The Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2021
Since we can’t get 2020 in the rearview mirror fast enough, here are some of the TV shows that we’re looking forward to in 2021.
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‘The Stand’ Review: Stephen King’s CBS All Access Adaptation Is a Plague Unto Itself
Needlessly grim and deeply unpleasant, the 2020 spin on Stephen King’s longest book won’t rank anywhere near his best adaptations.
In ‘The Nest,’ Carrie Coon Isn’t Just Smoking — She’s Smoking Out Tyranny
“Carrie Coon, smoking” is already an indelible mood, but break it down further, and you can see why we’re all so transfixed by this particular fire.
Is ‘Small Axe’ Film or TV? It Shouldn’t Matter, but Here’s When It Does
Steve McQueen’s work stirs up a familiar debate, but it’s one that distracts from the project’s relevance and needs to be settled.
‘The Mandalorian’ Review: ‘The Believer’ Gives Mando His ‘Taken’ Moment — Spoilers
Writer-director Rick Famuyiwa delivers an exciting adventure through the dark side and a convincing enough lesson in cultural relativism.
‘The Grinch Musical!’ Review: The Best and Worst of NBC’s Holiday Special — Live Blog
Matthew Morrison stars as the green, holiday-hating cat in NBC’s adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas tale.
‘Big Mouth’: An Ode to Lola, Season 4’s Groaning, Bossy, Vocal-Fry Queen
Lola Ugfuglio Skumpy embodies the extreme raunch and edifying character arcs that make “Big Mouth” so great — while staying an absolute savage.
The Best TV Episodes of 2020 — Year in Review
From time spent with literal vampires to watching the more down-to-earth bloodsuckers in the British Royal Family, we pick the standout television episodes of the year.
7 New Netflix Shows in December, and the Best Reasons to Watch
While “Bridgerton” and “Big Mouth” make for enticing December debuts, they don’t quite overshadow all the new classics leaving Netflix this month.
‘Euphoria’ Review: Special Episode Lends a Helping Hand This Holiday Season
Dialing down the intensity and letting Colman Domingo and Zendaya do the work, “Euphoria’s” first special episode offers a rare ray of light in a dark winter.
‘Your Honor’ Review: Bryan Cranston’s Showtime Drama Offers Little More Than Anxiety
Peter Moffat’s 10-part limited series loses its way early, and great performances within a vivid New Orleans setting aren’t enough to save it.
The Best New TV Shows to Debut in 2020 — Year in Review
From “P-Valley” to “Perry Mason,” IndieWire picks the most worthwhile new contenders from this year’s edition of Peak TV.
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