9, 2023
Big Brother Is the Latest Reality Show to Expel a Cast Member for Bad Behavior
The CBS reality show joins Below Deck Down Under in taking quick action against cast members.
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POSTED August 7, 2023
The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge Gives Contestants a Recipe for Success
There are no losers in this Netflix spin-off hosted by Nicole Byer.
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POSTED August 3, 2023
And Just Like That Dredges Up the Old Big Vs. Aidan Rivalry… Again
Big is gone, so why is Carrie still pitting him against Aidan?
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POSTED August 3, 2023
Demons and Saviors Deftly Avoids Sensationalism in Telling Christina Boyer's Story
The Hulu docuseries brings some much-needed balance to the true crime genre.
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POSTED August 2, 2023
Apple TV+'s Physical Singularly Depicts the Depth of Female Self-Loathing
Easy empowerment and self-love remain elusive in the comedy's final season.
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POSTED July 28, 2023
Poop Jokes and Existential Dread Co-Exist in How to With John Wilson's Final Season
The HBO docu-comedy contemplates life's big questions via toilet humor.